Sailing for Lower Tides

[vladimir26]

Massimo enters the room which will host of the Corsair representatives, making sure everything is in order. Details weren't neglected, so the guests find themselves relaxed and willing to talk. On Deterrence's place at the table a couple artifacts were placed, as Massimo is aware they adore hanging them all over their ship's consoles, like they would provide them with divine guidance and protection.

On the Brotherhood's side, Massimo places only a small artifact having this rotation mechanism to it, so the representative can use it as an anti-stress tool. Also, a couple of potent spotlights were mounted on the ceiling above the Brotherhood's place, making sure there is more than enough light so elder Buonocore can wear his sunshades with a good reason, preventing him from looking stupid by wearing them in a dim room.

The die is cast... slips from Massimo's thoughts as he reconsiders his life's choices, wondering what he got himself into. Handling a bunch of fools with prides as big as Sirius won't be a walk in the park, but it must be done, for the wellbeing of the Empire.

Just as Massimo's worries start to overwhelm him, Jerard Voncloud enters the room, immediately dispelling Massimo's thoughts and bringing him back with his feet on the ground.

Jerard, you've arrived, bueno. Take your place, and contact the Corsairs. The show must start before my nerves get the best of me. Once our guests will arrive, I need you to host the icebreaker. Engage in talks, try to open their eyes. Even the Corsairs must know when they must leave their pride down, and focus on what really matters. I believe in our little time spent together, you also managed to put your pride aside, and understood that continuing the hostilities in Theta will only weaken us. Therefore, contact Phoenix as well. Do your best that our guests won't mutilate their representative and that they're receptive to this new approach. I'll be in the bar to clear my thoughts and confess myself to a bottle of rum. Send for me after you managed to lower the tensions.

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