Elect, and then press them into service? [ He considers this, then shrugs. ] A bit aggressive, but that may well be what it takes to fill the council seats if none are forthcoming with their own campaign.

[ He drains the last of his glass and sets it aside with a satisfied sigh. ]

Given your past experience, General, you're well-positioned to judge the fitness of a potential leader. Assuming, of course, their disposition doesn't shift unexpectedly. [ Jostling that painful little knife just a bit more. ] But I shall keep my eyes peeled for Mr. Dohalim and perform my own assessment.

[ AKA, subject the poor man to a litany of invasive questions. ]