I have been told, [ he confirms. ] Actually, I was about to say that would be pretty good reason for any of us not to wish to get too closely involved with any of the factions.

[ It's just one minor example, but it's a bad omen. There will always be the risk that the people here will turn against them, whether it's the ruling government or another group of natives. They are unprotected, their rights mean little to the people of this world. They can sign all the pretty agreements they want, Erik will never trust any of it. He has been on this end of similar situations before, he knows better. ]

I would say it's wise of us all to trust only other Summoned, and even then— [ He pauses, just for emphasis. (And dramatic effect.) ] We all should be careful on who we choose to rely on. Not everyone can be trusted, even those in a similar predicament.

[ Every person has their own personal end goals, and different lengths they are willing to go to achieve them. ]