I have no allies to any of the natives in that territory. [Except Mildred, he likes Mildred.] I certainly have no loyalties to the Court. We're trying to push for more of a reach outside of the castle town. Nott we have already, Borrel we just gained some semblance of access to. Hayle is a constant fight. One lick and we can't get a full taste. We're blocked from it, currently.

[He finally, finally takes a seat, leaned forward, fingers laced together, the first time he's really been something close to serious.] Nott is the bottom of the barrel. Borrel is the military center. Hayle is the gem.

[Take your pick of people.]