As I understand it, that was prior to the session on Thursday night, correct? Because Prof. Olsen definitely made some decisions on that point. Obviously, we're not trying to make Gandalf look like an idiot. Our plan for the frame for this particular episode is for Gandalf to realize that there is real danger of the Cult of Sauron hijacking the normally "secular" celebration that is coming up, and convincing the Queen to take steps to prevent that by making a change to the festival. The people are resistant to the change, and it starts the signs of resistance to the Queen and the oligarchic council who have been supporting her.