"Yes."
She looked a little too satisfied with herself for being right again, but she did not say anything more about it.
She let it go, which Aurelian appreciated. There were enough things to deal with already without turning small points into long arguments.
A short while later, Aurelian brought Seris and Meren back into the active channel and explained the updated plan.
He kept it simple and direct. They both listened carefully, and when he finished, neither of them objected. If anything, they looked slightly relieved.
Having a clear direction was what they had hoped for, as it would mean Aurelian had agreed to what their clansmen wanted.
"That is acceptable," Seris said.
"The ones who want to come to Larkspur Haven will wait," Meren added. "We will make sure they understand the delay is logistics, not hesitation."
