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Today, the Minister of the Interior Sir Johnathan Calvin announced that after heated debate in the Council of Ministers and a very rare public vote, Czar Alexei Alexandrovich Andropov XIV signed the law banning Freemasonry from Derscon.

Prince Johnathan Rekjyavich, Archbishop of Derscon, also decreed that masonry is heresy against all Christian churches, and masons are now banned from all churches within Derscon. Most of the conservative churches that do not adhere to the athourity of the Archbishop, such as the Free Presbyterian church, already have this in their doctrinal law, as do the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches within Derscon.

Minister of the Arts and Sciences, Sir Charles Camille Saint-Saëns, expressed disappointment in this measure. "The Masons allowed for much free expression in artworks of many forms, and promoted geometry, which is a very important part of mathematics today. It's a shame that these people have to leave, but if the Czar feels it necessary, and the majourity of people agree with this measure, then Derscon will probably benefit from it."

No real public outrage was heard in force. Here and there there was the occasional protest, but they were largely ignored and or ridiculed by the public.

Sir John Calvin has reported that all masons within Derscon have thirty days to leave Derscon. This should give them enough time to sell property they do not wish to take with them. Foreign vessals will be allowed to land and/or dock in Derscon to pick up refugees, if wished by their government. After that, all remaining masons will be imprisoned, and all remaining property owned by masons will be repossesed by the government and most likely auctioned off.

Any and all masons that take up arms against or resist those escorting them out of the nation or to prison will be executed on the spot without trial.

We appauld Derscon's new measure to ban Satan's pawns.

Krioval is willing to accept any leaving Derscon due to the recent legislation there. While we are against the decision made, Krioval recognizes the right of citizens to govern themselves, and of a nation to have control of affairs within its own borders.

Director Koro Vartek
Diplomacy and Trade
Armed Republic of Krioval

Free masons?

Ok, I'll take a six-pack. I got a wall that needs building.

Krioval is willing to accept any leaving Derscon due to the recent legislation there. While we are against the decision made, Krioval recognizes the right of citizens to govern themselves, and of a nation to have control of affairs within its own borders.

Director Koro Vartek
Diplomacy and Trade
Armed Republic of Krioval

Ships entering Dersconi waters must announce their presence before entering or will be sunk without warning. They will be escorted by two cruisers to the civilian ports in Normandy. Air traffic, is forbidden. Thank you for accepting the masons so they do not need to be needlessly harmed or imprisoned.

--Count Franz von Papen
Foreign Minister to the Czar
The Protestant Prussian Czardom of Derscon

I totally applaud your desision and will join you in this law. Too long have people been brainwashed into thinking that Free Maisonry is a Christian thing.

Saerat Helmz
Head of State
Christac

Despite the recent events occuring in the Grand Kingdom of Aerion, the Freemasons of Aerion readily accept their brothers leaving Derscon into Aerion. You will be granted full visas. You will also receive special Masonic awards for your bravery in upholding the noble ideas of Freemasonry.


Othean Lekto Natharthes, 33°
Lieutenant Grand Commander of the Aerion Scottish Rite
Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ethan

The Holy Empire of Snarkieness will gladly accept any Freemason refuges from Derscon.

Alta
Speaker for the Emperor

The United Republics of Tiburon denounces the blatant disregard of human rights shown in the nation of Derscon. In conjunction with Amnesty International Tiburon, we have sent the civilian passenger ship Altovis to accept refugees from Derscon. Any attack on the Altovis shall be considered an attack on the United Republics themselves, and shall be met with appropriate force.

The Grand Imperium of Risban, a supporter of Freemasonry, will allow any Masons from Derscon citizenship in our empire.

-Alexander Perkins, Foreign Affairs

Even in an officially Zoroastrian state, we still allow for toleration of nearly every other religion, with Christian Fundamentalism and Sunni Islam being the exceptions. Other than that, we allow people to believe what they want, and we care less if Christians want to be Masons.

-Shah Khosru III

Whilst we do not condone the persecution of some on the basis of belief, as this is the case within the borders of Derscon, I would say that if one was to look into the arts of Freemasonry, I would deem it an undesirable influence within my own districts. In this case, I will not extend any invitation toward anyone in Derson whom has been ordered to leave, the promise of new-life and a visa to stay within the Abolsutionist Republic, but I do applaude those who are doing so on the simple basis of humanitarianism.

- Indigo Blue, [When Staying In Iuthia]

"While we disagree with this recent legislation, as it does not seem necessary to us to ban a club for such arbitrary reasons, we will send a passenger ship to pick up any who wish to come to our frigid land."
-King Haakon IX

The Holy Empire of Elsburytonia warmly welcomes any person fleeing Derscon due to the recent laws passed in that nation.

Further the Emperor has declaired a ban of all trade with Derscon.

It is hoped that the draconian infringements upon personal beliefs in Derscon will one day be lifted in favour of true tollerence and understanding.

I. Travel,
Foreign Minister
Holy Empire of Elsburytonia

WE also have had Freemasonry banned since our foundations as a nation. It is condemned by the Catholic Church, and also works to attack our government.

Elsburytonia, the Czar doesn't care what you do about trade with Derscon, as it does not exist. Derscon only trades with members of the Greater Prussian Empire and a select few allies.

Otherwise, all passenger ships are to report to Port Normandy, Derscon, for loading of Masons. The Czar thanks the nations willing to accept refugees so he will not have to needlessly imprison or execute them.

