As Montoya made to follow Juan out of the chambers, he responded to Teresa's words, which seemed laced with bitterness.
"It is not a power-game Hermana. They will always be welcome in Omicron Gamma, to their homes, to the rights any other Corsair has. The issue is that they wish power, in exchange for the services of their fleet.
Did you not notice, they didn't even try to combat any of the points made, only to blame Skyelius for his point of view. Of course, they used this as a cover for their departure, which is what I expected.
This meeting was not about 'reconciliation' as you put it, Teresa, but it was about showing the Benitez; all of them, not just Carlos, that power is out of a single family's reach.
Whether they choose to adopt or breed within their own bloodlines is not a concern of mine. Their 'adopted' members took the decision of forsaking their birth name and become on of the Benitez.
They cloud the issues with feeble points to justify their lust for power. Unity will never be a problem; the Benitez will be welcomed with open arms in to Gamma when or if they chose to return. But they will never be welcome to Control the greater population of Corsairs. Their military power is of no consequence, they cannot use it as a bargaining chip for power unless they use it against us.
The aim of these talks was not to share power. I never had that intention.
Maybe you think my mind is clouded as well, but I assure you, its crystal clear. Even despite my fall, I see what must be done."
Montoya turned to Juan Lucendez as he approaced the doors out of the Elder chambers, and responded to his comments about the Benitez.
"I agree with you hermano, in every way. Carlos is weak, Zavier is the real power. But, we are the only ones who can stop Carlos. He may use a brick wall to hide behind, or his legions of brothers, but I assure you he will never find what he seeks as long as I am alive."
Juan Montoya waited for Juan Lucendez at the door of the chambers.
"Lets get going then! We got Outcasts to kill you know!"
