The Protoasecretes taps his staff on the ground.

"I have been informed that Ioannis Komnenos has been delayed and will not arrive at the Magnaura until sometime tomorrow at the earliest. Accordingly, this Senate session will be extended to provide him with an opportunity to speak in his own defense."

"The Senate floor will remain open for debate and new legislation until Monday, September 1 at 20:00 GMT. A further 24 hours of debate may be allowed beyond that point if it is needed."