"This is difficult, Hog, you may need several tough conversations to convince them."
"No, Lord, it's not difficult."
Hog followed behind the Lord and thoughtfully helped lift the scarlet cloak's train to keep it from being soiled by dirt. Walking forward in a servant-like manner, he said:
"I've learned many persuasion techniques from Sir Murphy. I know how to persuade others, especially strangers...when there are no personal relationships interfering, I don't even need to pay attention to their mood swings.
"By addressing the benefits upfront, hiding what they might lose, and magnifying what they might gain."
"Their trust in me is not the main issue here. Whether they are willing to continue enduring the suffering of the Black Disaster determines whether they will adopt our suggestion."
