Fendros gave a stiff, reaffirming nod. "Believe me, if I didn't think I could keep myself or my family safe around this, I could not have let it happen." He leant back. "Besides, you have your own matters to think about without worrying over [i]me.[/i] We're getting close to the end of this war. Our focus should be finishing it."

Geran's agenda was slowly becoming clearer with every word he said.

Sabine held her wine cup close to herself. Years ago, she would have reacted to Geran's comments by turning around and leaving. Though she was still uncomfortable, she instead wanted to at least understand why Geran thought so differently of Meesei.

"I disagree that humility makes me a better leader than Meesei," Sabine said with her eyes shifting around. "I am not interested in such a thing." She lifted her chin level and hinted at worry. "But I can tell you do not like her. Why is that? I understand her hurting you was insulting and inappropriate but she has been a strong leader, has she not?"