He refrained from lighting his pipe although he certainly wanted too, especially when he mulled over her words. The question is: Why did you do it? Oh of course, commitments to allies take priority, without a doubt. But you surely understood before you ordered such an attack that there would undoubtedly be consequences. My question is one that Edmund and many other people will be asking themselves. I suspect that Gallia is simply preying on a volatile situation, and if I can come to that conclusion I'm sure Edmund will as well, if he hasn't already. So the next question on his mind will be: Why should we trust you? This is not a silly question either, consider yourself in Edmund's position. A house at war, driven to desperate acts and those whom they though of as neutral entities betraying them. If the Coalition military, or the Unioner movement, did to you what you have done to Bretonia, would you be in a receptive mood? He paused for a moment, allowing her to mull over his statement before continuing. You can see how this matter has spiraled out of control so quickly. But I will say, in all Honesty my Lady, if you are seriously and genuinely interested in salvaging a peace with Bretonia, you must meet with my Brothers in person. They will not believe it otherwise.
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