A meeting of the minds - Cape Soya

[Samura Heavy Industries]

Nora took a step back, looked directly into the Emperor's eyes and smiled.

"Oh there is the fire in your eyes I was looking for Jien-sama."
"It is good to see you again my friend."
"You are indeed a fine man of great character and one I hope to see leading Kusari once again."

"My family is willing to offer our complete support to your cause and indeed have been preparing certain protocols while you have been away."
"I prayed to the gods you had not died because finding someone to replace you was a very hard prospect indeed, you are the right man for the job."

"But still somethings must be said between us and although it pains me to even say them to you, my respect for you is high and I will not dishonor you by leaving them unsaid."

"Your reign so far in Kusari has been glorious and worthy of great praise."
"But at the same time, your endeavors to change certain long standing traditions within Kusari have caused us some problems."

"You showed much trust to Kishiro Technologies, perhaps too much.
Despite our continued advice to your court, we lost vital government contracts to them."
"Naval and civilian contracts were opened up for them and we were even tasked with working directly with them on some very large projects in the name of your glory."

"The trust you have shown Kishiro at the expense of my family was one of the major contributing factors to your isolation from Kusari."
"While Samura has always remained at your side, we were forced to watch as our protection of you was removed a piece at a time."

"Make no mistake, I do not believe in divine right and I do not bow down to you out of fear of upsetting some manifest destiny."
"I will bow down to you out of respect alone."
"While some of the previous Emperors had some problems with this arrangement, most understood that the loyalty the Samura family shows is one truly earned and not surrendered lightly."
"We work with the Imperial Family and help to raise them to greatness because that is what benefits Kusari."

"My hope now is that you will work with us as well, we have proven our loyalty to the Imperial line without fault for nearly five hundred years, do not begin to doubt that we will continue for another five hundred."
"My family has no wish to rule Kusari, we only have the wish to remain in our station and continue to guide Kusari towards the greatness it can show."


"As such I propose a formal agreement, one of mutual weakness on each of our parts, and of mutual respect."
"We are willing to formally agree to bankroll your entire campaign, I am sure you can see how this makes us very vulnerable until such time as victory is achieved."
"Our faith in you as a military commander and symbol to the people will guide us through this difficult time."

"In return however, we do wish for a formal agreement from yourself."
"One in which we can be sure to remain in our station of guidance and secure our dignity in the future."
"We propose that when we are finally victorious over the Republic’s forces, you will grant the Samura family the right to choose the position of minister of finance in your court."
"This comes with no special power towards the ministry position than what they had in your previous court."

"I do hope you see the wisdom in this as well as the intentions behind them.
This old man will always be honest with you Tenno-sama."
"While I will continue to show you the respect you deserve as an Emperor in public."
"I will always show you the respect you deserve as a friend when we are alone."

"If you agree to this arrangement, all we need to do is call that snappy dresser I bought along over to join in our conversation."
"He has always been a big fan of yours and I am sure he is dieing to meet you."

Nora places his hand upon the Emperor's shoulder.
"If however you wish to continue our conversation, well Jien-sama, I always have time for you.

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