A Diplomatic Tour (open rp)
Belra stepped into the royal suite on the space cruiser, her crimson gown flowing around her as she did so. She was followed into her chamber by the raven haired woman who commanded her personal guard and by her chamberlain, each dressed almost as finely. "I did not accomplish what I wished to on Austin-Ontris, but the affair seemed to be over." She said simply.
Lady Amelia, her chamberlain, gave an elegant shrug, sinking into one of the finely upholstered chairs. A wave of her hand and a nearly unseen servant handed her a glass of dry, white wine which she sipped with casual elegance. "I have a suggestion." She said in a detached tone.
Captain Carmella strode about the room with her hands clasped behind her back. "Space travel truly is a marvel. I can't wait until the Empire can really travel the stars. We just have this one ship and its an import. But it's so neat." She looked out the large window into the void. "There's not an up or down or anything. It's all weird." She grins. "At least these chairs are great." Carmella plopped down in one of the chairs and bounces up and down twice.
Belra smiled fondly at Carmella, amusement dancing in her eyes. Amelia arched a brow at the common born warrior woman with something between bemusement and indignation. Belra finally shook her head slightly and turned back to Amelia. "Oh?"
Amelia nodded slowly. "It is true that we rarely get the opportunity to travel so freely. You could use this opportunity to visit a wide variety of states to establish relations, Your Highness."
A faint smirk touched Belra's expression. "See that a polite message is sent to all nations with whom Finara has no relations as of yet respectfully requesting an audience with the appropriate person." Amelia nodded and rose to carry out her liege's order.
((OOC: While this isn't necessarily a peaceful rp, hostilities without motivation, relying on godmodding, or played out very vaguely will be ignored.))
President Allenson sat aboard Eagle One his way home from Iaceo. His buisness with his daughter finished. He hadn't been home now in over four month. He was looking forward to getting sometime to relax bit. However his moment was interuped by Gene roberts his assistant
"Sir we've just recieved a message from the government of Finara, they've sent out a message to every requesting the oppertunity to improve relations. Should I send a responce"
a smirk came across Allenson face with everything that has been going on lately he would welcome a change in pace. "Very well. Tell them that they are more then welcome to join us in Tappee. Contact my wife tell her that we may have company coming."
Klabistan
20-10-2003, 08:49
You Are Most Welcome On Klabistans Shores If You wish To Come and Talk With Preimer Bouskski He Would Be Delighted To Set Up Talks With Your Diplomats, Hopefully This Could Be A Good Start To A Long And Happy Frienship With You And Your Nation
Premier Bouskski
The United Socialist States of Klabistan
((OOC: Imitora, not at all. Though, icly speaking, since you already have a representative in Finara, even for temporary purposes, you'll probably get lower priority than nations with whom there's been no contact.))
Lady Amelia returns in a moment. "Your Highness, Tappee and Klabistan have both offerred you their hospitality." Amelia sits back down.
Carmella giggles a little, hopping up and looking out the window. "Oooh! Where are they? Those are both really funny names! Tappee sounds like..." Carmella quiets a little when Amelia scowls at her.
After a moment, Lady Amelia speaks softly. "Perhaps we had best send an entirely noble delegation, Your Highness."
Princess Belra regarded Amelia cooly for a long moment. "Perhaps you had best not presume to dictate to me the company I may keep, Baroness." Belra glances at Carmella with another slight smile. "My captain can hold her tongue when it's necessary." She paused, thoughtful. "Our itinerary so far, then, is Tappee and Klabistan. I don't want it announced. I wish to be able to change plans without insulting anyone. Inform Tappee that we will be arriving shortly and Klabistan that we intend to visit them before returning to Finara." Lady Amelia carries out the order.
The ground crew rushed to setup up the ramps so that the passanger aboard Eagle One could make there way of the plane. Allenson watched out the window as the ground crew went about their buisness, he hoped that they would take their time. It had been over four months since he had been home, four month since he had last saw his wife. With everything that was going he he doubted very much that he would recieve a warm welcome. ecspecially now that they may be getting company.
Allenson would rather face a hundred armed terrorist alone, then face the scorn of his wife.
"Mr President" Said one his aid "Everything ready, your wife is waiting for you at the bottom of the ramp"
Allensons body tensed as he got up from his seat and made his way to the exit. he could see her from the top of the stairs. Her face was calm, but he knew her well enough to tell from her body language that she was upset. With much hesitation he made his way down to her.
She wasted no time or words "First you leave me alone with the FSN, and now this."
He didn't know what to say. he wished that his intellengence training had prepped him for this type of interogation. "I'm sorry, but now I'm home, and plan to stay for a little while. Your always saying that now we're married we've got to make new friends" as soon as the words had left his mouth he knew he'd regret them.
