[Kylo sounds... very certain of that, for reasons he isn't about to volunteer freely. Instead:]
Either the information in the book is inaccurate, or Ambrose is incapable of reading it, and continuing to put your trust in an instrument that has proven nothing but its inability to predict who will betray or protect Thorne would be foolishness. The kingdom's interests would be better served by a test on arrival. A period of probation, with each of the newly summoned paired with a proven ally to supervise and observe their integration.
[Or any number of alternatives. But, as Jolene has already said, she's not in a position to make policy. Kylo exhales slowly, offers a twisted smile that probably wants to be more wryly sympathetic than frustrated, (the effect, unpracticed and awkward, isn't particularly warm) and leans back, aware there probably isn't much more to be gained from speculative discussion in the dungeon.]
Suggestions to be raised at a later time. Shall we go up? Or should I wait to be called on, once you've concluded your business here.
[It seems to Kylo like Jolene would be in a stronger position with his memories of the attack to draw on, after all, but he can see how she might need to follow things through down here first.]
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The book is flawed.
[Kylo sounds... very certain of that, for reasons he isn't about to volunteer freely. Instead:]
Either the information in the book is inaccurate, or Ambrose is incapable of reading it, and continuing to put your trust in an instrument that has proven nothing but its inability to predict who will betray or protect Thorne would be foolishness. The kingdom's interests would be better served by a test on arrival. A period of probation, with each of the newly summoned paired with a proven ally to supervise and observe their integration.
[Or any number of alternatives. But, as Jolene has already said, she's not in a position to make policy. Kylo exhales slowly, offers a twisted smile that probably wants to be more wryly sympathetic than frustrated, (the effect, unpracticed and awkward, isn't particularly warm) and leans back, aware there probably isn't much more to be gained from speculative discussion in the dungeon.]
Suggestions to be raised at a later time. Shall we go up? Or should I wait to be called on, once you've concluded your business here.
[It seems to Kylo like Jolene would be in a stronger position with his memories of the attack to draw on, after all, but he can see how she might need to follow things through down here first.]