“Perhaps I am young for my station,” Nastri said, knowing well why the knights were amused, “but I have studied governments all of my life. I know how they work, and this one is no exception.

Nastri continued, “Lord Cestmir is not the only one who holds an unfavorable opinion to the thought of an elected Senate. Making such a proposal, even with no intent to act upon it, is a great risk to you own personal safety, Sir Zeroun.”

“Some things transcend one’s own personal safety,” Zeroun said as the page handed him a goblet from the tray.

“You are a rare breed of man to believe such ideals,” Lord Nastri said.