"A consequence of conflict," says Hakkan. "We had to torch the village when Myrshala's forces took shelter here, and these peasants got between us. When Myrshala has been driven from the Varrel Hills, such sad accidents will be a thing of the past.
"Now," he continues, "I know that Garulf greatly desires to meet with you. Perhaps you would accompany me to our stronghold? I believe that a meeting with Garulf could greatly profit your tribe. What say you? Shall we depart now?"
"Basileios," says Vanya from beside you. "We cannot let what this man has done go unchecked. The 'profit' he promises you has been bought by the deaths of innocents. He must pay for what he has done here, or the blood on his hands will be on ours, too."
"Are you so bereft of reason," responds Drazha, "that you would throw away the lives of our warriors just to soothe your own conscience? Basileios, do not listen to him. Either go with Hakkan or walk away, but do not commit us to a pointless fight."