Count Franz von Papen
Foreign Minister to the Czar
The Protestant Prussian Czardom of Derscon



Port Normandy, Derscon

Along the eastern coast, The Dersconi Coast Guard was waiting at the bounderies of Dersconi waters to escort the foreign ships to the port. A few DD(X) Destroyers were present, as were two Zimmermann-class battleships. Mostly as a show of force, an Archangel (OOC: two flight decks plus a bunch of extra stuff) Aircraft Carrier was present, along with escorts.


Back at the port, hoards of Masons has their things and were waiting in the massive hotel by Port Normandy for the foreign vessals to arrive. Most of them had sold everything that they would not be able to take with them, so most had hefty sums of money either on them or in a Dersconi bank account. Robbery had to be kept to a minimum, so Schutzstaffel soldiers were present to keep the peace.

Only the uneducated and feeble attack Freemasonry.

The President of the All-Seeing Eye of Caseylvania officially denounces the banning of Freemasonry in Derscon, and cordially offers his hand in friendship to any Mason wishing to emigrate to our fair shores. A small contingent of our Navy will be at hand to ensure the safe transport of these refugees from political persecution, and any attack on them, or the Mason Brothers they carry, will be considered an attack on Caseylvania as a nation.

We do not seek to change Dersconian policy, however, we welcome with open arms any Mason seeking freedom.

Port Normandy, Derscon

Along the eastern coast, The Dersconi Coast Guard was waiting at the bounderies of Dersconi waters to escort the foreign ships to the port. A few DD(X) Destroyers were present, as were two Zimmermann-class battleships. Mostly as a show of force, an Archangel (OOC: two flight decks plus a bunch of extra stuff) Aircraft Carrier was present, along with escorts.


Back at the port, hoards of Masons has their things and were waiting in the massive hotel by Port Normandy for the foreign vessals to arrive. Most of them had sold everything that they would not be able to take with them, so most had hefty sums of money either on them or in a Dersconi bank account. Robbery had to be kept to a minimum, so Schutzstaffel soldiers were present to keep the peace.

The Kriovalians had sent several small ships plus two renovated cruise vessels to ferry the Masons to Krioval. The Dersconi refugees were soon to find themselves immersed in a society whose dedication to scientific advancement was nearly absolute, and where ambition to excel was paramount. In short, they were about to be placed as close to Heaven as one could be without death, an irony that was not lost on the Kriovalian government. The ships flew the Kriovalian flag from extremely visible locations, the black and red emblem a stark contrast to the silvery and white hulls. They waited at the designated location for permission to proceed.

President Server shakes his head.

"We the people of Corneliu do not agree with this at all. We have opened our boarders to any masons that wish to seek refuge. We will defend you here on our soil to the last. We are a free society and will welcome you with open arms.

"I'm also sending this messege to Derscon. We are disappointed in you. Your father and grandfather would not be pleased with this decision. I knew them personaly. They were always looking for ways to work with them. I am very disappointed in this action. Because of this, we will have to think seriously on our relationship that we have had."

Transport ships from the Corneliuan Colonial Navy begin to approach Desconi waters.

"This is Corneliu Convey Alpha 29 and we are here to escort the masons who want to come to Corneliu."

President Rice was in her office when word came through.

"Now what madam President?"

"I guess we have to do what we planned on doing from the start. Call an emergency press conference."

WALTZ CITY NEWS NETWORK

Breaking News Music

Good evening. I am Robert Murdock. We have just received word that Derscon has elected to ban all free masons in their country. We have also been notified that President Katherine Rice will be making a speech. In fact here she is now

{Camera pans to the press room of the executive building}

"Good evening. Sorry for dragging you out of bed at this hour but I have just received news of the gravest sort. Derscon has banned all free masons. In our mind, there is no reason for them to do this since they have done nothing inside their country. We condemn this action in the strongest terms. I have decided to recall our ambassador to Derscon and have broken off trade. We will also welcome any and all Freemasons that wish to seek refuge here in Formal Dances. We are a free and open society and all ideas are welcome.

"We urge Derscon to reconsider their actions. As stated before, all trade has now been broken off pending the resolution in Congress for a full embargo. I have dispatched our ships to our borders to prevent their ships from entering our waters. I am urging all nations that have trade with them to break it off and to place a full embargo on all Dersconi goods. I am urging the international community to denounce this action and to bring pressure to bear.

"Though we are a part of Greater Prussia, we shall do all we can to assist these oppressed people. We will lend them all available aide. I am urging nations to aide these people. They are humans too and that is how they should be treated. Persecution is barbaric and should've disappeared centuries ago. May God go with you all."

That was President Rice and this was your breaking news update

{Breaking News Music}

Out on the open seas, the navy launches carrier planes as the ships begin to enforce the new orders.

"That lady has guts I can give her that!"

"Yes she does Mr. President. Shall I issue an order to support her?"

"Not yet. I want to watch and see what happens next. Its up to John now if he wants to pursue anything. Travis, since your the person on the spot, I'm going to let you handle it Colonial President."

"Yes sir."

"I do though want continued updates. If you need anything from me, let me know and you shall have it. Meanwhile, I'm going to think over my plans to assist them with their space program."

"Very well sir."

"Take care and good luck."

"Yes sir. You too."

