They had expected Chancellor Malrik to be difficult.
From the moment they saw how he handled Orien's disappearance, to his selective rule-breaking, and the questionable way he governed the Nest, it had been obvious that something wasn't right. At the very least, they were prepared to uncover something scandalous. Possibly even treasonous.
And frankly, the only reason they hadn't dragged him out in the open based on nothing more than vibes and his treatment of Riley was because, up until recently, the ex-mortal had been concerned about the long-term political effects of Kael being painted as a tyrant.
Not that the beings of Eryndra didn't already hold that opinion.
But there was a difference between quiet suspicion and giving dragons a reason to act on it.
