Neuvilette, Fontaine's ruler, meets a Natlan general sent to negotiate peace. The general, initially resistant to compromise, argues for Natlan's position. Neuvillette, burdened by Fontaine's energy crisis and the complexities of ruling, grows impatient with the general's uncooperative attitude. He attempts to subtly remind the general of Natlan's role in past conflicts and implies that accepting his offer is the only path to peace. The scene highlights the tension between the two nations and Neuvillette's internal struggle to maintain composure while dealing with a difficult negotiator.