The woman seated beside Morales, who had thus far had been leaned back in her seat, silent, and occasionally scribbling down notes, took the pause to rise, leaning against the conference table and glancing around the congregation.
"Representatives. I am Guildswoman Elke Schneider."
She looks over to the former Conseiller, now turned statesman-proper.
"General LaFlamme, it's a pleasure to meet in person. If you recall, I was a representative in the teleconference you hosted when the conflict broke out. I hope that is no ill omen, because as I'm sure you remember that conference fell apart far too soon."
Sighing quietly, she turns her attention to the general assembly.
"I am in agreement with my colleague on most of these matters, but to my view, the conversation is getting sidetracked from the Guild's primary concern. The reason why we have sent a delegation is to come to a peace agreement with the Kingdom of Bretonia. The war is over, the motivation for the aggression the Guild has faced has been satisfied. Realistically, any other agreements on the post-war phase must begin with a peace treaty.
Though the negotiations on the future of the currently-divided former Kingdom of Gallia are no doubt important and will play a major role in the future, it is not our primary concern.
To be frank, I am not sure I would make any committed statements on the Guild's stance on the divided Kingdom - not to be cynical, but it does seem like those circumstances could change very rapidly in the near future."
Turning to the Crayter delegation, her voice becomes acrid.
As for the traitors of the Crayterian Republic, I imagine you will struggle to find any Guildmember that will ever consider a working relationship with these....people again in our lifetimes. Perhaps though we can still salvage some level of neutrality, if they cease their aggression. Though, we find it hard to believe that this is not a result of long-term plans started when the conflict did. We have serious doubts about the legitimacy of the official story of the 'rogue' Olympus battlegroup and your recent actions strongly suggest you have been planning to move against our Barrier and Tau holdings for some time. Fortunately, we have anticipated those actions as well."
She pauses briefly, giving the table a few pensive taps.
"Mr Steiner, Mr Redmond. It is you I am mainly addressing. If Bretonia is seeking peace with the Guild as we are, we would like to hear details."