"Solarys? I'm going. I don't care if the Baroness agrees or not. I'm still going. I deserve a break, and I want to see Solarys. Who knows? I might run into that white-haired princess." Hawk grins widely.
Ethan exhales slowly.
With Hawk, it is never about strategy.
It is never about power balance.
It is never about long-term positioning.
It is always about ego, thrill, and whatever shiny thing catches his attention. And right now, that shiny thing is Thea Montrose.
"So you'll go?" Ethan asks, just to confirm.
He personally sees no reason to go. Even if the Baroness is in the same city as Rhaenas, the chance of running into them is slim. Especially if they are being guarded as tightly as the reports suggest.
"Yes." Hawk nods without hesitation. His excitement is almost childish. "I want to see her."
Ethan rolls his eyes.
Hawk is not thinking about the Baroness.
He is thinking about Thea.
"Alright then," Ethan says calmly. "Who else?"
J.C. raises his hand first.
