Liora's was a flawless, rock-solid briefing. It was the report of a brilliant young woman executing an excellent job in her own sector, growing into a formidable leader in a way that was highly legible and deeply conventional.
It was exactly the type of aristocratic leadership drilled into noble children from the moment they could walk.
Liora inspired her troops. She coordinated them with flawless military doctrine. She naturally projected that heavy, undeniable 'aura' that inherently commanded respect and signaled to everyone around her that she was meant to be followed.
Her report was precisely what Selphira had expected from a granddaughter of her caliber and character. On any other day, Selphira would have dedicated her absolute, glowing attention to every single syllable of it.
Today, however, Selphira found her mind helplessly anchored to the previous report.
