Her Will Be Done

[The Kingdom of Bretonia]

Her voice was level, controlled, but it could not hide the hint of coldness that crept into her words

That, is a very serious accusation, Director. I suggest you are certain of your convictions before you air them here.

The Lords may argue as much as they wish, and they may indeed lease our territory for monetary gain, but need I remind you that I am Empress of the Tau's. Protector of the Near Omegas. It is my assent that is required to release any territory to the rule of others.

She was still sitting, but seemed to have drawn herself to her fullest height. An imposing image for any Bretonian given access to this room.

A breath. A moment. Steiner could see the slow rise and fall of her chest as she inhaled and exhaled.

Director, you misunderstand me. I cannot act politically, but I also will not order you to act on my behalf. My family does not exercise opinions on politics, and I continue to live by that wisdom imparted by my ancestors. Further, this government.. my government, has the full support of the Crown.

O'Brian took the moment to interject, clearing her throat to take attention

Perhaps we might focus on the alien construct? If there is a possibility to remove it.. Well I made a mistake in the past on that front already. I would be eager to deal with it once and for all.

What, exactly, is the risk involved with following this course of action?

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