08-05-2016, 12:39 PM
The demonstration done, the feeling in the crowd was quiet, peaceful even. They had been over-awed. Marcus couldn't help but smile. It was exactly what he had counseled the man to do.
He smiled at Oakland's words. "A single uniform is rather obvious, isn't it. I must meet with the Ascendancy first. And we can't leave you...unescorted in the palace. That would not befit such a distinguished visitor."
Malik smirked, but Marcus didn't let it show. "Come with me please."
The man assented to walk with him and they made their way to Vellas. The man was speaking with his charges, directing their attention to the arch and statues.
Marcus stopped and addressed him with the respect his position had earned him. This was not the place to play their idle games. "Commander Vellas. This is Damien Oakland, acting as Ambassador for the country of Mexico."
He did not comment on the fact that the man had not come into the country with the proper notifications according to diplomatic protocol. Or how he came into the country in the first place, for that matter. That was for Ascendancy to adjudge as to whether that was considered an insult. And what action to take.
Vellas would understand that, he was sure. More importantly, he would understand why Marcus was not letting him leave the square. The man was far too powerful to let wander the city without some idea of his true intentions. "He wishes to meet with the Ascendancy. I must meet with him as well, after the demonstration. Would you care to join me in escorting Mr. Oakland to one of our meeting rooms?"
He smiled at Oakland's words. "A single uniform is rather obvious, isn't it. I must meet with the Ascendancy first. And we can't leave you...unescorted in the palace. That would not befit such a distinguished visitor."
Malik smirked, but Marcus didn't let it show. "Come with me please."
The man assented to walk with him and they made their way to Vellas. The man was speaking with his charges, directing their attention to the arch and statues.
Marcus stopped and addressed him with the respect his position had earned him. This was not the place to play their idle games. "Commander Vellas. This is Damien Oakland, acting as Ambassador for the country of Mexico."
He did not comment on the fact that the man had not come into the country with the proper notifications according to diplomatic protocol. Or how he came into the country in the first place, for that matter. That was for Ascendancy to adjudge as to whether that was considered an insult. And what action to take.
Vellas would understand that, he was sure. More importantly, he would understand why Marcus was not letting him leave the square. The man was far too powerful to let wander the city without some idea of his true intentions. "He wishes to meet with the Ascendancy. I must meet with him as well, after the demonstration. Would you care to join me in escorting Mr. Oakland to one of our meeting rooms?"