[ Lockwood remained quiet, waiting her out as she picked at her piece of fruit and spoke in between bites. He waited a couple of breaths, after her last words, before speaking. ]

You speak of freeing your people, which I agree is a noble goal, but what happens the day after that goal is achieved, and the day after that? What are your intentions for your people?

I do not intend to project bad faith. Only, victory in war is often the easiest part. It's the learning to live together in peace time that is the bigger challenge.