The Royal Council

[GMaximus]

Alexander, who had quietly snuck into the council chambers some time ago, rose from his seat. It was evident from the frown on his face that he felt offended by Galaktion's speech.

"Although a mere messenger, I believe my Lord Mikithion would speak the same words I do now - I would ask you to be more careful with your choice of words. Both my Lord and I, and all of his companions, for that matter, are former citizens of Athenai, and soldiers of the very Koinon Hellenon you insult. Neither I nor my Lord bear any love for the Epeirotes, but the soldiers of the Koinon Hellenon in Attike are of the same flesh and blood as my master, and by calling the Koinon, calling its soldiers, calling sons of Athenai 'wimps' you insult my Lord and his heritage. I do not try to threaten you cowering behind the disguise of speaking for my Lord - I am merely stating something that every Hellene, indeed every civilized man should remember: words are like fire, and should be treated as such."