(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.