Emergency At Base

"You all haven't suffered any misfortune due to him keeping his identity a secret, and I'm certain a good number of you also have things you are yet to tell your friends."

Wavering gazes and guilty expressions could be seen on the faces of Neron's listeners. He had said he wouldn't support Jared, but his words clearly indicated that everyone else was being faulty in their current judgement.

"I urge you all to keep your private sentiments as just that… private. Let's focus on the matter at hand and choose the most effective method. Can we do that?"

Silence permeated the hall, and the audience was struck with paralyzing awe and conflicting thoughts. Neron's points were difficult to argue against, and it would be selfish to even think of opposing them.

Thus, the silence.

"I said… can we do that?"