... Logistically, she has to agree with him. There are so many people here. A lot of different groups, all of them equally interested and invested in the outcome of this fucking thing. Abby has to wonder: what will happen for the other side, if Riftwatch is able to shut it down? They'll have to live with knowing the rifters and mages won't go into a Circle, or whatever- will it weigh on them that heavily? Are they truly that afraid?

She's frowning into the chamber. "Yeah, well. Maybe tradition should change." But that's why they're here, right.

"Do you think we have a chance, here? Be honest."