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Baptiste flinched at the sudden group hug from Juliette. Thankfully, no coffee spilled on anyone, which would have been painful. Due to the amount of caffeine consumed earlier, the Councilor hesitated in his speech for a moment before stating. "Well, Your Highness... I mean, Juliette, the meeting concluded an hour ago, and... it was just the usual debates on trade routes, the national debt, and all that. It became unruly rather quickly, as usual." Baptiste still clutched his forehead. "Just once, I wish the Council could have a more civilized discussion, but I guess that will never happen."