“I do not, Your Grace. This is the one and only time. I thank you for the compliment though,” she said with a small smile and handed the flutes to Zacharias. The young Cleric reverently wrapped them in a forest green cloth he had brought with him. The young Cleric departed with the flutes, leaving them in Jonas' care. The elder Cleric led the small group back to the conference room, where Owyn now waited with the trade agreements. Kalla and Sykes looked them over before each signed both sets of documents. Kalla tucked her copy into her robes and touched fist to heart.
“I thank you, Emperor Sykes. I truly believe that both our peoples will benefit from this.”
“And I, you, Empress Kalla. I have no doubt that we can learn from one another,' Sykes responded, returning the gesture.
“Indeed.
