"Tithes have been down in these difficult times. And it hasn't helped that you keep forgiving debts, guildmaster. Let's allow things to settle, shall we? The economics of the war may look much better after it's over. A rebuilding phase in the city always brings in more revenue."

"Appearances, at least, mandate you be accompanied as far as the Senate House."

"Indeed. Why would we follow someone who squandered such opportunities?"