Nerith's appointment ended the succession, but it did not end the council.
None of the other heirs left after she was recognized as head of House Myrrhvale. Whatever suspicions had existed between them, and whatever they had done behind one another's backs over the last two years, they stayed in their seats while Ithanne moved to the final matter.
Trafalgar.
He stood before the chamber knowing exactly why his name came last. The observer system had existed for generations, and he had broken almost every restriction attached to it once the investigation began.
He had gone into rooms closed to him, kept working after being told to stop, and taken direct part in Kesh's capture. Others had helped him. Trafalgar made no attempt to spread the responsibility.
"I made those decisions," he said. "Whatever punishment you decide on, put it on me."
Ithanne looked toward Nerith before reading the ruling.
