Sword of the Orange Dream

[Valhalla Rising]

Nergal's Flame, Commune Headquarters
Northern Ghawdex Mountains, Malta, Planet Malta
12/10/822 AS

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"I sure have. Senor Mendes is an excellent choice for the promotion. He deserved it well, as far as I know."

The humming of the crewmen and the Acolytes aboard slowly dies down as the Inquisitor walks towards the second hangar, which leads towards the CIC room, where the meeting is taking place.

"The CIC room has been prepared for your arrival, and our small presentation. We hope it's going to suit your needs well, though, I have one small favor to ask you for."

He comes closer, just to be stopped by the Crimson guards. An unexpected move from one of the guardsmen triggered the Acolytes aboard, who drew their weapons.

"My, my. No need for hostilities. We're all friends here, didn't you know that? Lower your weapons, I wish to talk to Miss Espinosa in private. There's enough guards to provide a safe environment for the meeting to go uninterrupted. And we're on Malta, next to the biggest fortress, which is able to take down huge fleets, so we have no reason to do anything stupid."

Saying that, both the Crimson and Commune folk holster their weapons, and Andre is allowed to come closer to Erika. He leans forward, just to whisper a couple of words in private.

"Like I've said. This is going to be a private meeting, between the two of us, since Overlord Nomak is unavailable for the time being. Inquisitor Mendes can wait in front, since I think we'll win you over very fast."

Leaning back, he fixes his jackets collar, and shows her the way forward.