Rosenkrantz 43

	Rosenkrantz_GM	IT IS THE 41ST MILLENNIUM...
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The Consequence has carried her crew and her cargo through the Warp from the world of Ksi Ascendant, to Ntharis, a valued Agriworld in the Koronus Expanse. Through the voyage, one which has felt abnormally long, the Lord-Captain has become afflicted with night-terrors, which have kept him distant from his trusted advisors and crew. The situation has gotten worse, with Friedrich avoiding
	Rosenkrantz_GM	all contact with any of you, though it appears the Consequence's First Officer has been kept informed, and the information visibly weighs on him.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	For better or worse, however, it appears that those who have been kept in the Captain's very tightly held loop have been ordered to remain silent about those matters, and Titus has done little more than adhere to his duties in as strict a matter as possible.
	Makh_Chomun	keeps his presence known on the bridge, more so than usual. The Lord-Captain's afflictions has deemed it so, as his position of Lord-Protector allows he makes sure, through Titus that the ship runs per the status quo. He keeps his arms behind his back, as he stares out at nothing, though it looks like he's pondering something.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Navigators informing of transition into realspace, Lor-- Lieutenant Titus" the Etherics Officer calls.
	Josef	is reading through his reports in his office. Reports ranging from basic supply checks to the Lord-Captain's recent examinations.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Titus says nothing back, a nod speaking for him.
	Baine_Mort	spends most of his time on the bridge, with the captain being so secretive as of late, Mort works to make sure everything is ready in case the ship runs into any trouble.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Run sensory reports, and alert the crew. Inform the Astropathic Choir, and give the Navigator's Tower the go-ahead." Titus runs through the usual commands as though by routine.
	Josef	pets the PortKAT-34324 unit sleeping on his desk and wonders if it is time to return back to his 'other' projects.
	Calvin_Colonel	focuses on the crew and his new charges, as the Captain has demonstrated little interest in the Faith so far
	Baine_Mort	Sitting by his side, the Red-Tail Fox Mort got back on Footfall sit. Through the trip to Ksi Asscendant and now to Ntharis, he has been a good traveling companion.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Master Helmsman, connect to the Grandier liasons, and bring us out neatly."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The warning klaxons sound on every deck, and section of the ship. The uncomfortable but welcome transition into realspace wakes everyone, prayers following the transmissions of warning from the Consequence's dutiful priests leading the crew in beseeching the Emperor for a safe return from the hellish warp around them.
	Calvin_Colonel	+Emperor be praised, for we are living still.+
	Makh_Chomun	Makh gives a silent prayer to the Emperor for another safe journey through the immaterium.
	Vivian	gave a heavy yawn.. An open book on her desk, a glass of wine at her side, a candle at the other. She was reading the various tomes she had picked up, though what perked her interest the most was the Book of St. Lucius she had managed to snag, in the throes of that god-emperor forsaken ship. It wouldn't be long before she'd end up dozing off, however. She was utterly bored.
	Baine_Mort	Mort's Fox, Flinches a they exit warp as he still hasn't got use to it. Mort pets him to calm him and to let him know everything is good.
	Vivian	frowned, then picked up her glass. Realizing her wine was low, she'd move to stand and stretch. "Mmmh.. Well. I suppose a walk would do these bones some good, anyways.. May as well see what the others are up to." She'd mutter. Adjusting her clothing, she'd straighten her hair and step on out from her room- her hands clasping behind her back as she'd begin her walk to tour around the ship and...
	Vivian	...check on the others.
	Makh_Chomun	"Excellent work, Leftenant. You'll make a fine Captain some day." Makh says, looking over to the XO.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The Consequence's warp drive rumbles low, the entire ship shaking, as reality materializes around you. Plasma drives come to life, and the smooth travel of normal voidtravel feels welcome to all.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Thank you, Lord Chomun."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Etherics, begin scans. Check for temporal anomalies."
	Baine_Mort	"So Titus, is there anything that we should know about?"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	While not something unexpected, the specific command to look out for such an anomaly does beckon a concerned glare from the Etherics station.
	Makh_Chomun	"To your work, Etherics!" Makh snaps.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"We may soon find out, Master Mort," Titus says, looking through the summary panels displaying information on the bridge.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The Master of Etherics exchanges a few words with her subordinates, and soon a junior officer is sent out of the bridge with a dataslate.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	A few minutes later, he returns, with a report log bearing the mark of the Astropaths, and gives it to the station.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Instead of compiling the information and displaying it for the First Officer, the Master of Etherics stops her underlings and makes for the Command Throne.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Lieutenant Titus, there are anomalies to report."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	She pauses, however, noticing Chomun's proximity."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Go on, Master Ircus. There is nothing you can tell me that Lord Chomun cannot know."
