[She can't help a skeptical look at this. Transitioning into a conquering army, set on subjugation, but without a declaration of war? It doesn't quite add up.
Not to mention that apparently the opposition is on practical grounds, not moral ones. Libertarian Tayrey is really struggling with this, even if she's telling herself quite firmly that little Degurechaff clearly isn't the one making the command decisions, so none of it is her<> fault.]
Then I shall hope that your people see sense and think better of trying to oppress their neighbours instead of simply defending their own land.
[Diplomacy is not Tayrey's strong point, not when there's a clash of values that great.]
If you're already fighting a defensive war, and succeeding, it's far more sensible to see that through, and firmly maintain your borders. Not spread your people thin fighting multiple conflicts. But- [a little smile] I understand that you won't want to criticise your superiors to an outsider. Perhaps I'm being unfair.
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Not to mention that apparently the opposition is on practical grounds, not moral ones. Libertarian Tayrey is really struggling with this, even if she's telling herself quite firmly that little Degurechaff clearly isn't the one making the command decisions, so none of it is her<> fault.]
Then I shall hope that your people see sense and think better of trying to oppress their neighbours instead of simply defending their own land.
[Diplomacy is not Tayrey's strong point, not when there's a clash of values that great.]
If you're already fighting a defensive war, and succeeding, it's far more sensible to see that through, and firmly maintain your borders. Not spread your people thin fighting multiple conflicts. But- [a little smile] I understand that you won't want to criticise your superiors to an outsider. Perhaps I'm being unfair.