We fully support the actions of the government of Derscon although we believe the ban on the Free Masons was long overdue. Derscon is truely a Christian nation as these actions demonstrate as the Masons corrupt everything they touch. These actions are very humane, by our standards with respect to the treatment of Masons.

God bless

Formal dances, you are placing an embargoe on your ARCHCHANCELLOR and a nation who is the the SaME EMPIRE?

Private Message to President Server of Corneliu

Mr. President,

This ban is not something I wanted to do. As you can see with the majority of the legislation I have passed into law, I am all for civil rights and free choice, within the limits of Christianity.

The public outcry for the ban, as well as the majority of the Council of Ministers was overwhelming. While the Crown is technically divine right, the Czar is most definitely not infallable. The Czar's job is to run the nation effectively, coensiding with the will of the people. When over ninety percent of the population wants Free-masonry banned, you must listen. Many organizations were calling for the immediate execution of the masons. When a nation bans a group of people, normally one does not offer them thirty days to sell their property and invite other nations to come and take them. The way I handle the situation should be an obvious point to you that I was slightly regretful for this law.

I hope you understand.

God Bless,

Czar Alexei Alexandrovich Andropov XIV
A Deeply Troubled Monarch of the Protestant Prussian Czardom of Derscon
Protector of Burgundy
Archchancellor of Greater Prussia
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Murmansk Naval Base, Derscon

Fleet Admiral Mikhial Zimmerov, the half-German half-Russian commander of thr Dersconi Superfleet, hung up the phone and sighed. He walked over to thr dry dock to his Flagship, the HMS Appolyon.

"Time to sail." He boarded the ship and went to the massive island.


One hour later, the entire Dersconi Imperial Superfleet was mobilized in Dersconi Waters. Mikhial's orders were to ensure no armed vessals against the Archchancellor of Greater Prussia came within Greater Prussian waters. Word from Naval Intelligence was that armed Caseylvanian vessals were coming.

They were not going to enter Derscon under any circumstances.
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Port Normandy, Derscon

When the Kriovalian ships arrived, The SS soliders let them through to load up into the ships.


Convey Alpha 29, please send your unarmed vessals forward to the
docks. Armed vessals are to stay outside the Dersconi Exclusive Economic
Zone, approximately two hundred miles from the Dersconi Coast, or they
will be sunk.

The Superfleet could be seen over the horizon. The massive Archangel carriers were present, but to really get a perspective, the Archangel was approximately two and a half times larger than the Nimitz-class carrier. It was three-quarter carrier, one quarter battleship.

And there were thirteen of them. While no hostile intentions were meant, the Czar was paranoid of foreigners, and he was taking no chances with any gajin.

Private Message to President Server of Corneliu

Mr. President,

This ban is not something I wanted to do. As you can see with the majority of the legislation I have passed into law, I am all for civil rights and free choice, within the limits of Christianity.

The public outcry for the ban, as well as the majority of the Council of Ministers was overwhelming. While the Crown is technically divine right, the Czar is most definitely not infallable. The Czar's job is to run the nation effectively, coensiding with the will of the people. When over ninety percent of the population wants Free-masonry banned, you must listen. Many organizations were calling for the immediate execution of the masons. When a nation bans a group of people, normally one does not offer them thirty days to sell their property and invite other nations to come and take them. The way I handle the situation should be an obvious point to you that I was slightly regretful for this law.

I hope you understand.

God Bless,

Czar Alexei Alexandrovich Andropov XIV
A Deeply Troubled Monarch of the Protestant Prussian Czardom of Derscon
Protector of Burgundy
Archchancellor of Greater Prussia

Messege to Czar Alexei Alexandrovich Andropov XIV
From President James Server

Sir, I do not understand. You may have wanted to do this but I know that your father and grandfather didn't. They believed in tolerance. You are showing none whatsoever. You have jepordized the relations between our two nations that have stood for years. I am asking that you recant this ban otherwise we may have to do something that we never dreamt of doing.

Convey Alpha 29, please send your unarmed vessals forward to the
docks. Armed vessals are to stay outside the Dersconi Exclusive Economic
Zone, approximately two hundred miles from the Dersconi Coast, or they
will be sunk.

The Superfleet could be seen over the horizon. The massive Archangel carriers were present, but to really get a perspective, the Archangel was approximately two and a half times larger than the Nimitz-class carrier. It was three-quarter carrier, one quarter battleship.

And there were thirteen of them. While no hostile intentions were meant, the Czar was paranoid of foreigners, and he was taking no chances with any gajin.

"This is Convoy Alpha 29, we have a treaty that states that our armed vessels can enter into Dersoni waters so that'll be a negative. Under terms of the treaty, they will not fire unless they are fired upon first. This was drawn up by the late President Featherston. I have a copy here if you want to view it."

Formal dances, you are placing an embargoe on your ARCHCHANCELLOR and a nation who is the the SaME EMPIRE?

Cherry Ridge, we don't care if we are. What he is doing is wrong and we shall make sure that he knows that it is wrong. Do a wrong pay a price. We could ban monarchists in our country if we wanted too. How would you feel if we did that?

Mr. President,

I don't think you understood me. I did not want to implicate this ban, but the overwhelming majority of Derscon and the Council of Ministers did. It is unfortunate, but like I said, you do not go against the will of 90% of your people.

