The morning light seeped through the curtains, soft and warm.
Isaac stretched his arms, feeling the stiffness fade from his shoulders.
The living room was already full of movement.
Papers scattered across the table, faint murmurs filled the air, and the smell of coffee hung heavy.
Dante and Lucian had gone to watch over the nagas earlier.
A few hours ago, Freya and Paul had also left.
Isaac had given them the signal to start releasing the news about the governor.
The news that Isaac would be taking over after governor was also to be released.
The reports were written carefully. According to the press releases, the top three universities and the top four guilds had come together to make a "joint decision."
They were said to be impressed by Isaac's accomplishments and leadership during the multiple crisis their city faced in the past.
The public would soon believe that this was a natural transition, not a quiet coup.
