[By Celestia, this man knows how to cut it deep. That at least gets Venti to sit up properly, an annoyed expression on his face. Try and tell him, the God of Freedom, that mankind can't solve its own problems?

... but it's not like this stranger knows any of that, and besides, he's not an archon here. Right now, Venti is just a lazy bard. He sighs irritably, holding his tongue.]

Well, I wouldn't be here if I hadn't already tried something.

Alas, I am but humble bard with few other talents to speak of! They say that the most savage of beasts can be tamed by song, but as for these creatures, their will is simply too strong. What else am I to do about it?