Zukar takes the seat when offered and waits for Kumara to get into position and for the wards to raise.

"Jedash agreed to meet me. And so I met him." Zukar takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly. "I will start by saying that he does not want an apology. He wants reparations to be made and he stated to me that when he decides what that is, he will let us know and let us know when payment- whatever that is- is expected to be received as well."

He sets his arms on the armrests of the chair. "Now, to my point. I have learned that by the time Vesta had the vision... Zinna was already dead. So Kalil's refusal to help by that point... He knew she was dead and that he would be retrieving a corpse and he was not willing to do so because of the cost."

Zukar leans forward now, elbows on his knees. However, I pointed out to Jedash that we asked for help shortly after the caravan was attacked and before Vesta had the vision. His response was plainly that there are things in motion that we do not know about and to quote him 'we would be jeopardizing a plan of action that would have detrimental impacts on all of our lives'."

He sighs heavily and drags a hand down his face. "Now this is where I personally found a problem. Jedash stated that he would have been willing to share details of said plans with those in the empire who hold power, but no one asked."

Zukar looks up at Jade. "So, Vesta crossed the line when she involved the family. If she had kept her complaints to Kalil, we would not be where we are right now. But because she sent that letter to Nymera and mentioned his son, Jedash, the brood-father, took that as a personal offense and is now taking that out on us mortals. And all of this is happening because no one asked the dragons why they were locking down and pulling their troops."

Zukar stares at Jade. "Now it is up to those with power to do something to prevent a great tragedy that could have been avoided to begin with if a nasty worded letter had never been sent." He narrows his eyes. "I am honestly surprised you would side with Vesta over the family. The family you were welcomed into just like I was. After everything the dragons have done for this kingdom, you would truly risk their wrath? You would bring to question an alliance which has kept this kingdom fed since Kalil took the throne? Since Kalil stopped Wolfrum from taking over magic? The dragons have been allies of this kingdom since Wolfrum's reign and officially aligned since the marriage. What exactly have they done to deserve your ire, Baroness?"

 

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