But she didn't get angery. they had attened the acadamy, and both knew that getting angery would get them anywhere. "Very well. I've ordered them to get the airport ready should they decide to come." she pauses for a moment allowing for a smile to come across her face "And it is good to have you home."
But their moment ended when one of the aids came up to them. "I've just recieved word that Finara has accepted the invation and is inbound"
Allenson nodes "Very well, clear them for landing. See if they would like escort in"
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President Allenson and Susan Clrackson
Klabistan
20-10-2003, 09:26
The Premier Of Klabistan Eagerly Awaits The Diplomats From Finara To Visit Him In His Palace, The Nation will Hold A Celebration Parade when They Arrive and The Nations Finest Vodka Will Be Offered To The Diplomats, Talks Will Then Take Place In The Premiers Palace, Followed By A Speech To Klabistans Parliment
The Mafia Mobsters
20-10-2003, 13:10
Don Bolitho Sat In His Leather Chair Smoking The Finest Of Cigars when One Of His Right Hand Men Came In
What Can I Do For You Charlie, The Don Asked
Sir We Received Word That Finaraian Diplomats Wish To Make Contact With Us And Hold Some Talks With You Personally Sir
The Don Reclined Back Into His Chair And Thought To Himself, Then Said
Ok Charlie I Suppose It wont Do Any Harm To See What They Want, Send A Message To Their Leader And Set Up A Meeting For Me
Yes Don Bolitho
Don Bolitho
Invites The Leaders/Diplomats Of Finara To Join Him For A Meeting To Find Out More About Finara And Its People He Hopes That You will Accept His Proposal And Looks Forwad To Meeting Your Leaders/Diplomats
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Don Bolitho
El Presidente
The Armed Republic Of The Mafia Mobsters
An aid enters the suite, bowing. "Your Highness, the Mafia Mobsters wish to receive you as well."
Lady Amelia frowns at that. Carmella grins. "Wow. Real mobsters. Do they wear those hats mobsters always wear and smoke cigars. I never get to smoke cigars. Can I smoke a cigar, my liege?"
"No" Lady Amelia said.
"I don't see the harm." Belra said at the exact same time and Lady Amelia just nodded. Belra looked back to the aide. "Add them to our itinerary at Kladistan."
The aid nodded. "Tappee also wants to know if we want escort in." The aide smiles. "It is standard."
Belra nodded. "Then tell them we do." The aid nods and scurries off to do so.
The Weegies
20-10-2003, 14:40
As we are trying to spread ourselves through the international scene, we hope you could make a short visit to the islands of The Weegies, in the name of diplomacy between our two nations.
Council Leader Alan Sharkey, The Weegies.
The Weegies are notified that they will receive a visit soon as well.
Carmella giggled at the page. "The Weegies? All the countries have funny named. This should be fun though. I love to travel." She playfully grabbed the Princess's hand and swung it back and forth before falling sideways into her seat, her legs draped over the arm of the chair. "Thanks for taking me, Your Highness."
Belra shrugs elegantly with a fond, amused smile. "You are my captain of the guard. I brought you for my safety." She then pauses thoughtfully. "Put the Weegies between Tappee and Mafia Mobsters for now, Lady Amelia." Meanwhile, the ship shook somewhat, as it paused to await escort from Tappee.
In the meantime, someone leaked to someone who leaked to someone who leaked tosomeone. That there might be a well paying commission available to someone in Mafia Mobsters, or in other shady organizations. The barest hint of a rumor, easily denied if the wrong person asks.
Allenson and Clrackson where alone in their personal chambers in the Presidential Palace. Susan was finishing getting dressed as Allenson stood alone in the main bathroom. Upon his wife's request he had shaved and was now fumbling with his tie.
"How Jade doing?" He heared her ask from the other room.
"Good" he yelled "I'm still worried about her though. I asked her to come home. But she as stubborn as her mother."
He could hear her laugh "You mean as stubborn as her Father. Besides we promissed each other not to worry, she got the same training as us remember."
He paused for a moment "That's what worries me" his words cause an ackwards silence between. Out of all the other only two now remained.
Susan walked over to the bath room door "What do you think these Finaraians are like" she asked in an attempt to change the subject.
Allenson decided it best to go with her on the change. "I don't know. We haven't much on them, so it should be interesting." Even though the subject had changed he could still see the look of concern of his wifes face. he reaches in hug her
She allows him to fully take her in his arms. Together they stand until a knock on the door.
"Yes" Allenson yells out load.
