In the end, it goes better than I thought it would.
In the last audience, we discussed the plight of the people and the difficulty of rebuilding in the areas which had suffered catastrophic damage, as well as their limited ability to self-fund given that all their livelihoods were destroyed.
It seems that at least some part of that moved the advisors, as...while it had taken a few days to get to this point, the king seems pleased to announce that the kingdom of Latrides will be able to provide aid to its people.
Although the re-homing would take time, as would the rebuilding, at least they would know that the resources of the crown would be directed toward them.
They thank him graciously, but their voices are exhausted, as they've been over the last few days. The destruction of the land is still fresh in their minds.
Roland nods at the group, and reaches out to pat one of the leaders on the shoulder. "My share'll be 20%."