--Alexei
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"This is Convoy Alpha 29, we have a treaty that states that our armed vessels can enter into Dersconi waters so that'll be a negative. Under terms of the treaty, they will not fire unless they are fired upon first. This was drawn up by the late President Featherston. I have a copy here if you want to view it."

Sir, at this point, I don't care what paper you have. No armed vessals are entering Dersconi waters under any circumstances. Period.

--Fleet Admiral Mikhial Zimmerov
Commander of the Dersconi IMperial Superfleet

Mr. President,

I don't think you understood me. I did not want to implicate this ban, but the overwhelming majority of Derscon and the Council of Ministers did. It is unfortunate, but like I said, you do not go against the will of 90% of your people.

--Alexei

Being a leader Alexei sometimes require to do the opposite of what the people want. You have to buck public opinion here and there. Yes its tough but sometimes that is the only way to lead. I'm surprised that you didn't learn that.

--James

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Sir, at this point, I don't care what paper you have. No armed vessals are entering Dersconi waters under any circumstances. Period.

--Fleet Admiral Mikhial Zimmerov
Commander of the Dersconi IMperial Superfleet

I don't care what your orders are Fleet Admiral. I am invoking said treaty and if you stand in our way, you'll risk war with Corneliu.

--Captain Matrix

James,

I understand this, but if I back down now, I would break my frist promise to the Dersconi people -- to uphold the defence of Derscon and defend Her Honour. Backing down would crush this. At this point, backing down now would show weakness, and this is unacceptable.

Hopefully, when things cool down, I will be able to repeal the ban, but not now.

--Alexei
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You forcing your armed warships into Dersconi territory is an act of war, Captain. Until further notice, you are not allowed in Dersconi territorial waters. If you breach this order, you will be fired upon. I am currently in contact with the Kremlin, asking for permission to either fire on you or allow passage.

--Fleet Admiral Zimmerov

James,

I understand this, but if I back down now, I would break my frist promise to the Dersconi people -- to uphold the defence of Derscon and defend Her Honour. Backing down would crush this. At this point, backing down now would show weakness, and this is unacceptable.

Hopefully, when things cool down, I will be able to repeal the ban, but not now.

--Alexei

If things don't cool down soon Alexei, your going to have bigger problems than me. As for Honor, you can show your honor by backing it down gracefully. Explain to them why you are doing so in such a way that it doesn't inflame opinion. I've done it before. You have a way with words. A true gift for a politician. Use it. You might be surprised. Besides, I don't place to much stock on poll numbers.

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You forcing your armed warships into Dersconi territory is an act of war, Captain. Until further notice, you are not allowed in Dersconi territorial waters. If you breach this order, you will be fired upon. I am currently in contact with the Kremlin, asking for permission to either fire on you or allow passage.

--Fleet Admiral Zimmerov

"This is is Fleet Admiral Erickson to Fleet Admiral Zimmerov. That will be an immediate act of war. We have full jurisdiction to enter into Dersconi Waters with or without your permission. I am giving you one hour! When that hour is up, and you still don't allow us in, I am going to communicate with the Colonial President. I dont think he'll take it to kindly either if you catch my drift Admiral!"

The ships continue to move into Dersconi waters.

Secret IC to Duc Cosimo di Medici of Derscon, Commander of Burgundian Guard
CC-Czar Alexei
Duc Cosimo, mobilise the Burgundian Guard. Make sure no hostile ships enter Burgundian waters. God Bless, King John Antonette

"Let's get this over with," the captain said gruffly to nobody in particular. The Kriovalian fleet made its way to the docks under escort and awaited the boarding of the refugees.

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Several Caseylvanian Vigil-class carriers await just over the horizon. If any attempt is made to hinder the peaceful mission above, that is, the removal of a large number of what can only be called political prisoners, a declaration of war shall be issued. Other nations may turn their back in time of need, but the proud nation of Caseylvania will not.

Fleet Admiral Collins adjusts his binoculars, and watches a squadron of fighters assume a protective position around the carrier group.

"Any response?"

"Nothing yet Admiral."

"Continue with the escort into their waters. We do have a treaty and if they want to fire on us then by god let them."

"Yes sir."

The fleet continues to escort their passenger ships into Dersconi Waters. Carrier planes are on the decks of the carriers that are parked outside but within flight range incase the convoy is attacked.

Thechya's Master of Diplomacy has chosen to publically express his disagreement with the new legislation past concerning the Freemasons in Derscon. Though we are a religious nation, we believe that people are entitled to their own beliefs and practices, and the government should not interfere. However, the Holy Empire of Thechya will not become involved in this matter.

-The Holy Empire of Thechya
Region: The Theocratic Alliance

Bumpty bump bump

To President Server, Corneliu

James,

I cannot bring myself to this. Admitting defeat and wrongdoing on this scale is harmful to Dersconi Honour. When things cool down, I will see what I can do in repealing the ban.

Also, I have recieved word from Fleet Admiral Zimmerov that your fleet is moving into my waters. I ask you that you back your fleet out. Do this as a sign that I can still trust you. To be frank, at this point, I'm not sure I can.

