"There is still time until the ceremony to make your decision." Raiden's hat bobs slightly with his words. "General Briggs is making arrangements, he would be best to contact should you choose to attend."

Raiden, for the most part, was staying out of the middle of this. He was busy constructing the new portal stone, and also keeping an eye out for trouble from other realms. The ceremony would be an ideal situation to weaken two strong powers at once. Such a threat was part of the reason for keeping the celebration small.