As time passed, self-proclaimed experts gathered in Paris, growing from the initial 52-person committee to hundreds.
When three sailors gather on a sailboat they're bound to attempt Magellan's circumnavigation, so what happens when hundreds gather to put the brakes on every single word?
"Two months and still no results."
"Since the armistice was extended, I believe there's no possibility of renewed war."
"Count, at this rate we'll go past the new year."
This is the result now.
A situation requiring extension to a second armistice beyond the first.
Regardless of whether Germany refuses or accepts, since things aren't settled even within the Allied nations, Europe seems to have simply stopped.
"Since all the empire's military officers and officials are working together, won't results come soon?"
"Hmm, I'm skeptical. More precisely, I don't see anyone willing to compromise."
