"Agreed. And there are already plenty unfit to rule but who do want it. Wouldn't want to add to that mess. I've seen my share of bad calls by leadership." He has another drink, this time with no indication it tastes off. Once you brace for it, it's fine, after all.

"Though I guess that probably goes the other way around, too. Probably plenty of people who'd lead well if they had to, but wouldn't do so by choice."