Vamua's eyebrow remains arched as she studies Hera for a long, silent moment.

Then --

"As Mitth'raw'nuruodo serves this Empire and its Emperor, there is very little I and mine may do. We Chiss may command only our own, and as his duty is elsewhere -- "

She spreads her hands, indicating a supposed lack of power.

"As is his fealty -- we may send a message, but there is no reason to think it will be obeyed."