Mother Daughter Bonding Time (Open In-Between)

[Akirapryde]

Eli knew she was cutting Arwen off, and she didn't mean to, but it was time this group of adventures grew up. "I lied," she said plainly without guilt or regret. "I lied to you because you are being foolish,"

"Foolish in how you treat your friends and foolish in what you consider important," she further explained. "You of all people should known that these people would rather die then go back to being slaves. It's four days out of this Goblin Realm, or had you forgotten that. There is at least one garrison between here and there. Any one with a brain knows that if they split up and break for the border most will die or be capture. Only a small few MIGHT make it back. What WE," she said motioning at the rest of the group, "gave them is a chance for all of them to be free. And free others. Let us not forget that Arwen's father remains enslaved."

She almost laughed at the question regarding building an army. "Actually, yes I do," she said emboldened. "I know enough that it needs three things. A greater will to win, which these people have. Competent advisors and most importantly a leader that they can be inspired by." She made sure her voice was clear and easily understood by all around her. "A role I truly believed you were best suited for."

She drew in a deep breath as she tried to pivot the conversation, "as for the crown, it's out of your reach right now. The cultist have out smarted you. They gave it to the King of this realm. There is no taking it from him without killing him. Trust me, I know."