He looked into Alexs eyes, "listen to him Alex, please" he told her in his calm voice, and he understood what Flint was saying to all three of them. Glancing from Alex, to Witten, and Flints diretion.

"Senator Flint you have my full support in your reasons for stepping aside as our Cheif Of State, and I want to fight by your side sir, help out anyway I can to defend the galaxy".

“ You dear sir, did not say you were stepping down, no you said you were leaving …That states you are stepping down to certain circumstances and nothing more. I am not a mind reader. I am here because my father was the chief of state before the destruction of the senate... Misunderstanding or not you have caused a lot of kaos in the words that you yourself spoke… “

He said looking back out the window again.
Maybe it was that Witten himself had fully believed in Flint to run the senate and he let the young man down? Shaking his head the young man fell silent to anything else that might be spoken to in the room.

"I said no such thing, Senator Witten. I am sorry if you were led to believe such things, but I assure you that it was not what I stated. If you watch the holorecording of the council meeting, you will see very clearly that I never mentioned leaving once. In fact, we should have access to it in this very room. I know Senator Alexiean has used similar methods to participate in the council meetings due to her medical state." Turning to the nearby computer council, he pulled up the latest records quickly.

Due to current circumstances, I feel it wise to pass on the mantle of Chief of State to one who can truly lead the Senate. My ties with the old Republic, and my stance towards the Empire, are not conductive with the goals that the Senate is trying to achieve. Someone younger, who truly has a connection to this new Senate should take my place.

Therefore, as my last act as Chief of State, I pass on the title to whoever wins the current vote for Vice Chief of State.

There he stood, making his announcement, and the recording continued on as one by one the voices rose, and in a matter of minues he stood speaking to himself, speaking similar words to those he used to try and explain himself to the three here in the room now. He shut it off before it got to the end though. He didn't want to see himself that way.

"Those were my words. All of my words, not just the ones you heard before leaving. As you saw, Alexiean's statement before the chaos ensued was the first mention of me leaving. I admit that the situation should have been handled more tactfully, but that is the case for all of us, not just my own actions. The chaos is unwarrented, and the words I spoke after the senate meeting will no doubt be reviewed by all the senators. Those who see wisdom in my actions, who believe in true democracy, will understand that. Now, you don't need to like me, though it breaks my heart to loose potential friends. I don't ask that of you, I can't ask that from you, but what I do ask is that you get on with doing what is best for this galaxy. Do not let my poor word choice effect trillions of lives. Keep the voice of the people alive. I can help, but I can't lead. Not in this way. I just wish that after all that has happened, people would respect my decision."

Hearing senator Alex he sighed some not wanting to cause any more trouble he turned from the window “ I apologize senator. “ He said with a touch of calmer words aimed at Lexi offering her a bow. He dropped his arms to his sides and looked over at Senator Flint with a deep sigh.

“Perhaps, I misunderstood... And perhaps not... Maybe I looked for something more than I could find. I can assure you, that you will not have to worry about me further... “He said walking towards the door where Flint was and gave a polite bow “If you will excuse me...” he said to him. The young man looked at him there was a hurt in his eyes something he would not admit to another man. The young man had lost his father and sought after another that he could look up to. That man had stepped down from what he believed him to capable of becoming. In Flints own way he had destroyed the hope that the young man had.

"You would think I had proclaimed myself the new Emperor and not just stepped down from the position. The rest of the Senate will see the holorecords, my explanation, and in time they will understand." Even if they weren't happy with it, they would understand.

"Brander, thank you for your support in all this. Alexiean, I am sorry to cause such stress when you should be recovering. Now, there are pressing matters to attend to, most notably the appointment of the new Vice Chief of State. We should all focus on doing what we can for the galaxy."

“ Then again, my father would not step down and let his work be destroyed… Why would you?” he asked with a shrug leaving the room and heading back to his own chambers.

Well if the man was wise enough to read into what the young man was saying he would know that Witten had looked up to him as a father figure. He would not come right out and say it that is just a man for you. Was flint opened minded enough to pick up on what he was trying so hard to say. He did feel bad for making Alexiean upset and he would speak to her later alone…