"You were all called here because the rules of coexistence with the Stonefangs have already been decided, everything that was of concern was discussed and thought through by the people you have been trusting your entire lives.
Today, I ask you to do the same too.
Today, I will announce the new rules."
Kael paused, letting the words settle.
"Rules that, if you wish to survive, you must follow."
The cold and sharp wind brushed through the square as Kael said those words. The clouds above remained heavy, pressing down like a warning. The people stood packed together in thick cloaks, ten thousand breaths rising like smoke. Most faces were still tense, still angry, still dissatisfied, still… afraid.
But no one interrupted.
Not now.
Not with Kael looking at them like that, with that cold, distant gaze.
