(The Day After the Fight, The Elders' Council Meeting, Planet Tithia)
The atmosphere inside the Council Chamber was thick with tension, the kind that clung to every breath and made even the most seasoned elders shift uncomfortably in their seats.
On one hand, neither side truly wished to speak to the other, still overflowing from the bitterness of their political clash.
But on the other hand, there was a shared, unspoken desire to put the past behind them and start fresh, now that the crowning of the next Dragon was complete.
All that remained was for someone, anyone, to take the high road and break the silence.
Because once the first stone of reconciliation was cast, the rest were already prepared to follow, having stewed long enough in guilt and regret.
The outcome of the public bout had caught everyone by surprise.
Though Aegon Veyr had been crowned Dragon, Leo Skyshard's performance had left just as deep an impression.
