Shooting Star

[Markam]

John stood a few paces from the others in the room, close to the drinks cart and within sniffing distance of the alcoholic beverage companions that to some people qualified as food. From a distance you might assume John was in deep contemplation over the words being uttered, but in truth John had been eying the selection and was debating making everyone drinks. However some fairly serious words were being uttered in his direction, and he was being compelled in part by the silence of Elizabeth to make reply.

John acted less off of deep thought and more on instincts forged by experience, and so he wasted no time replying to Keller. "The family will be sipping Vodka Martinis within a week. I will tell you all I know, share all I have of Dagon, hopefully over alcohol. But your final ask, to be in her Majesties Armed Forces I can not grant so lightly." John took a few steps, go get closer to the group. "Keller, I have nothing against you, and I feel you are sincere, but you will have to show patience. Join your old friend Selim, and the good governor will ensure you and your family is well cared for. And for your joining of the Crimean Privateers, I will release Armed Forces assets to you, the contents of which we can discuss again, hopefully over alcohol and the latest catalogue of guns guns guns Bretonia edition, where you can do some mail order shopping of the latest military hardware."

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Markam is evil