Silence hung in the air as the emerald armored Alor examined them. Their visor hid where they were precisely looking. It could have been either of them but Hauron assumed they were staring at Zaia. The Solus remained quiet as his Krodas counterpart answered the Trenessar. He approved of her answers silently and awaited to see their host's reaction.
The Alor did not interrupt. She merely tilted her head slightly, as if to say 'you have my attention' with a look. When Zaia finished the warrior's voice echoed through the hall again. "Clan Trenessar is thriving. Why should I put my clan's wellbeing at risk for the sake of others'? These are hard times and sharing what we have with others may bring dangers to our doorstep that weren't there before. Your words are idealistic, Krodas. Convince me why we would be any better off sharing what we have rather than remain isolated?" They leaned forward in their throne. The Alor was ready to rebuttal but also seemed to have an open enough mind to be willing to at least listen. Maybe things were maybe not as perfect as she would want them to believe.
Hauron felt the urge to speak up but held his tongue. He could tell that the Alor was addressing Zaia directly. She would likely silence the Forge Master despite his position, if she even was aware of his standing. This was Zaia's time to shine. As a matter of fact, Hauron was actually interested to hear her conviction and argument. There were probably going to be more people like the Alor that would need convincing so this was as good of practice as any. A true test of Mandalorian diplomacy.
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The Alor did not interrupt. She merely tilted her head slightly, as if to say 'you have my attention' with a look. When Zaia finished the warrior's voice echoed through the hall again. "Clan Trenessar is thriving. Why should I put my clan's wellbeing at risk for the sake of others'? These are hard times and sharing what we have with others may bring dangers to our doorstep that weren't there before. Your words are idealistic, Krodas. Convince me why we would be any better off sharing what we have rather than remain isolated?" They leaned forward in their throne. The Alor was ready to rebuttal but also seemed to have an open enough mind to be willing to at least listen. Maybe things were maybe not as perfect as she would want them to believe.
Hauron felt the urge to speak up but held his tongue. He could tell that the Alor was addressing Zaia directly. She would likely silence the Forge Master despite his position, if she even was aware of his standing. This was Zaia's time to shine. As a matter of fact, Hauron was actually interested to hear her conviction and argument. There were probably going to be more people like the Alor that would need convincing so this was as good of practice as any. A true test of Mandalorian diplomacy.
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