They spoke for several minutes about potential trade agreements, intelligence sharing, and mutual defense considerations. But underneath the formal conversation, Jorghan detected something else in Yasoraga's dark eyes, in the way she positioned herself, in subtle cues of body language.
She was assessing him not just as a political ally but as a potential partner.
The realization was confirmed when, as she prepared to leave, Yasoraga said casually, "The Ma'ulankr have always valued strategic bloodline alliances. Should you find yourself interested in exploring such arrangements, we should speak further."
Before Jorghan could respond, she'd departed, leaving the implication hanging in the air.
Not an hour later, Naikini of the Sarpetaretsu clan arrived, her scaled skin catching the light, her golden ornaments chiming softly with her movements.
