Dear Lady-Senator Maria Latharion,
This is unfortunate news indeed. The Veolian Commonwealth had already allocated the taxes to improve infrastructure and fund several large projects to improve general living conditions and housing projects on Mirda. And while a delay of a single turn might not seem significant, the delay will cascade into the next steps of the project.
Normally, we would take such a breach of contract very serious. You understand of course that, though much appreciated, a token of 25

can not make up for lost time.
However, I might be able to effect a work-around and cover the deficit from the coffers of House Nehket, effectively buying your debt. That way, your world is indebted to House Nehket and your world is not in breach of contract, as the debt to the Veolian Commonwealth has been repaid on time. You can then repay the 500

to House Nehket, either in

87 or some other moment that we can agree upon later.
Of course, I would expect you to do me a similar favour at some point in the future?
Yours sincerely,
Lady Nehket Aeka