Context: The dragons are still in the hideout due to the emporer attack. The situation is getting better so respective group of dragons are planning to leave.
The hideout kept them safe from the emporer but the place is small. The space is big, but there is simply not enough privacy for all the various dragons from different places. Two clans, a guild and explorers? Each with their own leaders, advisors and dragon members. It was quite confusing to figure out the authority. It was soon assumed, it was Queen Juniper as this hideout is her clan anyway.
As such, each leader had a private space. It wasn't a room, just a temporary hole in the ground dug by a few Tundras. Leaders received this treatment as not to offend any authorities. Most dragon knew it was useless. The leaders preferred to be present among their dragons rather then being excluded in a damp hole.
Lady Fiary who is the leader of the "Forgotten Comets" guild was sitting in her space silently. She wasn't sure what to do as she only just became a leader. Fiary thought about talking to her guild members, figuring out their states of mind, maybe reassuring them. But she barely knew any of her members and it would be absurd for the kind of demeanor she presents. She would probably upset them. Soon, the thoughts become paranoia. What if the dragons are talking about my incapabilities in leadership positions. What if they over threw me.
This thoughts were interrupted by her mate appearence. "Are Tulsi and Nithya good?" Fiary quickly asked. She didn't want to look as if she has been doing nothing but staring at the wall. "Yeah, Skittles came to talk to me about Lepton". Lepton was a hatchling born with a glowing belly and unconscious. It has been a month, it has been somehow keeping itself alive. According to the medics, Lepton has been getting worse. They have to find a solution for his strange condition. "He said, he contacted this famous medic-oracle dragon. We don't know about his legitimacy but he is a good first step". "That's great! Is he nearby" Fiary replied. "No, but it's on the same way as Golda's expedition. It would be a simple detour. And the dragon has very specific deadline because he is apperently very busy. If we miss the deadline, it will take an entire year. We can't do that to Lepton. It does require us to start now. And we may need one of Rootclan aircraft".
Golda is quite an agreeable dragon so it shouldn't be that hard to come to a compromise with him. But Lord Harper is a lot more annoying. He exploits any situation. If he knows how much we might need an aircraft. He will make the prize unbelievably high. "Okay, I will talk to Golda. But I think we should find another way of transport". Fiary thought that was reasonable. Dealing with Harper will be a pain in their current situation. Maybe when they are more stable, they could get an aircraft. "If it's the price you are worried about. Don't be. They are our alliance, we probably can convince them about borrowing their aircraft and even if they demand money. We have loads of money in the bank which we can pull out anytime. It's just that, due to the emporer. Most transports aren't obtainable. And Rootclan provides a simple solution."
Fiary wasn't so sure. The minute Harper assumes it's a desperate situation, he would somehow find a way to obtain control. Which means Fiary has to speak in a way that shows, how they don't need the aircraft and have a backup plan. Than make it seem as if Lord Harper is uninterested in helping their alliance. This is only neccassary if he goes in that direction. But Fiary is thinking too much. It will be probably a lot simpler. She nods at Tlainshya "Of course, we are alliances for a reason. They should be able to help us". Fiary gives a quick kiss on Tlainshya forehead. It's feels softer than it appears and manges to calm Fiary nerves. She tries to think about how she can come to compromise with both leaders. But she should be careful not to falter. Fiary learnt that showing no emotions when in charge is the most fearfull. That's mostly why Fae's make excellent leaders. First, she must talk to Golda. See, what's his response. @
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