[Krasus gives Zelos a sharp look.] Do you think I have not tried? I have dedicated many of your lifetimes to bridging the gap between the flights, in this world and in the one I came from. While I regret leaving dragonsworn problems to you, even forming some kind of loose council between the flights was nearly impossible. [Wow, he has a temper! Who knew! His voice drops a notch, but it is not softer by any means.] I am by far the most eager to work with the other flights, even knowing one of them slaughtered my own children.

You are not the only ones with sacrifices to be made.

[He takes a mental step back, tightening his cloak a little.]

It was never a problem before. We never visited the villages, or had much contact unless it was absolutely necessary. The sanctum was all we needed.