Caroline opened her mouth so speak, but Elizabeth put her hand on her daughter's arm. "With your permission, my liege, I would speak, as much to confirm my understanding of the situation as to convey it unto others." after she got the go ahead, she continued, "From the reports I've heard so far, few as they may be, the force that is invading has technology far more advanced than ours, weapons we cannot understand that do not use magic, but kill just as effectively, far superior numbers and in your opinion could conquer all four kingdoms alone?" as her points were confirmed, she turned her gaze toward Jochi, her eyes calculating as if deciding whether this person was a friend or a foe. "Now tell me, Prince, why a force like that would desire to share the land they are taking with you. I find it much more likely that they would take the opportunity you give them by approaching and slaughter you." The tone of her voice gave no offense, but neither did it contain sympathy or remorse.