Looking at Quell, she senses the tension in the room. When he nods his head slightly for her to speak, she says, "I did not choose a life with a centaur," her voice is quiet, but firm, "I chose a life with the one that I love."

Stillness falls on the hall, everyone quiet.

Finally, it is the woman across from her that speaks, so boldly defying her mate that he turns his head and looks at her sharply, surprised, "But, the...pain..."

A smile crosses Coral's lips yet she doesn't say anything. Quell reaches out and gently touches her cheek, turning back to Yulnar, "Uncle, perhaps we should speak in...