[ Cree scoffs at the word generous, but he has enough self-restraint to hold his tongue until she's completed her thought. ]

You should know by now that some people, such as Overseer Voss, consider you to be blessed by the light of Thesa herself. [ Judging by his mocking emphasis, he finds the notion ridiculous. ] However, it is indeed odd for you to be special. When I held position you are in now, I had many audiences with Emporer Reyan and Simwe. They didn't have the time for for suggestions.

[ He smiles in turn, but it's a bitter sight. ] That brings us to the conclusion that our great leaders must finally need something from people who have proven themselves trustworthy. An ulterior motive for their best and brightest, but also most expendable. Whatever it is, I doubt they will admit it outright.