"Silence, the former Duke Aston's behaviour was uncalled for." Leonidas says angrily, and then calming himself a little before turning to look at Calun'hai again, he shakes his head apologetically. "The Kes'nal have sent an emissary to try and end a conflict that they have already shown us we cannot win. They have even been gracious enough to allow their terms to be negotiated. We will hear them out." he says, and then looks to Morigan a she tried to hand him his cup. "Thank you, my dear." he says quietly to her, taking a few sips out of it before passing it back. "Now, No more interuptions as Marquis Frederic has his say."<br/><br/>The Marquis rose, and looked to the grey Kes'nal. "I apologise for my compatriot's behaviour it was really uncalled for. I have nothing further to add, and I favour the request that only those who have already had children be asked about bearing children for the Kes'nal." he says, and then nods before resuming his seat.<br/><br/>Scanning the room slowly, Leonidas waited until all had gone completely silent before he rose and spoke again. "Emissary Calun'hai. You have heard words from those most recently affected by the war, one of who was personally affected. You agreed to their requests, and I now ask for a moment before we move to the next of the terms, so that I may address the other nobles of the court." the King said, to which the Emissary gave a quick nod, and Leonidas continued. "I know that this term may be distasteful to many of you, and with no disrespect intended to Calun'hai, if you view the Kes'nal as animals, then as civilised people, it is still our responsibility to ensure that any 'animal' capable of sentient thought is not rendered extinct. If this is what is needed to ensure their survival, then it would be the least we can do. And I am sure many of you are hoping to do the least possible."<br/><br/>Turning to their large guest, he apologizes for the indelicate way he described them and their situation, and took his seat. "Please continue to your next term."<br/><br/>Having been used to the many different derogatory ways humans referred to his kind, Calun'hai took the King's words in his stride and ignored the negative connotations of his words, instead looking to the way it was intended, with the King trying to convince his people that it was necessary. "Your Highness, the next term will seem a little strange to you. The Great Alpha has requested that I ask your daughter something for him, and that she answer it without being told whether to answer yes or no. She must make the decision on her own. Her decision will not affect the talks, even if she chooses to decline, but it will if you or any other try to make the decision for her."<br/><br/>Leonidas nods, and then rests a hand on Morigan's knee for a moment and then brings it back to rest on his lap.<br/><br/>"Princess Morigan of Volshad, The Great Alpha of the Kes'nal, Ash'ta'mae, has asked that you come to our lands, to both ask of your females for volunteers, and to bear children for him. You will not be mated with any other male, and each of the females who agrees to stay will have one male they are with. We know of your values in having only one partner, and we would not wish to change that, aside from the mating needed. While with us, you would hold the same position as you do here, being of the highest office. The request though, is that you stay for 5 years, with one child per year."<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>