From the farm shed to the palace .

[Jose Benitez]

Jose stepped forward to greet the Alliance member '€œWelcome to Crete Senor Nakata. I trust that your journey passed without incident?'€ he asked.

'€œI think that perhaps we should step inside and get out of this sun, although I personally don'€™t mind the sunshine I must admit to not always enjoying the heat here on Crete. Things have been prepared and refreshments are awaiting us in the rooms that have been made available for our meeting.'€

Jose looked at the delegates from the Alliance who represented some of the firmest friends that the Corsairs had. It was right that they were treated with full ceremony as befitted all of the Empire'€™s friends.

'€œIf you would like to follow me we can proceed inside and out of this heat'€, Jose turns and begins to lead the small party into the cavernous entrance of the Council Hall of the Corsair Elders before turning and proceeding toward the meeting room.