TKC 364
While shuttles ferry Massinians back to their various
regions, and Ilfin soldiers back to the orbiting craft, returning repeatedly to
gather more, we search for Enris and Coltern. Braving the icy conditions, we
range far. Commander Gennerin has seconded an entire unit to help, but we find
no sign of them.
Meanwhile the issue of returned Glonu causes heavy
discussion, mostly between King Linus and Gennerin. At the end of it, the
decision is to let them go in peace. They must be aware that they have been
defeated and will thus behave and go on with their lives. We hope all Massinians
of whatever genesis choose to pick up the threads of their old lives, to
continue as they were before the fireball in the sky changed everything.
A day later our king grimly states we will return to orbit. There
are still the issues of the Glonu fleet, and Empress Leffandir. The generals at
the meeting need to speak up and we need to hear them. After the final ferry is
accomplished, we take to the heavens.
In all this, I have avoided Iniri. I have no answers for her
and she expects them. I see her watching me with suspicion and understand that,
in her mind, I have again proven untrustworthy. I gather she has not mentioned Enris
calling to someone known as Iliri; she has not even approached her father about
it.
Of course I wonder why. I suspect Iniri knows more than she
is willing to share. I am therefore as suspicious of her, and thus I avoid her
more.
When we descend the ramp inside the transport in space, loud
acclaim greets us. Every Ilfin soldier celebrates our victory. The Makar name
resounds, causing King Linus to grin widely. There is, however, no time for
long speeches; the Glonu delegation awaits.
Apparently Leffandir is with them, and in a rage such as only
a thwarted woman is able to sustain.
This will be interesting.
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