True Demonlord [59]

A shared room of various holographical displays read, no reception. A dimmer hue escaped into the brighter shine of the rare Rosespire sun, "-Queen Galienne."

 "We're off the air," returned a softer gaze, "-drop the formalities, Courtney."

 "Is it over?" her pure white hair rose above the somewhat tall desk.

 "Yeah, and no thanks to you." 

 "Come on, there's no need for animosity. I very much despise worthless talks, and this meeting is the embodiment of petty."

 "Calm it," returned the queen, "-the Federation's finally on way to the top, we must keep in regular contact."

 "Sure, if babysitting Easel Run Gard and running my men thin in war efforts at Elendor appeases the members, I suppose the Haggard needs to take the brunt of the backlash whilst they reap the profits."

 "Hidros and Arda are the leaders, we must show our power to inspire the lower masses."