The Magnaura

**OverKnight** · 08-27-2008, 14:43

Summoning his reserves, the Basileus is able to calm his features. He speaks very, very quietly:

I too would like to hear my son's explanation.

His gaze shifts to Makedonios.

This is alarming, however I expect you to fulfill your obligations as Megas Logothetes. (OOC: Keep to the OOC rules and remember the case of the French Prince.)

He slowly looks over the entire chamber.

If I catch even a whiff of insurrection from anyone, I will not hesitate to act.

**Ibn-Khaldun** · 08-27-2008, 14:50

If Caesar starts the Civil War then I will side with Makedonios.. I always knew that he is a shady character.. Unfortunately he still has his head on his shoulders..

**Privateerkev** · 08-27-2008, 14:52

Makedonios glares.

Efstathios, do not forget yourself...

There will be no threats made. I want civil war averted, not provoked.

**AussieGiant** · 08-27-2008, 14:58

Turning to the Megas

May I see this letter?

**Ibn-Khaldun** · 08-27-2008, 14:58

I don't want Civil War either..
But even thinking of starting one should be punished..
But what more can I say..
Efstathios shakes his head and sighs..
This is madness! This is Byzantium!

**OverKnight** · 08-27-2008, 15:00

The Basileus begins to drum his fingers on the Throne, the sound echoes throughout the Magnaura.

**Ramses II CP** · 08-27-2008, 15:12

To one side of the chamber there is clearly a hushed conference of the various Imperial scribes going on. At one point an especially large and surly looking scribe obviously threatens physical violence against another. Two more simply leave the room. At last a wizened, white haired man, visibly long in the service of the Empire, joins the group and silences the rest. He takes a letter bearing the seal of Vissarionas ek Lesvou from the hands of one of the lesser scribes, tears it into long strips, and, with the help of a tall glass of water, swallows them. Then he moves to the senate floor to address the body and reads from another sheet of paper, the contents of which cannot be seen.

Greetings noble Senators,

As I, Vissarionas ek Lesvou, have pointed out repeatedly down the years the Caesar has been manipulating this body and indeed this whole Empire to serve his end of destroying all the gains we have made in his father's time. He has thrown down every rule and law he chanced to come across in service to this goal. Do not pretend to be surprised, for you have been warned time and again that this day would come.

I beg you now, gentlemen, do not let this pass by unheeded. No sane man seeks a war within the Empire, nor, for all that I find the Caesar to lack the qualities necessary in a leader, or a man, do I wish the man himself any harm. Instead let us merely unite in condemning this madness, and make clear to this man that his actions will not be tolerated. Make it abundantly clear to him that war against one part of the Empire is war against the whole of the Empire.

Let him know that even an Emperor can be a rebel if all his people oppose him.

God save Basileus Aleksios Komnenos, and God save the Roman Empire!

Vissarionas ek Lesvou

Carefully folding the sheet of paper he read from the old scribe then walks slowly out of the room, answering no questions and turning aside for no one.

**AussieGiant** · 08-27-2008, 15:27

Frowning at yet another letter from Vissarionas ek Lesvou, Apoionas stands.

I'm tiring of this clear charade of provocation and incitement from Vissarionas ek Lesvou. He seems to assume that distance equals some facade of safety. It certainly does not in my view.

I ask that the Imperial Administration or the Megas contacts him directly in order for him to present himself here for direct questioning by me as to his whereabouts and activities between the years 1106 and 1109!

**Privateerkev** · 08-27-2008, 15:34

I have seen nothing wrong with Vissa's last two letters. As for your request that he come for questioning, you can make it to the Emperor or simply ask Vissa himself. My office has no authority of it's own to bring in witnesses to the Senate. The Office of the Megas acts as an enforcement arm of the Senate itself. If the Emperor requests it, or if there is an Edict, then I will act.

**AussieGiant** · 08-27-2008, 15:43

I'm not particularly interested in anyone's opinion of his last two letters.

You are the Grand Master and head of the house he is a member of. Is it not possible in that capacity to ask him to present himself here?

**OverKnight** · 09-01-2008, 03:19

Aleksios speaks very quietly.

My son never had a better defender in this chamber than myself, but I have grown very tired of doing so.

I must remind the Caesar of what I said when his letter came out and tempers were high.

Originally Posted by OverKnight

I too would like to hear my son's explanation.

His gaze shifts to Makedonios.

This is alarming, however I expect you to fulfill your obligations as Megas Logothetes.

He slowly looks over the entire chamber.

If I catch even a whiff of insurrection from anyone, I will not hesitate to act.

Sheath your sword Ioannis, preserve peace inside the Empire, or I will act. You may still inherit the Empire, but if you declare this war, all you will have is ashes.