A Highborn, A Connected Tree

Upon receiving Kieran's answer, Paeris watched him silently, as if scrutinizing Kieran for any hints of mistruth in his words. 

From what Paeris experienced, even skilled liars couldn't overcome the minute mannerisms that occurred when lying, omitting the truth, or forcing one's self to speak half-truths.

If one was skilled enough, even a normal person could pinpoint when someone was fabricating the very words being spoken to them.

Unsurprisingly, Paeris failed to detect any presence of these unavoidable tells. 

Though, that's because Kieran spoke freely, voicing how he felt about the War Deity Council and how he viewed his position in the council.

Kieran had already once said that the council's conduct in the past was a mistake. Severing the relationship with these vital races may have led to swift gains, but in the long run, the current Xenith could be much greater than it previously was.