"Ahem... well, yes, the current climate of the world is currently on a rather sad descent, and I simply want you to understand that the outside world is experiencing a general regretful trend of sorrow and depression. To make sure you understand just what the difference is between us and them, as crass as it might sound."
The Empress gave us a wry smile before adding "It is important that you know this now and understand it, so that if you are outside of the Empire's borders - or outside of any of our allies borders - that things are vastly different, and not just culturally either. Some countries are still rather... primitive, some are ruled by glorified warlords and dictators, and others are entirely set up for the benefit of the few and the detriment of the many."
