There's a solution to that dilemma, of course. It only takes one exchanged glance, very early in these discussions, for Enjolras and Bahorel to know that they're thinking in similar directions. Especially since there's no sign yet of the kirin, or any way back to their friends, or their watches communicating with anyone back at Milliways. But even if there were, this matters.
But the obvious solution has some fundamental questions. Will these people accept as reliable and trustworthy two near-strangers from elsewhere? Will they consider those two near-strangers able to represent their hopes and concerns accurately? If not, is there anyone free to go with them? If yes, can Enjolras and Bahorel understand the local details of what they see and hear enough to bring back the relevant information, and do what really needs doing, instead of chasing false tracks or missing something obvious and vital?
So there's circling. Learning, and consideration, on both sides.
But in the end, when they make the offer, no one seems surprised. And it's not much of a surprise either when the headman and headwoman look around the village, and nod slowly, and accept.
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There's a solution to that dilemma, of course. It only takes one exchanged glance, very early in these discussions, for Enjolras and Bahorel to know that they're thinking in similar directions. Especially since there's no sign yet of the kirin, or any way back to their friends, or their watches communicating with anyone back at Milliways. But even if there were, this matters.
But the obvious solution has some fundamental questions. Will these people accept as reliable and trustworthy two near-strangers from elsewhere? Will they consider those two near-strangers able to represent their hopes and concerns accurately? If not, is there anyone free to go with them? If yes, can Enjolras and Bahorel understand the local details of what they see and hear enough to bring back the relevant information, and do what really needs doing, instead of chasing false tracks or missing something obvious and vital?
So there's circling. Learning, and consideration, on both sides.
But in the end, when they make the offer, no one seems surprised. And it's not much of a surprise either when the headman and headwoman look around the village, and nod slowly, and accept.