Adrian requested A'Mila to hear him out alone. While she was still adamant about not letting him walk into the lion's den, she thought she could at least hear him out. Once the room was empty, Adrian began his speech.
"This is not just a plan, A'Mila. It's our best shot. The Tulkas won't see me coming," Adrian asserted. "I need you to step out of Vesper's memories for a moment and think as the Matriarch of the tribe. Besides, it'll be beneficial for both of us."
"What do you mean?" she inquired.
"After Silka's public outburst, the tribals would view me suspiciously," Adrian explained. "No matter what you say or do, somewhere in the back of their heads, they'd think of me as a traitor."
He continued, "I need to prove myself, and what better way is there than facing our enemies on a risky mission? Plus, if you let me go, it'll set straight those who think you favour me. No one who's all biased would let someone take on such a dangerous mission, right?
