With her hand in his, brown and blue eyes look deep into each other. A silent nod, coupled with a plain smile, follows. "More than glad to hear your verdict favors Rheinland, Herr Maréchal. I am certain this path will bring prosperity, much needed correction of the status quo and the spark of former glory to both our Houses. Ushering in a new era, guided by reliable and proven principles." With the symbolic gesture complete, Traudel folds her hands together again.
"I have little doubt in your word being true and carrying weight, i welcome any and all correction. For this is why i am here. To establish proper communication and ease any potential irritation that arose prior to our meeting. As i see this was achieved in a sufficient manner for you to consider us suitable and reliable allies for the things to come... i am most pleased." Slow nod following, paired with the nonverbal offer to sit down again. After a short moment Traudel does so herself.
"I see a man before me who thinks about every possible outcome and reasoning behind things that happen... truly. It may become rather taxing at times, i believe. Yet it is a quality every proper organization requires from at least one of its members. Now - regarding Leutnant Schmidt's words... he is hardly in the position to speak on Rheinland's behalf. Personal opinions and how his own view correlates to what he experienced that day? Certainly. But these are no universal statements. As you said earlier... during Federal times not all were Federalists. Differing opinions are to be expected at all times - we are no clones or machines, after all. They won't interfere. But be assured... extensive history lessons for our soldiers are not unlikely to follow, now that this avenue of opportunities has not only presented itself, but is about to be taken by you and us." Right hand reaching for the glass, holding it at the stem. Before drinking from it, she lifts it a little bit and inclines her head towards Ferdinand.
Gently placing the glass down again, Traudel continues. "What else i would like to know is what your expectations for said cooperation and help are. Are there proposals and or requests already? How can Rheinland assist the Monarchy, Herr Maréchal? Is there something i can discuss with you at this moment in time? Of course i will have to leave direct decisions on a grander scale to Großadmiral von Thielau in the end. But we may very well find acceptable approaches to the current predicament, which i can then present to him."
