[ Lysithea is not a gentle woman. She is kind, uplifting, supportive- but she lost 'gentle' long ago, if she ever had it to begin with. After everything in her life, she wasn't even sure if she'd ever have use for it again... but for the lost prince's sake, she's willing to learn. ]

I can only imagine what he's gone through, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I'll do my best to be as supportive as I can be- [ And there's a little smile here, like it's an inside joke. Really though, it's more of a promise. ] -and you know how I feel about failure.

No, not really. The nobility had to lead their territories and maintain what they could, and those who weren't had to fight no matter the cost. Everyone with coin to their name would throw their own self-serving demands for truce or alliance or defection around like children throwing rocks in a pond... but we were all doing our best. I can't blame anyone but the Empire for this.

[ "This" meaning the general chaos, not how the various dukes and counts and lords acted, that is. That was just noble-minded cowardice and greed, same as ever. Still, Lysithea grins at the offer. ]

I'll certainly take you up on that! I've seen the technological advances- and with advances come development in all things! I can't wait to see what new creations exist now!