Not really, but...

"Not in the least", you reply; "I know full well what my people are like and the the trail of blood between us. That's the beauty of my plan."

You pause for effect, while thier concluded and frustration lingersnthey are giving you thier full attention.

"You were right", you continued; "in assuming I had some kind nefarious agenda behind this proposal. It's simple really, this alliance will be a test, for my people as much as yours. Hypothetically speaking, once we make this deal, a line will be drawn from within our ranks. Those who trust or respect thier leaders judgment and go along with it even if they don't like it or trust thier new allies, and those so agaisnt it that either under the guise of saving us from ourselves or making a bid for power will plot against us and seek to undermine the alliance.

Either way, both of us will know who our enemies our within, and once the malcontents and naysayers are neutralized, we can beguining the long and difficult journey to become one people again. With our internal threats handled, no external **** would dare challenge our combine might and those who don't have any of their own will flock to us like a heard of sheep, seeking for a strong shepard. Then once the line of the sheep and the wolf's are drawn, we deal with the wolves, and the universe becomes our pasture. We would be in a position to truly maintain the balance of life, peace and conflict, chaos and order. Bringing the universe together under one banner, one united people, in peaceful prosperity while minimizing the tragedy and catastrophe that is sure to follow. I have no delusions that this will be easy, but it will be worth it."

Having concluded your pitch, you take a deep breath to imply that it took a lot out of you saying it from the heart. While it was from the heart, you could have gone on for weeks without rest and Orion knew it, hence his relief and annoyance at this display.

High Mother silence Orion with a loom before he could retort, he may think your delusional, but she knows better.

"Truly a most ambitious plan", she concede one again; "your theories are sound and merit some wisdom, however ignoring how we form the alliance, however your intentions for the rest of the universe for good or ill, even agaisnt some of the greatest threats agaisnt it, such an expansion would only encourage the wolves as you say to unite agaisnt us, not to mention put us in conflict with the Lantern Corps. Not to mention whatever danger that remains undiscovered or buried waiting to be unearthed.

"I assure you I have already considered all of this, you are quite right of course of the potential conflict to come, especially with the Lanterns, but they can be conquered or reasoned with, and with every pack of wolves there are twice as many sheep, and many of these sheep have teeth and claws of this own, with proper discipline and inspiration , they can learn to sue them at peak efficiency. Some are already posses the will and the means to fight, its just that the odds are agaisnt them. We however can tip the scale, so for however many enemies we would make, we will have twice the allies."

"You really have thought this through", she said said in grudging respect and awe.

"One the many reasons I was able to to usurp my predecessor", you reply.

She frowns in thought as she deliberated inside her mind. Orion is aghast that she is even considering this, only Bekka grasping his arms is keep in him fro exploding in furious rage. Forager just stands there, never really speaking and doing a good job of keeping notice away from herself and just observing. You suspect thats what she is here for, to be an impartial observer and witness these negotiations. Finally Aria Birkensein her train of thought.

"You have thought well ahead in advance, that is undisputable, so that just leaves with the short term methods to make this plan a reality. What are your conditions and terms for solidyfying this alliance", she asked.

"Oh I've thought of that as well and its really simple. You see the easiest way to established unity and understanding between two peoples, is thier respected leaders demonstrate it before them, and nothing represents trust, unity and understanding quite like marriage."

You pause yet again for effect to let your plan sink in for a bit and resume before any one, Orion especially respond.

A political marriage to be sure, but perhaps with time working our new relationship perhaps we can learn to love each other, besides it gives people the right message, it will demonstrate to them what sacrifices are willing to make to see this through. Not to mention our children would be hier to both worlds to continue thier parents work, once we transcend this plane of existence."

You motion for Scot to come foreword, as did he pulled out a data pad, and presented ot to his mother.

"I have already drawn up wedding plans, plus a honeymoon tour of our worlds where we show each other the best and the worst of our worlds, exchanging intelligence of our respective strengths and weaknesses. All our cards on the table to place each others lives in the others hands to demonstrate mutual trust and sacrifice. As well as an exchange of technologies and personel to keep each other honest. As we tend to our own planets part from each other with planned conjugal visits to keep other informed of each informed, and satisfied with each others decisions and actions."

I have already elected Scot here to Apokolips' ambassador to New Genesis, and if you will it, I nominate Orion as New Genesis' ambassador to Apokolips."

Well there it is, your whole plan wide open, no double talk, no subtle half-truth, no threat or ****, just the most ambitious plan to unify two bitter enemies into the greatest power in the universe that would expand every horizon of the galaxy.

High mother looks at her entourage and looks at Scot, no doubt looking for confimation that I mean what I say. He shyly nodded to her, the looked further into the data pad and then gave it back.

"Clearly you are far more dangerous than anyone could have realized", she finally said.

"And your far more clever then Darksied gave you credit for", you rospond.

"I will have deliberate this further, you shall hear from me in a few days", she said.

"By all means Highmother take all the time you need, I shall patiently wait for your answer Scot will provide you the encryption code. As of this momnet the only ones who know the full extent and terms of these negotiations are standing right here, I do believe it is best that until a final decision is made we spare are people the panic and outrage and slowly ease them into this new development. Until then, my lady", you reply as you activate your motherbox and opened a boom-tube behind your group.

As you turn and move toward it, Barda and Scot follow you, and in a flash all three of you return to home sweet home. As you set foot on the cold metal floors of your palace you contemplate what you should do while you await for her answer.

You could look into the planets affairs and operations just to assure yourself things are run in smoothly and keep yourself busy, on the other hand you have entrusted such tasks to your new cheif torturer and she is far more effeicent and trustworthy then Desaad ever was, so getting into her business may annoy her and thus make the day more tiresome than it should be. Still it would also show your underlings that unlike predecessor, you are more than willing to take a more active role as leader giving them the impression that he is watching them, for any sign of treachery or failure and ready to punish either just as equally. Legitimizing your rule and bring in the fear of dark lord I to thier hearts which should only encourage them to succeed, or turn on each other to better allow them to lick your boot, either way you'll be sure to be entertained.

Maybe instead you can retire to your bedroom and enjoy the luxury of your power and triamph, after all, you haven't had the time to celebrate your victory over your former master and rise to power and if Highmother accepts your proposal, you be on the way to gain even more power than any god in the cosmos. Besides what better way to pass the time then in a warm bed warmth of a women or two or three.