"Fine and suitable individuals all, I'm sure," and she sounded like she meant it, sincerely and absolutely, but the envoy leaned forward slightly, her optics brightening just a touch while her voice picked up faintly in energy.

"But, if you would allow us to be so bold, we wouldn't just be delighted, but deeply honoured to be able to host a Flame of Cybertron on Paradron. The chance for not just political and cultural, but religious exchange and enrichening... it would be a gift."

She did not look at Mirage as she spoke, but it was also clear she didn't mind them realising how much she... they wanted this. All others in the entourage nodded as well, even making a few quiet noises of assent, and they, unlike their chosen speaker, glanced to Mirage with not just smiles, but clear respect.