"The Hierarch is nothing more than a sixth Councilor. An extra appendage that we just don't need. But, if you don't want to listen to my council about that, or about how to proceed aboard the Titanic, that's fine. I'm not going through the Portal. Like I said earlier, I don't trust the city to be safe in our absence, so I'm not going to leave it. Besides, no matter how much we might disagree, I have no fear that your efforts will fail. So, do what you want. I'll be here if you want my opinion," Avis declared, moving off to lurk near one of the massive pillars the supported the Cathedral's internal arches.
Watching, and listening, but content to be silent for now.