Paying the bribe*

"Explain."

Kathrine downed another drink quickly as she was seriously trying to damage her liver. Crossing her leg over the other, She stuck her head up elegantly and stated. "You see my my lady, I am going to be embarking on a 2 week mission to a non spartari recognised system for a trade deal, The end objective is to bring them into the fold of the empire, but getting good relations is a start. I want Apollo to join my mission as extra help and he will be payed for the time as his status demands."

Sophia was intrigued. Apollo came to this system for new adventures and she would not be jealous and attempt to keep him for herself, as much as she would like to. "Very well, tomorrow when you are no longer inebriated, we may discuss this further. For now Apollo, do you have any questions?"