Meeting in Cologne, Phase 1

[Swifty]

Ferdinand carefully takes a straight position at the desk, placing his right hand close to his glass of wonderful Riesling and his left elbow on top of the desk, raising his hand up a little he would gently tap his fingers on his palm in an order manner from his pinky to his pointing finger, analyzing Traudel's words carefully. It is merely an observation, i only want you to think and see higher of yourself. So far, you have been behaving above my expectations which i admit, is a surprise, but a good one nonetheless. Your diplomatic abilities are commendable, i will be sure monsieur Thielau knows the gem he is holding beside him. He smiles briefly and locks his eyes with Traudel's. Still tapping his palm with his fingers at a slow pace. I appreciate your kind words, but the memory i have of my home has nothing in common with what it became, it is a truly unrecognizable sight these days. The only thing that keeps me strong is the will to help recreate a new set of memories, similar to of those before me et to leave behind the example i spoke of. I will water the younger trees with my own blood et sweat, if that is what it takes for them to grow healthy et strong once more, to remind them there will always be someone as stubborn as i to look after them no matter what. Our predecessors have done it before, et i plan on honoring their efforts by continuing the legacy in my own way. It is true, nothing is guaranteed these days, not even the day after this one is guaranteed et... if i go down, at least i will go down on my own terms, not as somebody who gave up his honor to make a certain group made of interests happy. That is what i truly believe. He gives a big smile and lowers his left arm to pick up his glass and proceeds take a small sip then puts it back down, lowering his hand on top of the other behind the glass. It is the undisputed misfortune, when there are many deciding heads but all lead into a different direction instead of paving the way for a single common goal, unfortunately for them, the people are seeing it but they are afraid to do something, the people do not want another Civil war. Neither do we. Non... the problem is more complex than that. But, every man-made problem has a man-made solution. We will most certainly find one. He pauses for a short moment again, turning his look down to his glass and shortly after back to Traudel's eyes. I could not agree more, madame Habermeyer. Our Houses need cleansing of said parasites, et i believe with mutual cooperation we can both achieve what we want. So tell me, madame, where should we begin? Is there anything in particular you would want to know about us, or for me to explain, before we discuss cooperation? I for one have a few questions, considering i have some personal worries after my trusted soldier reported to me the results of his encounter.

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