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It felt like the fate of the entire nation might be riding on his ability to deal with Leo. He didn't want to think that was actually true, but the more he allowed himself to dwell on it, the more he was becoming convinced of it.

Well, at least he wouldn't have to deal with Leo alone this time. That was the only thought that was providing Hector with any degree of comfort.

The third issue that was on his mind, however, was his meeting with the Rainlords tonight. All the heads would be gathering to discuss their plans moving forward.

And Hector had something quite important to tell them. He wasn't sure how they would react to his proposition, but he was trying to remain hopeful.

Not his forte, that.

He tried to enjoy his soak in the hot spring as best he could, but there was just no way he could relax. And the entire day seemed to drag on and on as the anticipation for tonight's meeting continued to build in his mind.

Training hadn't been able to take his mind off it, nor had meditation, and now making the rounds throughout Warrenhold wasn't doing it, either.

Eventually, however, the time came. He made his way to the Tower of Night, to the largest conference room therein, on the floor just below his own chambers.

A couple of the heads were already there, he found. Dimas of House Sebolt and Horatio of House Blackburn, along with both of their reapers.

They exchanged courtesies and waited for everyone else to arrive.

'Nervous?' came the private voice of Garovel, who was of course there with him as well.

'Kinda,' said Hector.

'Don't be. It's a good strategy. I'm sure they'll be receptive to it.'

Hector hoped so.

Zeff of House Elroy appeared next. Then Evangelina of House Stroud, Diego of House Redwater, Joana of House Cortes, and finally Salvador of House Delaguna.