As soon as Colin finished his talk, slow clapping was heard from the corner where Tobias sat.
"Impressive, ye read my mind or somethin'", Tobias laughed
"Aye, if we help the bloody Queen in the war with Kusarians, maybe we will get our freedom, and everythin' we wanted. Or maybe not. Dun forget they betray'd us before, and they can do it again. But the truth is, Kusarians are much worse. We dun have much options fer sure, this one is risky, but ye sometimes need to risk to gain somethin'. Sittin' on our arses, watchin' the war and doin' nothin' is bad. Apathy is death."
Tobias made a short pause in his speech, looked at the people around, and continued.
"Coalition. One point I'm doubtful at. Surely, they do support people like us. But remember, they 'ave different point of look at meanin' of word "Republic"."
"If ye are able to make all yer words happen, ye have my full support lad."
Tobias smiled at Colin and leaned back in his chair.