Brenner smiled at the mention of clockwork innovations.
“I am the son of the top purveyor of aeronautical technology to the Zaichaeri State. While I may not be actively involved in the day to day processes, which fall under the purview of my father and brother, I am on the board.” His smile waxed wry. “And I am usually the first to test out the prototypes.” The question seemed to distract him enough from the lewdness on stage that he regained some semblance of ease about him.
“My foray into diplomacy is only a recent development. I started down this track in Glade, when your… Shinsei, am I pronouncing that correctly? When he brought an envoy to Zaichaer. That is, I expect, how I secured an invitation to his wedding. I showed him around my city during his stay.” He tilted his head to one side,
“Prior to that I was First Officer aboard the ZADC Searing Victory… a dreadnought designed by my brother, actually. I still hold the rank of Air Commander, and I expect I’ll return to active service when I’m back in the Fatherland.” Brenner pursed his lips, considering Torin’s career.
“Mm.” His smile flattened out and his expression became less readable. “I admire a man who wends his own way through the world. The brightest minds I know in Zaichaer hail from the merchant class. They have something that is often missing amongst the upper crust- Gumption. A hunger to advance, a… restlessness. The noble seeks to sustain, where the merchant seeks to advance. I cast my lot in with the ambitious before the complacent. Any day of the week.” He lifted his drink in an affirming toast and gulped some down.
“I am the son of the top purveyor of aeronautical technology to the Zaichaeri State. While I may not be actively involved in the day to day processes, which fall under the purview of my father and brother, I am on the board.” His smile waxed wry. “And I am usually the first to test out the prototypes.” The question seemed to distract him enough from the lewdness on stage that he regained some semblance of ease about him.
“My foray into diplomacy is only a recent development. I started down this track in Glade, when your… Shinsei, am I pronouncing that correctly? When he brought an envoy to Zaichaer. That is, I expect, how I secured an invitation to his wedding. I showed him around my city during his stay.” He tilted his head to one side,
“Prior to that I was First Officer aboard the ZADC Searing Victory… a dreadnought designed by my brother, actually. I still hold the rank of Air Commander, and I expect I’ll return to active service when I’m back in the Fatherland.” Brenner pursed his lips, considering Torin’s career.
“Mm.” His smile flattened out and his expression became less readable. “I admire a man who wends his own way through the world. The brightest minds I know in Zaichaer hail from the merchant class. They have something that is often missing amongst the upper crust- Gumption. A hunger to advance, a… restlessness. The noble seeks to sustain, where the merchant seeks to advance. I cast my lot in with the ambitious before the complacent. Any day of the week.” He lifted his drink in an affirming toast and gulped some down.
