Rhy has been listening for most of the meeting, taking note of the conversations happening. He's been a little quieter than usual, on his part. Preparing to rule Arnes and studying the politics of her allies and potential challenges has given him certain insights -- but it hasn't been nearly as helpful as one might think, in a completely foreign world with different dynamics, and especially as someone with next to no power or influence. It's taken him a year to accept this, to realize how little his upbringing and title mean here, but he's getting there: making fewer assumptions, listening more and talking less.
This isn't the first time he's hearing about Thancred's meeting with Lyle, but Rhy doesn't indicate this for anyone else.
"It would be lovely if we could all simply make the move to Nott, but though I know some Summoned have resided there in the past, I suspect it won't be so easy these days. I also don't think Nott itself is without those who may make their reports to crown-friendly sources, whether they agree with them or are simply looking for coin enough to survive. Even there, we should be careful how we speak."
He had to learn this personally.
"Recently, I was approached by the castle guard. They indicated I've been spending too much time in Nott, and they'd heard word I may not believe the crown is doing enough to support their citizens there. I thought I was being careful. It clearly wasn't enough.
"They are paying attention to those of us who leave the castle on a regular basis."
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Rhy has been listening for most of the meeting, taking note of the conversations happening. He's been a little quieter than usual, on his part. Preparing to rule Arnes and studying the politics of her allies and potential challenges has given him certain insights -- but it hasn't been nearly as helpful as one might think, in a completely foreign world with different dynamics, and especially as someone with next to no power or influence. It's taken him a year to accept this, to realize how little his upbringing and title mean here, but he's getting there: making fewer assumptions, listening more and talking less.
This isn't the first time he's hearing about Thancred's meeting with Lyle, but Rhy doesn't indicate this for anyone else.
"It would be lovely if we could all simply make the move to Nott, but though I know some Summoned have resided there in the past, I suspect it won't be so easy these days. I also don't think Nott itself is without those who may make their reports to crown-friendly sources, whether they agree with them or are simply looking for coin enough to survive. Even there, we should be careful how we speak."
He had to learn this personally.
"Recently, I was approached by the castle guard. They indicated I've been spending too much time in Nott, and they'd heard word I may not believe the crown is doing enough to support their citizens there. I thought I was being careful. It clearly wasn't enough.
"They are paying attention to those of us who leave the castle on a regular basis."