After the protest dispersed, after Eris had disarmed a mob with nothing but honesty and composure, Soren followed her to the corridor outside the council chambers. She was already moving with purpose, that particular stride that said she had plans and wouldn't be deterred.
"Eris." He caught up to her easily, his longer legs making up the distance. "We should discuss today. The meetings you've arranged... I want to coordinate our approach, ensure we're presenting a unified... "
"I'll handle it." She didn't stop walking, barely spared him a glance. Polite but firm, the tone one used for well-meaning subordinates whose input wasn't required.
"You have reconstruction oversight and the grain dispute to resolve. I'll manage the citizen representatives."
"I could postpone... "
"That's unnecessary." Still walking. Still not quite looking at him. "I'm perfectly capable of conducting meetings without supervision, Your Majesty."
