A change of scenery

The council

The bright sun light shone through the skylight of the council chambers into the middle of the large round table that was centre of the room

Leona: "Where is Atreus, he's never late for council meetings" she says standing in front of her chair, leaning on her hands that were placed near the edge of the table.

Diana: "Maybe he's tired of your boring meetings, I know I am" she sat in her own designated chair one to the left of leona's with a rather unimpressed and bored look on her pale face.

Leona: "I am aware he doesn't enjoy the meetings, but he still shows up on time" throwing a glaring look at diana, to which the lunari rolls her eyes, "And besides he's the head of the defence council, what if we had an urgent problem that he need to be here for" she said her words getting hastier and more nervous

The role of being the leader of Targon and her people had interesting effects on the Solari woman, some of which were seemingly out of character.

Diana: "Leona, honey, take a breath, there hasn't been any conflict in Targon for over two years now, all the tribes are at peace with each other, the Solari and Lunari have settled their differences, now that we are married. We are in a unprecedented time of peace one that Targon has never seen, and honestly i think its starting to drive Atreus fucking crazy, the man has know nothing but war and fighting his whole life" She said all this while slowly sliding down in her chair to the point where her eye level was equal to the stone table top.

Leona: She smiles at the reminder that she and Diana were in fact married. "Maybe you're right" she said with a deep exhale "also watch your language, especially while we're in the council chamber, and for the love of the aspects sit up straight, my back hurts just looking at you" she demanded while staring at Diana

Diana turned to look at her wife and as she went to open her mouth to retort, one of the large wooden doors to the chamber room was pushed open, all eyes fixed on the person entering the council chambers

Leona: "and where have you been" her head snaps to look at Atreus who walked through the door followed closely by Iula

Atreus: "Well good morning to you Leona" he says with a huff of annoyance "If you must know i was at the training grounds addressing the troops of a decision I have made and not a light one at that" he says getting quieter towards the end of his sentence.

Leona: "and what decision was that" she sat in her chair sounding almost worried about what he was going to say

Atreus: with a deep breath he starts "I have made the... the hard choice to resign from the council"

Leona: "WHAT THE FUCK!" she yelled almost loud enough for the entirety of Targon to hear

The rest of the council gaze swaps back and forth between Atreus and Leona several times, before the murmuring starts. Leona and Atreus had locked eyes turning out the sound of chatter form the other council members

Diana: "Silence" she said a little louder then normal speaking but to no avail as the chatting continued growing louder, she looked around at the other members "SHUT THE FUCK UP" she yelled almost as loud as Leona, gaining the attention of everyone in the room, including Leona and Atreus. She looks at Atreus making eye contact, "but why"

Leona: "Why indeed, what makes you think that you can just resign, you have responsibilities to the council and to Targon" raising an open hand and pointing it at him.

Atreus: "I understand that I have a role to play, but I have played my part as Targons defence counsellor, and I feel as though I have done it well. I have made peace with all the nations of Runeterra, I have made peace with all the tribes in Targon and fought those who didn't wish to live peacefully. And I do not intend on just leaving my seat on the council empty, I have elected to have Iula take my position." je gestured to the woman standing just behind him.

Iula takes a step forward to present herself to the council

Atreus: "I have worked closely with Iula for many years, as have many of you, she is more than capable of taking over my position"

The council sat silent, even Leona had taken her seat during his speech.

Diana: she turned to Leona "he is right, he did his job, extremely well... and his replacement is pretty kick ass" she gave a small nod to Iula who returned the motion. "And like I said not even five minutes ago, we've been at peace for years, let the man do what he wishes" she turns her attention back to Atreus "you're bored out of your mind aren't you?"

Atreus nods

Leona: "I can't believe you are entertaining this idea" she turns to Diana who meets her gaze with a serious expression "oh my aspects you are..." she turned her attention back to Atreus "and what if we go to war, then what, you wont be here to protect these people and these lands"

Atreus: "LEONA..." he yelled at her "There has been no confict in over a year, we made peace with everyone, and even on the slight chance that there is a rebelion, Iula and the rest of the council will be able to manage and even then if it is something of a cosmic level i can return rather quickly to help deal with the issue." He made direct eye contact with the solari woman "Don't think of this as me asking for permission to leave, this is me telling you, in a few days i will be leaving Targon to travel the world, I will do and take all necessary actions to make the transition for Iula as stream line as possible." He turns to Iula who as a confused look on her face

Iula: "Is this how these meetings normally go?" she asked rasing a brow

Atreus: "No, this is a one off event, my seat on the council is now yours, take a seat." He turned back to the council who was still sitting in silence watching Iula take Atreus' seat at the table, "now before I leave to take care of handover duties are there any questions?" he asked scanning the room

Diana: half heartedly raising her hand "Yeah whos going to take over the bakery, i need another loaf of bread" she said with an almost amused smile.

Atreus: "Morgana is going to be taking over for me she will be here in the next day or so, she has had enough of Demaca." he watched as Diana slumped back in her chair

Leona: "where are you going to" she asked quietly, sounding almost sad.

Atreus: "I have organised a ride with Miss Sarah Fortune to Demacia, it will be the day after Morgana arrives, then i might, but not likely find my way to the edge of the Freljord, before stoping in Noxus then heading to Piltover" He noticed Leona sorrowed tone but didn't question or mention it.

Leona: "I see, if no one else has questions for you, you may leave if you wish or you can stay for your last meeting"

Atreus: "I will be sure to say my goodbyes to each of the council members personally before I leave, but I have things to prepare, so Iula good luck to you, and the rest of the council" he takes a small bow and turns to head for the large wooden doors to the chamber, opening them letting a ray of light shine onto the floor.

Diana: "Leo, dear, did you really think he was going to stay for a boring ass council meeting also welcome Iula long time no see"

Leona: "Yes welcome to the council Iula, i'm sure you will pick things up rather quickly, and Diana i thought i would at least extend the offer"