"Three feels optimistic, " says John, having full understanding of the inability of three Division Heads to reach common ground.

Though it begs the question—

"I suppose this isn't technically Riftwatch business, considering. But our assembled mages will have to come to some agreement as to their approach to the matter, assuming we do manage to put off this attempt."

It isn't going to end, John thinks. Those Loyalists might be shouted down, but they won't be cowed.