If it was not approved or denied, then it would be kept in its current state until a decision was reached.
If it was declined for a certain reason, then it was possible that the same or a similar request could be accepted on another date.
The tasks that were requested were dependent on the flow of what was happening in the city, as various power struggles and political implications needed to be considered often before decisions would be made, especially if it was something to would impact anyone involved.
If someone wished to jump into something, then they needed to consider the benefits and the losses beforehand.
It was especially important to carefully consider the timing of each task that would be requested, especially if it involved getting involved with disputes between different groups.
It was possible to get involved in various ways, but that could always come back to cause harm if it was found out and the wrong side was chosen.
