"Do you even know what you're doing?!!! You're destroying the High Court! You're destroying everything we have now!!!!" Vivian, exhausted from being rebuffed inside the palace, returned to the elven embassy and immediately sought out Celeborn. Without any regard for her image, she erupted at the still-leisurely young nobleman.
Faced with Vivian's storm of condemnation, Celeborn was utterly unconcerned. He continued savoring his black tea.
"Humans are indeed a vulgar and rude race, but I have to admit their tea is quite good. Perhaps we should have them add more of this stuff to their tribute to the High Court." Celeborn gently set down the exquisite teacup and properly straightened his clothes.
"Vivian, why are you so angry? Because of those humans? Heh, I don't think there's any need for that. They will agree to our terms eventually, so long as they clearly recognize their situation."
"Situation? Heh, I think you're the one who needs to take a serious look at the situation of us Silverymoon elves! You're making us lose our only ally! Do you know what that means? It means the elves will completely lose our access to outside supplies! Other than the Kingdom of Silverymoon, who would give us elves so many concessions? Other than the Kingdom of Silverymoon, where are we supposed to find a trustworthy ally? Other than the Kingdom of Silverymoon, what country would give us equal treatment?!!! You and those foolish supporters of yours should wake up! Back when you were making trouble in the Court, no one cared! But this is the Kingdom of Silverymoon! Are you sure we can truly afford to break with the Kingdom of Silverymoon?!!!"
Vivian did not mention Silverymoon's current predicament at all, because it would have been useless even if she had. Could the High Court