[color=ed1c24][u][b]Titus Crassus- Quaestor of The Legion[/b][/u][/color]

"You are Titus Crassus correct? I am North Ashland of the Alaskan Federation, I wish to understand your current predicament after being thrust into this war by the NCR. I know little of local affairs, Alaska is isolated."  

"Ah yes," Titus nodded, "Well suffice it to say The NCR has acted out of wanton aggression. Although not necessarily unexpected, it was unwelcome. My Caesar was willing to come to terms with the NCR to stabilize the region but that suggestion was ignored in favor of invasion. The NCR is pressing into Arizona even as we speak, whilst Caesar mounts a brave defense of our lands. As it turned out, the NCR had their attack planned and readied before they even sat down at the table. This summit of nations was nothing more than a farce for them. "

"As to why The NCR has decided to invade. That I cannot say. Revenge perhaps? An attempt by their President to solidify his power? Or nothing more than a grab for resources and land. Either way, I cannot say. Only The NCR President can answer that."

[color=00aeef][u][b]The Borgio Family, Entering the Gourmand[/b][/u][/color]

"You say you got an audience with House?" Salvatore Borgio asked his son as they walked down the steps to the restaurant. Antony was quite excited, and had to refrain from acting over eager when telling his father about his talk with the securitron yesterday. Meanwhile, Lucia lagged behind her father and brother, still groggy and partly hungover from her late night tour of the strip. 

"Yes father," Antony replied proudly, "I was informed Robert House himself would be willingly to meet with us privately."

"Fantastico!" The old Don said with a clasp of his hands, "Well done my boy. This is our ticket to bigger and better things. If we can establish a good relationship with House, we can use that to our advantage back in New York. With some of House's technology we'd be catapulted to greatness. The other families would have to kneel before us!"

"Yes well...we'll see what Mr. House has to say," Antony said proudly, and he gave his sister a smug look which earned him a snarl in return.

Finally, the family arrived at the Gourmand, and the Don and his two children took their seats. 

There wasn't many here yet, but Salvatore hoped that would change soon. He was eager to establish his families dominance over New York. He had the wealth, but needed the muscle and the technology to be able to take over the city completely,

"Pardon me," He said, to anyone who might be listening, "Who here might be willing to indulge an old man with a pleasant conversation?"