[ The man sees his angle. As first impressions go, there's a small measure of appreciation for that. After all, he knows nothing of the man save rumors he'd win that election before all that's transpired. ]

I can't help finding myself curious about the way the city's split in two, or that's how it looks to me. What's the relationship like between those below and those up here? I know how it was like with Kowloon, but...

[ There follows the mental impression of a helpless shrug. ]

Do you count them among those Meridian would defend if they sought aid, for example?