Ignited Minds.

[Omi]

You are the Grand Maréchal of Gallia's Royal Navy, Ansel, Lucie almost said. You don't have the luxury of being 'worn out'. And I have better things to do on board this ship than stare into space.

Instead, she bit back her planned lecture and got to her feet, striding across the room to stand by Xavier's side. He stood a full foot taller than her, but she did her best to ignore the height difference - as she always did. Instead, she joined Xavier in viewing the vista, and a peaceful quiet descended upon the pair.

"This summit has to go well, Ansel," murmured Lucie eventually, breaking the silence. "You said it yourself - take every advantage offered to us. Improving relations with our geographical neighbour is an opportunity we cannot afford to squander."

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