Sailing for Lower Tides

[vladimir26]

As Christian Burton introduces himself and Phoenix's intentions, Massimo tries to listen carefully, but his thoughts again get the best of him. Having to negotiate with Phoenix instead of the Corsairs is exactly the opposite of what he was hoping for. A betrayal called by some, but a salvation in his thoughts. A desperate attempt to tame the strong currents caused by incompetent Elders and Executors.

Massimo Insigne of the Black Sails, signor Burton. I'm pleased to see that not everyone within the Omicrons is involved in a display of cojones. Usually, what one believes of himself is deceiving and leads to bad judgements.

Massimo then turns his head towards Jerard, looking him straight in the eyes, lights up a cigar, then proceeds to respond to Christian: Signor Voncloud's greediness brought him here, a flaw shared by the entire signess of the so called Theta Treaty. His presence here is also a proof of the level of protection provided to the Zoners by the all mighty Corsair factions, and their unwillingness to get him out. Signor Voncloud also has more on his tail, in the presence of a wing that goes by Noth.

Greediness is a cancer, signor Burton, Massimo stops for a second to pour Christian a glass of rum, that must be eradicated. The Black Sails are determined to see this through.

Leaning on the backrest of his chair, with his left hand behind his head, and the right one holding the cigar, Massimo continues: Zoners and Corsairs have managed to coexist together, Gran Canaria is a living proof of that. The events that lead to Freeport 9's annexation shall never be forgotten, but it must not lead to a manhunt. The Black Sails embrace diplomacy where open hostilities are meaningless. Assuming total control of Omicron Theta by the Deterrence and the Brotherhood is what we want to avoid. We believe that mutual collaboration with Phoenix is far more beneficial than raising the Empire's flag on a insignificant rock that Pygar is.

Massimo then puts his hands together on the table So far I believe we see eye to eye, signor Burton, am I right?

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