< But my ancestor, the Cynn Escala, was firm in the belief that a government which does not serve the people should be discarded, > the Cynn continued. < I also believe this. So I would like to review my proposal with you, instead, so that you may draw your own conclusions. >

Five of the Assembly members stalked down a sunlit hallway, across a worn rug, complaining bitterly to each other as they went.

< Honestly, he really is the epitome of what's wrong with young people today. Disrespectful, undisciplined, rude--! >

< Fiaqra is right though, his sire was the same way. >

< Worse. An entire dynasty of good sense, and he wasted it on a roll with some Laith trader. And what did she leave him with? An unkempt brat with a bad attitude. >

< Only to be slain in his sleep, no less. Pitiable. >

The bald spirit who had been doing most of the yelling earlier spoke up, sneering, < I suppose this Cynn could take after him in some other ways yet... >

Another member--shaved except for a fall of long white tightly-pinned-back hair, and gripping a rather plain cane in claw-like hands--said sharply, < I'd watch what you say, Themadher. >

< Oh, relax. > This came from the spirit at the lead, dressed all in yellow. The group had reached a door which this spirit now opened, letting in a flood of light. < He only means that sometimes, these problems solve themselves. >