Michail sees Philippos sitting alone, for a moment he seems to be considering something, he then rises, stating in his all-so-common cynical voice
"Gentlemen, all I have done and will do is for the good of the empire, as I stated. Basileus Alexius I Komnenos I serve you."

Seemingly happy with what he has said, Michail walks over and greets Philippos with a barely perceptable incline of the head. Taking a seat next to Philippos, Michail strikes up a short lived but hurried conversation, in a muttering tone. Without waiting for a reply Michail returns to his seat, still without House, seemingly without honour.