[relaxing a bit, tapping his staff thoughtfully against the ground]

I understand that perspective. And I don't think your concern is wrong.

I still worry that the obvious trap in scenario two will prevent us from salvaging those resources, and thus leave us high and dry if we choose not to steal. And so. . . from my perspective, it's more reckless not to act.

[. . .]

[to the rest of Thistle]

Hey! Let's take a vote! Do we steal from the merchants or not?