That depends on the "direction" of the wind! Without ground rules,the ship has no specific destination and leaves the good ship and crew open to peril.The goal and destination should be peace but Envoys on both sides need to be briefed on what is negotiable and what is not.For example,it is customary to demand that hostilities must sease before discussions begin.Good faith on both sides must be shown.We should be open to discussion,if we remain opposed to discussion,the terms of peace shall remain dust in the wind.

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