"Sir, our escort ship have made contact and are now bring them in. They should be here in about an hour. The Limo is outside an is waiting to go"
As the ship was brought in, Berla drifted off into her own thoughts. She had a glazed, far off look in her eyes. As their ship landed, Carmella gently touched the princess's exposed shoulder. "We're here." The common woman said softly. Amelia frowned and then pretended not to notice the exchange. Belra rose and headed out. Carmelle following, sword at her side, just a step behind her to the left. Amelia walked at the Princess's right. Carmella practically bounced as she moved down the ramp, looking around curiously. Belra strode purposefully while Amelia's walk was purposeful and reserved. Belra wore a tiara signifying her rank as a princess, Amelia a noble circlet, and Carmella's forehead was adorned only by her raven black bangs. Berla looked to see what her reception would be.
Allensons and Clrackson stood side by side as the ground crew literallt rolled out the red carpet for the arriving guest. Allenson could feel the sweet gathering in his palms. This would the first time since he had became President that he would be hosting forgien guests.
With the memory of recent event still in his mind he was a bit worried. But his security advisor had assured him that all would be well. He looked over at Susan who gave him an assuring smile. With her at his side he knew that would be fine.
He looked up just in time to see his guests exit the air craft and gracefully make their way over.
Allenson lowers his head as a sign of respect. "On behalf of the People of the Tappee I would like to welcome you to our capital of Karsol. My Name is President Smith Allenson and this is my wife, Doctor Susan Clrackson."
Belra nods deeply. "Mr President, Doctor, I am the Princess Belra. This is Lady Amelia, my chamberlain, and Captain Carmella Weaver, the leader of my guard. I greet you in the name of the Holy Empire of Finara."
Carmella glances around once or twice and then curtsies to the President and his wife. Then she glances at the nobles and blushes slightly. She opens her mouth but Amelia glances at her and she shuts it. Amelia mostly stands quietly.
"Princess Belra, Lady Amelia, and of course Captain Weaver. If you would like I have a limo waiting to take us to the Presidential Palace." Allenson trun and extends his arm with his palm facing outwards towards the Limo. "It would probably much more confortable talking there then out here in the cool wind."
He was trying to be as polite as possible and not iniveratly offend someone. He was unfimiliar with their customs, and in uncharted territory.
OOC: Sorry for the delay, had to work 12 hours today
Belra nods. "Of course." The three of them move towards the limo and step inside. Carmella looks around curiously. She opens her mouth again but is again silenced with a look from Amelia.
The group sit in ackward silence as the car begins to move.
Susan is the first to break the silence "Would any like something to drink, we have a large range of berverages aboard."
Allenson follows his wife lead ""I've never been to Finara Princess Belra, I'm curious as to what it's like?"
Allenson relaxs a bit as his wife hands him a glass of water, she had already anticpated his responce.
He was nervous in this type of situation, but with the reasuring glances from his wife he knew that he'd get through this.
Carmella grins. "I want a grape so..."
"I'll have a mimosa." Belra says.
"Oh! I want one too!" Carmella hops up slightly and then settles down.
Amelia frowns faintly at this. "Scotch, if you have it." She says finally.
Belra then grins warmly at the president. "You'd love it. Finara has always been, in my experience, a place of great beauty." Carmella colors slightly. Amelia frowns again. "Perhaps you would like to visit some time, Mr. President." Belra smiles warmly at him as she says this.
Susan hands two mimosa over to her guests, one to Carmella and the other to Princess Belra. She quietly chuckle to her self at Amelia response as she pours the Scotch. After she done pouring everyone else's drinks she pours herself a glass of water.
"I would like that" Responds Allenson "My wife and I haven't had a chance to go away on a honeymoon since we got married. Maybe we'll spend it in Finara"
Susan cuts into the conversation "With everything thats been going on in our country we've been to preoccupied with work to actually now enjoyed married life." She pauses to take a sip of her water. "And now that my Husband is home for once he has promised to take my on trip."
Susan glances over at at Allenson giving him a half smirk. He looks away trying to avoid the issue.
"Princess Belra I have to say that I was rather suprised when we recieved your request to meet with us, it not often that outsiders come to visit Tappee anymore."
The soft knock at the door awoke Castellan Nadd'hydra'neruado from a peaceful nap and he sent his senses outward toward the door. He sensed his aide waiting outside with urgent news and called him in.
"Castellan Hydra, we have recieved a message from the Government of Finara asking to open official relations."
Hydra sat back and thought about the request. "Send a reply and ask if they want our first meeting to be in our capital or theirs."
"Yes Castellan." The aide came to attention and saluted. Hydra returned the salute and dissmissed the aide. The Castellan sat on the floor and began his meditations, content that he had a chance to open realtions with another peaceful nation.
