Kantakouzinos enters the senate and takes the stand.

"unfortunately.The Imperial bureocracy has informed me that Makedonias, the grandmaster of Knights St.John would be eglible for me to adopt him. I have to respectfully decline this offer. I have explained my reasoning for him in private in this matter and do not wish to engage in public debate about this issue, unless he wishes to engage in public debate about the issue."

Kantakouzinos sits down on his seat.