--Alexei
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Port Normandy, Derscon

In the Dersconi waters, the massive one hundred fifty ship fleet patrolled the area. Dersconi Coast Guard cutters were outside of the dock, waiting for the Masons to be loaded into the Kriovalian ship. When it was done, the Kriovalian ship was joined by the cutters and escorted back to the edge of Dersconi Territorial waters, which no enemy vessal has breached yet.* Afterwards, three cruisers of the Superfleet took the ships to the edge of the Dersconi Exclusive Economic Zone, and then let it off on its own.
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Message to Caseylvanian Fleet

Fleet Admiral Collins, you may dispach your unarmed vessals into the Dersconi Exclusive Economic Zone at this point. They will be escorted by the Imperial Navy until they reach territorial waters, where they will be escorted by Coast Guard cutters to the port for loading. Any armed vessals entering Dersconi territorial waters will be seen as an act of war and will be sunk.

--Fleet Admiral Mikhial Zimmerov
Commander in Chief of the Dersconi Imperial Superfleet
The Protestant Prussian Czardom of Derscon
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Dersconi Exclusive Economic Zone

As the Corneliuian ships entered Dersconi waters, Zimmerov gave the order out to his fleet.

Go to ALERT** Status. Get general targets and initiate offencive
manoeuvres.
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OOC FOOTNOTES:

*Territorial waters, as defined by International Law (RL), are twelve miles from shore. Exclusive economic zone waters, which can become territorial during times of turmoil, go two hundred miles from shore.

**ALERT status is the equivalent of DEFCON 1.5. Not quite war, but your on the brink of it by half a thread. In fact, here's a listing of Dersconi alert statuses, form peace to annihillation

Tranquil
Sheathed
Sabre Rattle
Standby
Alert
Code Red
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Tribulation
Armageddon

NOTE: These last two indicate nuclear strikes. Tribulation is the command given to activate the weapons, while Armageddon is the order to fire.

There is also an order, named Bloodbath, given to authorize the use of total war.

To President Server, Corneliu

James,

I cannot bring myself to this. Admitting defeat and wrongdoing on this scale is harmful to Dersconi Honour. When things cool down, I will see what I can do in repealing the ban.

Also, I have recieved word from Fleet Admiral Zimmerov that your fleet is moving into my waters. I ask you that you back your fleet out. Do this as a sign that I can still trust you. To be frank, at this point, I'm not sure I can.

--Alexei

Alexie,

I have been notified of the situation. I have to apologize for their behavior. I will issue orders directly to the fleet commanders to withdraw. You have my word of honor on that. If they refuse, they will be shot.

James.

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Dersconi Exclusive Economic Zone

As the Corneliuian ships entered Dersconi waters, Zimmerov gave the order out to his fleet.

Go to ALERT** Status. Get general targets and initiate offencive
manoeuvres.

Fleet Admiral Erickson looked over a flash messege that came directly to him. He shook his head.

"What is it sir? Attack orders?"

"No not firing orders but the opposite. Helm, Set us a course back to the border and notify the passenger ships to proceed without us. And make sure it is on the open channel."

The fleet begins to pull back as the passenger ships moved foward.

James,

Thank you. I will tell my navy to back off, also.

Alexei
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Dersconi Exclusive Economic Zone

"Sir, orders from the Kremlin." The Fleet Admiral read it.

"Okay. Tell fleet to go to Standby."

"Yessir."


Over the fleet, the weapons, while not disengaged, stopped targeting the Corneliuian ships and went back to defencive manoeuvres. The Corneliuian ships were escorted to the port, loaded, and escorted back to the fleet.

There were still about a quarter of the masons left on the docks, and the deadline was approaching quickly.

Message to President Rice, Formal Dances

President Rice,

I request that you come to Kremlin Palace immediately to discuss recent events.

Czar Alexei Alexandrovich Andropov XIV
Monarch of the Protestant Prussian Czardom of Derscon
Protector of Burgundy
ARCHCHANCELLOR of Greater Prussia

Message to King Antonette

You are to report to Kremlin Palace immediately.

--Archchancellor Alexei

Message to President Rice, Formal Dances

President Rice,

I request that you come to Kremlin Palace immediately to discuss recent events.

Czar Alexei Alexandrovich Andropov XIV
Monarch of the Protestant Prussian Czardom of Derscon
Protector of Burgundy
ARCHCHANCELLOR of Greater Prussia

Messege to Czar Alexei Alexandrovich Andropov XIV:

Czar Andropov,

I will come after I know why I am being summoned. I am a busy person as I am gearing up to run for re-election.

President Katherine Rice
Formal Dances

Messege to Czar Alexei Alexandrovich Andropov XIV:

Czar Andropov,

I will come after I know why I am being summoned. I am a busy person as I am gearing up to run for re-election.

President Katherine Rice
Formal Dances

You are being summoned to discuss recent events about your actions in response to the masonic ban. I feel it is better to discuss this in person.

Czar Alexei Alexandrovich Andropov XIV
Arch-Chancellor of Greater Prussia

King Antonette boarded, Burgundian One.
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The plane approached his private runway (hes King of Burgundy), and landed. He stepped off the plane, and Burgundian guards saluted. He got into his limo, and was driven to the Palace. Dersconi guards escorted him to his private condo, and he unpacked. He poured a glass of Red Wine, and sipped it. He sat down, and read the updated reports on the incident.

You are being summoned to discuss recent events about your actions in response to the masonic ban. I feel it is better to discuss this in person.

Czar Alexei Alexandrovich Andropov XIV
Arch-Chancellor of Greater Prussia

If that is the way you feel about it then I shall be there.

President Katherine Rice
Formal Dances

If that is the way you feel about it then I shall be there.

