After the grand wedding ceremony concluded, Juleios did not immediately return home. Instead, he and the senators convened with envoys from Metapontum and Heraclea in the Senate chamber.
One envoy represented Tarentum's ally, while the other hailed from its dependent city-state. With Amendolara now a Tarentum ally as well, the discussions unfolded smoothly, filled with mutual goodwill. Juleios proposed that Amendolara establish relations of friendship and mutual assistance with Metapontum and Heraclea.
The envoys of the two cities readily agreed. Together, the three parties delved into ideas for strengthening interactions and enhancing trade, setting the foundation for closer ties.
It was late in the afternoon when Juleios finally returned home, only to find a guest awaiting him.
The sharp-eyed, middle-aged envoy greeted him with an air of formality, presenting generous gifts as he introduced himself.
