My erstwhile protege,

You and I both know that we have surrendered nothing that was not already taken by you and your allies.

This Dragon is busy with the work you did not have the stomach to pursue. We make leaps and strides as you settle for the status quo and push no farther.

Far from destruction, we will ascend beyond what you are capable of. You will see, in time. Or you will pretend you have not. We do not particularly care either way.

For Progress without Restraint,

Sheryni Nebre'seir

Penned by my hand on Falsday, the 3rd of Sapiarch, in the year 4 AC.