Neither Karael Malach nor Andariel Vokos had spoken in any capacity since their arrival, save for the occasional glances towards the other, a conversation purely of expressions that required no words. Karael had found the tense negotiations disturbing, Andariel had found them amusing, and neither had seen it as their place to interfere during the long affair between the Yamataian Empress and the representatives of the United Outer Colonies. Andariel, particularly, felt that Elysia was there only as an unwanted step-child - too strong and proud to ignore, but scarcely comparable to the larger three nations at the table.
Still, as the trade agreement was produced for signing, the Elysian delegation at last saw fit to speak. Karael, at first, looked as though she was going to open the dialogue - but she withheld, giving way to Andariel.
"There is a subject of some importance we would bring to your attention, Empress. Regarding the treaty between our nations." It was a pet topic to Andariel, and as such the Second Legate was permitted to speak to it by her own superior. "The Senate of Elysia has a proposal."