"Thank you," Juniper said, coming and shaking both women's hands before taking the indicated seat. She took a cup of tea, as well, with a nod and a smile. "I appreciate your hospitality."
Juniper didn't have time to drink before Aurelia spoke, however, so she lowered the tea and focused on the matter at hand. Clearly, Aurelia intended to get straight to the point, and Juniper didn't mind that in the least. "Yes. As little as we may wish for it ..." A slightly strained pause, as Juniper pushed away her own feelings on the matter. "War is coming. I've come to ask how Torchline will respond."
She could have been more subtle, talked about battle lines and alliances, but if they were going to dive right into the subject, she might as well be direct. But not too forward: she did not ask them to stand with the Greatwood, not yet. First, she wanted information.
Juniper didn't have time to drink before Aurelia spoke, however, so she lowered the tea and focused on the matter at hand. Clearly, Aurelia intended to get straight to the point, and Juniper didn't mind that in the least. "Yes. As little as we may wish for it ..." A slightly strained pause, as Juniper pushed away her own feelings on the matter. "War is coming. I've come to ask how Torchline will respond."
She could have been more subtle, talked about battle lines and alliances, but if they were going to dive right into the subject, she might as well be direct. But not too forward: she did not ask them to stand with the Greatwood, not yet. First, she wanted information.
Juniper
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