The air outside the ship was fresher, especially thanks to the rain. But this didn't make Ade feel any less tense. She maintained a respectable distance from the Prince and the Amiral. Although Ade only heard bits and pieces their discussion, she did hear and see enough to realize that Clement wasn't in position of power here. An unusual situation for a senior Amiral of the Enclave to be in.
Then the Prince smirked and gestured for his guards to lower the weapons. This gesture had more effect on Ade than the sound of thunder in the distance. The tension wasn't gone entirely, but it sure was eased by a large margin. The sudden change of plans and the Prince's agreement to go to the flagship was still somewhat surprising. Nethertheless, the Commandant nodded when the Amiral mentioned her name.
Unless addressed directly, she would remain silent, waiting for all the dignitaries to go to the shuttle and take their places. She'd be the last one to board the shuttle, giving the second pilot a gesture to start the engines and take off. Inside, she'd wait for everyone to get seated before occupying any spare place.
