The Seven Day Ultimatum

MAEVIA

The communication tablet activated while I sat at the small desk inside my chamber. The rune surface lit with a pale glow. I pressed my palm against the center seal.

Alpha Elder Orion's image appeared on the mirrored surface. His face looked weaker than the last time I saw him in the healer ward. The connection rune hummed quietly between us.

"Maevia," he said.

"Yes, Elder."

"I will speak d