Meesei grunted, or perhaps it was a chuckle. It was measurably more difficult for non-lycans to recognize such nuances for Meesei's current form. "Is that so? Well, I do assume that an experienced diplomat such as yourself understands the value that favor can bring. A favorable attitude can unconsciously push one's decision making to the advantage of another. And since there would be no detriment for you to do so, I think you would benefit from my advice."

Even Marod and Lunise would be able to recognize Meesei's voice taking on a more serious tone. "Besides, we are all on the same side here. If we are to have any chance of reforming the Thalmor after this is all over, then we need to make sure that everyone beyond just the three of us understand that. It will be a task just as important as our current one, and if we fail in that, then defeating Vile will merely delay Tamriel's destruction. Or, at the very least, it will be devastated by another pointless war."

Not wanting to dwell on that note, Meesei shifted her gaze to Marod. "But to answer your question, no, it is not why I transformed." She replied, looking down at her hand as she rubbed two of her claws slowly together. "But it [i]may[/i] be why I never bothered to revert. In truth, I do quite enjoy this form. For me in particular, it is nothing but liberating. You may or may not be aware, but in addition to being a symbol of my station, my ring serves to give me complete and perfect control over my beast spirit. My mind is no different no matter the form I take. I retain my judgment, all of my normal dexterity. For me, to transform is to give myself a body immensely more capable than my mortal form without any significant sacrifice. I do wish I could describe the feeling. I think the only reason I do not remain in this form most of the time is because it is somewhat...inconveniently large." She explained, opening up a hand that was exceptionally larger than Marod's.

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Although he could not help but to give a wary look across the table, Do'rhajul did not appear uncertain as he answered. "No, I believe I shall be fine. I have seen nothing to make me believe that your people would be so bold as to defy their leaders openly, in public. At least not without one of your traditional challenges for authority. I will avoid accepting any honor duels to the death without your permission, so you can feel free to do what you need."