	Vivian	drew in a soft breath, letting out a low sigh before she'd resume her leisurely walk. Without missing a beat, she'd chime out for any in the vicinity to hear. "Chin up, darlings. We'll have a fine day today, and make use of the time we have. Onwards and may the God-Emperor bless you!" If there wasn't an indication for the source of whispers to get back to work, that would certainly be it.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Aye, sir. We are contacting the Navigator's Tower to confirm, but it appears our travel time's estimates were... incorrect."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"How incorrect?" Titus asks without skipping a beat.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"It would appear..." she looks down to a report to confirm, "that it took us a year."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Nearly two," a navigator's aide corrects nonchalantly as he enters the bridge, holding a report of his own.
	Makh_Chomun	pauses, a frown on his face. "Such is the ways of the damned realm of the warp." He growls.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Two years," Titus says under his breath.
	Baine_Mort	"Well damn, I wonder whats gone on in these last two years."
	Vivian	eventually comes across Josef's office. Bringing a hand up, she'd knock on the door. "Are you in, Josef?" As she asked, she'd peek in, a brow raised. "How are you doing today?" As she asked, she'd offer a smile.
	Josef	"Greeting, Lady Vivian."
	Makh_Chomun	"I take it we didn't plan on such a....misfortunate outcome. Have the astropaths received any delayed messages or such?"
	Josef	motions her to enter. "Welcome to my Office. How may I be of assistance."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"We received such fragmentary communications during transition, I'm afraid. We suspected a delay in our arrival. The Lord-Captain insisted on this information remaining tightly held... and now we have our confirmation."
	Josef	"Do you require medication for your intoxicated state, Lady Vivian?"
	Vivian	simply swaggers on in, her mood quite elated and rather warm. Oddly so, than the normal. "Hmm..! Nothing to really assist me on, honestly. I've just been a little bored, and felt like coming over to say Hello. See how you are do- Oh. Oh dear. Is it that obvious?" As she asked, she'd look a little surprised.
	Makh_Chomun	eyebrows furrow in surprise. "But this kind of delay?" He thinks on the plans and machinations set in motion before they had gone into the warp.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"The Navigators will be debriefing us on the details. It appears we hit an anomaly in our warp travel. That's all I know."
	Josef	's cat "Mussolini" runs and hides under his desk. "I'm afraid, I'm not much of a 'talker' and usually people see me for assistance for various things including, but not limited to replace missing limbs."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"We are being hailed, sir!"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Lord Chomun, if you please. I must go inform the Captain," he rises from the Command Throne.
	Makh_Chomun	"Put it up!" He commands the comm-station.
	Josef	gestures Lady Vivian to take a seat.
	Josef	"I have some questions, Lady Vivian."
	Vivian	nods, then settles on into an open seat. Crossing her legs, she'd relax back. "By all means, Josef. What can I do for you?"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"In the name of the Emperor, Governor Traex, and the Rosenkrantz Dynasty, identify your vessel at once!"
	Baine_Mort	gets on his com. +Josef, Vivian, Calvin, when you get a chance, make your was to the bridge as soon as possible.+
	Makh_Chomun	"This is Lord-Protector Makh Chomun, of the Dynasty Rosenkrantz, The Consequence in attendance." He says simply.
	Josef	"Our Lord-Captain has been absent in his duties. I have been concerned with his health. My staff reports are becoming less and less detailed with each session."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The communications go silent.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	A new voice now inquires. "Who is the commanding officer of the Consequence?"
	Vivian	"You've noticed it too, hmm..? There's a lot that has been withheld. Even from me. I am not in the slightest pleased.." As she spoke, she'd pause afterwards after being hailed. "..Though it seems that may have to wait. We'll talk more. Would you like to escort me to the Bridge?"
	Calvin_Colonel	makes his way to the bridge
	Josef	"Of course, Lady Vivian."
	Makh_Chomun	"Lord-Captain Friedrich Rosenkrantz. He is currently indisposed, and his XO is attending him."
	Vivian	eventually arrives with Josef at her side.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Thank the Emperor. It's good to see you, Consequence. Remain on course past the pilgrim-hab installations being assembled, and dock with the orbital station."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Pilgrim-hab installations?" Titus repeats, entering the bridge.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"The Dynastic presence is certainly welcome," he says, as the comm link is cut.
	Vivian	"What is happening..?" Vivian asked, albeit a touch quietly. A small look of puzzlement on her face.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Indeed, for an Agriworld, Ntharis has an abnormally busy orbit, with installations being constructed and assembled, some out of repurposed asteroids brought in close.