President Katherine Rice
Formal Dances

Excellent. Runway Three in RAMC airport is cleared. we have an SUV already there waiting to take you to the Kremlin.

--Archchancellor Alexei

President Rice sighed as she made her way to the Airport.

When she boarded, her aides sat down next to her.

"This is most troubling. I hope you have something to say to him."

"I'm going to state the truth. I'm going to tell him I did what I did to maintain the sanctity of human rights. I'm going to tell him that I did what I did because I wanted to send a statement of displeasure."

This is Dancer 1 to Dersconi Traffic Control requesting landing clearence. The fighters also need clearence to land as well.

OOC: This post is before President Rice arrived.

The Czar picked up his phone and dialed Antonette before Rice arrived.

"Antonette, Sorry for not being able to meet with you right now. President Rice is meeting with me soon, and I don't want you two clashing swords right now. Sorry. Will talk later." Alexei hung up the phone and waited for Rice's arrival.

Antonette said,
"I'll talk to you later, Alexei". He then hung up.

President Rice sighed as she made her way to the Airport.

When she boarded, her aides sat down next to her.

"This is most troubling. I hope you have something to say to him."

"I'm going to state the truth. I'm going to tell him I did what I did to maintain the sanctity of human rights. I'm going to tell him that I did what I did because I wanted to send a statement of displeasure."

This is Dancer 1 to Dersconi Traffic Control requesting landing clearence. The fighters also need clearence to land as well.

Dancer One, you are cleared to land on Runway three. Fighters, head
west a bit. Liepzig Air Force Base is there. Sorry, not too much room on the
runways, for a Sunday, and all. Not much runway to go around in the first
place, actually.

When the plane landed, Rice was escorted to the SUV by five Honour Guards -- seven foot tall beasts that weren't human, carried eight foot staves with sharp blades, and wore fancy red and gold armour -- and the SUV drove to Kremlin Palace.

The President was brought through the new entrance wing to the palace, added after Alexei's ascention, and then the Grande Hall, and taken up to the Star Office, after passing though the Imperial Hall, with massive marble columns with Honour Guards standing in between them, along with around the circulara elevator down, and the door into the secretary's office. The Honour Guards let Rice go and the Czar's personal guard force -- the best twenty men in the Prussian Empire -- the Dersconi Praetorian Guard, took her to a side entrance, only openable from the inside (it was waiting for them), bypassed the secretary and entred the Star Office, where along the star-shaped office the twenty superhumans that made up the Praetorian Guard stood around, shields and swords ready, along with thier OICWs.

Unusual for Alexei, who was the first person one saw when entering the palace, and who was never seen without a smile on, he slouched in his chair, and he looked very stressed out right now. His desk was a slight mess, and there was a single chair in front of it. The look on his face was a mix of stress and anger. He looked up and motioned to the chair in front of the desk.

"Thank you for coming, President Rice, on such short notice. Can I get you anything to drink?"

President Rice gives a minimal bow to the Czar. She is wearing a blue silk full length Dress with sapphire earings.

"Your welcome sir and I would like some water please."

President Rice gives a minimal bow to the Czar. She is wearing a blue silk full length Dress with sapphire earings.

"Your welcome sir and I would like some water please."

Alexei nodded and had a guard get a glass of water for President Rice and himself. He produced a weak smile. "I've been drinking too much anyways." He shrugs. "My dad would slap me upside the head for denying alchohol and being a Russian, though!" He took the cold ice water glass and held it to his forehead for a little and closed his eyes. Not the most formal thing, but the crap seemed to be hitting the fan quite a lot today. He took a sip and set it on a coaster on his desk. He placed a coaster on the other side of the desk for President Rice's drink.

"I'm sure you can guess why I called you here and wished to speak to you in person. I will not sit here and insult your intelligence."

Alexei nodded and had a guard get a glass of water for President Rice and himself. He produced a weak smile. "I've been drinking too much anyways." He shrugs. "My dad would slap me upside the head for denying alchohol and being a Russian, though!" He took the cold ice water glass and held it to his forehead for a little and closed his eyes. Not the most formal thing, but the crap seemed to be hitting the fan quite a lot today. He took a sip and set it on a coaster on his desk. He placed a coaster on the other side of the desk for President Rice's drink.

"I'm sure you can guess why I called you here and wished to speak to you in person. I will not sit here and insult your intelligence."

"I get enough of that from my political opponets. As for why I'm here, Yes I can guess as to why I'm here. Probably the embargo I placed against your goods in my nation and my nation only."

"I get enough of that from my political opponets. As for why I'm here, Yes I can guess as to why I'm here. Probably the embargo I placed against your goods in my nation and my nation only."

Alexei nodded. "You would be correct. A few other reasons, but for now those are unimportant. Yes, the embargo. I'm also sure you can guess the one-word question that I'm going to ask you, too." He thought a bit, and picked up his phone to dial Antonette.

"Get up here, but keep it civil." He hung up quickly and looked at Rice.

"I have a guest here who will most likely be getting involved."

Alexei nodded. "You would be correct. A few other reasons, but for now those are unimportant. Yes, the embargo." He thought a bit, and picked up his phone to dial Antonette.

"Get up here, but keep it civil." He hung up quickly and looked at Rice.

"I have a guest here who will most likely be getting involved."

"Involved in what?" Rice asked.

"Involved in what?" Rice asked.

"You didn't answer my question."

