Birds of a feather

The acknowledgment of his change in approach surprised some, but many in the room nodded in agreement. 

"We can't let them set the terms of engagement," Rain continued. "We need to gather our strength, strike first, and disrupt whatever plans they might have. Waiting for them to make a move puts us at a disadvantage. We need to control the flow of the battle."

The group, now understanding the gravity of their situation, began to discuss the logistics of the plan. The need for coordination, communication, and strategic positioning became apparent.

"Isa doesn't like to fight that much, but she is a great research, so she can stay behind and help others learn how to create their own domain," Regis said. "Is that fine with you, Isa?"

"It is," Isa said.

"We will need people to help with management here as well. We probably won't need that for a while on the frontlines, so you should stay here too," Sealyn said.