[ he's quiet as he listens to all that, taking in consideration each worth. Of course it's not on the same scale at all and he thinks Thancred has no right at all to compare the situation.

But it's not like he can't understand, based on what he said before as well. He'd accept the ascians living among them if they chilled down, but not allow them to go back. And it seems to go a little beyond simply keeping things as they should be ]

I suppose there's really no way you'll change your mind. That's unfortunate.

But given your history, I won't say it doesn't make sense.

[ a sigh, and he takes another sip from his own glass ]

Do you have any questions?