Trumpets begin to blare from overhead speakers. From Senate Chamber , Fireeyes slouches into his seat and quietly watches the proceedings. From Senate Chamber , Ronald adjusts his sitting position with a minor scuffle before settling in, eyes and ears wide open. The fanfare rises to a glorious, brassy crescendo as an honor guard of Demarian soldiers emerge from an antechamber to form a ring around the Senate well, bearing the heralds of each Demarian noble house. From Senate Chamber , Deering arrives from Imperial Center . From Senate Chamber , Snowshadow arrives from Imperial Center .