Re: [Cepheus]
[ the chamber is silent as he speaks, but immediately breaks out into loud babble after-- mostly incredulous tones, some grumbling, some concern mixed in. There are a few nervous laughs. The chairman stares at the priest as he departs, his task of keeping order momentarily forgotten. Someone seated around the double doors drawls something that might be get out of here. ]
[ two rows back, a grey-haired councilman stands up, his voice cutting through the din with firmness. ]