[So basically, what she's saying there is that the Malnosso have more power than people who're already considered powerful. Magic and fighting ghosts, and people from other planets... But the Malnosso can keep them all under control just like that.
He supposes he should be thankful the Malnosso are keeping them well fed. Fed and clothed and with their own living quarters... It's the sort of pacification that powerful rules don't need to give their subjects, because it's not as if the residents here could do anything about it if they decide to take all that away. What if they do take it all away? Best not to think about that, he supposes.
His face betrays just a glimmer of anxiety, but he's still smiling like it's nothing.]
No, it's fine. It's the truth, right? Everyone here should know what they're up against.
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He supposes he should be thankful the Malnosso are keeping them well fed. Fed and clothed and with their own living quarters... It's the sort of pacification that powerful rules don't need to give their subjects, because it's not as if the residents here could do anything about it if they decide to take all that away. What if they do take it all away? Best not to think about that, he supposes.
His face betrays just a glimmer of anxiety, but he's still smiling like it's nothing.]
No, it's fine. It's the truth, right? Everyone here should know what they're up against.