"They're all just so ready to lash out...take advantage, imprison people. Even from the first day, when I was returning their stolen gold to them that I had recovered from bandits, even then they tried to deceive, to take more than their fair share. And the way they treat their family is inexcusable!"
"Well, money drives people in strange ways. Especialy since it's not required to live, like water, but yet it is, since most people need it to afford goods they need to survive. But have all the people you've met been like that? I hope you don't think I'm trying to take advantage of you."
[sblock=Lasair]You sense a feeling of concern or worry in Carsis, but it is worry for you more than for him.[/sblock]
"Pretty much all the people in this place, yes. The people from Orussus were nicer, though..."
"As for you, frankly I don't sense evil intent emanating from your ziivash, and I like to think myself a good judge of character, but I could easily be wrong too..."
"Well, this is a large celebration, and unfortunately there are those who would take advantage of that. But most of the people here are good people. What of those who were sharing their culture? Or the musicians? Or those who were volunteering to serve food?"
"As for me, well, I'm glad you don't think I've got some evil intent Miss Lasair. I am simply a man who finds your beauty enchanting, and yourself fascinating. It's not like I'm... what was the term... expecting a wreath is it?"
"The servants, they were serving terms for their crimes, yes? So they either did something wrong, or, more likely, were forced to this path by the corrupt authority..."
"Yes, you had best not be expecting a wreath...but in an evil land where it can be forced on unwilling women, or even men, it almost doesn't seem to matter."
"No, actualy most of the people serving the food were doing so willingly, hoping to share their culture with others, and perhaps through their dedication and giving, gain favor in Helina's eyes. They did nothing wrong, in fact, they are doing something that would be considered by most to be virtuous and honorable."
"There is very little that can be truely forced on a man or a woman in these lands. Even such arranged marriages, things are not forced so much as heavily expected. Take my betrothed for..." he catches himself and stops for a moment, a sad expression comes over his face.
"It seems like they can be forced through threat of armed violence of these so-called 'guards' who serve the cruel masters of these lands as enforcers..."
"The guards are there to protect. They help keep bandits from the city, and try to keep the laws of the land. They don't simply act on whim, and they are far from cruel masters. Now there are those who misuse power, but I'm sure you've had cruel leaders in your culture."