"Most of the tributes are from poorer counties or villages with no access to medical resources and care. Keeping a verifiable medical history for each would alas not be possible," she said, hoping the goblin wouldn't press further.
"I suppose the ways in Lustris haven't changed, but perhaps we can bring the subject to the king himself,"
An invisible strain wrapped around Arabella's vocal cords at those words. The tensions between their countries were high enough as it was, especially with her presence there… Having Umbraria make suggestions as to how Lustris should be run wouldn't be taken so well. Even if it was in good faith.
"That would be gross interference on our part," Liriel countered, "In other words, not as severe as a breach of the treaty but quite close to that,"
"Yes, but-" Grishnak started but was immediately interrupted.
"I've heard and seen enough," the ghoul finally spoke up, "I am leaving,"
