"It probably depends how committed they are to our freedom of choice. Or the illusion of it."

He has to wonder which option would win out in the end. It's even possible that leadership in Cadens might believe they support the former, but if push came to shove, give in to the latter.

"It's a moot point anyway." He chuckles and shakes his head. "I'm sure I would enjoy such a jaunt at first. But I'd soon start crawling up the walls without something to do with myself."