Human council. (2)

"If I may ask," said one of the 4D holograms, a politician known for his sharp tongue and self-righteous demeanor.

"I understand the need for these facilities on the world of Nakor, but why exactly do we have to pay our so-called allies? Shouldn't they be helping us for the sake of mutual survival? It seems absurd to me that we are being taxed for what is rightfully ours."

Before Lilla could answer, one of the destroyer captains, a gruff man with scars across his face from years of combat, slammed his hand on the table.

"Because no one works for free, you pompous fool. Can't you understand something as simple as that? Would you send troops to conquer a whole facility and just gift it away without getting anything in return? Are you seriously that stupid?"