((This was more out of character than anything, but here is Alexei's IC response.))
Alexei claps a hand on Roberto's shoulder. "Take no offense Sodale, the Squire term is an antique of this Tribunal, not a title I shall refer to you. As far as I'm concerned as Chief Hoplite, any magus who is assisting me is a Hoplite and I shall refer to you as such, feel free to correct others." he sighs heavily. "Regarding avenging the Covenant...it is something I most sincerely wish to do. I've made detailed plans on who to attack, when and with what forces. The problem is...every one of those plans either breaks the Code or involves Wizard's War on a scale that is not in balance with the crimes committed against us. I am not afraid to go to war, but I swore an oath when I joined the Milites to serve the Order more than my own desires." he sighs again.
"I suppose what I'm saying is, success will have to do for our revenge at this time Roberto. Doing well in the contests, and I understand you did very well. Heaping prestige on this Covenant and its wizards, these will serve as our revenge. And believe me, it will gall our enemies. I know how they laugh at my ways, my airs, both behind my back and in front of my face. But who is Chief Hoplite now? Who has been disgraced and recalled to Magivillus? Which Covenant shall likely host future Tribunals? Which Covenant has won the contests in the past? Who not only survived their previous attempts but has emerged more powerful? Let that fester in their cowardly bellies, and when they cannot help but step across the threshold of law and order, we shall be there. But, we must continue our investigation. E'ev though Guernicus is against us, enough lapses in their application of law and even they cannot hide from it."