The Water Cooler
17-06-2004, 09:08
Emperor Sohi of the Holy Empire of the Water Cooler entered the room. Instantly all save one of the assembled people bowed lowly, their heads touching the polished wood of the Supreme Audience Chamber deep within the Imperial Palace, located in the capital of the Holy Empire of the Water Cooler, Sohi.
Walking as regally as one can under several kilograms of Imperial clothing, he slowly made his way to an elaborate high backed wooden throne. Seated his aides quickly got in place behind him, standing tall in their official state uniforms of dark black. A row of imperial guards marched along the hall, providing a human shield between the Emperor and the people. Although they where silent and motionless a feeling of intense pride could be felt coming from them.
The lone standing figure was, upon closer inspection, the Director of the Water Cooler De Novo. He was wearing a simple black tunic and black pants, his clothes in stark contrast to the Emperors ornate clothing.
The Emperor bowed his head, and the prostrated people stood up silently, every eye (save the ones of the guards who were facing the crowd) was on the Emperor awaiting the news. Speculation had been flying around the capital for days, and when the audience was announced the popularity to get a ticket was so much that the Head of Imperial Office had to hold an impromptu lottery to determine who would be present in the hall today.
For a few moments the only sound that could be heard where the innocent lazy squawks of birds. With a move of his hand the emperor motioned to an aide who quickly left the room. A moment later the birds too fell silent.
A select few media where now ushered into a raised platform in order to record the proceedings.
The Emperor began talking.
“May the Water Cooler Shine on this day, and all who are involved with it.
We are two common peoples, they are us. And yet, for some time we have been apart. But this must not be.
It is the most divine will of the Cooler that we reunited!
Consequently as of this date, effectively immediately the former republic of Water Cooler De Novo shall be for now, and for evermore a territory of the Holy Empire of the Water Cooler. All citizens of the former Republic of the Water Cooler De Novo are now subjects of the Holy Empire of the Water Cooler. All diplomatic affairs, treaties, etc etc are now to be administered by the Holy Empire of the Water Cooler at this stage the Director will continue to assist in the running of the country; however it may be possible that sometime in the future, this will change.
The former republic of Water Cooler De Novo will now be known as the Colony of Water Cooler De Novo.”
With this he made hand gesture and previously covered signs where uncovered revealing the new name.
“We will now sign a treaty solidifying what has been said here. Director please join me.”
With that the Director walked up to a table that contained two heavy contracts. He stood in front of one, while the Emperor stood in front of the other.
Reaching for the quills they signed the first sent of documents, and with the help of an assistant swapped the two documents, which where signed again.
Standing back and in an unprecedented move, the two men embraced each other.
Suddenly a 1000 person choir stepped in through side doors in the hall, singing “Rule Water Cooler” Exultantly. Dancers twirling ribbons where quick to enter the hall, waving and singing with the crowd, musicians began to play.
“Now, Go forth and spread the word. Today is a glorious day for the Holy Empire of the Water Cooler! MAY THE WATER COOLER GUIDE US ALL” He shouted, his voice echoing the feelings of joy that the assembled people were feeling.
The audience began to cheer loudly, and all were happy.
Within the hour every foreign embassy in the Holy Empire of the Water Cooler was informed of the news, and the news began to spread around the world.
-
http://img51.photobucket.com/albums/v156/bquanta/a1851831.jpg
A offical painting of Emerpor Sohi on the day.
Walking as regally as one can under several kilograms of Imperial clothing, he slowly made his way to an elaborate high backed wooden throne. Seated his aides quickly got in place behind him, standing tall in their official state uniforms of dark black. A row of imperial guards marched along the hall, providing a human shield between the Emperor and the people. Although they where silent and motionless a feeling of intense pride could be felt coming from them.
The lone standing figure was, upon closer inspection, the Director of the Water Cooler De Novo. He was wearing a simple black tunic and black pants, his clothes in stark contrast to the Emperors ornate clothing.
The Emperor bowed his head, and the prostrated people stood up silently, every eye (save the ones of the guards who were facing the crowd) was on the Emperor awaiting the news. Speculation had been flying around the capital for days, and when the audience was announced the popularity to get a ticket was so much that the Head of Imperial Office had to hold an impromptu lottery to determine who would be present in the hall today.
For a few moments the only sound that could be heard where the innocent lazy squawks of birds. With a move of his hand the emperor motioned to an aide who quickly left the room. A moment later the birds too fell silent.
A select few media where now ushered into a raised platform in order to record the proceedings.
The Emperor began talking.
“May the Water Cooler Shine on this day, and all who are involved with it.
We are two common peoples, they are us. And yet, for some time we have been apart. But this must not be.
It is the most divine will of the Cooler that we reunited!
Consequently as of this date, effectively immediately the former republic of Water Cooler De Novo shall be for now, and for evermore a territory of the Holy Empire of the Water Cooler. All citizens of the former Republic of the Water Cooler De Novo are now subjects of the Holy Empire of the Water Cooler. All diplomatic affairs, treaties, etc etc are now to be administered by the Holy Empire of the Water Cooler at this stage the Director will continue to assist in the running of the country; however it may be possible that sometime in the future, this will change.
The former republic of Water Cooler De Novo will now be known as the Colony of Water Cooler De Novo.”
With this he made hand gesture and previously covered signs where uncovered revealing the new name.
“We will now sign a treaty solidifying what has been said here. Director please join me.”
With that the Director walked up to a table that contained two heavy contracts. He stood in front of one, while the Emperor stood in front of the other.
Reaching for the quills they signed the first sent of documents, and with the help of an assistant swapped the two documents, which where signed again.
Standing back and in an unprecedented move, the two men embraced each other.
Suddenly a 1000 person choir stepped in through side doors in the hall, singing “Rule Water Cooler” Exultantly. Dancers twirling ribbons where quick to enter the hall, waving and singing with the crowd, musicians began to play.
“Now, Go forth and spread the word. Today is a glorious day for the Holy Empire of the Water Cooler! MAY THE WATER COOLER GUIDE US ALL” He shouted, his voice echoing the feelings of joy that the assembled people were feeling.
The audience began to cheer loudly, and all were happy.
Within the hour every foreign embassy in the Holy Empire of the Water Cooler was informed of the news, and the news began to spread around the world.
-
http://img51.photobucket.com/albums/v156/bquanta/a1851831.jpg
A offical painting of Emerpor Sohi on the day.