It seemed my response was satisfactory, as Aloe began to grow calmer.
"Just to be safe, I'd like you all to carry my 'Soul Brand' with you. Of course, this is optional. You can choose not to have one."
After explaining the relevance of a Soul Brand, and how incredibly useful it would be in coordination, my audience were more receptive towards it.
Of course, the kind of Soul Brand I was going to establish would not have any coercing element.
It would be as equals—sort of like how Jane and I did in the past.
"No."
"I'll have to refuse."
Two people vehemently disagreed, which was fine too.
After explaining the importance, if they weren't willing to go through with it, there was nothing that could be done about it.
"Since Lemi and Ciara have decided against it, I'll just do it with everyone else."
Of course, I toned down the function of the Soul Brand, so we couldn't randomly hear each other's thoughts or anything.