Princess Belra smiled. "I have...heard...that it can be very relaxing to take a trip in the company of one's beloved." She sipped her mimosa. "You would both be most welcome if you were to come, I assure you. Though we haven't the more modern accomadations that you're doubltess used to."
Carmella giggled. "We have five tvs. Five! It's almost impossible to watch..." She quieted before another of Amelia's scowls, looking down and kicking her legs a little.
Amelia smiled politely at the President and his wife. "I'm sure we could make arrangements for you to stay in a more modern room, if you desired."
Someone on staff responds to the message from Salkely. "Her Imperial Highness would be honored to visit your nation. Expect us to contact you for confirmation when the time approached."
OOC: What is the tech level in Tappee? Would the meeting between the Finarians and teh Tappee...ians...be public knowledge? Where are they meeting? What is security like? Tapeeian black market?
((Belra hasn't announced any stops on the itinerary even to the hosts more than a day before arriving. Their meeting at the Presidential Palace. Security at the ship consists of 12 guards, 4 with pistols, 8 with swords, all very well trained. Carmella carried concealed, fully automatic weapons at all times and is extraordinarily well trained. The guards will check anyone wanting aboard the ship for any obvious or clearly visible weapons but will be very lax doing background checks on anyone who wants to sign on aboard the ship.))
Naw, I'm thinking a little less surgical, more along the lines of Franky picking up some old friends, and going old school. Coula guys with AKs, a few with Armalites, and a couple Uzis, maybe a few LAW 66s to take out some limmos, and definatley an M60
((Well, your characters can do whatever you want them to within their ic capabilities but that's what security is like on Finara's part. I doubt all that stuff would get past Tappeean security anyway. And you have no ic way to know where the meeting is, I don't think))
Crimmond
22-10-2003, 16:43
The Empire would be happy to send a represenitive.
Belra blinks slowly as the little device she has from her ship beeps. Lookign down she reads the screen and simply grins with excitement. She shows the screen to Carmella who also grins. When the limo parks, Carmella heads off somewhere and another guard takes her place at the Princess's sign. Carmella is now travelling back to Finara aboard a luxury liner with anyone else who wants to be aboard. Though the liner does have security removing any obvious or heavy armaments, especially in numbers. ((*Moves all Carmella stuff back to the other thread*))
Princess Belra will gladly visit the Empier of Crimmond.
Crimmond
22-10-2003, 16:48
The Empire can provide transport for the Princess, it can arrive with the half-hour...(IC time)
Princess Belra is currently meeting with the President of Tappee and his wife. Meaning no disrespect to the great Empier of Crimmond, propriety demands Her Highness finish this meeting before progressing to another.
Crimmond
22-10-2003, 16:55
Of course, inform us of it's completion and we will arrange transport.
Crimmond
22-10-2003, 16:55
OOC: I have to go out for a few hours.
Well, I need to know here from Tappee before I go after anyone. Like I said, I'm not worried about Finarian security, I need to know if Tappee has lax security, or a way I could bring this all in. A private flight, perhaps? Like, fly their own plane into Tappee with the stuff onboard, or if I could just find a Tappee gun runner or someone to get me the goods.
Belra blinks slowly as the little device she has from her ship beeps. Lookign down she reads the screen and simply grins with excitement. She shows the screen to Carmella who also grins. When the limo parks, Carmella heads off somewhere and another guard takes her place at the Princess's sign. Carmella is now travelling back to Finara aboard a luxury liner with anyone else who wants to be aboard. Though the liner does have security removing any obvious or heavy armaments, especially in numbers. ((*Moves all Carmella stuff back to the other thread*))
So some of my guys, unarmed (of course) could quite possibly be on this ship?
((yes, and now I'm moving that whole story to the Shady Dealings thread. This thread is just for the diplomatic dealings of Princess Belra from here on out))
No prob, sorry for the clutter, and Im out.
OOC: What is the tech level in Tappee? Would the meeting between the Finarians and teh Tappee...ians...be public knowledge? Where are they meeting? What is security like? Tapeeian black market?
Tappee has just end it's war with the terrorist organization know as Iaceo.
The war ended when it's leader was captured. Some of the remain ing members have delcear open war against Tappee, therefor security is rather tight. As for the Tech level it high.
OOC: if you want into the country TG me and I'm sure that we can find you a way in. I'm always open when it come to RP's
I'm late for work so I'll be back in a few hours
OOC:I'm back now
IN:
For reason unkown, Carmella had left , this had promted Allenson to Increase security. The Palace was now a level nine security zone, which meant any unauthorized personal caught with in 5 miles would be shot on sight.
