Claudius immediately comes in, he looks relieved, “Janis seemed almost happy, I thought you two could be dead.” 

Robertus and Conar laugh. “Come on Claudius if there is any two people in the universe who could tame Janis its this guy right here!” Conar says as he stands up quickly shaking Robertus’ shoulder before sitting down again quickly. 

“Ah, I was wondering why he would be picked to be governor.” Claudus smiles as heputs his hand behind Kitty Cha-Cha guiding him away from the bar and Kata who is chugging down a bottle of wine. It drips down on to her shirt flowing down from her mouth, ruining her dress. She wipes away red from her lips, as the bottle is emptied. She stumbles over to a trash can and misses letting it roll before Kazi picks it up and puts it into the trash. She then sits down at the bar with her sisters.

Kazi then watches as Kata stumbles down to the bottom row of chairs laying across them resting her head onto Kitty Cha-Cha’s laugh.

Conar looks at Robertus after seeing that spectecal. “Did you want to head back to the palace? I think I have seen enough of the game.” 

Robertus looks over at Kata as she laughs talking to Kitty Cha-Cha. “I don’t know, I think we are getting into the second period. I was hoping to see a bit of the game at least.”

Conar looks disappointed, “I was hoping that we could have a party in the baths again, its been too long… Kitty is here he could ask some of his actresses to come one by.”

“Juniper was saying that her and Korë were going to celebrate with me tonight on Korë moving up to be a favorite.” Robertus smiles, “I think they have been growing closer together. Finding a real love between each other.” Robertus leans back in his chair, “There was always a bit of tension between them. A friendly rivalry, I guess, they both wanted my attention and favor. It was only a few years ago I was worried that they might be ready to rip out each other’s hair, but they are so sweet together now. I have caught them cuddled with each others arms on the beach of the garden some afternoons just giggling, enjoying each other’s company.” Robertus grins, “It’s really warming, I just watch them for a moment, and I feel filled with love for them both. I know it is a bit strange, but I just feel so happy seeing the two of them together, sharing a strong bond. My heart just knows I have a family here of my own making.”

“What are you thinking about having children?” Conar looks to read Robertus’ reaction.

Robertus is surprised at this push as he looks around the room he notices Kicia with an ear turned towards him. They all do tend to gossip and it would be quite the development for there to be a desire for pregnancy. That news would rapidly burn through the palace, leaving no ear ungraced by the words Robertus wants a child. He looks back at Conar, “I… I have put some thought behind it, but I can’t say I am actively pursuing it.”  

He turns his focus past Conar again as the final word exits his mouth, spying Kicia immediately turning to Keziah. The spark has been lit. He had no true way out of it, it was unavoidable. Had he said no, the narrative could easily swing towards a lack of love and a desire to stay on the track of meaningless fun and pleasure. With having said a more positive maybe, he gets the best outcome, having it play into his hand. He indirectly gets to probe his concubines, if they desire something they will likely start to push him or just probe him in general, all while maintaining the ability to lack firmness on his stance with the luxury of the maybe. 

“Come on, you are only what? Twenty one? You can’t be already having a child to worry about.” Conar laughs, “I guess you can just have them stay in the Mir Center where they aren’t too much of a hassle to you, but I still think you should just keep living on the fun side of life.” 

“I thought you were starting to settle down a bit? You still living the crazy party lifestyle?” Robertus smirks.

“I always have to have some fun, but,” Conar hesitates as he works to find the right words. “I might be settling down a bit.”

Conar seems almost embarrassed by the idea of finding a partner that has tamed him. “See look at that, we might be still young but that doesn’t mean we can’t start planting ourselves in with people. Although I will say this one is a bit of trouble.”

“Oh yeah, she is a Federation girl Right?” Robertus smirks. 

“YESSSSS!!!” Kata screams as she stumbles up the stairs, cutting off Conar as kisses him on the cheek before she comes up behind Robertus aggressively rubbing his shoulders, “Parba is up boys, three to two. I don’t get how you two can be just talking away.” 

“Sorry Kata we were just catching up a bit,” Robertus stands up, “We still got twenty minutes before the final period starts right?”

“Hey Robertus wait,” Conar calls out as Robertus starts to step away with Kata, “You aren’t going to go back to party it up? It was a great meeting, we got what we wanted.”

Robertus turns to look at Kata, her eyes pleading with him. “Hey Kitty, Claudius, can you guys go back to the palace with Conar, go get something going. We deserve a bit of a celebration.” He turns and smiles at Conar, “I will be there soon.”

Conar’s eyes narrow into a glare, “Are you just shoving me out? Giving me what I want to silence me?” 

“What?” Robertus snaps around fully focused on Conar, “I just want to spend time with my family. I will be there when the game is done, trust me Conar.”

Conar’s face softens, “I don’t get to see you that often, I was hoping we could enjoy life like we used to.”

Robertus gives Conar a hug, “Don’t worry so much man, I have nothing but love for you.” He pulls away from Conar, “Come on, you know if you ever need to tell me about something you can, stay the night at the palace. Party hard let loose, we can talk tomorrow, one on one.”

“Alright, but I will see you tonight back at the palace right?” Conar steps back, putting an arm on Claudius.

Robertus grins, “Absolutely.” He watches as Conar and Claudius leave, Kitty Cha-Cha takes a moment to chug down his drink before dashing off to catch up to them. “Kata, do you know much about his newest infatuation.”

She giggles, “Why do you think I would know? I don’t stalk my former lovers!” 

“I wasn’t saying it like that. You know I don’t think that, but I do think you would keep up with federation nobility.”

“Well,” she playfully looks around before leaning in to whisper in Robertus ear. “I do use the Umbra to follow them, as you probably know not a single thing goes on without my knowledge.” Her words flow out her mouth running into each other as they slur their way out. She pulls back, “I shouldn’t tell you about the girl.”

Robertus chuckles, “Why is that?”

“She is married.”