His bright eyes shine as he raises his brows in quiet admiration of Nadine's accomplishments.
"Medicine from across the rift?" Charis's expression softens and he nods. "Well, I can tell you that it will be a once in a life time pitch for me to make to the others. But I think they will be too curious to pass up the opportunity."
Charis takes another sip and sets his cup down, settling back in his chair. Negotiations are beginning in earnest and his pleasant smile turns more pensive.
"Growing conditions aren't what they used to be," he admits. "But you've seen that for yourself, haven't you? The key to doing what we can has been from the volcano itself. Grains would help fill in those gaps..."
He appears thoughtful.
"I'm aware that the deserts can be harsh too. How much would the Free Cities be willing to spare?"
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"Medicine from across the rift?" Charis's expression softens and he nods. "Well, I can tell you that it will be a once in a life time pitch for me to make to the others. But I think they will be too curious to pass up the opportunity."
Charis takes another sip and sets his cup down, settling back in his chair. Negotiations are beginning in earnest and his pleasant smile turns more pensive.
"Growing conditions aren't what they used to be," he admits. "But you've seen that for yourself, haven't you? The key to doing what we can has been from the volcano itself. Grains would help fill in those gaps..."
He appears thoughtful.
"I'm aware that the deserts can be harsh too. How much would the Free Cities be willing to spare?"