"Don't think you are already strong, don't think that what you're doing is enough—chances are, it wouldn't be in the long term, especially when we finally upgrade to Town—an inevitable stage in the territory's development.
"With me is our Elder for Military Affairs. As someone who had led the team for three months upon their arrival—without the advantage of a Protection Period—to tell you exactly what you will be up against."
Althea watched as Mathilda called Garan onto the stage.
Garan decided to take this opportunity to bring everyone in the loop about what they could face.
While the aborigines undoubtedly answered honestly when asked and the territory was never stingy with information, there were stark differences in their perspectives that their people may not have truly absorbed.
There might also be cases where the Aborgines simply didn't think it needed to be said.
