Fortunately, she wouldn’t be alone in pitching the deal to the senator. Governor Lassiter of Brentaal would be taking part in the negotiations today, and though they hadn’t met before, she hoped that they would be on the same page for most of it.
“Welcome to Manaan, governor. We’re glad to have you.” A well-dressed Selkath greeted her warmly, dipping his head into a respectful bow. He looked tired, however, and she briefly wondered if Manaan was as well off as they let on.
“It’s an honor to be here,” Ryssa responded, giving him a polite nod in return.
“This way to the waiting room, if you please. The shuttle will arrive shortly.”
She followed the Selkath into a pleasant waiting room for the ISC representatives to meet before they would descend into the underwater city to begin the discussions. The plush seats and sofas were adorned with gold-lined pillows, and there was even a drinks menu sitting atop the glass table in front. After Ruusan, however, Ryssa had grown a little more suspicious of drinks she didn’t see made right in front of her, so she decided not to test her luck. When she saw Sybil, whether she had arrived earlier or later, she smiled.
“Governor Lassiter, it’s a pleasure to meet you,” she said, walking over to greet the woman. “You look good today.”
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