If only Gaheris knew him before, well, before Seefra and the death of Louisa turned him into everything he hated. He might have been more proud. The rank of admiral was certainly impressive, although one had to wonder whose boots Telemachus pissed on to be demoted down to Lt. Commander upon joining the Commonwealth.

In Telemachus' eyes, Gaheris setting himself up for death wasn't the same thing as dying. Gaheris had thirty children and ten wives. He'd lived a life his great grandson envied, although might not endeavor to repeat.

"I'm Telemachus Rhade....it's an honor to actually meet you. I'm you're great, great, great great, great," Telemachus paused to count generations, "great great grandson." In case it wasn't completely obvious.