It is unwise of the monarchs to keep us, unless that is their plan. We are not afraid to be ruthless to achieve a goal, and that is better than someone who will be held back by what they wish to protect.

[It made sense, in a backwards sort of way. The congratulations confused him, but he didn't comment on it. He'd had as little to do with the entire affair as possible, thank you very much.]

No, I do not. Varren spread rapidly on colony worlds, however, suggesting more than a few. I have left Prativ at the kennels as well. You may visit them if you arrive before me.