While it was not necessarily surreal, it was an odd feeling for Heironymus. Or at least any rational man would see it as odd. Not two galactic months ago he was an apprentice under a very strict mentor, and now he had been invited to dinner by the attractive governor of an entire planet, and what's more, she was scared of him. At least in a fashion. He wasn't entirely sure if he should be insulted or impressed by her transparency when it came to her own self interest. Despite the Inquisition's reputation of killing civilians to attain a goal, there was a clear difference between he and the Governor. Inquisitors did it in order to preserve the larger Imperium. She merely looked to retain her own position. 

He now saw the wisdom of bringing Silvana, and he glanced toward her for but a moment. He would need her skills before long. "Martial Law [i]would[/i] have been prudent, you are correct." Baldemar said amid a polite meal of this very delectable food. He wondered what world in the system transported their foodstuffs to Meridian, it was quite good. "But as I am here now, there is no need, Governor." To Heironymus' credit, he made no hint of his thoughts as he spoke, save a stern disapproval of how things had been handled thus far. "I appreciate your position. Cooperate, and before long this problem will be abated." 

Constantina gave a smile. "Very good, Inquisitor. Shall we-" 

"Who is your head of the Arbites?" 

The question seemed to catch Constantina off guard. Her full lips nearly curled into a scowl, though she caught herself from saying anything uncordial. "We have local arbites forces, Inquisitor. Only just recently did a Marshal of the Adeptus Arbites grace Meridian with his presence." Heironymus could not help but give a small himself. Local Arbites forces were often well trained, but second rate compared to the Adeptus members who dispensed justice throughout the Imperium. "I had invited him to help quell the unrest, and he has been...effective thus far. He has a small force stationed within the Spire, two miles beneath us in the Omega sector." 

"Very good. His name?" 

"Herold Ortega." She said, clearly wishing to change the subject. As Heironymus had received all information he needed from her about it at the moment, he would oblige her. "I would like his name and credentials, as well as the names and ranks of every lord or reputable person voxed to me within the day, Governor. Now, if you shall excuse us. My colleague and I have much to do, and I am certain you are quite a busy women." 

"Inquisitor-" she began. But he cut her off as he wiped his mouth with a cloth and stood up. "I shall call you before long." 

She seemed to want to protest, but graciously stood up as well, and gave a bow to he. Heironymus turned to Silvana, though he spoke aloud to both. "I would very much like to see the estate of our missing heir." 
[@Penny]