"You didn't answer my question."

"Don't start to insult my intelligence now. I'm sure you've heard my speech." She sighed. "Because it is wrong. They have done nothing towards you or your people personaly. At least, as far as we are able to fathom. I also believe in Civil Rights. By outlawing them, you took away their Civil Rights. That's something that we won't tolerate.

"Now involved in what?"

Antonette walked into the Star Office, holding his glass of Red Wine and exclaimed,
"Alexei, how have you been, because you look like shit." He laughed. He saw the water and said, "Must be from not drinking the alchohol".

He then turned to Ms. Rice,
"Madam President, how are you." he said.

Antonette walked into the Star Office, holding his glass of Red Wine and exclaimed,
"Alexei, how have you been, because you look like shit." He laughed. He saw the water and said, "Must be from not drinking the alchohol".

He then turned to Ms. Rice,
"Madam President, how are you." he said.

"I'm peachy." Rice stated. "How are you doing?"

"Don't start to insult my intelligence now. I'm sure you've heard my speech." She sighed. "Because it is wrong. They have done nothing towards you or your people personaly. At least, as far as we are able to fathom. I also believe in Civil Rights. By outlawing them, you took away their Civil Rights. That's something that we won't tolerate.

"Now involved in what?"

Alexei sighed through his teeth.

"No, the masons as a collective did nothing. Masonic lodges were definitely active in Pax Maria activities, though. Also, Masonic teachings go against the doctrine of the bible. Derscon is a predominantly--nay-- is a Christian nation, always has been, always will be. Muslims and Jews may not become citizens, followers of other religions may not own assets of any sort in Derscon, and Athiests are not allowed in the country, and are executed if they try to. Masonry is just another branch of heresy to the Christian faith.

"Also, to be completely honest with you, I did not want this law to pass. Ninety-nine percent of my people did, as did over three-quarters of the council of ministers. I personally was having a struggle with it -- half of me wanted to pass it, half didn't. I passed it, but not for the reasons that I personally agreed with. I passed it because an overwhelming majority of people wanted it.

"Oh, and on a side note, in case you didn't notice, civil rights have flourished under my rule. I outlawed masonry because everyone wanted it gone. You are a democratic nation. Why are you embargoing me for using democratic ideals?"

"I'm peachy." Rice stated. "How are you doing?"
"I am doing fine"

Antonette walked into the Star Office, holding his glass of Red Wine and exclaimed,
"Alexei, how have you been, because you look like shit." He laughed. He saw the water and said, "Must be from not drinking the alchohol".

He then turned to Ms. Rice,
"Madam President, how are you." he said.

Alexei smiled, glad there was someone to brighten the mood.

"I look how I feel, John. PLease, sit down." Alexei motioned to a spot in the air, and John looked at him as if he went nuts. Andropov looked where he was motioning, realizing there was no chair there. He motioned to a guard to bring a chair -- which he did -- and Antonette sat down.

Antonette picked up his bottle of Red Wine, poured some, put it in front pf the Czar and said,
"Drink it."

He asked President Rice,
"Want some?"

Antonette picked up his bottle of Red Wine, poured some, put it in front pf the Czar and said,
"Drink it."

He asked President Rice,
"Want some?"

Alexei took the glass. "I denied it once, if I deny it again, my father will come down from heaven and smack me one." He smiled and took a gulp.

"You look better already" he laughed.

Alexei sighed through his teeth.

"No, the masons as a collective did nothing. Masonic lodges were definitely active in Pax Maria activities, though. Also, Masonic teachings go against the doctrine of the bible. Derscon is a predominantly--nay-- is a Christian nation, always has been, always will be. Muslims and Jews may not become citizens, followers of other religions may not own assets of any sort in Derscon, and Athiests are not allowed in the country, and are executed if they try to. Masonry is just another branch of heresy to the Christian faith.

"Also, to be completely honest with you, I did not want this law to pass. Ninety-nine percent of my people did, as did over three-quarters of the council of ministers. I personally was having a struggle with it -- half of me wanted to pass it, half didn't. I passed it, but not for the reasons that I personally agreed with. I passed it because an overwhelming majority of people wanted it.

"Oh, and on a side note, in case you didn't notice, civil rights have flourished under my rule. I outlawed masonry because everyone wanted it gone. You are a democratic nation. Why are you embargoing me for using democratic ideals?"

"If you didn't want it then why did you do it? Even I don't do something that goes against Public Opinion. That's probably why I'm in a fight for re-election.

"Civil rights is a precious thing. Masons, Jews, and Muslims deserve the same rights as Christians. My nation is a Christian nation too. We treat them the sameway as we do Christians. Everyone of them has rights and they are all citizens of Formal Dances. You claim that Civil Rights have flourished but when you have people that can't become citizens because of religion? That doesn't reflect well on your Civil Rights Record.

"As for the embargo, you are infringing on the Civil Rights of people. Your the leader of your nation and yet your telling me that you've followed democratic ideals? Yes you did but because you did, you failed as a leader to protect the civil rights of a group of people. There is a fine line that leaders shouldn't cross and you crossed it.

"As for the Masons, I don't care if they're non-christains or christians. They deserve the same rights as regular people. You've just denied them those rights. How do you think we were going to react?"

Antonette picked up his bottle of Red Wine, poured some, put it in front pf the Czar and said,
"Drink it."

He asked President Rice,
"Want some?"

