Juli was relieved to move on to an easier topic, one that allowed her to put aside her uncharacteristically wild emotions and be her usual self. “The peace process has gotten off to an...uneven start. There have been some heated outbursts. I wouldn’t say either side is entirely to blame—it’s more a case of cultural misunderstanding.” This was not the complete truth—Juli did consider cultural differences a large obstacle, but there was also blame to go around: Archibald, for being so quick to fly into a rage at any perceived slight. Lyssa, for being so unpredictable and sending Erin to greet new arrivals instead of someone with official standing. And LeChance just for being so incredibly dangerous, enigmatic, and unreasonably familiar toward Juli. “I would be happy to tell you more about what you’ve missed later on, Lady Olivia.” When they had some privacy, in other words.<br/><br/>“Still, there is some cause for optimism. I do believe most individuals on both sides are serious about peace, if only for their own self-interest. Whether that will be enough to overcome so much mistrust... Truthfully, I feel it’s too soon to even hazard a guess.”