Tranquillina stands, unconsciously smoothing out her dark green pleated skirt (one you have never seen her wear before), and waits for the spider to finish before speaking. [color=magenta]"For both decades of Nigrasaxa's existence, my pater certainly made important covenant decisions autocratically, but he left many of the day-to-day necessities to be shared among us other magi. I think the sort of bureaucracy you propose is quite tenable."
[color=magenta]"For several years there I carried out essentially the duties of a Vilicus. I had no particular expertise in communicating with craftsmen, other than simply the willingness to do so. But certainly," she adds with a muted cough, [color=magenta]"I am better suited to shepherding mundane resources than magical ones." The tiniest of blushes forms on her face at this last reference. [color=magenta]"I know none of us wants to be bothered with mere coinage - but having someone's attention on finances could well prevent another near disaster with the bishop, as happened the summer I joined you."
[color=magenta]"If Korvin wishes to assume the role of Interpres, I do not lack confidence in his abilities. I offer to be available for consultation, on any matters involving relationships with other covenants, and particularly those in the northern Tribunals."