The Magnaura

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Turning from the scribe who just read out the letter from Vissarionas, Apionnas address Isaakios.

I suppose what I'm trying to work out Isaakios, is how the Emperor of this Realm, using powers no one has disputed, ever, in fact does exercise one of these "said powers", which we all know is designed to increase the Komnenoi line, something the the specific power is designed to support.

At this time, a fully fledged member of the Royal Family and Caesar of this Empire no less, who has been a fully fledged member for some years I might add, and therefore someone we can assume that as a member of the Royal Family full well knows the benefits and limitations of holding such high office, decides that in this particular case the laws should not apply to his daughter, a Royal Princess of this Realm, with all the trappings, privileges and obligations that go with such a station.

So instead of marrying a direct descendant of our most beloved Emperor Aleksios, the 'sane' move at this time, rather than discuss things privately, is to now, in a fit of apparent love for his daughter, that instead of complying with the laws of the land, which no one has disputed or even discussed, even though such Royally arranged weddings were used to organise our current Emperor's wedding, is no longer appropriate.

So...rather than using any civilised mechanism of Edicts, Charter Amendments or other such devises, the Caesar decides, using all rational means at his disposal to 'instead'...'declare war', which is labeled a "minor legalism" by you, a somewhat understated comment if ever I have heard one.

Your defense of this 'minor legalistic' approach, is that the Caesar, was "forced".

Of course there is no mention of 'insanity' or 'flying pigs' in your defense, the actual defense you use is, "he was forced."

It does seem all rather dramatic, especially considering the level of sophistication and civilisation on display here in this chamber.

All in all, it is a rather appropriate way to go about the running of an Empire and certainly an excellent way of handling marriages as it pertains to Royal Princesses.

So go right ahead Isaakios, be disappointed in me, because that is certainly the most sane approach to this whole thing as far as any sane person would believe.

Taking a seat Apionnas glances up and continues;

"On a small administrative matter the following individuals have been admitted to the University.

Scholars:

Methodios Tagaris
Aleksios ek Ikoniou
Ioannis Kalameteros
Vartholomaios Ksiros
Tiverios Indikoplefstis"