[IC] The Great Meeting

Cusarit Castle

Valerio accepted the book. It was custom in Sartoria that one should not handle books while eating, but he still wanted to show as a courtesy that he appreciated the gift. He quickly examined it, his eyes moving from left to right as if he could read each page in a matter of seconds. He felt the leather that covered the book, its softness, and instantly noticed how it had taken careful work to achieve that quality. He closed it and handed it to his aide, not wanting to spoil it with food.

"I very much appreciate this gift. I fear I came unprepared to provide one in return, since my hope was to give it during our first official meeting. You hava my guarantee though that it will be one as representative of Sartoria as this book is of Procellia."