"That was amazing, Mom." Faluel said. "Did you predict everything Seryl said, or did she take you by surprise?"
"I didn't predict her every move, only the important parts." Fyrwal shrugged. "It wasn't that hard. I just prepared for the arguments I would have used in Seryl's shoes. More importantly, man, if Ajatar was hot. I love a man who knows how to make an exit."
"You're talking about his Origin Flames again, right, Mom?" Faluel asked, obtaining only a smirk in reply. "This isn't funny, Mom. Tell me you were talking about his Origin Flames. Mom!"
***
City of Lutia, Verhen Home, a few minutes later.
"And that's how it went down." Ajatar used a mind link to share the events of the Council meeting down to the smallest detail.
"I'm glad you solved everything without my help." Lith nodded. "Fyrwal will make a good leader, and thanks to you, I should get most of the Beast Council off my back. They were starting to grind on my nerves."
