The room fell into a tense silence after the whispers of manipulation had been addressed. Xavier stood at the head of the table, his gaze steady as he took in the faces of the resistance members. He knew that doubts had taken root, threatening to tear them apart. But he also knew that unity was their only chance against the puppeteers.
"We can't afford to let doubts divide us," Xavier began, his voice unwavering. "The puppeteers want nothing more than to exploit our weaknesses. We need to show them that our bond is unbreakable."
Maya's eyes sparkled with determination. "What do you propose, Xavier?"
Xavier's lips quirked into a faint smile. "A desperate plan, one that carries risks but could also restore our unity."
Tavian's brow furrowed as he leaned forward, intrigued. "Tell us, Xavier."
Xavier's gaze shifted from one face to another. "The puppeteers are using our vulnerabilities against us. What if we confront those vulnerabilities head-on?"