Succession Paradigms

The tensions in the room declined a little as Rui accepted their decisions and convictions to stick by them. He tried to pry more information out of them regarding the Beggar's Sect, but they firmly declined.

"We also don't know anything at all," Farion remarked. "No strategically valuable or important information whatsoever. Not even mundane stuff, we truly know nothing. However, even if we did, we wouldn't tell you, Rui. We can't betray their trust."

Rui nodded. "I understand, I apologize for asking untoward questions."

"No need to be so stiff," Alice smiled, hugging him. "You're our precious little brother, after all."

The air cleared as the mood took a turn for the better. The three of them got back to their boisterous discussions, this time with a little more earnestness.