(Clearly) I'm listening.

(Aggressive) Really? I'm not so certain. I don't like what I hear rumbling across this land. We are entering a delicate moment for Esseriel. Tension is powerful. Keeping our enemies at bay is valuable. But why should I risk Vampyre lives for the sake of humankind? Think of the long game.

(Angry LOUDLY) YOU SPEAK OF OUTRAGE, ZEDRA?! (Angry) I hear you use the winged boy's blood to turn your late brother into a walking monstrosity. And that now the boy is gone. As is the prince. Our one negotiating piece of value.