[It is a very compelling ear. Far more interesting than his shirtless torso, or the prospect of his face which might lead to his neck which might lead in the direction of the aforementioned. Obviously.]
A griffon can only carry two riders. A flying boat might carry a great deal more than that, to say nothing of the sort of armaments it might be equipped with. It is rather equivalent to asking the difference between swimming up to a fortress with knives between one's teeth and sailing up to it with an Antivan Fire pump.
Which is to say, that I believe it will be of considerable tactical advantage to the war effort. We may not have a dragon, but it hardly does to simply surrender that playing field.
I would be strongly in favor, yes. Though I'm hardly the only—it would be dependent, [she explains, her eyeline finally wandering away from his ear and in the direction of— his face, momentarily distracted by the semantics of politics.
This is somewhat encouraged by the small white dog making great efforts to lick Gannicus on the chin.]
On what was approved and directed by Provost Niehaus. And what Riftwatch is capable of paying for, of course. But yes, I think a fire pump would be most convenient should we find ourselves, say, sparring with a dragon.
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A griffon can only carry two riders. A flying boat might carry a great deal more than that, to say nothing of the sort of armaments it might be equipped with. It is rather equivalent to asking the difference between swimming up to a fortress with knives between one's teeth and sailing up to it with an Antivan Fire pump.
Which is to say, that I believe it will be of considerable tactical advantage to the war effort. We may not have a dragon, but it hardly does to simply surrender that playing field.
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[He gives her that much, but it's clearly an easy agreement. Okay. It's not like he was fighting for being convinced.]
Are you adding a fire pump to it?
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This is somewhat encouraged by the small white dog making great efforts to lick Gannicus on the chin.]
On what was approved and directed by Provost Niehaus. And what Riftwatch is capable of paying for, of course. But yes, I think a fire pump would be most convenient should we find ourselves, say, sparring with a dragon.
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And what else?
[Oh, he is absolutely giving no leeway, so.]