Heart-to-Heart With Gwendon

"Yes, and no."

Jack's answer left the elders baffled, but Jack added, "The reason I say both yes and no is very complicated. If you want to discuss that further, then it will have to be between Gwendon, myself, and Eedaj. Is that okay with you, elders?"

The elders all looked to Gwendon, giving him a variety of looks.

Taking that in, Gwendon replied, "I'll agree to a more private meeting, but I'll still have to gain the consent of the elders before agreeing to any sort of deal between us." 

"That's fine," stated Jack. "There are just some details that I don't believe should be shared with anyone but the elven chief. As for everyone else, there's another conference room beside this one or a lounge on the opposite side. Feel free to wait in either of those places."

Taking their leave, those on Jack's side of the table were the first to exit. The elven elders followed. Now, only three men remained at the center of the long conference table.