Kristoff was speaking with one of the palace staff.
"I need a meeting with the aldermen of Doomstadt and each of the Big Ones from the northern hill clans. I also need private letters delivered to Queen Judith in Ruritania and Silver Sablinova in Symkaria. Local administration and those who still vaguely resemble allies should have advance notice of changes. Then we can take on the international community."

"Yes, Young Mast--"
He interrupts her. "Dr. Vernard, please. We should make it easier on the foreigners."