She was quiet for a moment then responded.
"We still have two more places to visit, this small amount will not hurt me," she calmly replied," this should be able to keep their minds at peace. I do not wish to have a blood bath before your coronation."
"That makes sense," he said, " how do you plan to distribute them then?"
Her lips curved slightly.
"They'll decide among themselves," she said, "that's what makes them useful."
They walked a few more steps before he reached out and slipped his hand into hers.
She didn't look down but tightened her hold on his hand.
"The one on the far left," she said after a moment, " he'll push first."
He brieftly glanced at her.
"For access?" He asked.
"For weakness," she corrected, " access comes after."
'So they're going after each other'
He hummed quietly, his thumb brushing faintly against her knuckles.
"And the sharp one?"
He was referring to the woman. She had been the most outspoken second to the noble elder.
