-- At the Valturian Central Inner Senate --

"You damm fool Dasius!" Shouted one of the senators "This could be seen a act of war! Your houses greed has once again put itself before the republic and now we have to clean up after you once more!"
"I care not if they wish to declare war upon me, I will send my own house guards to resolve the issue, the republic need not worry" said Dasius Ulyes a Co-Consul of the republic. The house of Dasius has always had a reputation of raiding settlements across the border but never before had they gone so deep into foreign territory and it seems that this time further action may need to be taken.
"Senators" announced Rathaeus Xeros the Highest of the Consuls " I know we must let House Ulyes fall upon its own sword but I think this time we must make a exception. I suggest we send the 6th legion as well as a portion of the Slave army and guard the border to ensure the future Security of the republics. Meanwhile we will confiscate the plundered items as well as a portion of personal wealth from house Ulyes"
"WHAT?!"
"I... I think we can agree to that" said the other senator with a sly smile as his house has been planning to move in on House Ulyes territory for years
"No! I will not stand for this!" yelled Dasius furiously "You will regret this! House Uyles will get justice!" He finished as he marched out of the senate
"Goddamit" sighed Rathaeus

-- on the road from Valturian to Mandisa --

A small caravan company with a few house guards from house Xeros was making its way to the capital of Mandisa to make a gesture of friendship to the new Pharaoh. As the High Consul, Rathaeus felt that it was mandatory that he send a gift to the new monarch to ensure that there would be some sort of mutual benefit, like a trade partnership or open borders. However he was unhappy that the senate took so long, in fact they were still deciding, on what gift to send to the monarch, some wanted to almost drown the girl in gifts others didn't even want to send a single coin. So Rathaeus made sure the Diplomats he sent with the caravan would mention to the Pharaoh that it was from his own coffers not the Republics.