The message was sent through the private terminal in Calira's office.
Calira Deyn, remain calm. Your identity is known. We are not working for Drann. Human forces have entered the sanctuary. Do not alert Compact security.
The response came less than a minute later.
Who are you?
Eirenne answered through the same narrow channel.
An intelligence system supporting the Crownward March. We are here to secure the preservation halls and remove Drann's demolition authority.
There was another pause.
Then Calira replied.
If you know who I am, why should I believe you will not turn me over to him?
Aurelian took over the exchange.
Because Drann's officers are currently trying to destroy hundreds of thousands of sleeping Humans. Help us stop them, and you will leave the sanctuary under our protection.
The answer took longer this time.
Finally, a new message appeared.
What do you need?
Aurelian looked at the map.
"That was quick," Rhoswen said.
