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Delius invited Kenton and his "Darkside beauty", [[Khriss]], to a ball he was throwing in Kenton's honor.{{book ref|ws|10|review=yes}} At the ball Delius shakily got up and, his speech slurred, announced that he would be voting for the Diem in the upcoming vote. As soon as he finished he promptly collapsed in a heap, stone drunk. Delius' son and some other aides helped him get back to a chair to recover.{{book ref|ws3|5}} After he recovered he and his steward went to join Kenton and Khriss where they had taken seats outside by the fountain. Kenton introduced Delius to Khriss and the three of them discussed the differences between social life on Dayside compared to Darkside. When Kenton expressed his frustration with the other Taishin to Delius, he explained that it was likely due to the fact that the [[A'Kar]] was planning on cutting off all trade between [[Kerzta]] and Lossand if he won the Choosing in a few weeks time. However, it was rumored that the A'Kar would reconsider this position if Lossand would rid itself of the sand masters.{{book ref|
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Kenton expressed his surprise that Delius would vote for the Diem went it was very much against his Profession's best interests. Delius said that Kenton clearly does not know much about his position, and departed, telling them to eat as much as they want and to "waste" some wine for him.{{book ref|
Later, back at the Diem, Kenton read through the Helm's charter and discovered what the position of Lord Admiral truly entailed. He discovered that the position possessed no true power, all of the Helm's power belonged to the Shipowners' Circle, and the position of Lord Admiral is merely a figurehead position. When the Circle selects a new Lord Admiral, an "honor" which he is unable to refuse, he forfeits all of his possessions and is forbidden from owning any property. All he is given is a house to live in, an unlimited food and drinks budget, and any ship when he wants it. He realized that Delius is as trapped as he is, and his extravagant lifestyle is merely a way to get back at the Circle for they did to him.{{book ref|ws3|1}}
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