Mike didn't have the same optimism as Jack and tried to think of a way to bring that diplomatically as he ate from the waffle, but April adjusted the expectations nicely. There was no harm in trying of course, but there was no way of predicting how such talks would go. Benjamin was likewise enjoying his French toast as the not-yet married couple discussed the diplomacy of fae and how the humans could get assistance to hunt down the rampant demons and fallen angels. 

When they were addressed again, their first reaction was to look at each other. 

"I can't make any promises," Mike said. "I haven't been part of this agency for long and I'm definitely not a high rank. I can reach out to Stuart, I suppose. He's the go-to person for article 12 cases..."
"Agents who aren't human," Benjamin quickly clarified.
"Right, he advocated for their rights and he is listened to. If you want to have any peace treaties, you should visit him first."

[hr]

When Lily entered the observation room she asked to see the footage. From the corner of her eyes she noticed Steph move and made a mental note to examine her footage more closely as well, but she had her focus on Gaia's transformation.
"My gorgeous darling," she said at the end. "How exhausted you must be. Go on, give her a goat," she ordered.

An underling did as instructed and pushed a live goat into her room, but he didn't make eye contact and left quickly as if he was afraid.