The Lord nodded, "I do not disagree. It was designed well and quite detailed. Given the variables in play at the time of its original writing, I can see quite clearly the merits of why it was written as such and ratified by the then Judex. With that in mind, I have no qualm with you or any other sworn by that Oath to choose to retain it as written. I am referring to the future."
He leaned back as she looked to him with inquiry, "My frustration was that I could not simply *act* in the best interests of the Invictus or the Domain- even as Seneschal. The Breach was only one of many examples where reason and rationale would lead to the conclusion that the mortal would need to be handled, yet even though the Seneschal of Sacramento herself asked me to do so I simply could not and had to be vigilant in making sure that each of my actions would not constitute a conflict of my Oath. Even with her expressed permission, if the situation evolved I would then be just as shackled to address new variables without an expressed revision of permission from the Prince." He waved his hand off in a signal to digress, "The bottom line is that I believe the Invictus should be sworn to the Invictus and the advancement of the First Estate's interests. Just as the Prince did not want me both as Seneschal and Judex, I do not feel it is necessary for each of our membership to be sworn to the city any more than any other covenant. If the Prince feels someone such as Mister Heinrich are risks without such an oath and then she and the Seneschal are both very capable of handling those situations on a case by case basis. For my purposes, I only need to know if someone intends to plot against the Unconquered from within."
"Good to hear," the Lord nodded with an approving smile. "I personally enjoy a highly engaged Seneschal, though there will be times when the Prince will... forget you are there to serve in certain capacities. Gentle reminders are an art I'm sure you'll master."