THe group made their way onto in the palaces lounge room. The room had beem specially designed for accomodating guests. The room itself was huge. At every 12 foot intervals where marbel colums that reached from the floor ot the ceiling. One on side of the room was a fully equiped bar. In the center stood a water fountian that held a staue of an anceint Tappee soldier. The furniture that lay through out the room was made of solid oak, and the finist silks. 18th art lined the walls.
They would wait here until the dinner meal would be prepared.
"Tell me Princess what do you think of Tappee so far?" asked Susan
Belra smiled brilliantly. "It is a lovely land." She glances at the fountain. "And it seems to have a good deal of histoy behind it."
"Some times I think that it has to much history behind. Unfortantly I think that we are to suffer from the sin of the past." Allenson looked over at Susan who was giving him a worried look. He decided that maybe it would be wise to change to the topic. "But I guess we should not worry so much about the past. But instead look to the future."
He pauses as a waiter comes around and hands every one a drink.
"Tell me princess Belra do you think that it's possible for trade relations betweeen our two countries?"
Belra looks confused. "The sin of the past? I'm afraid I don't understand. But...yes, yes. We are always seeking new trading partners."
Allenson felt a slight pain in the chest when he realized that he had been caught in his words. He decided not hide the facts.
"Well princess, about 40 years Tappee closed it's self off to the rest of the world. It went with an Extreme isolationist policy. It asked all citizens that where not of Tappee decent to leave. Some who built lives here refused." Remember these dark days was painful from. He was but a boy when they occured. "Some had children which where born here. So any person not born here in Tappee was killed. Those children who where born here, but not their parents, where saved. The government took them in and trained them to be soldier."
He had to fight back the tears that where coming. He could feel Susan reach out grab his hand.
Belra and Amelia sombered, maintaining a respectful silence. Finally, Belra offered simply. "We will not judge you on the deeds of your fathers."
"And for that I must thank you" he takes a drink of water and glances at his watch "I do believe that Dinner is ready, if you'll be so kind as to follow me into the dinning area."
"Of course." Belra nods and she and Amelia follow him in.
They sit down as the food is brought in.
"Well Princess I woundering if you would be staying the night, or moving on. I'm sure that there other on your list to visit." Asked Allenson. He wants to say more but is interupted by Susan.
"I Think that me and my husband will take you up on your offer to come visit Finara" Allenson goes to say something but is silenced when Susan give him a swift kick in the Knee. "Although we can't leave right away we would like to come right away as me have matters to attend to, but I feel that it would be nice for us to get out of the country." She turns to her husband. "Who know honey, maybe even Jade could join us."
Allenson nodes in agreement then starts on his meal. This was her way of getting him back for the past four months.
Belra smiles gloriously. "We would love to have you." She and Amelia eat daintily. "We actually should be leaving after dinner, for Crimmond."
Allenson smiles "Well thank you, we'll let you know when we plan to visit. I'll also have my security personal prepare for your departure. In the mean time I hope that you enjoy the meal."
Belra nods. "It's delicious. Is this a common dish in these lands?" Amelia pauses, mulling something over in her head.
Susan is the first answer. "The meat come from a rare river snake that is found only in the jungle rivers here in Tappee. The filling thats located beside the meat are it's egg. It's considered a delacsy here in Tappee."
Amelia smiles a little. "Perhaps it could be discussed during talks on trade relations."
Allenson chuckles to him self for a moment
"Very well Lady Amelia, we can talk about it later"
Amelia smiles softly. "Thank you, Mr. President."
After dinner Allenson uses what time he has left to talk buisness.
"I'll be rather frank with you Princess Belra. Tappee needs trading partners. There are some things that we just can't produce here any more. What we mainly need is a country that is willing to trade Livestock, such as cattle, for technology based product."
"For the past few years we been on a quest for new technology, a quest that I'm affraid has left a large portion of the land scared. We now no longer have enough ariable to maintain a sufficiant suply of cattle. No I'm more then willing to buy it, or trade. The choice is up to you."
Belra shakes her head a little. "It is not my choice. It is my father's. But I intend to reccommend it to him, certainly. Thank you for the lovely dinner." She smiles and nods politely. "It was good getting to familiarize ourselves with your nation. Wish us look in Crimmond."
Allenson smile and nodes. "Very well, have a pleasent trip Princess"
"Thank you." Belra and Amelia both smile and then travel to the field where the shuttle for Crimmond is to pick them up.
"Thank you." Belra and Amelia both smile and then travel to the field where the shuttle for Crimmond is to pick them up.
ooc: send Crimmond a TG saying that you are ready visit
Crimmond
24-10-2003, 04:57
OOC: No need. Typing it up now.
Crimmond
24-10-2003, 05:04
The shuttle is sitting on the pad awaiting their arrival. The door opens automaticly when the pilot confirms who they are from sensors and records. After they enter, the suttle lifts up slowly and climbs into the atmosphere, gaining altitude quickly.
