“Your majesty as commanded the messengers are in place along with proper protection.”

“Good, see that word is delivered to Queen Avile you must reach Cordelia at once I fear they may be in danger.”

“Yes, your majesty.” Watching her lieutenant walk out of her chambers she prayed to the Gods to see matters in her favor.

“Shane I will have words?”

“Bette what do I owe this pleasure, “she says still seated cleaning her sword.

“I do not wish to provoke further argument I come in peace to discuss more pressing matters.”

“If purpose is to change thought in favor of war against Jennicus I’m afraid you’ll be wasting your breath.”

“Those who oppose war I saw in their eyes they await your response following your command.”

“They do nothing of the sorts they are their own woman they follow lead as the notion of war is preposterous.”

“How so, “Bette says taking a seat on rock directly across from her, “We are faced with a woman without honor who kills for sport for her own gain do you think if commanded she will step down on her own accord?”

“I am all familiar with the treachery that dwells in the heart of Jennicus I don’t need reminding.”

“War is the only language she speaks we must———.”

“The women who side with me have yet to experience war many young enough not to remember such unjust uprisings, to start a war and have them all meet their end is a selfless act one I cannot condone.”

“In thought and deed I favor your position but you mistake my stance on war is not driven by own purpose, but a purpose far greater. Like many of the women who stand with you I too have a wife one’s embrace I miss dearly. When she greets me upon my return it will be free of a world of treachery and filled once again with peace and tranquility an effort worthwhile. If you fail to heed none of my words hear these to which I speak whether we favor each others causes or not we must stand as one or fall divided if we fail Jennicus wins, “she says before standing up leaving Shane to her thoughts.