The male moved closer to Giselle and Providence. There was a tick in his jaw as his hands clenched in frustration.
"I fought in the war and know how important peace is." Geirr countered. "But you have no idea of all the implications that go along with freeing the Toufik." Several of the other males nodded in agreement.
Providence couldn't stand back and idly listen any longer. His demeaning manner was insulting.
"You are wrong. On our planet we also had slavery so we do understand." Providence spoke up seeing how obstinate the male was being. He was clearly very angry. She moved closer to Giselle in case the male got aggressive. Providence attempted to speak calmly though she doubted anything she said would diffuse the situation. "I congratulate your people for ending the war, it is a monumental feat. But the work is not over. Now you must work to maintain the peace and rebuild. I agree that it will be difficult. It was a very difficult time in our history as well. But nothing of value is gained without effort." She attempted to reason with him.
The Cadi male looked behind Providence, Giselle and the gathered Toufik, then backed up. Several of the other Cadi began to disperse.
Providence turned to see a dozen Cadi warriors approach, Kagan, Dagaa and Madhava were among them. The three men looked very angry.
Madhava
Madhava sat listening to the regents from Scelus Cadi report on the progress in their regions, as Dagaa did the same for Vidya Cadi, while Kagan met with the primary council formed from both sides.
A warrior entered the meeting room and approached Kagan. The Daimio's face immediately darkened.
"We need to go. A group of citizens are being aggressive towards Stone and his clan down at the water front." Kagan said as he stood up dismissing the regents.
Several Cadi resistant to change had been attempting to bar the Toufik from occupying properties purchased for them, to build their homes as they saw fit. Madhava had expected as much, but it was still frustrating.
"Two human females were reported amongst the Toufik." Kagan practically snarled as they left the main house.
"What are they doing at the waterfront?" Dagaa growled as they loaded up onto the rota parked outside the manor.
Madhava shook his head. He had no clue Providence had even left the estate.
Madhava was aggravated by the way the citizens were behaving, but the thought of Providence being caught up in an altercation with the irrationally aggressive males made him instantly worried and angry. It would take nothing at all for a Cadi male to harm the little female. Madhava couldn't bear the thought of anything happening to Providence, of failing another female he'd given his oath to protect.
They arrived on scene to see at least a dozen Cadi males facing off against Providence, Giselle and several Toufik males. Thankfully Stone and the other Toufik males flanked the females protectively, in case anything should happen. Madhava sighed in relief seeing that they were okay.
As Dagaa, Kagan and Madhava approached the group, many of the Cadi males started to leave.
"Halt!" Kagan bellowed. "What are you doing here Geirr?"
Geirr opened his mouth then closed it again. The male knew he was in trouble.
"Did I not pay you double your asking price for this property? Now I come to learn you are here attempting to harass the Toufik." Kagan stepped into the circle and looked at the two females. "Giselle, Providence go stand by the rota."
The females approached Madhava and Dagaa. As they led them to the waiting rota, Madhava heard Kagan growl at the lead male.
"Geirr this is your final warning. I have attempted to appease you and make things right by you since I understand your concerns. However if this happens again you will not be happy with the outcome."
Dagaa turned to Giselle.
"What were you thinking?" Dagaa rebuked Giselle. "You should know better after what Bram did to you!"
Madhava had heard how the disgraced warrior had abused Giselle. It was enough to make him see red.
The human females were too brave for their own good. They had no clue that not all the citizens of Cadi were happy about the changes that were occurring. The bulk of the aggression by the handful of Cadi in every region wasn't focused on their former enemy, but instead towards any foreigner on the planet. Madhava was glad the people were unifying under a single cause, however it shamed him that the cause was anger towards the Toufik who had served them so loyally.
Madhava took hold of Providence's shoulders and turned her towards him.
"Providence I gave an oath that I would protect you with my life. I cannot uphold my oath if I do not know where you are."
"I had no idea." Providence said.
"No you didn't." Dagaa said angrily. "Do you have any idea what could've happened?"