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Yes, it might be true Rioshi had a way with words, but why answer in the way sought without understanding what was truly being asked? Politics aside, any speaker worth his golden tongue had to learn fast the better parts of his trade lest the words turn on him en masse. Learn from the past, or be doomed in the future. Rioshi cared less to make the same mistake twice, nor repeat the darker shades of history. Not much fun, that.
"Imperia... has it's uses among some discreet circles, my own tastes possibly among them. While the city hath fallen upon harder times, opportunity here seems as ripe as in anywhere else. See it as such. A tower of the arcane is destroyed. While it is true that the mages and druids are devastated, the craftsmen and builders rejoice to have work aplenty at a better price. So, the cycle continues, and opportunity is always present. The only need is to make sure that the opportunity favors you and not your enemies..." the katta said offhandedly with a chuckle.
"Glory is but a figment in the eye of the beholder. Surely there is nothing more that appeals to you to profit from this reconstruction? Honor? Fame? Wealth? Choose any and I might tell you to watch your purses hereabouts, but I believe you would not fall prey to the devices that had destroyed the power and influence of so many others who have chosen your path. I advise you to look to a place called "Paxia". Two cities that thrive and rebuild together have strong implications to grow better than any seen before... Bonds made early on in both places could forge a beneficial alliance when choosing to rebuild from the ashes. Just a thought, that is all. Brothers in arms..."
Rioshi stared off into the distance for a moment, then with a glance to the Aedile, he continued.
"My... profession? For now, I am but a humble visitor. Ask again in a more private place and I might be indulged to tell you. Needless to say, I am currently unemployed within this city."
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