I declare my desire to serve this house.

The House of the Asteri has two factions with differing agendas, and my own feudal lord may or may not be leaving. As such, the feudal chain will be broken and I will have the option to serve this house. In such a case, Michail has promised me the second in command position. Should he reserve this position for me, I will take it.

I will continue as a member of the Asteri house for the moment, as all have agreed that this is not the time nor the place for partisan bickering. I propose that our great Western houses work together to serve the Emperor, the Empire, and our people. We must help one another achieve our goals. First order of business is to settle territorial ambitions.

The Tagamata is planning on expanding west, and so am I. The Tepaki is also planning on moving in that direction. I propose we coordinate so that we all get what we want. The Asteri seem to be planning to expand elsewhere, and therefore we won't be treading on one another's toes. Let these three houses work hand in hand. With, not against, each other.

Grant me command, lord Michail, and the freedom to use it. I will not let you down. We do not have permission to attack the Catholics yet, but the time may come. We must wait until it is politically viable, and tactically prudent. At that moment, those who would conquer and convert us to their militant brand of Christianity will find themselves conquered. I would serve as an ambassador between the houses, if permitted.