No? Personally, I'm not hopeful for the latter.

[ By's smile turns a little more genuine, a little wry. He likes quick-witted company, and there's no question that Cree is that. ]

Now, a greedy woman, on the other hand...A greedy woman cares for the state of her possessions. Or for the state of her potential possessions. Perhaps harmony can come through convincing her that the world would be a better prize if it were a world at peace.

[ Then, less philosophically: ]

Do they love their people? Or do they only love power?