The Connacht Summit

[Keirdran]

“It is a fair point and, of course, they probably will still aid the Crown in some fashion. Ours is an exercise in reducing their commitment less than staving it off entirely”, Mark responds with a smile. “In any case, no need to apologise. We need the whole picture.”

Otherwise Mr. Lathrop stays his tongue for a time, allowing the others assembled to say their respective pieces.

There’s a nod towards the Kongsi representative at the noted problem with the BMM stamps. “A problem well spotted. One with ways around it in theory too, if we know anyone capable of falsifying purchase and supply records. Personally I prefer the options to use the old Guild stamp. It's entirely plausible that the Guild would have foreseen a crisis on this level and stockpiled accordingly. Profiteering on this level might get us a few dirty looks, but presently no one is exactly in a position to complain when we’re able to actually supply. Up to you really, Guildmaster. I support the proposed ‘mixed approach’ though.”

The plan seems good enough so far, to which end Mark mostly leaves things there for the time being. In many ways his interests extend further and to other things, matters that no doubt will come up in time.