[There's about a million ways to take Vaeka out if she was truly a threat. She could have been assassinated. She could have been executed the day after the address, giving the Pleromas as little time to prepare as possible. But every time without fail, some roundabout and inefficient method had been chosen, decreed by the Regent themselves. It's what makes it difficult to take these orders at face value, to NOT see them as another test to overcome.
Ultimately, they scored passing marks, and that was what mattered.]
That may well apply to many of us. The Godsblood team did what it could. Do you not feel as if you've performed adequately, Howl?
[He defended their keep the best he could. More importantly, didn't he...?
It's not a pleasant topic though, so she leaves it vague on purpose as she takes another sip of her tea. He did his part in Godsblood, that alone should exonerate him of any punishment. Does he have any reason to feel otherwise...?]
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Ultimately, they scored passing marks, and that was what mattered.]
That may well apply to many of us. The Godsblood team did what it could. Do you not feel as if you've performed adequately, Howl?
[He defended their keep the best he could. More importantly, didn't he...?
It's not a pleasant topic though, so she leaves it vague on purpose as she takes another sip of her tea. He did his part in Godsblood, that alone should exonerate him of any punishment. Does he have any reason to feel otherwise...?]