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Tension slowly rose around the table as Wyatt pried into Meredith's governmental methods, causing her to feel more challenged than she expected. I turned to look at Mr. Burdin, who was watching Meredith intently, as if he's expecting her to pick herself up and defend herself with confidence. In all honesty, I actually agreed with Wyatt; Meredith shouldn't be leading any large body of citizens if she is this sensitive and naive. Someone like Myst, Cornelia, or even Mr. Burdin would all be much more fit for the throne. But I suppose that's why Meredith clings to them for advice.
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The table discussion goes back and forth and I could feel the other people growing silent as they either don't know what to say or are scared to indulge.
My eyes fall on everyone at the table respectively as I study their body language, taking note of Myst's growing irritation.
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I adjust my position in my seat as I eye Mr. Burdin, who is just as tense as I am. Meredith is struggling, and Mr. Burdin and I are using everything in us not to help her out. Meredith ended up specifically asking us not to help this time and that she wanted to try to stand up for herself because Cornelia said something to her about that being important. I mean, it's good advice, but I didn't realize how difficult it actually was in practice. Meredith smiled at Rai's reassurance, which caused her eyes to flicker to me and then Mr. Burdin. I suppose our eye contact was enough for her, because she straightened up and inhaled confidently.
"I understand," She began solemnly, "Which is why my biggest concern is the safety of my citizens. As soon as this organization comes up with a logical grievance against me, we can address it, but so far they have only spread empty hate and threats."
I looked over to Mr. Burdin to see if he'd be gleaming at Meredith in pride, but instead, he was eating his meal.