[He can't help but to seem surprised in turn at the idea of the authorities killing and maiming people in order to enforce their rules. He tries to imagine the Convocation being so ruthless, but he can't.]

How awful. I had no idea.

[That is to say, he was told how Silco is terrible, but not why he's like that. Hythlodaeus wonders if it has anything to do with Silco's appearance now.

Truly, it simply sounds like both "sides" are as bad as one another. Violence shouldn't be the answer. There's no pity in his eyes when he steadily meets Silco's gaze, at least. Silco doesn't seem like a man who needs it.]

I see that I have much to learn about you and your world, Silco. Perhaps attempting to do so here and now isn't the wisest idea. I will save any further questions for when we have that drink!

[He can only hope Silco will be as open to answering questions then. He offers him a smile.]

My apologies for stealing away your time. Please consider the drink we have to be my treat when the time comes.