	Makh_Chomun	"Looks like our plans went ahead despite our delay."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	You dock with a small orbital station, no doubt the governor's palace, and are immediately tended to by service shuttles.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Governor Traex will be awaiting you."
	Makh_Chomun	"Will the Lord-Captain not join us then?" Makh folds his arms.
	Baine_Mort	explains to Josef, Vivian, and Calvin what has happened.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"His health keeps him indisposed, my Lord."
	Vivian	is immediately sobered by the revelation of Mort's explanation.
	Vivian	"...Shit."
	Baine_Mort	"Yep, the warp does what it wants."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The House Guard escort practically assembles itself as eager troopers wish to set foot outside of the ship they have been in for so long.
	Makh_Chomun	gives Titus a crooked eyebrow. "Very well, I will keep him informed through you. In the mean time I'll prepare an away party. The Emperor protects." With that he leaves the bridge to get his gear and away party straight.
	Vivian	"..Two years time.. Anything could've happened in that ti-.. Oh my lord.." She seemed a bit lightheaded. Reaching out, she'd grab hold of one of Josef's arms, for support.
	Josef	 /me assists Lady Vivian to her feet and whispers into her ear "Depends you need some stimm medication?"
	Baine_Mort	makes his way out, his Fox following closely behind him.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	As soon as Makh exits his chambers with his gear, Lt Downfield approaches. "Away party is set. Didn't even have to call for muster," she smiles.
	Vivian	brought a hand up to her face- essentially facepalming before she'd murmur. "..I'll.. I'll be alright. I assure you. I'm just in shock. ..I'm surprised you all are taking it so..cavalier." Then she'd shake her head, frowning as she'd stand upright, straightening up and back into her normal, almost brooding mood.
	Makh_Chomun	gives his second a small grin. "That eager huh?" He holds his helm under the crook of his arm. "Well let's get going then, we've got some catching up to do."
	Makh_Chomun	Makh makes sure everyone else has arrived in their appropriate dress before they leave.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Soon, the linking umbilicals open, with the bulk of you ready to be greeted by the governor of Ntharis. Opposite your party is a large, bald man with a fat nose, and opulent attire. He is surrounded by guards, and aides. To his right, a tall, thin man with black hair, and deep brown eyes stands. He is dressed in simple, yet elegant clothes, a smile on his face. In front of him, a young
	Rosenkrantz_GM	boy not yet in his teens, in dynastic attire.
	Baine_Mort	arrives dressed appropriately in his Navy Uniform, with his power sword on his hip, he leave Mike in charge of his Fox now named Tod, as he has done several times in the past.
	Josef	dress in his modest white robes in order to avoid the situation he had with Lady Vivian.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Welcome crew of the renowned Consequence!" the bigger man says, speaking with his arms wide open.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"I am Governor Traex, and you are my most honored guests!"
	Vivian	sweeps into a polite curtsy, in return to the greeting.
	Makh_Chomun	Noticing an old friend in the Governor's retinue almost makes Makh step back a moment, by the throne he can't believe his eyes. "Greetings, Governor Traex, I am Lord Protector Chomun, and these are..." He introduces all.
	Baine_Mort	looks at the man standing next to Traex.
	Makh_Chomun	"I see you have Professor Castille with you as well." He says after making his introductions. "It is good to see you old friend." He gives the man a small smile in greeting.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Come, come! Let us speak in comfort." he leads your party to another chamber, making pleasant conversation along the way.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The room is adorned carefully, with comfortable seating in every arrangement around a central platform on which a beautiful glowing plant sits. Some sort of rarity the governor is eager to show his guests by its central placement.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	He invites you all to sit while refreshments are brought.
	Baine_Mort	takes a seat, "So Professor, what have you been up to since we last saw you?"
	Vivian	settles on in to a open seat, relaxing for now before gazing over the plant in question. Bringing her hand to rest at her cheek, she'd stay quiet for now.
	Makh_Chomun	The chair Makh takes groans under the weight of him and his armor, though it doesn't break.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The conversation takes you through a broad range of topics, mostly explaining the events that followed your last transmission to the Aurorae.
	Josef	elects to stand for in fear of crushing the chair.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The Ecclesiarchy was brought in to negotiate terms of cooperation, but with the Consequence's trove of knowledge, only so much progress was able to be made. A Bishop was sent to Foulstone to see the relic there, and attempt to formalize the inception of the Order of St. Cognatius. The Dynasty has tried to keep the Ecclesiarchy's interests open until your arrival by bringing artifacts from
	Rosenkrantz_GM	the different sites, with Professor Francisco Castile leading the efforts to sort through them all, having been appointed as Dynastic Representative by Wilhelm.
