''Belfast had enough firepower to hold off two Bretonian Fleets, how on earth did the Embrun get that close? I makes me wonder if there was something larger afoot. As for antagonizing allies, I have a sneaking suspicion that the French are to proud to ally themselves with those they consider lesser, and the molly's may very well fit that description. Who knows, all I am saying is that it seems highly suspect no matter which way you slice it.''
Feeling that there would be few answers regarding the Embrun to come, his thoughts returned to her original request. She was asking a great deal, in fact she was asking him to defy the Government, something he wan't totally opposed to especially when the bureaucratic system was involved, but it was a risk that might turn out to be beneficial in the long run. ''As for Nomads. Can you promise the safety of those who deal with the technology? I do not want to have another conversation with you in future only to discover bright blue eyes and a murderous personality.''