Exchange of Words Part 1

Reginald decided to push forward with a new line of questioning. Something had been nagging at him since his arrival. He leaned slightly forward, keeping his gaze fixed on Emily. 

"I hope you won't mind another question, Minister Harris," he began. "Who exactly is your leader? And how is it that you speak Triesenese so fluently? It's a rather curious coincidence."

Emily remained composed, though Reginald noticed a brief pause before she replied. "Our leader prefers to maintain a level of anonymity, at least for the time being. What I can tell you is that they are a visionary who has led Valoria through a period of rapid development and change."

Reginald nodded but wasn't satisfied with the vague answer. "A visionary leader who remains in the shadows—quite an enigma. And the language? You and every Valorian I've encountered so far speak Triesenese with remarkable fluency. It is... uncanny, to say the least."