Meanwhile, even though there were a few of the number Hemera did not know very well (something to rectify!) she trusted Panili's judgment. Panili was great at making a case for everyone, enough to make Mera look forward to working with faces she barely knew or didn't at all. She just felt...at ease here. What fortune to have a movement like this crop up in her lifetime.
She did have to approach Panili quick before moving on. A quick personal chat. She scooted over to the young orangeblood. "Panili, I'm proud of how capable you've become of making speeches. You're growing up so fast." And going places! But Mera did need to bring something up quick. "I will do my best to fulfill the role you've asked or me, but I do want you to know...I do intend to join the military as well. Civil service is important to me, and if I can find a career in the realm of the law, justice and the like, I think that would be beneficial. And I believe change has to come from the inside. I just felt...hm. I just felt I should mention it. I'm not even sure why." Was she looking for Panili's blessing? Maybe that was it. Who knows. But open communication was definitely important in any case, no?
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