Several minutes into the flight the pilot swivels around to face them. The 7 foot tall reptilian humanoid nods to both of them and speaks. "We should be arriving at the capital in about twenty minutes. The Empress will greet us at the palace landing platform."
Belra and immediately do indeed come aboard, looking around with interest. She nods to the pilot. "Thank you, my good man. I am looking forward to metting Her Imperial Majesty."
Crimmond
25-10-2003, 05:44
OOC: Sorry, I was out at the air show all day and forgot about this.
Also, I'm deciding to show off the capital a little, as I haven't done it in a while.
IC: The shuttle lands on a spotlit landing pad, settling down with a slight bump. The ramp decends and out it the palace can be seen a short distance away, lit up through a variety of lights.
Once they exit the shuttle, they will see downtown Skye to the left, the glow of the city almost drowned out by one structure, the Plasma Pyramid, the city's auxillery powerstation turned work of art.
To the right the rolling hills of Saratov Ridge, the ruins of a fortress on one hill.
In front of them is a small group of three awaits them. One is a reptilian like the pilot, but wearing dark robes, another is a rather tall bald woman and the third is a raven haired, pale skinned woman in a flowing black dress. Her eyes seem to glow with an inner light.
Belra steps slowly down the ramp, Amelia and her guard flanking her. She smiles warmly, looking around curiously at her surroundings. She and Amelia curtsey and the guard bows as they approach the Emperess.
Crimmond
25-10-2003, 05:57
The pale woman steps forward. "I am Empress Domino Andolini, of The Imperial Province of Crimmond and the Crimmond Empire." She motions to the tall bald woman, "This is Lerea dinAthos, Head of Interspecies Relations and this," She looks to the tall reptile, "is Ambassador Krall'c, head of Foreign Relations and Embassys."
OOC: Pics and other info here: http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=76921
Belra nods. "I am Princess Belra of the Holy Empire of Finara. This is the Lady Amelia di Malran, my chamberlain, and my guard is Lieutenant Melvik Carver. It is an honor."
Crimmond
25-10-2003, 06:06
Domino smiles. "You are the first diplomatic party to visit the Empire in many years, save for a few individuals from allied nations dropping by for visits." She turns to walk towards the palace and if the guests look around, they will see that there are no gaurds in sight, only the shuttle maintenance crew and pilot, preping the shuttle for movement to it's hanger.
Belra nods. "We do wish nothing but friendly relations with other nations, Your Imperial Majesty." She, Amelia, and the guard follow Domino with light smiles.
Crimmond
25-10-2003, 06:29
As they head towards the palace the group passes by a puddle. In it a footprint appears, then is gone, as if somone has stepped in it.
Krall'c catches it and mutters something under his breath that sounds almost like an order, but it is too quiet to hear what is said.
The others don't seem to notice and the group reaches the palace shortly thereafter.
Belra notied this and arches a brow faintly, looking thoughtful before nodding to herself. Amelia and the guard remain oblivious.
Crimmond
25-10-2003, 06:39
The group enters the palace and walk into the smaller of the reception halls, the butlers walking around and making final tweaks to things.
Food and drink are on tables in front of them, but before the Empress can speak, an aide walks up to Krall'c and says something to him. He scowls, "Empress, Imperial lands are being claimed by another nation in a cold war, shall I answer with the usual questions?" She nods and he walks out.
Belra glances at the aide, arching a brow faintly. She glances to the Emperess curiously but doesn't ask. Amelia tilts her head, thoughtful.
Crimmond
25-10-2003, 06:53
The Empress smiles. "You'd be suprised how much that happens."
Larea motions to the tables. "This is a relaxed meeting, enjoy yourselves."
Belra and Amelia sit, starting to eat their food daintily. The guard remains standing. "Thank you, Your Majesty." They both smile softly.
Crimmond
25-10-2003, 06:58
The Empress sits as well, along with Larea. She speaks softly, her eyes visibly glowing. I was wondering what your nations 'paranormal' activity is..."
Belra arches a brow slightly. "You mean witchcraft?"
Crimmond
25-10-2003, 07:38
She shakes her head, "More like vampires and the undead..."
Belra pauses and thinks. Finally, she looks helplessly to her chamberlain. "There have been rumors, Your Majesty." Amelia says. "Nothing particularly definite and usually dismissed as myth and folklore. If they are present, it is no more than a handful. Such creatures are not a factor in day to day life in Finara."
Crimmond
25-10-2003, 07:43
Domino smiles. "About two days before I took power, the military council rose up against Lady Lara Tian, the former ruler, and had her killed. I was a witness to it and was killed as well."
