[IRIS POV]
'Sorry, but this is the best idea I have,' I said, feeling guilty about what I was going to put her through. 'You know this will work.'
'I still like my idea better,' she retorted mulishly. Titania didn't like the thought of being weakened. 'Go and goad Martin into destroying more trees for firewood. That fae is sure to show up once you destroy his territory.'
'No, we're not starting with environmental damage,' I said. After all, I was supposed to be here to honor the Moon Goddess. It would be hard to explain the casual destruction of flora and fauna in this setting.
I got up and addressed everyone else while they were busy with their respective tasks.
I'm going into the woods to get some firewood. I'll be back soon!" I said cheerily, preparing to walk away, only to be shouted down by three different voices saying the exact same thing.
"No!" they exclaimed in unison.
