Creative Practice Day 19

    "Lord Durhum, you wished to speak with me?" High priestess Ethenna walked into the newly appointed high King's chambers with a small bow of respect. "I did, Lady Ethenna. Please, have a seat." Zeredechia motioned at one of the soft chairs sitting apart from each other. "I hear so many reports of your work and its impact on our shores. The influence of Selune must truly be powerful there."  "Your majesty, the influence of the goddess Selune is powerful everywhere, but yes. It is most visible where the waves meet the shore."  "Indeed. I myself am not interested in conversion, I should start there. But I resepect the work that you do. I would like to offer you a proposal, if you are interested." The moon cleric's eyes narrowed as she watched the young king lean back in his armchair, delicately stirring his cup of tea.  "What is the nature of your proposal, King Durhum?"  "It is quite simple. I ask that your body observe the King's Feast holiday, as the Church of the Platinum Dragon do, and continue your wonderful work in helping keep our sailors safe. I need no ceremonial position or anything like that. Just the tinyest bit of partnership. In return, I would, of course, recognize the worship of Selune as one of the official state religions. That come with monetary and policy... protections, you understand."  "And what do you mean by 'Partnership' My lord?" Ethenna feigned a relaxed posture, but she had a strange feeling something like this was going to happen before she arrived.  "Only that if we need to investigate any kind of criminal act, that your organization would cooperate with my soldiers, guards, investigators and the like. They may have certain minor demands or needs. You may know this, but unfortunately our coastal areas have the highest rate of crime throughout the Thirteen Houses Noble. "