[ Akua couldn't help but laugh. ] I've had good acquaintances try to kill me in Praes! [ Not trying to kill her was the endorsement! ] Although I understand. I think they can be spoken with, particularly if things are not... hot.

If they are to be...guided to a new way of thinking, it will be slow. We have to craft our intentions, and push them in new ways. There will be those, of course, who will not listen to reason, but... I think some can be reached.

[ There's a pause, then. ] I don't know if the Regent can be. They have age and conviction, a deadly combination. I've dealt with their kind before, but... I think the chances of exchanging ideas isn't going to work.

Their followers, however... I think we have a chance.