	Makh_Chomun	comments and jokes about the Professors involvement. If anything he's just glad to see the old bastard again and talk with him.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Faith is changed like you wouldn't believe, the professor comments, after a drink of amasec. Wilhelm has built himself a palace where he and the Baroness have decided to --- By the Emperor, I had forgotten to tell you!"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Wilhelm has finally wed!"
	Vivian	facepalms. Then sighs.
	Josef	"Interesting development."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Baroness Mary Adelaide. A proper match, she is. Calixian nobility."
	Makh_Chomun	"By the Emperor, it's about time Wilhelm marry. The dynasty's future is quite secure now." He smiles.
	Baine_Mort	"Wait, Really, never would of though he would be one to finally get married."
	Makh_Chomun	"I'm certain the palace is quite large by his tastes."
	Vivian	gave a soft chuckle. "..Shame, really. Guess I'll have to find my prospects elsewhere."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"I can tell you, the dynastic elders gave an audible sigh of relief, Haha!"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Ah, and on the subject of family," he gets up.
	Calvin_Colonel	"Calixian, you say? Which Hive?"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Marius, come and say hello to your uncle's friends."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The boy that was with him previously approaches.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	He gives a practiced bow, "Marius von Rosenkrantz,"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Marius here has taken a keen interest in Saint Cognatius, haven't you?"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The boy nods.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"He has been my dutiful helper."
	Vivian	offered a warm smile. "I might have just the book for you, Marius. Plucked right from the very ship Saint Cognatius rests in."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	His eyes widen up, and a smile forms on his face.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Go on, Marius, what do we say?"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Thank you, my Lady," he bows in a very proper way.
	Makh_Chomun	chuckles. "He's an adorable fellow."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The professor approaches Makh while the boy is distracted by this.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"His mother was assassinated. His father lost years ago. He is heir to banking houses, and no doubt target for the Dynasty's enemies. Wilhelm instructed me to take him with me. And now... he is to be your ward."
	Calvin_Colonel	raises both eyebrows
	Vivian	takes a second to root around in her bag on hand. It wouldn't be long before she'd move to stand, before gently kneeling down slightly to Marius' level. Presenting a book with a smile. Thankfully, she's already scanned and preserved her own copy a while ago. "Here you go, Marius. I want you to take very good care of it, for me. Alright? And in due time, I'll share more when you're finished...
	Vivian	...reading. Alright?"
	Calvin_Colonel	"Any of us in particular? If possible, it would be best to put any natural talents he has to use."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Whoa... this belonged to Saint Cognatious?" his hands feel the cover of the tome.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Nominally, Friedrich, Father. But Lord Wilhelm has placed his trust in shaping the boy, on all of you."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"He has shown a natural inclination for the Faith, I must add."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"The Saint has become a hero of his these last few months."
	Makh_Chomun	keeps silent, feeling for the boy. Though Makh himself has no recollection of his own father he knows the pain of losing a parent.
	Vivian	simply beamed a warm smile, rather happy to see such a bright interest. "Mmhm. There was quite a lot on that ship, in terms of books, scrolls.. And even this." It wouldn't be long after, that she'd present a small flask of holy water. "Would you like to hold onto this, for me?"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"I will, I will!" he exclaims. Then, as though to repay the favor, he searches for any of his newfound knowledge, and shares, "Did you know Saint Cognatious was a very smart man? The Emperor loved him for his knowledge!"
	Calvin_Colonel	"I see."
	Calvin_Colonel	turns to the kid and gives him a bemused smile
	Josef	"If the young Lord is going to be on the ship, he will need an examination and I need his previous medical records."
	Vivian	nodded, before taking out her dataslate.. Bringing the screen up, she'd move to stand at Marius' side. Though soon after, she'd pause and shoot Josef a rather stern, almost ice cold look. As if to say 'You will not put him through what you put me through'. Then she'd immediately go back to doting on the young man with the information she's found.
	Calvin_Colonel	"Is that so? Can you name any of his works? That book doesn't count, of course."
	Calvin_Colonel	gives Vivian and Josef a confused look
	Calvin_Colonel	"Put through... the less I know."
	Josef	"I have no response."
	Baine_Mort	"We will have to keep the ship at some Alert if our enemies do decide to attack one day." Mort says thinking about the possibility of what would happen if their enemies find out where he is.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"He brought food to people living in... where food couldn't grow! The people knew the Emperor was good and loved him, and they followed him! They learned to grow like a miracle!" He paces around and exclaims at every detail he remembers.
	Calvin_Colonel	"That's... quite impressive, actually."
