You've more faith in them than I do. People are selfish creatures.

[ her tone is caustic, sharp as a knife's edge, but after a moment she sighs softly, her hands stilling. she's being a bit harsh, she knows, but gods this has always been a sensitive spot for her; politics and adults acting like petty children can easily bring out the ugly side of her, for sure. her voice is a little softer when she continues. ]

.. we cannot let it happen again, at the very least. These people must be brought to justice for what they've done before we can hope to find a way to reconcile any differences.

[ her feet are sore but clean at last, so alisaie reaches to turn the drain hatch, watching the murky water begin to swirl away. ]

For the good of their own people, I certainly hope they can be made to see reason.