Waving over to Christy for another tea, who as usual had not been doing much yet still within earshot, Page then turned to face his 'guest'.
"An alliance of necessity? I think that is how Bretonia viewed Malta, but I had always thought the Chrysanthemums were rather happy with them. I guess it is good to hear it from an insider's perspective to keep informed. I've never thought Liberty as too much of a problem for you other than perhaps those who care so much about the Outcasts, but they do have several high-ranking female officers in the Navy. A gir- eh, woman I know out there, Melanie Tyler, was effectively the commanding officer of the entire LAF in Bretonia. She has a new commission back home in Liberty though, I'll need to write to her again soon...
"Then again, it doesn't get much higher than having a Queen as the head of state. As far as I know, you were looking for a similar situation in Kusari?"
Looking down at the unexpectedly loud thud of the fan, Page began to think it may only be traditional in a certain sisterhood...
