Rui's consideration of her request changed with the reasoning that she offered. Indeed, it was much more convincing when he realized that he and the Panama Continent had something to gain from it, too.
"…I don't believe you yet," Rui remarked, deep in thought. "But, for now, I will tentatively take you at face value. What will happen if the Empress dies?"
"If Empress Morlien dies, the monarchy in the Hlakaschken Trade Empire will be abolished," the Whispere replied, gently stroking her whiskers. "She does not have any progeny to serve as heirs, due to fertility issues by virtue of her hybrid race."
"I thought all races were reproductively compatible with each other." Rui raised an eyebrow.
