Master of Formalities

Set thousands of years after the Terran Exodus, this story explores the delicate balance of diplomacy and tradition amid a centuries-long conflict between two powerful families, the House Jakabitus and the Hahn Empire. When Master Hennik, the Hahn ruler's son, is captured, a proposal to take him in as a ward sparks complex negotiations centered on protocol and peace. The narrative delves into the challenges of maintaining decorum and forging alliances in the midst of interstellar war.