[ He admires that about Peggy — admires it enough to give her his full attention. He turns away from the table and leans back against it, careful to blow smoke away from her before he replies. ]

The way you carry yourselves, travelling to and fro. I must admit, when I shoved you all in the direction of Wyver, even I did not believe you would continue to be so... insensitive. [ Not in the way he cares, of course. Their travelling habits are productive for his own gain. He casts a glance to the back wall, where the photos of all the officials are pinned up with a red ribbons. ] It makes one wonder where you came from, so obviously oblivious of culture, carrying such strength without the training we know...

But it matters not. You wonder how it is going to turn out for all of you, and I cannot say with certainty. Neither city has ever cared for the opinions of the masses, and none of its outsiders have made themselves stand out in recent history. Will you form a senate? Whisper in their ear what they never cared to hear to from their high horses? Perhaps it is more likely than I ever imagined possible.