Maneuvers in the Dark

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Adelaide Bessette shared the concern of her peers on the board. This was a turning point in the trajectory of MAE, and not something to be discussed lightly. To this point, however, it had seem to become necessary.

“There can be many answers to your question, Antonie,” she said. “A brighter future. Influence. Prosperity. Take your pick, or maybe even all of the above, if fortune favors us.” Adelaide paused, pursing her lips and shifting in her seat before continuing. “This notion of challenging Quentin will be poor optics, to be entirely realistic. He’s done everything he can to ingratiate himself with the Enclave, and this kind of push makes us look unstable. If we frame this right, though, and do this carefully, we can provide the roadmap to a position that exceeds even his ambition.”

“Who else associated with the Enclave is in our position to be able to reach outside our own borders? Call me optimistic, but I’ll say that’s a significant benefit that we all know Quentin isn’t equipped to execute on.”