An early awakening?

[Maelstrom Vortex]

"Cynthia.." one of the twelve spoke as they entered the Library where she studied intensely the doctrine of the state of Dragonisia, the life and times of Emperor Vortex.

"Why do you disturb my study?" She grumbled. "You know of the importance of this process."

The First stepped forward, "The Queendom.. they're trying to cut the Island loose now."

She let out a bit of a sigh, "This is a bit ahead of schedule. I thought they cared more for the people of Tasmania than this." Slowly her gaze lifted from the book to the First. "I assume formal and informal protests are underway?"

"They are Mistress. However, there's a great strain upon the people. Both in Australia and here. They claim our activities have started rifts in the political world that will not heal for a time. Instead of taking responsibility for their decisions, which actually caused these rifts, and standing up for the rights of their citizens; the Queendom has seen fit to see us as an annoyance they no longer wish to deal with. They're not willing to do the 'right' thing at any cost. They see our Faith as a threat to their domestic security and their internal positions have become more self-centered in the face of growing instability." He sighed.. "What does the dreamer want us to do?"

She tilted her head faintly, "Do nothing. This is a political decision. Let the people vent their anger. Give them no reason to despise us. If the Queendom wishes to continue on her grand tirade of mistakes and mishandling of the situation, let it. The people know where the true fault lies, and it is not with us. They shall be the judge of the policy makers. Simply ensure our own are safe. Advise them to stay off the streets in the riots. Keep their protests peaceful."

The twelve bowed and spoke, "Yes, Mistress. Dreamer's will be done."