Waking up the next day, Sathestrias didn't find his Master anywhere in the house. He stepped outside the front entrance, where he found a large helicopter, with Nemius, Jayana, and a strange man talking nearby.
"Master?" Sathestrias called out.
The three turned to face Sathestrias.
"Well, good morning." Nemius said, smiling.
Sathestrias walked over, and looked at the strange man. He was tall, in a gray suit, with light tan skin, bright cyan eyes, and short blonde hair. "Who are you?" Sathestrias asked.
"This is-" Nemius began, but was cut off.
"I am Mardin Salezyr, head of the government. Or, you could just call me the President." Said the blonde-haired man.
"The... president?" Sathestrias said, wide-eyed.
"He's come because of you, Sathestrias!" Jayana exclaimed.
Sathestrias jumped back a bit in shock. "Am I in trouble!?"
Mardin laughed. "Oh no, of course not. I'm here with an interesting offer for you, and your Master. Let's go inside, shall we?"
The four walked into the mansion, and settled at a table in the library.
"So, down to business. I've discussed the offer with Nemius and Jayana here, and I'll pitch it to you. See, I heard about your rejection at the trials yesterday - A terrible occurance. As President, I can issue executive orders, however, and I am willing to bypass standard procedure and give you your warrior title immediately... for a price."
Wary, Sathestrias leaned on the table. "What sort of price?"
"You see, teachers in the government - Not Masters for individual apprentices, but government-level teachers for our military and scientists, is growing thin. Your Master is a very accomplished keyblade wielder, one whose actions are not surpassed by many. I want to make him a government-level teacher, which would take him to the capital city where he'd live, in exchange for granting you the title."
"Master Nemius wouldn't be here anymore? Well, could I go with him?"
"No, that wouldn't be an option. Teachers get issued government apartments, suitable for only one inhabitant. We couldn't legally give you one just for you, since you wouldn't be an official."
Sathestrias turned towards Nemius. "What do you think, Master?"
"I think we should accept this offer. I could help change things like we both want, and you would be a warrior."
Sathestrias pondered this idea for a moment, and began slowly nodding. "I agree. I accept, if my Master accepts, Mr. President."
"Wonderful! Now, of course, he'll have time to pack up - About a day. Jayana here would come to the capital to get his apartment ready, and she'd be back a few days from now. I'm glad you accepted this, Sathestrias. You're an interesting young man, one that I have a feeling will go far."
The four stood up, and Jayana and Mardin departed after saying their goodbyes.
"You think this is a good idea, Master?" Sathestrias asked after turning back towards Nemius.
Nodding, Nemius sat down. "I do. I could help change the government from the inside."
"That's what we both want, Master - Change. I think you'll be the one to do it."
"I hope so, Sathestrias. I hope so."