A private letter to Claire DeFrance

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ID: Enma Loyola
Location: Durban Station, Omicron Rho
Subject: A word from your new servant
ENCRYPTION: INVINCIBLE

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Votre Altesse,

Please accept my apologies. I'm not known to be fond of rhetorical artifices. I express myself bluntly, with no ulterior motive other than conveying my will. Such an habit may be seen as disrespectful, when it is in fact pure honesty.

Everything I said, votre grâce, is plain truth. I do wish to serve the crown, its current King and by extension, you, Duchesse.
My admiration for your people is not feint. I do respect strength. Every single individual in Sirius sector now knows for a fact you and your people do not lack any.

I also believe I could serve your interests well. After all, House Gallia doesn't have plenty of trusted allies, was I told, is that correct? House Gallia certainly is almighty, but even exceptional organisms can fall because of microscopic foes if they are numerous enough. Those 'Outcasts' you consider as a nuisance, if not a threat, could serve your interests and secure your borders instead of monopolizing some of your forces, forces that certainly could be used elsewhere.

But, votre Altesse...
In order to serve you, I first need your help.

Now, regarding your beloved sister Charlotte DeFrance, I'm afraid the Duchesse of Orleanais is detained in quite a remote and unwelcoming place, which has caused me some concern for her well being.
I'm convinced the safest course of action for her would be to find a way to release her using diplomacy...

You certainly understand my position, Madame. I am - and will remain - the best interlocutor you could possibly find to negotiate with Malteses.
I beg you to make the right choice, votre grâce, both for the prosperity of the crown and... For the safety of your sister.

- Imperatrix Omicronis, Supreme Ruler of Malta, and your loyal servant Enma Loyola Maltae.

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