Serenity

Well, if that wasn't passive aggressive, she didn't know what was. Zariah crossed her arms behind her as if she were standing in an at-ease position. She didn't reply right away, allowing the implications of what he said hang in the air. "By encouraging the rebuilding of infrastructure, including paved roads, thus creating job opportunities for those with and those wishing to learn skills. By working with farmers and Destined alike to see the soil enriched to produce more and fuller harvests and support larger herds of animals. By finding and building a coin based economy. By stabilizing the overall production of the basic means of survival - which does include training the people to fight and defend this place from intruders, hostile groups, and criminals - so that people have the time and energy to focus on pursuits that fulfill the soul, such as art, music, philosophy and so on. Mostly importantly, by bringing an end to the divisions of Naturals versus Outlander, and the stigmatization of magic users." she said, more fully articulating her plans. This was not solely a pursuit for personal power. No, she truly had plans to see the Hollowed Grounds a thriving example of civilization at its best. His second point though was something to truly consider. She supposed she could imagine why they might be intimidated to come to her home. It was such a cowardly excuse but the majority of people were cowardly. Cue inner sigh. "I concede you that, and to honor your honest feedback, I will hold a public audience at the Temple. Certainly that will be a more comfortable atmosphere, don't you think?" she said. Zariah Come join the chorus of the unimpressed