The Basileus rises as Methodios' departing figure exits the Magnaura.

"I am sorry that the Caesar feels this way, but the decision is for the good of the empire. In these times, we of the nobility can hardly be expected to marry for love.

The marriage will be celebrated after this session of the Magnaura has concluded in the Hagia Sophia.

Now, turning to other matters, I wish to second Charter Amendments 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, and 6.4.

Also, I would like to propose a Charter Amendment.

CA 6.5: Varangian Guardsmen may only be recruited by the Basileus."

The Basileus sits down.