"We can't just do that," Dagger argued, weakly. "Uncle Cid asked for their input, and even asked them to aid in the governance of the displaced towns and cities. They're just as much a part of the current political balance as we are, and if we sour relations with them by excluding them, it could lead to another war."

The idea was beyond upsetting; after what they'd all gone through just a few years back, the idea of countries mowing each other down, tearing themselves and each other apart was a frightening and all-too-real possibility. "I just wish they would listen to those who actually know the history of this world."