[h3]Iscandar, Immortal Stronghold[/h3]
[@duck55223]
"It is quite alright. Your comrade is right to be wary of us. Immortal Aaliyah was it? I'll admit, even for diplomatic missions we usually send an over abundance of firepower. I suppose the practice developed as a result of our past issues. We were once a people bred and trained for the sole purpose of warfare and genocide. It was admittedly my fault completely that we fell so far. I was unable to control the power I seized. Effectively, I stole my power and subsequently my immortality from another Roa'marii god. It was my intention to lead my people out of effective slavery to our conqueror. I was successful, but at the cost of my sanity. Once you've committed mass genocide on a large portion of the Galaxy, many of the species you encounter lash out upon seeing us. 

"As to my generals being my highest political figures besides myself, it has a good amount to do with that same past. I gave them their power and immortality so they could command my armies in our war for independence. Over our long period of genocide, they held all authority under myself. Now they retain these roles although we do not wish for war. We spent our time murdering the innocent, and we do not wish to repeat such a past. Our armies have turned to defense now and while we will fight with all of our strength to defend our borders and those of our allies, we will not actively seek conquest."

Turning now to David, the Nightmare Emperor finished off his speech about the Roa'marii by changing the subject somewhat.

"To finish on the point that you brought up, Immortal David, we have gained a great degree of our magical control from the aftermath of these times. While we had always had some magical potential, it was the result of my experiments and search for power that corrupted our entire race. At the time, our magic was far more powerful than even now due to this, but it tore through our minds and corrupted. When I finally regained a measure of sanity and realized this I took it upon myself to purge this and foster a far greater degree of control and restraint than I had previously. The level of power I now possess is but a shadow of my former ability, as is the way with all of my Roa'marii. All five of my generals used to be on the level I'm at now, but I purged them along with all my subjects. The loss of power was a small price to pay for freeing my people from the corruption I caused. This is why I'm equally interested in your people. While I know not your history, I doubt you achieved your magic power through dark rituals and corruption. This is why I'd be honored to learn more of your ways and the past that formed them."

[h3]Hostel System, UNRE Noble Jury[/h3]
[@WilsonTurner]
Ror'kae thought on the words of the Hocklyns before preparing her response. They obviously didn't trust her, and she couldn't blame them for that. She wouldn't trust herself either were she in their position. But of course, a measure of delicacy was needed in these negotiations. Something she was not good at and likely never will be, even if she was arguably the most level headed of the Searonese. No, she would take the Hocklyns up on their offer to accept a Roa'marii diplomat.

"I suppose I shall have to accept those terms. Personally I'd just be happy with Pes'tifero's execution, but those higher than me have other plans for her. Very well, I shall call for a diplomat of the Roa'marii to come here. In the meantime we will wait here. Now, if you'll excuse me I have business to attend to."

With her message sent, another encoded one was sent back to Arcadia asking for a small diplomatic team to be sent. With luck, they would arrive in system after an hour or so. After such a wait, they did indeed arrive. With a flash, a small group of Roa'marii ships exited FTL and quickly joined the Searonese ships. Then a message was sent out from one of the new ships.

"I am General Ble'reu Escal of the United New Roa'marii Empire. I received word from Top Spear Ror'kae that an additional Roa'marii diplomat was needed in negotiations for the release into our custody of Searonese Queen Pes'tifero. I shall be that diplomat for the sake of these proceedings."