She could have overlooked the situation. She had the authority to bury it beneath discretion, to declare the matter closed and spare her kin the scrutiny of mortals.
But Xerosis did not rule over godlings alone. Her worshippers were human as well.
And she would not favor one over the other.
When humans claimed their right to justice, when they invoked her name and her laws. It was a calling, one she was bound to answer, no matter what comes after.
To turn away now would not preserve peace. It would only prove that divinity stood above accountability.
And that was something Xerosis could never allow.
She understood this and so did the other gods. Yet understanding did little to soften the sting of reality.
They were offended.
