"I was sent to deliver a message." He walked closer, movements liquid and predatory. The fox knight behind Elara tensed immediately, hand moving toward his sword.
Robin smiled. "Easy, brother. I'm here under diplomatic flag. Princess Eleana wishes the Fourth Princess to know that her comments last night have been... discussed. And that consequences are being considered."
"Consequences." Elara didn't move. "How specific."
"Very specific, actually." Robin's golden eyes gleamed. "For example, the textile merchants who cancelled on you this morning? That was just the beginning. Every merchant contact your staff has approached has now received visits from palace representatives. Warnings about the risks of partnering with a princess in such... precarious standing."
So that's how Eleana was moving. Economic isolation. Cut off all the merchant relationships before they could form.
"Interesting strategy," Elara said.
