We gathered together in the War Room, perhaps for the last time. Present were Juan, Scorpio, Dantalion, Libra, Orlando, Xicarus, Cainen, Byrn, Ampyx, Agrippa, and me, Oberon, the new Gemini. The events of the war were recounted, and everyone was made aware of what needed to happen next.

Juan explained to Cancer's sons how their father had decided to remain in his aquatic form and join the ocean dwelling population. They took the news stoically, asked a few questions, and nodded their understanding. Juan assured them their father could and would contact them when the time was right.

Libra announced our pregnancy to many cheers and congratulations. The jubilation became muted when she explained that we would be leaving Cashel to reside in Anwyn. Her leadership and mine would be sorely missed, but Cashel had many who could take our place.

Agrippa offered his plan for the trials of the war criminals, such as Malachus and his lieutenants. Murmurs of assent came through the room; executions were expected.

"May I offer a word of guidance? If you simply try, execute, and condemn Malachus and the Sanglorians, you will plant the seeds for violence and the next revolution, which will uproot you from power. What is needed is a unity government, one where the community can heal and members of each group can learn to live at peace with one another."

"The guilty must be punished," grunted Ampyx. "They have committed atrocities and their evil must be atoned for."

Dantalion solemnly bowed her head, and then continued. "Those responsible should still stand trial. But many more have lesser degrees of guilt. I would implore you to seek mercy wherever possible, avoid execution. Surely your prisons are strong enough to hold those deserving of sentences."

"I can build an inescapable prison," offered Orlando. "I've built them before, and spent decades in one."

"A humane prison," emphasized Dantalion, looking directly at her ex-husband Orlando. "Not destructive of character, but educational. And if a curriculum needs to be devised to teach proper statecraft and military affairs, a university should be created."

"If we want a better world than the one we've had, we need better teaching, better tools," said Juan.