Emmanuel, flanked by his trusty second in command John Redimet; takes inventory within Alsace's Barracks. It had been a struggle to outfit the growing ranks of Laria's Guard so as to contend with the recent boom in population. At this time the following day however, he would finally distribute to his men their new uniform and armour. With his guidance, they were going to become soldiers that Istria, Laria and Alsace could be proud of. Although he should have been exited at this prospect, something very troublesome weighed on his mind. Training the men of Laria was no longer just an honor, but a necessity. The recent movements in the neighboring County of Pampourelia had over time become more and more suspicious. The fear that Count Rosewell sought to extend his reach into Laria had swept through Alsace's citizens like an infection. The idea that their culture and rural lifestyle might be swept away terrified them. and it was his responsibility to make them feel safe. Or at least, give them cause to be. "You alright, sir?" "Yes John. I just have... a lot on my mind." Emmanuel did not feel they had anything to fear from Arthur Rosewell. Though he was ambitious, Emmanuel felt that he would make a better friend than foe. Nevertheless, he would do all that he could to ensure that the only authority over Laria was House Falkenrath, an their superiors on the Ducal level. Even if it cost him his life.