The next morning she was placed before a camera and looking before the video screen after taking plenty of time to write out a message. Her eyes would look up at the camera, wear and tear in her eyes as she spoke up," Yesterday a ship was destroyed, one of our own looking for us" They will not be returning, however" Ten were returned to you today out of sign of good will."
She paused and took a deep breath; even then she was presenting herself in a proud and strong nature. The Ambassador was swallowing as she held onto the paper in her hands for dear life," The Lysandros Pirate Syndicate wants to extend their greeting towards you and wishes to also make you understand that the Alorians have been doing business in Lysandros space. They wish to make it clear that such business is welcome, but at a price and understanding between both parties. The Syndicate is now in charge of all Alorian travel and will not take kindly to such travel without a modest contribution being made."
Tired and weary the Alorian shifted until she could sit better in her spot," The Syndicate has been taking fine care of myself, the heiress, and our crew" No need to worry. If cooperation is maintained then more of us will be released to you until only I and the princess are left. Then if all is assured everything will be done to provide that we are safely returned?"
Esta shifted once more and struggled to find her voice for a moment," Zoe is fine. She has not been given word of any ill fortune that has come our way and is kept comfortable as requested." The screen shot over to Zoe who was sleeping at the moment in her locked room. Then back to Esta it went as she lowered her eyes," Ren, ten of my crew is dead" I fear I made a poor choice on that judgment?"
"That is all I can say for now. Please understand that more communications will be sent your way?" She said lightly while her head turned towards the person operating the camera," Turn it off I'm done?" Luckly it wasn't Zev himself, but one of his men. She looked away from the camera and growled. Her head lowering in her shame as she held her head. That was not how she had wanted the message. But it was done all the same.
As promised ten of the Alorians were put down in the Southern jungle with no telling how long it would take for them to get to Rhy'din. They may as well have trekked for days before they were able to reach an outpost where they could send word. Soon as they were able they were on an Alorian transport home and their weary forms were settled back at the Estates in hours of their rescue from the outpost.
They were sure to be briefed but not before Esta's message had been viewed by Ren Majin herself. The Alorian furrowed her brows at this news and leaned back. The troubles of war and kidnappings growing worse at the news of ten of her people dead and she did not enjoy it one bit. Each lingering moment that her daughter was from her grasp was a moment that she was sure to grow more enraged. It was only then that she understood that Rick's son to her was the equivalent of Ren's daughter to Rick. On top of it all she felt like a hypocrite.
News of Ten from the Ambassador's ship would spread like fire. The fact that they were back would even dawn the ears of the Clan who missed the members most. This news would bring all of the family together to discuss their options and due time they had come to one. It was only after hours that they decided if them playing by the Syndicate's rules would guarantee that their family was brought home safely and conflict was avoided on that front they would do it. It was only a matter of getting Rick and Joshua to understand those facts that concerned Ren.
She paused and took a deep breath; even then she was presenting herself in a proud and strong nature. The Ambassador was swallowing as she held onto the paper in her hands for dear life," The Lysandros Pirate Syndicate wants to extend their greeting towards you and wishes to also make you understand that the Alorians have been doing business in Lysandros space. They wish to make it clear that such business is welcome, but at a price and understanding between both parties. The Syndicate is now in charge of all Alorian travel and will not take kindly to such travel without a modest contribution being made."
Tired and weary the Alorian shifted until she could sit better in her spot," The Syndicate has been taking fine care of myself, the heiress, and our crew" No need to worry. If cooperation is maintained then more of us will be released to you until only I and the princess are left. Then if all is assured everything will be done to provide that we are safely returned?"
Esta shifted once more and struggled to find her voice for a moment," Zoe is fine. She has not been given word of any ill fortune that has come our way and is kept comfortable as requested." The screen shot over to Zoe who was sleeping at the moment in her locked room. Then back to Esta it went as she lowered her eyes," Ren, ten of my crew is dead" I fear I made a poor choice on that judgment?"
"That is all I can say for now. Please understand that more communications will be sent your way?" She said lightly while her head turned towards the person operating the camera," Turn it off I'm done?" Luckly it wasn't Zev himself, but one of his men. She looked away from the camera and growled. Her head lowering in her shame as she held her head. That was not how she had wanted the message. But it was done all the same.
As promised ten of the Alorians were put down in the Southern jungle with no telling how long it would take for them to get to Rhy'din. They may as well have trekked for days before they were able to reach an outpost where they could send word. Soon as they were able they were on an Alorian transport home and their weary forms were settled back at the Estates in hours of their rescue from the outpost.
They were sure to be briefed but not before Esta's message had been viewed by Ren Majin herself. The Alorian furrowed her brows at this news and leaned back. The troubles of war and kidnappings growing worse at the news of ten of her people dead and she did not enjoy it one bit. Each lingering moment that her daughter was from her grasp was a moment that she was sure to grow more enraged. It was only then that she understood that Rick's son to her was the equivalent of Ren's daughter to Rick. On top of it all she felt like a hypocrite.
News of Ten from the Ambassador's ship would spread like fire. The fact that they were back would even dawn the ears of the Clan who missed the members most. This news would bring all of the family together to discuss their options and due time they had come to one. It was only after hours that they decided if them playing by the Syndicate's rules would guarantee that their family was brought home safely and conflict was avoided on that front they would do it. It was only a matter of getting Rick and Joshua to understand those facts that concerned Ren.