Floor 69, Comercio Fantasma

[Chenzo-]

Chenzo accepts the drink without hesitation, he had no worry of any ill nature. As Ling spoke it was apparent that the situation required more than a simple band-aid. He knew and wanted no ill toward De Marco, no matter how traitorous her actions were.

Chenzo:At present, nobody but those you choose to share that document with and I are aware you have it. Nobody is any the wiser. I do not fear De Marco as she represents no military strength. I command more warships than she could ever hope to. I do not see it as an option to have her head, the rogues just as yourselves do require Cardamine given it's in everyone's blood. Stabline was never, and will never be a full replacement for the real deal. Even it's production requires the raw product which people often overlook. Stabline is a thorn in our side, but only a fool will hope to sustain themselves entirely on it, death is a certainty for those who rely solely on it. It's just a matter of time.

You can rest assured that Granja Justa is the only reason we re-gained control of Malta during that rebellion of slaves, covering just under a third of the fertile surface, the Rogues and yourselves will always have sufficient supply, you know how solid I am in my word. I'd be very happy to wager that every person who left Malta's orbit in the slave conflict is dead unless they have a supply of actual Cardamine. Stabline just doesn't cut it long term.

Despite her obvious flaws, this is where De Marco is actually proving useful. The influx of Robotic Cultivators to replace the slave based workforce is a godsend, machines can't and won't revolt, they also don't require breaks.

Alas, I've gone off topic. De Marco does not represent every Don of Malta, I wasn't aware that a representative of the Legion had already "spilled the beans" so to speak about this matter. Me presenting this and the actions of the Legion alone confirm she doesn't represent everyone here.

Hemlocke, I will admit can be perceived as a loose cannon, however in person I've found to be very, very reasonable. I will make contact once more soon enough in an attempt to iron this out. I feel that if the Rogues are aware that the Xeno's don't actually have primary control, infact have a map presented of where to get it for free and down Xeno's at the same time whilst holding their lips tight over all this, this should be enough to regain damages done by the actions of a clearly clouded mind, De Marco.

She isn't dumb, which is why there has to be something else altering her mindset to make her want to try and "fix" something that wasn't broken. Why she would want to de-stabilise our largest economy I've no idea.

Let's also not forget that not one hint of signatory came from the Hyperspace Star Fleet of Malta. I trust Harabero, as much as he clearly doesn't appreciate my methods, he cannot deny my results. There is nobody with quite such a voice that echo's so boldly as mine within the Matese nation. They do listen.

The events to unfold depend on how your circle takes our conversations, senor. I'd very much like to have Hemlocke on board to the same degree, transparency with those we trust is paramount.

You may wonder what my actions are doing this? My loyalty? I'm sure De Marco would seek to highlight this in negative light if this conversation was made public. The reality is, I'm loyal to Maltese true values. You don't sh*t on your allies to appease an enemy, she is the real traitor on this matter. If the Xeno's do indeed think they're in the clear for, over two years now? I see this as nothing but ripe opportunity to silently right wrongs. All with plausible deniability.

Senor, please blow holes in what I've explained if they are to unfold as I've suggested? Allow me to calm your worries."

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