[ He relaxes very, very slightly, recognizing that gesture. Not that it really means that much - By doesn't doubt that Cree doesn't need to personally cut throats if there's a throat he wants cut. But still. ]

The follies of pride and history. [ So not personal enmity, then, but something deeper-rooted... ] One wonders, then, which path towards harmony would be easier. Could one more easily stir Simwe to good action, or lead Shanrian to some sort of enlightenment?