Belra blinks slowly. "Then you are undead?"
Crimmond
25-10-2003, 07:50
Domino nods. "This makes three times I have died. Each time it seems to be by a blade to the stomach though... it's getting annoying in that respect."
OOC: Crap, I have to get some sleep, I have to go to the air show and stuff, so I'll be gone most of the day. I'll get back to this first chance I get though.
Belra pauses and then smiles thinly. She gives a faintly dismissive glance at her chamberlain and guard. "Then there are perhaps more matters that I have to discuss with you than I had planned. If a private audience would be possible at some time..."
Crimmond
25-10-2003, 15:34
Domino smiles. "Anytime would be fi-" She stops as a figure appears. Or half appears, rather.... only the armored figure's upper body slowly come into view, slightly distorted, and by his movements it wasn't planned.
Crimmond
25-10-2003, 15:45
OOC: I have to go out now, I'll be back in a few hours.
Belra and Amelia glances over, gasping slightly in surprise.
Crimmond
25-10-2003, 18:58
She stands and regards the floating upper body. "Explain yourself, Corporal."
He bows, a rather amusing site from a floating torso. "Cloak failure, request permission to see quatermaster for new suit."
She nods as the cloak fails outright and the rest of the black armor become visable. The soldier leaves and she sits again.
"Excuse that, please. Technology isn't as failsafe as we think sometimes."
Crimmond
26-10-2003, 04:05
bump
Belra nods a little. "I am rather amazed. I have never seen the like of such a device."
Amelia looks after the soldier thoughtfully. "Are all your troops so equipped?"
Crimmond
26-10-2003, 04:08
Domino shakes her head. "Only the special forces and Imperial gaurd." She moves the topic back where it was. "You were saying you wished to talk in private?"
Belra nods. "If you don't object."
Crimmond
26-10-2003, 04:45
She nods and gets up and steps towards the door, "You may stay here gaurds." No response comes, of course.
Larea looks to Amelia. "I take it this place is different from your own nation?"
Belra rises and follows her, not speaking until they're behind closed doors.
Amelia nods. "Finara has a total of three cars and five televisions, if that illustrates what you're getting at. I have never been in one. Horses and carriages are our preferred vehicles."
Crimmond
26-10-2003, 19:18
Larea nods. "I hadn't realized the difference was that much."
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DOmino enters her private office and sits. "What is it you wished to dicuss?"
Amelia smiles lightly. "We try to make outlanders feel at home. What little technology we do have belongs almost entirely to the Foreign Ministry."
Belra nods. "I came here largely as my father's representatives. But now that I know your nature, I believe I would also wish to speak for myself. My father and most of his court have a great dislike of the supernatural, partially from the tenets of their faith and partially from old bigotries. I have always considered this rather silly and I wish the strictures of such old fashioned moralitism eradicated from my homeland for...personal reasons."
Crimmond
26-10-2003, 22:49
Domino frowns slightly. "Just because I am deceased, does not mean I am not moral or have no faith. I have seen the other side and because of my past, it wasn't pleasant. I am here because I served in the underworld as an envoy to Earth for the jackle Anubis. I was freed from his service though." She looks away and sighs. "If you wish me to change your nation's culture, I cannot. Not without good reason."
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Larea nods. "I have never lived in a place that used such technology. Here and on my homeworld, the Empire advanced into a utopia."
Belra sighed slightly. "You misunderstand me, Your Majesty. I do not believe you lack for faith or morality simply because of your undead status. It is those that do doubt it against whom I am struggling for they also...nevermind. In any event, I was not asking you to change our culture."
Amelia smiles slightly. "It does have its charm, technology."
Crimmond
27-10-2003, 05:59
Domino tilts her head. "Then what do you wish of me?"
Belra paused. "I am not sure exactly. Advice perhaps. While i have always advocated tolerance, my father does not and he has sheltered me. You are the first deceased person I've met, with any supernatural aspect even. Advice, I suppose."
Crimmond
28-10-2003, 02:41
Domino considers. "I know many things. About this world and some of what's beyond. The beyond part is what is difficult to describe, there are no words for what happens there, at least... none for what happens in the Underworld."
Belra nods. "I can understand that. I meant more in terms of advice for how to help bring understanding to my world."
Crimmond
28-10-2003, 03:32
She shakes her head. "I don't know. I have never been one of understanding. I was a professional mercenary before I died the first time, then became part of the Imperial government. In the times of trouble, I took power. The Empire became more tolerant in my absence. I was there when it was founded and I left. I came back and had missed hundreds of years of growth." She sighs. "I am only leader because I was the only one that was around at the time to take over that wasn't under lock and key by the military. After all... who would put a gaurd on a corpse?"
