Louis remained calm until the end of Joseph's demands. Only when he mentioned Dumont, he showed an slight emotion, which however only lasted for a second. "Do not think that you can stir up my soldiers against me." He slightly moved his head, as if he was looking for something in the clouds.
Suddenly he seemed very tired, but still cold and calculating. "Our world has changed drasticly, we all have to adapt and move on."
He looked back at DeFrance, with an confidence which seemed a little unfitting for a man who was risking execution by even answering. "I believe there is always an easy, and an complicated way for our actions. We either cooperate, and try to restore what is rightfully ours, or we lose ourselves in arrogance,
but then nobody of us will leave this place alive. I'll leave the choice up to you. I am replaceable." He made a short pause, probably to find out if he'd be shot yet.
Before the sound of a gun could beat him to it, he broke the silence, and said: "I don't mind where you wait for your test results. I want to know the truth, nothing more.
Whether you're still here or not when we come back is up to you." Louis turned halfway around, as if he was eager to walk out. But then he stopped,
looked back into the sky and said: " One of my fleets controls the orbit of Bordeaux. It has the records of your heritage saved.
Now, I believe madame Gauthier will be you a better company when taking your samples. If the others have nothing to add, we will speak again when the results are complete." He slowly went back towards Gauthier. With a slight nod towards one of his guards, he headed back towards the shuttle.
