"But Empress," Arya interjected, "does this not put us in a precarious position? Even if things are under your control for now... Vivian is in the hands of Void Humans. Who knows what they will do to her? Given the power the Void Humans have displayed, I am certain we cannot retrieve her by force. Is diplomacy our only option?
And considering how demanding that faction is, who knows if they will even be interested in what we have to offer?"
"I know that as well, Arya. It is something I have had on my mind as well." The Elven Empress massaged her brow with her hand, as if nursing a growing headache. "But at this point, we are powerless. Regardless of the risk, we must approach them—this Void Fleet. Who knows? It might work out somehow," she added with a heavy sigh.
Arya looked at her Empress's tired face, sadness building in her heart. However, she knew she had to bring up an even bigger roadblock.
