POV: Caleb"I want full security," I said, spreading the map across the war room table. "But not so overwhelming that it reads as hostile posturing before we even understand their intentions.""A careful balance," Varric agreed. "Enough presence to protect our people, not so much that we provoke exactly the kind of conflict this correspondence claims to want to avoid."Keith studied the proposed positioning carefully. "I would recommend a perimeter team, positioned at a discreet distance, with Gina and yourself approaching the actual meeting point directly, alongside Maren given her expertise.""Selene stays here," Gina said immediately, her tone leaving no room for argument. "Whatever these Farlands people actually want, I won't risk our daughter's safety on unverified diplomatic promises.""Agreed completely," I said. "Isolde and Lucien can oversee her care while we're away."Lucien nodded from across the table. "We'll keep her perfectly safe. Though I'll admit, given everything thi
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