"You are sure?"
"Yes I'm sure. I saw the parchment myself."
The Council Delegation muttered between themselves for a while, contemplating this information. "Do you think they are ready?"
"I don't know."
"This news is most unfortunate. It comes at a time when our people are in discord over the alliance. We cannot spare the resources needed for an investigation at this time. But we also cannot ignore the current situation."
"What do you suggest?"
"I want you to keep an eye on things. Move about their world. Make contacts. Do everything within your power to get close to these people and collect the evidence you need to make an informed decision."
"You are sanctioning my request?"
"We are. But I must warn you. Should you deem them unsuitable, steps will be taken to ensure this never happens again. Oma Desala must not be allowed to bend the rules to her suiting. She forgets it does not just effect the Ancients. It effects us as well."
"I understand."
The Council Delegation nodded and dismissed her from the hearing. She raised her hood and turned, walking out of the chamber and into the open. Her friend was waiting for her.
"What did they say?"
"They've agreed to allow me to study them, to see if they are ready."
"They're sending you?"
"Yes. They are unable to devote anyone else at this time."
"Kalima." Her friend took her to one side of the street, away from the others who may listen into their conversation. "You must be careful. And you must remember not to get involved."
"Not get involved? Are you kidding? You know as well as I do what that parchment contains. Something that powerful in the hands of a people who are not ready...it would be a disaster. If it comes down to it, I may have to get involved."
Her friend sighed. "I know just....damage limitation ok. You know the dangers all too well."
"I know."
"Please. Promise me you won't do anything stupid!"
Kalima snorted. "Like what?"
"Like fall in love....or you won't be allowed back."
"Yes I'm sure. I saw the parchment myself."
The Council Delegation muttered between themselves for a while, contemplating this information. "Do you think they are ready?"
"I don't know."
"This news is most unfortunate. It comes at a time when our people are in discord over the alliance. We cannot spare the resources needed for an investigation at this time. But we also cannot ignore the current situation."
"What do you suggest?"
"I want you to keep an eye on things. Move about their world. Make contacts. Do everything within your power to get close to these people and collect the evidence you need to make an informed decision."
"You are sanctioning my request?"
"We are. But I must warn you. Should you deem them unsuitable, steps will be taken to ensure this never happens again. Oma Desala must not be allowed to bend the rules to her suiting. She forgets it does not just effect the Ancients. It effects us as well."
"I understand."
The Council Delegation nodded and dismissed her from the hearing. She raised her hood and turned, walking out of the chamber and into the open. Her friend was waiting for her.
"What did they say?"
"They've agreed to allow me to study them, to see if they are ready."
"They're sending you?"
"Yes. They are unable to devote anyone else at this time."
"Kalima." Her friend took her to one side of the street, away from the others who may listen into their conversation. "You must be careful. And you must remember not to get involved."
"Not get involved? Are you kidding? You know as well as I do what that parchment contains. Something that powerful in the hands of a people who are not ready...it would be a disaster. If it comes down to it, I may have to get involved."
Her friend sighed. "I know just....damage limitation ok. You know the dangers all too well."
"I know."
"Please. Promise me you won't do anything stupid!"
Kalima snorted. "Like what?"
"Like fall in love....or you won't be allowed back."
