"Our efforts seems to be paying dividends already," Chosheni pointed out. "As the bodies themselves are evidence of. To be frank, sir, the tensions in this city are not my primary concern. Assistance from this population has been negligible, and we have still produced strong results. It is my aim to have the remaining deserters dealt with before the month end, and to be heading back to Atamsichar shortly after."

She leaned back slightly, part in assurance and part to accommodate the line of sight when speaking to him from a seated position given his height.

"I confess, I find it curious that you seem to care for dead Chihuelans, when there's no evidence you cared for them while they were alive."