About two months passed after the call from home.
The Crownward March did not become quiet during that time. If anything, it became busier than before.
Repairs, refits, training, intake, production, and planning all moved at the same time, and every day seemed to add one more thing to the list.
The difference was that the work no longer felt like it was being held together by Aurelian's hands alone.
Eirenne had settled into Helion Bastion Twelve properly, and once the protected communication array from the Arcturus support team was installed, her reach became cleaner and far more stable.
She could assist Astercourt without stepping on her work, help Seris and Meren organize production, and keep the rear defense model updated without making everything dependent on Aurelian's direct attention.
The support team from House Arcturus arrived quietly, just as Cassian had promised.
