Armand was horrified. Civil war had torn the land apart and he couldn't help but blame himself. He had advised the King to support the least palatable option, he had been unable to persuade the Greek court, he had failed to discern the true motives of the rebel, Ioannes.
Yet, in spite of this there was a part of him that felt this was for the better. With dissidents purged and the die-hard proponents of Orthodoxy dead or disgraced, perhaps now Greece could look to a new future hand in hand with Aragon. Perhaps the lost lives had been worth it. Armand pushed those thoughts away, that's the sort of cold attitude his father might have adopted. Not him.
Maybe it was time to return home. He had been running from family for too long, even now the thought of seeing his love again made him anxious which in turn made him feel guilty all over again. Still, he had grandchildren now; the eldest born in '38 just weeks after her great grandfather, Maxime was found dead. The news of his sister's father-in-law's demise had saddened Armand deeply. He vowed that those who spread idle rumours without thought or respect for their victim would burn in hell for their sins.
Yes it was time to return to family.
Letter to the King
Your Majesty,
I must offer my deepest apologies for my roll in this sad affair in Greece, the whole thing leaves me with nothing but remorse. In light of this, coupled with a desire to return home I tender my resignation as Your Majesties Representative. Perhaps a new face may fare better at healing divisions than an old. If I may be so bold, I would like to recommend General Lord Kostopoulos as my successor in this office, he has developed a good rapport with the court here after his victories against the rebels.
It is my understanding that the good Cardinal Modena has ascended to the august office of Papal Vice Chancellor and is therefore no longer in Aragon. If he is unable to execute the office of Steward that he previously held, I would be more than happy to take up the burden.
Your servant in God,
AA Sastre,
Count of Urgell.
Yet, in spite of this there was a part of him that felt this was for the better. With dissidents purged and the die-hard proponents of Orthodoxy dead or disgraced, perhaps now Greece could look to a new future hand in hand with Aragon. Perhaps the lost lives had been worth it. Armand pushed those thoughts away, that's the sort of cold attitude his father might have adopted. Not him.
Maybe it was time to return home. He had been running from family for too long, even now the thought of seeing his love again made him anxious which in turn made him feel guilty all over again. Still, he had grandchildren now; the eldest born in '38 just weeks after her great grandfather, Maxime was found dead. The news of his sister's father-in-law's demise had saddened Armand deeply. He vowed that those who spread idle rumours without thought or respect for their victim would burn in hell for their sins.
Yes it was time to return to family.
Letter to the King
Your Majesty,
I must offer my deepest apologies for my roll in this sad affair in Greece, the whole thing leaves me with nothing but remorse. In light of this, coupled with a desire to return home I tender my resignation as Your Majesties Representative. Perhaps a new face may fare better at healing divisions than an old. If I may be so bold, I would like to recommend General Lord Kostopoulos as my successor in this office, he has developed a good rapport with the court here after his victories against the rebels.
It is my understanding that the good Cardinal Modena has ascended to the august office of Papal Vice Chancellor and is therefore no longer in Aragon. If he is unable to execute the office of Steward that he previously held, I would be more than happy to take up the burden.
Your servant in God,
AA Sastre,
Count of Urgell.