"And the transparency requirements," Isara said. "Some of our members will resist those. Ancient families have protected information that has kept them safe for centuries."
"The transparency requirements apply to Conclave governance processes,"
Eve said. "Not to family histories or internal bloodline records. The distinction is explicit in section nine." She paused. "Your internal records stay internal.
What becomes transparent is how decisions are made in the Conclave chamber."
Isara turned to look at her.
"You anticipated that concern," she said.
"I've been thinking about this meeting for two weeks," Eve said.
Something shifted in Isara's expression.
Not warmth exactly. Something older than warmth.
