[say]"That sounds familiar,"[/say] Juniper said, smiling. It was somehow nice to hear that Sah's world was not so foreign at all -- that Fae there could be like her people. [say]"My people cannot lie, but some of us are quite skilled in twisting the truth ... though that has never been one of my strengths, personally."[/say]
Perhaps someone with greater subtlety of speech would make a better diplomat -- but, Juniper suspected, probably not. It benefited her to appear straightforward and trustworthy. And it wasn't just an appearance; she genuinely said nothing she did not mean.
[say]"My people are also quite committed to protecting our home, which has given us a certain reputation in some corners ... though we have become more open lately."[/say] Partly as a result of Juniper's own actions.
Looking out across King's End, at the rising moon, Juniper sighed. [say]"Well, I suppose I should get home. My people need to hear the news of war sooner rather than later. I'm glad we had the chance to speak, however."[/say]
Perhaps someone with greater subtlety of speech would make a better diplomat -- but, Juniper suspected, probably not. It benefited her to appear straightforward and trustworthy. And it wasn't just an appearance; she genuinely said nothing she did not mean.
[say]"My people are also quite committed to protecting our home, which has given us a certain reputation in some corners ... though we have become more open lately."[/say] Partly as a result of Juniper's own actions.
Looking out across King's End, at the rising moon, Juniper sighed. [say]"Well, I suppose I should get home. My people need to hear the news of war sooner rather than later. I'm glad we had the chance to speak, however."[/say]
