After her private counsel with Lunise the night before, Meesei had expected Marod's question, and as such, had been mentally preparing her answer. "We all wish to do what would give us the greatest chance of success, but unfortunately, I do not believe that would serve that purpose. We do have many commanders among us who have experience in both the Legion and Dominion militaries before they were turned, so I do understand how your methodologies might lead you to desire that arrangement. However, your commanders do not have experience leading lycan forces, and there are quite a few more differences than you might expect. They are not familiar with our capabilities, or our own command structure or the type of training that they have. I am sure they are more than capable of learning, but not in the time we have. Indeed, I believe it would be the most efficient option for all of our forces to remain in the command structures that they are the most familiar, so your people would not be taking orders from any outsiders."

Being the commander of all lycan forces, Ri'vashi was naturally the member of the council with the most, and strongest opinions on the subject. "Ri'vashi agrees with the Champion. Her father was a...high-ranking Imperial in his day, and he passed everything he knew onto Ri'vashi. This one knows how to coordinate with your people..." She began as her eyes turned towards Lunise. "...and Ri'vashi lived in Elsweyr for many years after her father brought her there. She was a clan leader there, and most of her commanders were former Dominion soldiers. Ri'vashi is familiar with both of your customs, and she does not believe we should even attempt to mix your forces together." 

Meesei nodded in agreement as she continued. "I would suggest planning our attack such that we keep our forces as separate as possible. Preferably such that no Dominion or Imperial soldiers even have to see each other. Once in Vile's realm, we can attack different angles, take different objectives. It is not necessary for any commanders to give up control of their own forces. The coordination only needs to happen at the very top, among us, and your highest ranking commanders. We will just need to plan our overall strategy together."