"I'm sure you do..." Achille grinned widely, before returning to a state of passible severity. Of course the Aurigae would remember me, stupid question, after that transmission such a while ago. He straightened his left cuff self-consciously, before turning exclusively to Yriam: "Is there something you wish to discuss Madame"?Of course, if you do actually maintain some semblance of gender..."Frankly, I'd be surprised if you didn't. Have something to discuss I mean. After the original tabling of my offer we have had so little a chance to communicate with each other; Aurigae to Commonwealth, and now you've moved your operations to the resident Freeport"? He gestured around him. "...I trust you find the atmosphere not too uproarious, no?"
THE SYNDIC LEAGUES
(A co-operative of Rheinland's Shipping Unions, retired from a life of piracy.)