I would hope not. These people – or their ancestors, as the case may be – were once in our shoes, after all.

[ He does not know how much compassion may yet remain after centuries of mistrust, but hopefully the people of Nadril remember what it was like to awake on the station, with naught but the Natha to rely on. ]

Just as I feel blessed and privileged to share this conversation with someone so kind and understanding. If there is aught else you would like to know, please do not hesitate to ask. I am an open book.