Belra nods a little. "It wounds like you have led a rather fascinting existence."
Meanwhile a servant hurries up and hands somethingn to Lady Amelia. Amelia reads it and frowns faintly, glancing towards the door the royalty disappeared into.
Crimmond
28-10-2003, 08:18
Domino smiles. "Oh yes. I have at that."
Larea looks at her. "What is it?"
Belra pauses, not sure what to say now.
Amelia shakes her head. "Nothing."
Crimmond
28-10-2003, 08:53
An aide knocked on the door and handed Domino a report she skimmed quickly. "Thank you." She said and he left. "Polo's Bolos..." she mutters.
Laera nods. "Alright." She says quietly, before looking up as a form entered. Krall'c sat down and nodded to both of them.
"Polo's Bolos?" Belra asks.
Amelia seems not to notice, eyes wandering to the door, concerned.
Crimmond
29-10-2003, 03:20
Domino looks up from her thoughts. "Yes. It's a galactic storm. 1.3ly wide with two black holes in orbit of each other like bolos. No ship can get near it because of the radiation. We discovered it severnl months ago and it is on a collision course with Alpha Centauri... now we have new data. It's headed for Earth after that. Of course... it will take 55 trillion years for it's radiation to start endangering the planet, it is unsettling to know what is going to destroy your planet and that you can't do anything to stop it."
Belra's eyes widened slightly. A faint frown marred her lovely features. Then he expression slowly regained it's equilibrium. "I can't even conceive of that much time."
Crimmond
29-10-2003, 05:02
Domino nods. "I'm not sure anyone can..."
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Krall'c is reviewing some things on a computer pad. "It seems we may be taking a trip..." he says and passes the pad to Larea.
She frowns. "More vampire trials? I thought we'd seen the last of them years ago."
Belra nods a little. "I think you've helped me somewhat."
Crimmond
29-10-2003, 06:44
Domino smiles and stands, "Shall we rejoin the others?"
Belra nods and rises. "We shall."
Crimmond
29-10-2003, 07:01
Domino walks out and rejoins the group, noticing that Krall'c looked more angry than usual and Larea less happy than usual. She sits and nods to Amelia.
Belra walks back out and sits. Amelia glances away a long moment, thoughtful.
Castellan Hydra was continuing his meditiations when he heard the unmistake able sound of gunfire from outside. He walked to the window to see a large group of blue and yellow armoured figures fighting his Palace Guard in their black and gold PCA's, or Powered Combat Armour. He ran to the door of his room and opened it to see the stony visage of his Chief Bodyguard Huff'alco'nisan, or Falcon, bearing the Castellan's personal armour and weapons. Quickly shedding his loose-fitting robe, Hydra hurredly strapped himself into his APCA, Advanced Powered Combat Armour. The APCA was bigger and tougher than normal combat armour. It had improved servo-motors to increace the strength and speed of the wearer. It was also alot harder to put on in a hurry. Hydra finally snapped the last piece of tetra-steel armour in place and Falcon lowered his helmet onto his head. Reaching over with his left gauntlet Hydra drew his Lightning Sword from the sheath on his right hip. He picked up his Gyro-bolt pistol from the tray held by an aide and started down the hallway to the front entrance with his APCA equipped Royal Guard detail in tow.
Castellan Hydra heard the battle before he saw it, and he knew that the element of suprise had helped the attackers to fight the defenders back through the palace gates. Charging into the melee Hydra sent round after round of rocket propelled depleted uranium at the enemy soldiers. Every hit was a kill and when his pistol was dry he threw it aside and unsheathed his other Lightning Sword from his left hip. He rushed into the fray, Lightning Swords flashing in short, deadly arcs, sending streaks of red flicking around the area. He blocked a slash from on warrior and pivoted dragging his other blade across his belly. The Lighting Sword's energy field extended a milimeter from the edge of the blade and came down to a thinkness of one atomic diameter, so when it encountered the Tetra-steel armour of his foe, it sliced right in between the atoms of the suit. And the warrior inside the suit. Looking around, Hydra saw that most of the enemy had fled or were killed and those that hadn't were quickly being cleaned up by his Palace Guard. Castellan Hydra was filled with sorrow over the lives lost, friend and foe alike. He resolved to find out who had attacked his Palace and to try to open negotiations with them in an effort to avoid more loss of life. Then he remembered that he was supposed to have a banquet set up for the Delagates from Finara when they arrived. He quickly gave orders to send a message asking when the Finarans could arrive.
I'm not always able to continue my writing so when the time comes for the meeting with the Finarans, I may not be here. Just go ahead a write it. E-mail me at SavageZealot@hotmail.com if you have any questions.