	Makh_Chomun	"I'll have a handler with him every hour on the ship, Mr, Mort. No need to worry."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The professor chuckles. "The young Lord's mind is like a sponge."
	Baine_Mort	nods to Chomun.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"After the Consequence went comms-dark explorers were hired, and a more stable route was charted. Ksi Ascendant to Hemelshot, to Korzra, Cinderhall, and finally here, to Ntharis. The last pilgrimage outpost on the route so far."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"We have brought in other artifacts and analyzed them to keep the interests of the Ecclesiarchy, until Father Calvin could reveal your findings in depth."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Did you know, Marius, that Father Calvin is the foremost scholar on Saint Cognatious?" Governor Traex asks the boy.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Foremost... foremost?" You can practically hear the gears spinning in the boy's head
	Makh_Chomun	"Quite an upsetting delay, believe you me."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Oh!" he turns to face Calvin once he has figured it out. He looks the priest up and down, taking it all in as though the Saint himself were standing before him.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Did you know him?!"
	Vivian	leans in and whispers into Marius' ear. Though it was easily heard by others. "You should ask him every question you ever want to know. He won't mind in the slightest. Will you, Father?"
	Calvin_Colonel	"Certainly not. Teaching is my calling and profession, after all."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Really? I have so many!" he says with a smile
	Calvin_Colonel	"How wonderful. How did this Saint in particular catch your interest, child?"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Now, it is our understanding, based on Lord Wilhelm's instructions, that the Consequence has been overdue for refitting. The facilities located here can be repurposed to this end, if you can stay a while," the professor directs himself to Makh and Mort.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Marius stretches out his hands and pans from left to right, "the stories!"
	Calvin_Colonel	"Ah. They're quite nice, but they don't exactly measure up to the originals..." he feigns disinterest
	Vivian	returns back to her seat, then settles back in.. Quietly returning her attention to her dataslate. She suddenly felt a bigger urge to indulge in a drink. Maybe a smoke. "Hm."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Really? What are they like?!" he looks at all of your faces as though to catch a glimpe of them in your own experiences.
	Calvin_Colonel	"Older, larger, more intricate... Scarred, however."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Marius, it's time for your bath little Lord," a maid servant calls from the doorway.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"But..." he looks to her, and back to Calvin.
	Vivian	perks up, then offers a warm smile and a teasing wink to Marius. "You'll have plenty of time to talk to the Priest later, Young Lord. It's best to adhere to your schedule."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Okay..." he looks down at his new book, and picks it up... slowly.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	He turns around and in the same practiced manner as before, gives a bow.
	Makh_Chomun	"I wonder if Wilhelm's offspring will be just as adorable." He asks the professor.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Hopefully, a question soon to have an answer."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Governor Traex, would you allow us the room to debrief on important Dynastic matters?" Professor Castile asks.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Ah... of course, yes."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	Traex gets up and gives a polite goodbye before leaving the room.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	The professor walks to a decanter, "We received a report this morning."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"From a port official on Footfall."
	Makh_Chomun	"Oh?"
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"Remains unconfirmed, as any rumor ought to be coming from that vile place."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	He pours himself a glass of amasec.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"He claims there are rumors that Foulstone has been raided."
	Baine_Mort	"Guess that place is still holding together after we left." Mort comments about Footfall
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"New loyalties every day..." he comments with some disdain
	Makh_Chomun	"Even if it's a false rumor, we should still make sure that if it has been to track down and seek vengeance on the pitiable bastards who raided."
	Vivian	"Now that we're.. Back, so to speak. I could reach out to my contacts in footfall, if need be."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"That would be wise. A raid on Foulstone, with this timing... can only mean one thing."
	Vivian	paused.. Then cringed. Bringing her hand up to her face, she'd facepalm again in utter anguish and disdain. "..Provided they're even still my contacts there. Oh god-emperor why did it have to be two years.."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"In the meantime, we must not let this information spread. The Ecclesiarchy is barely holding on as it is."
	Calvin_Colonel	"Is that so?"
	Makh_Chomun	"It shall be a secret to everyone outside this room...except perhaps Friedrich."
	Vivian	"Tch." A low click of her tongue. She was not pleased in the slightest.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"They insisted on more proof, on meeting you, Father. The thought of us perhaps losing a relic, or... of their Bishop being killed is the last thing we want them to hear."
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"That's all the information we have. Until we have more, settle in. And... catch up. The astropaths will be ready to send your communications whenever and wherever you require. The Governor, as you can imagine, owes the Dynasty a great deal.
	Rosenkrantz_GM	"
	Calvin_Colonel	"I see."