"Gentlemen, Gentlemen. I have said it and I say it again. I speak for the good of the Empire! My actions are for her. I merely requested a home province for my house! Is that too much to ask! The Order fights for their right to take Antioch, but that will go to them. If you take it to that level, Senators, is not every person looking to take land for themselves? In naming three Senators, I have simply named three who have expressed their desire to travel in that direction, now that Durazzo is off limits. Only Efstratios is in my House. Think about my actions as a whole Senators, and you may see the truth. I merely hope that my Saracen friend reappears soon."

Michail sits down, once more, no emotion on his face.