[ Half a compliment, because she'd shown plenty authority and compassion when he'd first run into her; half not, because she's also got the trademark guilt that goes with being any good at leading. The sentiment does leak through, and it gives Mat pause, his gaze slanting towards her — which doesn't accomplish much, of course. Stupid robes. ]
(What's an ambassador do where you're from, exactly?)
[ He's got one or two. He doesn't think of them as fondly as that. ]
yes finally the gossip
[ Half a compliment, because she'd shown plenty authority and compassion when he'd first run into her; half not, because she's also got the trademark guilt that goes with being any good at leading. The sentiment does leak through, and it gives Mat pause, his gaze slanting towards her — which doesn't accomplish much, of course. Stupid robes. ]
( What's an ambassador do where you're from, exactly? )
[ He's got one or two. He doesn't think of them as fondly as that. ]