(1) [HESHLA is walking alone through the forest at night, thinking]
HESHLA (thinking) – Ynda and Kashsh are right. Even if now were the time, even if I could raise a sufficient army, everyone would be in danger.
(2) [HESHLA climbs a tree]
HESHLA (thinking) – But what can I do? Diplomacy is ineffective without the force to back it up. We’re in danger either way.
(3) [At the top of the tree, HESHLA gazes upon the star-filled night sky and the moon]
HESHLA (thinking) – It makes me feel so small. Wait… that’s it. I’ll start small.
reconsideration – Pentapede Nation #159 transcribed by in
