Anton sat, fingers interlocked, staring at his council, as they refused to speak, waiting for him to say a word. Looking at them, Anton couldn't help but internally click his tongue. Bar William and Lord Deacon, everyone was tense. His gaze focused on Lord Deacon for a second. Despite having declared neutrality in the war in return for his service as Chancellor, he still had to attend meetings about it, even though he didn't offer troops or allow passage through his land.
"Is there any news on Brandon?" Anton finally spoke, turning to William Fox, Katrina's cousin and new head of the Silent Chamber after his purge. William smiled, his appearance like his namesake, that of a fox hidden behind a soft smile.
