The Tyranny of Tradition

ELRETH

The elders all watched her with a combined sense of anticipation and concern. She knew she'd earned their hesitation. She'd been so emotional for the past few days. This was a chance to show them all that she could address these issues maturely, and without throwing her weight around. But they wanted her to wait on the Flames and Smoke? Because she'd broken too many traditions?

Elreth's chest simmered with resentment that, had she named Dargyn, the elders would not have come at her with this. But she knew she couldn't avoid it. So she swallowed and leaned forward in her seat.