Perhaps they'll delight in what we have to offer. Much as they appear to make do down here—and I mean no disdain by it, it is impressive!—the sun's a productive force.

[ magic, he knows, does more than it's fair share in aiding this society towards—at the very least—survivability. ]

[ his hands clasping at the small of his back, and his voice taking on a more conversational tone, ]

You don't suspect anything more sinister?