"I agree, but I believe that perhaps one should still be able to decide whether or not a planet would be taken. From what you just said, Minister, it would look like we would have a joint mandate, which I believe would be quite inefficient. Of course if expansion is desired it should be discussed in a specialised committee. I would say such a committee would add to the inefficiency, but the Treecuu have proven to be reasonable neighbours thus far. I am sure a more detailed conversation about such matter should take place in the coming days."

Then the waitresses came with the main course. It was a pork steak with a cabbage salade with vinegar and oil accompanied by traditional Sinaian fries marinated an baked in an oven. If the Treecuuu still were hungry, they surely wouldn't be for long. The King spoke.

"Gentlemen, to our Treecuu friends, I present you one of our most prized dishes throughout our Kingdom. A plain pork steak with salad and fries. Perhaps in your Empire it is customary to eat a lot of expensive ingredients for the higher ups, but in our Kingdom, we try to keep it simple. Hence the simple presentation, but do not be fooled. It is commonly said that this is the most Stoinian dish there is, for it doesn't care to look fancy, but wants to give the best taste there is. Please, enjoy this fine meal."