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Doc was talking with Mendes. "We really do not have time to elect a governor now and I do not think that we can just appoint one. Even if we did, things are about to unravel but if I have accomplished nothing else, the intentions of Bretonia are made and known." He shook his head with a grimace, "I seriously thought we could get something figured out but........look at the mess I have created. Sorry, Paul. That was not my intention. I apologize to you and to all of OSI as you are the current administrators of the system." He sighed, "I should not have gotten back into politics."
"You are right about one thing though, Paul, Bretonia could have solved this but per usual, they choose pride and being pig headed. They cannot win a war, are losing their home and their solution is migrate, take and hope the Gallia does not come." As Doc said that, he thought for a few seconds and a sly grin developed as he spoke to Paul Mendes. He spoke very softly so that he could not be heard by anyone but Paul, "I have casual relations with the Gallic royals and an office on Orleanis. I could...tip them off about this."
He then spoke to Julius but briefly. "No, Brother, I have insulted no one. I have exposed a truth to all and made an attempt for a common solution. If I am guilty of anything it is believing in humanity."
As promised he made his walk over to Mr. Davis but not before he passed his daughter and Alessa. He simply kissed Emiko on the head and gave Alessa a loving smile, "I will be fine." He was close enough to address Mr. Davis where he stood next to his daughter and Alessa.
"We all wanted an amicable solution. We asked for a show of good faith in the recall of the Grimsby. It is quite easy. You tell the commander to withdraw to wherever and explain to the crown later. I do not think that there is a member here that has not had to recall a ship out of necessity and explain things later. My own commander of Med Force One has done that and I trust his judgement implicitly. I will not take armed action against it but I cannot speak for the rest here nor will I be responsible. As it was pointed out, if I flew Med Force One into the orbit of New London, its immediate recall would be ordered by you if you did not destroy it first. This is no different."
He continued, "My offer of diplomacy to Gallia is no insult, Sir. Early on Gallia was hell bent on revenge. Even now I am sure that they too tire of war. My sources tell me that they did offer peace so that tells me it is possible." He then took steps towards Davis. "Is pride so strong that you cannot accept this? If the Crown can think of itself, think of those on Leeds who are being tormented and starved. I have personally gone there to take as many refugees off of that planet as I could. Think of them. Think of their family members who can only hope."
He just gave a nod, "Because if you think the solution is taking this system and running while losing your home, no doubt they will find you eventually. They have driven a lot of Bretonians from their homes. If you do the same to us, you are no better than the ones you fight."
He then looked at the lawyer before he could snap a response, "And piss on your law, Sir. It means nothing here."
He then returned to his daughter's side.