"Who has th- that m- much use for people, anyway?" Lin said.

"Lin." Heojin turned his head to to include the girl in his regard, addressing his response to both of them. "It is true, pragmatism is not as well regarded as it perhaps should be," he acknowledged, "but the will of the people cannot be ignored. Perhaps it is not always wise, or useful, or even necessary; but never ignored. On occasion, theatrics are necessary."