Perhaps so, but manners do not give me the ability to handle more complex problems. There are more dangers here than simply the soldiers of the Unseelie court. The natives think unkindly on us, the cities outside this court do not align and we risk them being brought to heel by force under Morla's troops where we will not do so ourselves, those who have long defected from courts aim to rise up against both...

[ He hesitates, shrugs finally. ]

I know my own limits. I have been told many a time I am too trusting, too forgiving. My mind is not sharp enough for these things. I have ideas but I do not know if they are good or bad, if they will help or hinder.