[he considers that for a long moment. it's a very complicated balancing act that particular land was beholden to, and he can't say for certain he wouldn't have agreed with the idea, himself, if there was no other viable option.

(except he would have worked his fingers to the bone to figure out another solution, but if one didn't present itself...)

he can't even say much to take offense to making decisions for a population- he would do that too if he thought he knew what was best, and he generally always knows best. he pays too much attention to the details to not.]

Repercussions would have existed for any potential end to something like that, but I can see where basically destroying an entire civilization in order to save it might not sit well.

[Why do you serve THAT THING, Aizen had asked him as he was struck down by the seal. Was there some other man or woman in Nalawi who would have looked upon ALASTAIR's recruits and told them about lynchpins? He can't know, and worrying about it won't do anything.

But it does make him wonder precisely what he's agreeing to, and makes him all the more eager to remain where he is. Someone needs to keep this operation in check.]