"A sword is only drawn when diplomacy completely fails, Yena, and I fully intend to ensure that our guardians are masters of the word long before they are forced to become masters of the blade," Kai replied warmly, offering his Chief Enforcer his arm as the tactical bridge hummed with renewed, highly organized activity. "Now, let us go find Kaelen and inform him that our family is growing once again, because I suspect the Star-Forged artisans are going to need a very large shipment of fresh timber from the Verdant Reach."
Admiral Malakor offered a crisp salute, his heavy boots echoing loudly against the polished floor as he turned toward the primary transit elevators to coordinate his tow-ships, while Grand Marshal Zara fell perfectly into step right behind Kai and Yena.
