"I think we all know why we are here, so instead of beating around the bush, we can get straight in," the Patriarch of the Oren Merchant Family, Max, said, addressing the individuals gathered around the table.
"Come on, Max, we all know we are here for the same thing, but instead of diving right in, why don't we discuss matters that are equally of importance first?" Daven of the Axel Family chimed in.
"We all know what happened to the Ashlands and the Alderfords. Aren't we going to discuss that first?" he stated.
"Indeed, we have to talk about that first. I believe something is going on, and from what I have seen and heard, whoever did this is perhaps very dangerous," Norlon, the Patriarch of the Otto Merchant Family, said.
"Then why don't you tell all of us what you think? I believe your input will be valuable, don't you think?" Max said, his tone slightly laced with anger and disdain.
