Threat of Censure

“You meant to humiliate me, but instead you have only strengthened my resolve and position.” Lukas growled as he stalked from one end of the strategium to the next.

Alexandros sighed from where he stood and responded in a conciliatory tone, “That was not my intention.”

“I don’t care whether it was or wasn’t, it is the message your decision sent. You value the good graces of Kelbor-Hal and thus the support of Mars over mine and my legion’s.”

“That’s not true,” Alexandros started but was interrupted.

“It isn’t? Really? Explain to me how your actions could indicate anything else.”

“Ever since Father disappeared the Imperium’s situation has deteriorated, we need Mars and the Mechanicum if we are to keep our fleets operational, our armies supplied, and Mechanicum troops in the field. Now is not the time to provoke them but you have done just that, first with your experiments and now by allying yourself with Atar-Median. Why can you not see how petulant and short-sighted you sound?”

“Why can’t you see how callous you have become? You are no longer the brother I once knew, you have changed into something I do not recognize or trust. When I supported your ascension to the regency it was because I believed you alone amongst us could bear the burden, I am beginning to think that belief was wrong.” And with that Lukas turned on his heel and strode out of the room. [[Category:T]]