[Silco had agreed to make the trip for diplomacy's sake, but he was far more interested in sizing up the competition when it came to negotiation skills. He also wanted to observe the difference between the two cities, what with his very recent arrival and need to decide where to finally settle himself. This was a good opportunity to do all of that and more.
He had largely kept quiet for the diplomacy, though he had spoken quietly with one of the local leaders to discuss their future plans for such a place. Their hopes, their dreams, the needs of their people beyond food, shelter and socializing. He had kept the conversations cordial and pleasant, and he made no effort to disguise that he had the gift of the gab and could offer little tidbits of advice for city expansion.
He had remained to the outskirts of camp, keeping to himself as he pondered but more importantly, he was looking up at the stars. Those were rare unless one specifically went travelling to find them in the Undercity.
He noted their intrepid leader returning, and his mutilated eye glowed orange in the faded light. "Diplomacy is hardly simple talking. You're under constant pressure to produce results without bankrupting yourself."
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He had largely kept quiet for the diplomacy, though he had spoken quietly with one of the local leaders to discuss their future plans for such a place. Their hopes, their dreams, the needs of their people beyond food, shelter and socializing. He had kept the conversations cordial and pleasant, and he made no effort to disguise that he had the gift of the gab and could offer little tidbits of advice for city expansion.
He had remained to the outskirts of camp, keeping to himself as he pondered but more importantly, he was looking up at the stars. Those were rare unless one specifically went travelling to find them in the Undercity.
He noted their intrepid leader returning, and his mutilated eye glowed orange in the faded light. "Diplomacy is hardly simple talking. You're under constant pressure to produce results without bankrupting yourself."