The ride to the restaurant was tense as the politicians were uncomfortable with my heavily armed presence in the vehicle. Once we arrived however, Caleb being the free spirit he is, began cracking a few jokes with the politicians, picking up the mood.
As the nobles began making their way inside, Kathrine pulled me aside. "Apollo, can you wait outside with the guards? I am sorry to ask, but you being at the table may dampen relations further." "Oh I never planned to sit with you boring people, I was just making a power move. If you told me to go to the other vehicle I would have done. I thought you picked up on that?"
Kathrine smiled. "Yes I know handsome, you have made us appear strong and not desperate for their favour. It will help in the upcoming discussions thank you. The rest of the guards are over there, just stand by them and say nothing."
