Cassian's eyes rested on him for a moment. "Good."
That one word carried more weight than a long compliment.
The meeting ended with several decisions.
The captured inspection flotilla would remain hidden in the dead system until Eirenne finished stripping its useful systems.
The surviving Kharov officers would be interrogated carefully, especially the communication staff and route officers.
Karven Spire and Nhalis would continue to stabilize under joint supervision by March and Arcturus.
Virell's Reach planning would accelerate, but the attack itself would wait until Varensk's wider movements became clearer.
Aurelian's fleet would return to Larkspur Haven for refit, rest, and preparation.
That last order sounded simple.
It was not.
The fleet had been moving almost constantly. First, the family expedition, then the captured chain, then Glasswake, then the inspection ambush.
