"Charles" laughed. "Madame Premier, were I an assassin I would have introduced myself as PTX-1729, not my cover. Now, as for my reason here, I bring a request from the Chairman."

Setting the briefcase on the deck, he cracked it open and pulled out a small folder with a few leaf's of paper within. "This here" started 'Charles' as he handed it over, letting Lyora browse the contense "Is a standard descalation agreement. The Coalition of Independent Systems shall cease and desist all aggressive and counter-intelligence operations against the Union of Democratic Planetary Republics if the afore mentioned Union agrees to the terms listed below. These include a reparation equal to the sum of ten thousand Imperial Denarii to aid in comfort to the families who's members were lost in the attack, and a agreement that all aggressive and counter-intellegence opperations are also ceased. This agreement shall be in effect for a total of five years before re-examining will be had." Giving a short sniff, he corrected his tie "Are these terms acceptable?"


Fintrooper

I mean, who would have thought it, other than your twisted mind xD
Basil

Sounds like a brash move, like poking a rabid mastiff with your dick.