[To her comment, Alphinaud simply shakes his head.]

You may not be suited for diplomacy, sister, but you are going about it in your own way nonetheless. I cannot say I envy your task, but you are strong enough for it. I fear I would not have the same successes.

[Diplomacy itself is stressful enough. There are never two happy parties at the beginning of diplomatic discussions. It is a small wonder that fighting hasn't broken out before now, in some cases.]

... Ul'dah, especially, is a nightmare I wish not to repeat.