Moments before Raven had woken up, Melenai was the first to visit Frazer's party. And while most of them had remained quiet, Muena and she had talked about the poison that she used against the army. After her extensive talk with the dryad, she returned to her duties of tending to the giants. But before meeting them at the hall, she had to have a glass of wine.
Migraines and frustration had sunken her once bouncy cheeks, and the dark circles under her skin only further illustrated just how frustrating it was for her to deal with the giants and their conniving schemes. Even now, before meeting with them, she ordered a servant to take some wine to them as well. Perhaps after they've loosened up a bit, their heads will be clear and they will stop with all the scheming.
At least that's what she'd hoped would happen, but even as she now stood before their colossal frames, the only thing in their minds was…