966 The New World

  "If it's not terribly inconvenient, my children would like to get settled somewhere. Care for a suggestion?"

  "Lord Artanos, you surely know much of the world already. Even still, if my opinion is to be considered, why not settle far east, past the nation of Alphia, over the great deep blue sea lays a land of untouched treasure. The new continent, a name yet to be officialized by the Wracia Empire. The land is vast and resources on 'first-come-first-served,' principle."

  "My, but the continent is so far from civilization. Am I to stand silently as my children are left ignored by the world?"

  "Far the clockwork machines are concerned, a novelty is best presented on an unblemished plate." 

  "It would seem my lord Igna, you sure are one hard nut to crack. I shall take the advice by heart. Expect great things from my children, 'twould be awful, terribly awful if my children get so very anxious. Till we meet again, lord Igna."