[un: sprite bulb] voice;

[bearshermark]

[Too nervous to write and worried about probably misspelling Bonaccorso, there's a rare voice message]

I've suddenly been asked to meet with Bonaccorso to speak on behalf of Vannozza's supporters. I can't imagine why, but it isn't as though I can refuse. ..But neither do I really know what to say about her. She hasn't spoken much..

[A pause for silent stressing]

The meeting is in a few hours, so I would be grateful for any guidance.

Comments

[bearshermark]

All right, I'll do my best. Thank you. Your insight is always valuable.

[beitangmoran]

I don't know how much it will help. Someone of that age who has ruled over a territory is probably quite shrewd. I don't think you'll be in danger, but expect him to be very perceptive.

[bearshermark]

I understand. It seems he's asked one person from Macaluso to meet with him as well. I wonder what he's looking for.

[beitangmoran]

understandable. He can not be seen publicly favoring one or the other.

If I have to guess he wants to hear from people who are not his courtiers, and not particularly beholden to tell him what he wants to hear. Although the way I understand it, outwardly at least the choice is not his to make, but were he to favor one side rather than another, it would influence people greatly.

[bearshermark]

Oh, I suppose that's true.

[He'd feared the pressure of it before, since lessened, but Moran cleared the matter up for him rather well]

It helps to know what I'm going into. I hope to manage it well.

[beitangmoran]

The best case scenario is that he is bored and needs a distraction. Given who he has elected to speak to, I suspect he does not expect in-depth political analysis, but rather grounded common sense .

If he expects anything else, then he clearly knows more than he lets on.

[bearshermark]

[Eleven hums shortly, relieved]

I can do that much. It's good my background here is mostly true. With the advice I've received, it should be enough. Now I just need to work on being less nervous about it.