They were ushered into the council chambers and Carina walked forward to stand in the petitioner’s position. “Honored Council, I am prepared to hear your decision.”

The speaker rose and though he masked it sort of, Ishaan could see that the council had come to a decision that he didn’t agree with or came to it too fast. It was hard to tell which one it was. Either way the Speaker focused beyond Carina and looked at Ishaan. “The council approves your petition, the ...