[ Sounds to Gaelio like Arilanna has her head on straight, and will do well in that. He nods.
Other ships, however. He glances thoughtfully skyward, before returning his attention to her. ] Alliances that benefit all parties in the short-term are fine, I imagine. Who knows what we'll encounter out there? [ A knowing little smile, something almost nostalgic behind it. ] The difficulty lies in making sure you know all you need to know going into it. Honesty is not everyone's policy, even in the best of times.
[ Something almost morose shadows his expression and tone. ] What isn't said can be more dangerous than what is. [ A smile returns as though to lighten the warning, though a little more grim for whatever is clouding his thoughts at the moment. ]
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Other ships, however. He glances thoughtfully skyward, before returning his attention to her. ] Alliances that benefit all parties in the short-term are fine, I imagine. Who knows what we'll encounter out there? [ A knowing little smile, something almost nostalgic behind it. ] The difficulty lies in making sure you know all you need to know going into it. Honesty is not everyone's policy, even in the best of times.
[ Something almost morose shadows his expression and tone. ] What isn't said can be more dangerous than what is. [ A smile returns as though to lighten the warning, though a little more grim for whatever is clouding his thoughts at the moment. ]