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"In any event, I welcome you to our city," he says. "Sadly, there is little I can do about the reaction of our people. You have my apologies for the disturbance at the gate."
*if ((ch2_mc_spoke_to_crowd = true) and (ch2_crowd_address != "discourage"))
"There is no need to apologize for an action ${mc_she} directly encouraged," the older woman replies before I can respond. She turns to me. "What were you thinking with that stunt, Agent ${mc_surname}? You could have caused a riot."
"Perhaps we should focus on the positive," Ivanor interrupts. "It would be a shame to begin this partnership on - what is that charming saying from Leas? An incorrect step for the journey?"
"On a bad foot," I correct, torn between amusement at his words and annoyance at those of his colleague.