An Adviser's Challenge

"I see." Leo said as one of his staff showed him a chart. "Move the liquidated funds from the sales of these crystals to the continuation of the road repairs beyond Ebonhart." The staff member's eyebrows rose in surprise. "I know what you are going to say, but if we are going to avoid the incoming storm, we need friendly neighbors." He sighed as he took a sip of coffee and looked out the window. The blue sky above mixed with small clouds here and there. They would be perfect cover for shade if he only moved them slightly, yet that was only if he were outside. It felt like ages since he had enough time to take a walk outdoors. He went over his lecture he'd pass onto Will again in his mind, just as a mental exercise when he saw something break through one of his tiny clouds. It was something small, tinged with crimson and gold. "About time."