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"Have they talked to the governments of Callum or Intar yet?" Hector asked. Logic would dictate that Sair's neighbors didn't want Abolish conquering it, either. They'd been dragging their feet so far, but they had to be reevaluating their positions on the matter now.

Levinox took a minute to relay Hector's question and receive an answer. 'Intar has proven difficult to reach. They have spoken to Callum, however, and unfortunately, it appears that Morgunov has promised not to invade them as long as they don't provide refuge to the Sandlords.'

Oh shit.

"And Callum's government actually believes him?" said Hector with wide eyes.

'It would seem so,' said Levinox. 'Callumi authorities have been trying to capture them on sight, ostensibly to turn over to Abolish.'

Damn. "Is it even safe for them to be having this conversation, right now? Is their current position secure?"

Another long pause. 'That is debatable. The Callumi authorities themselves aren't too much trouble for the Sandlords, but if they alert Abolish to their location, then the situation could worsen again.'

Hector knew what he wanted to say here. But it would be taking a huge leap. It might ruffle a few feathers.

He grit his teeth for a moment as he mulled it over.

He had to say it. Of course he did.

"If they can at least make it to Lorent, then I can provide them with a place to regroup."

Levinox fell silent again, relaying the message.

Hector wanted to say that they were welcome in Warrenhold--because they were, of course--but at the moment, it seemed safer to just say Lorent. It was a lot closer for the Sandlords, too.

And while he didn't think the Queen would refuse to help them when her own family had ties with Sandlords, he also didn't want to test his relationship with her too much. And welcoming another group of refugees who were being hunted by one of the most powerful organizations in the world without her permission... well, that seemed like it might annoy her.

Just a bit.