[He just kind of sighs and scratches the back of his head.]

I know, others have told me by now but you shouldn't assume I'm just purposefully oversimplifying things. I asked because I wanted to know. Because I don't know anything about empires aside from what is being taught in the school here.

I ask because I want to learn. And then, when I go, I want to see with my own eyes and listen with my own ears and reach my own conclusions. I don't want to go in blind, but I don't want to assume the worst either. They invited us, we're the guests and going in ready to be rude to the host is only asking for the trouble you're wanting to avoid.