Rem is quiet in thought throughout the conversation, in seemingly great contemplation of what it is that has to be done.

But to only seek the Magistrate's approval would change nothing. It was under his rule that banditry was allowed to thrive.

But Starislav has spoken his piece, and hers as well.

"Then," Rem speaks, "As a foreigner who is interested in learning more about your culture, could you please enlighten me more about such topics as the Golden Lord, whom the bandit leader Zu mentioned, Magistrate?"

There is information they still need to get here, and better if it is guised in the feign manner of politeness that the Magistrate craves so much.