Why?' - Nasuada 'You know why' - Murtagh
Fight if you wish. Deny what is before you if it comforts you. But nothing you do can change your fate.
A good compromise leaves everyone angry.
The songs of the dead are the lamentations of the living.
Then, as they stood there, struggling back and forth without avail, Eragon said in a low fierce voice, "I...see...you." A bright spark appeared in Arya's eyes, then vanished just as quickly.
Because you can't argue with all the fools in the world. It's easier to let them have their way, then trick them when they're not paying attention.