Alejandro,
This shall be the final time I broach the subject, but I would be remiss to not make a final attempt.
You said if the Scholars of the College sought to raise you, you would call it duty and rally to sit as Legate.
Duty though is not a matter that may be mangopicked.
Whatever your objections you have said you are first and foremost an Archaeologist.
You yourself had said your livelihood was under attack.
You yourself said in the Souk that your hope was dwindling.
You yourself said that this though not a rational decision.
As Legate of the First Seat of Ephia's Well, in all official capacity I may muster.
Please.
Honored Waterbearer Gausim al-Marain
Of The Great Temple of Baz'eel
Legate of the First Seat
Esteemed don Gaussim,
I understand your request. And I understand its importance.
It is the way of the Great Ash Desert that irrationality be tamed with reflection, and differing choices, with Wise and Elightened compromise. Let us speak, then, in person. Perhaps one such compromise between our desires may be achieved.
Yours,
Alejandro