Illumination smiles in genuine delight. It does show off her slightly too sharp teeth, but it's not meant to be a threat display.

"You are making an assumption, dear one, that war, is and of itself, immoral or bad for society." When the next person that comes by with little cups of something to drink, she accepts one and has a sip. "How long has this war been going on for? Who benefits? Yes, there is usually a toll on the young men, but if the population is already too high? Or consider industry: someone must make armour, weapons, and provisions. If not this kingdom, then another is neatly lining its coffers. By ending the war, you put all those people out of work. Is that better?"