"It's quite alright, I have someone equally...Spirited...on board the Belisama, my first mate in fact; Lieutenant Jameston.
Interesting man, Bretonian, fought in the Tau war. Not much combat for him in our line of work but he can spot trouble a hundred kilometers away.
Brisbane brushed himself down as he settled back onto the seat.
"As I was saying, I'm looking forward to seeing one of your quarries, it intrigues me how artefacts are uncovered. Are they found like marble or slate in large veins or do you find them in buried structures?"
The few vineyards of Sparta could be seen as the vehicle reached the edge of the town.
"I take it this is where the wine we enjoyed last night was produced? It is still somewhat alien to me, seeing your food and drink being grown. Absolutely charming."
He nodded as the first buildings of Sparta passed by the window.