[ He takes a deep breath, lets it out slowly as he tries to centre himself. ]
We need to... win alliances. To do so, we need to strengthen our image. Be seen as the better option. Morla and the Unseelie are ruthless, relentless. We need to play to our own strengths. Protectors. Defenders. Reliable. We need to show we are not weak, not cruel. As shardbearers we need for little. We have the security of the court here feeding and clothing us. The natives do not have that. When we fight, often it is their land and their livelihoods destroyed. I have had a lot of money gifted to me for winning the hunt. I thought perhaps it could be used to help, in some way. To help the towns surrounding Caer Glaem -- those who have suffered because of us. To show we care, to win back trust.
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We need to... win alliances. To do so, we need to strengthen our image. Be seen as the better option. Morla and the Unseelie are ruthless, relentless. We need to play to our own strengths. Protectors. Defenders. Reliable. We need to show we are not weak, not cruel. As shardbearers we need for little. We have the security of the court here feeding and clothing us. The natives do not have that. When we fight, often it is their land and their livelihoods destroyed. I have had a lot of money gifted to me for winning the hunt. I thought perhaps it could be used to help, in some way. To help the towns surrounding Caer Glaem -- those who have suffered because of us. To show we care, to win back trust.