There was a brief moment before Satel sighed.<strong>"I only just heard you plan and already I hate it. I have to accept it, though. I will just try and manage with this plan of yours, but one mistake, and I'm riding your ass."</strong>She stared at him coldly, finally sighing and looking at the other protectors. They silently nod. There was a short while before they nod at the king too. Gabriel had their acceptance.<br/><br/><strong>"I hope you have a good hiding place in mind then."</strong>The king said this entirely seriously.<strong>"I'm putting a lot of trust into you here."</strong>He spoke in a serious fashion, looking at Gabriel and finally nodding.<strong>"I am going to trust in you. I will go with you. I want to get this matter resolved, and I need you all to leave the room."</strong><br/><br/>Soon enough, the protectors looked at everyone present in the room, and finally with a sigh Satel moved towards the door.<strong>"Very well."</strong>She looked at Gabriel coldly.<strong>"I will make sure everyone is ready, then. If the rebels are going to strike, they will soon figure out we haven't fallen to their scheme. If you are right, that is. I still say we should send a force to the Duke, make them think we follow their plan... but make it a sate transport for that <em>prisoner</em> you apparently want to turn in loose."</strong>She snorted, but walked out, and so did the rest of the group soon after.<br/><br/>As they did, the king took a deep breath before looking at Gabriel. Silently he waited till the Protectors were all out, then gesturing their guards to leave the room too. Looking at Gabriel directly.<strong>"So, what follows us now?"</strong>