We shall need to walk and talk upon a fine line. I agree that our party should show no bend towards the demands for reparations. That would only condone the ways of Dorchacht as they are. On the other hand, I believe a fierce condemnation is also unlikely to sway those already so lacking in sympathies...

[a swirl of his wine, getting his thoughts in order, without drinking. Everett does speak carefully, this is all to be carefully considered]

In my humble opinion, I think it is best to approach from an angle of value. These are not people who will appeal to foreign morality overnight. If change can be brought about in Dorchacht it needs time to sprout, to grow and from then it can thrive. I believe the seeds are already planted, we need only cultivate what is there.

[... is it obvious that Everett is a faun and also from a culture that likes them some plants?]