"I'm underage but thanks anyway."

"If you didn't want it then why did you do it? Even I don't do something that goes against Public Opinion. That's probably why I'm in a fight for re-election.

"Civil rights is a precious thing. Masons, Jews, and Muslims deserve the same rights as Christians. My nation is a Christian nation too. We treat them the sameway as we do Christians. Everyone of them has rights and they are all citizens of Formal Dances. You claim that Civil Rights have flourished but when you have people that can't become citizens because of religion? That doesn't reflect well on your Civil Rights Record.

"As for the embargo, you are infringing on the Civil Rights of people. Your the leader of your nation and yet your telling me that you've followed democratic ideals? Yes you did but because you did, you failed as a leader to protect the civil rights of a group of people. There is a fine line that leaders shouldn't cross and you crossed it.

"As for the Masons, I don't care if they're non-christains or christians. They deserve the same rights as regular people. You've just denied them those rights. How do you think we were going to react?"

"I expected you to either support the decision or keep your mouth shut, or, if you HAD to respond, issue a declaration of dissappointment. Greater Prussia Major is a fundamental Protestant region, while Burgundy is a fundemental Catholic region. Either way, both are fundemental regions. I will not toss away two thousand years of Dersconi culture and tradition fora couple groups of people.

"As the Czar of Derscon, my duty is to protect the rights of Dersconi citizens. Only Christians can become citizens. As Masons are not Christians, I have no duty to protect them, or even allow them citizenship. Had it just been fifty years ago, they would have been rounded up and thrown in concentration camps.

"And civil rights might not have flourished to your standards, but they are greater than any other period in Dersconi history. There are actually demonstrations protesting the amount of liberty I grant the people. THey are miniscule in number, though, so I do not bother with them.

"I do not want heretics running around in my nation, hence the reason for the continual ban on other religions. Plus there'd be an armed revolt if I allowed them citizenship. They do NOT deserve the same rights as other citizens, as they are NOT CITIZENS. I have no duty to grant them anything.

"You, on the other hand, have implemented an embargo on Dersconi products, and encouraged members of the international community AND GREATER PRUSSIA to follow you! In an attempt to allow heresy to run free in my nation, you encouraged other members of Greater Prussia to betray their Arch-Chancellor like you did!" Alexei was clearly VERY angry at this point.

"You are a traitor to your Arch-Chancellor, you are a traitor to the Greater Prussian Crown, and you are A TRAITOR TO GREATER PRUSSIA!" He was standing now, towering over President Rice, who was still sitting down. Alexei was gripping the handle of the Dragon Sword tightly. He had no intention of using it, but the handle was like a stress-reliever. His eyes also glew bright red.

"I do not tolerate traitors of any sort. The only reason I do not have you executed right now is because you are a woman and you are a friend of President Server." He started pacing back and forth behind his large desk.

"Technically, as Czar and Archchacellor, I can bypass all legal systems and charge you guilty right now, but I'm not going to." He smirked -- it was almost to the point of being demonic.

"You will get a trial in front of the Estates-General. Antonette here is the chief prosecutor. His others will be the Minister of Interior, Sir Johnathan Calvin, and the Chairman of the KGB, Yuri Golovko. I, as Arch-Chancellor, will be judge. While it may not seem like it, you have my word as God as my witness that I will judge fairly. You may pick a lawyer from your legal department. Greater Prussian law code does not dictate that I provide you with one. Unless you have anything else to say, the Guard will escort you to your room here in the Palace. You will stay there until the trial."

"I'm underage but thanks anyway."

OOC: The drinking age in Derscon is seven. :)

*Snip*

"You, on the other hand, have implemented an embargo on Dersconi products, and encouraged members of the international community AND GREATER PRUSSIA to follow you! In an attempt to allow heresy to run free in my nation, you encouraged other members of Greater Prussia to betray their Arch-Chancellor like you did!" Alexei was clearly VERY angry at this point.

"You are a traitor to your Arch-Chancellor, you are a traitor to the Greater Prussian Crown, and you are A TRAITOR TO GREATER PRUSSIA!" He was standing now, towering over President Rice, who was still sitting down. Alexei was gripping the handle of the Dragon Sword tightly. He had no intention of using it, but the handle was like a stress-reliever. His eyes also glew bright red.

"I do not tolerate traitors of any sort. The only reason I do not have you executed right now is because you are a woman and you are a friend of President Server." He started pacing back and forth behind his large desk.

"Technically, as Czar and Archchacellor, I can bypass all legal systems and charge you guilty right now, but I'm not going to." He smirked -- it was almost to the point of being demonic.

"You will get a trial in front of the Estates-General. Antonette here is the chief prosecutor. His others will be the Minister of Interior, Sir Johnathan Calvin, and the Chairman of the KGB, Yuri Golovko. I, as Arch-Chancellor, will be judge. While it may not seem like it, you have my word as God as my witness that I will judge fairly. You may pick a lawyer from your legal department. Greater Prussian law code does not dictate that I provide you with one. Unless you have anything else to say, the Guard will escort you to your room here in the Palace. You will stay there until the trial."

President Rice squared her sholders. She then decided to drop all diplomatic pretenses.

"You listen here Czar! I don't care about Dersconi history. What I do care about is individual freedom. We have a culture too. However, we have accomadated other cultures into our way of life. Its worked out quite well.

"As for me being a traitor, I haven't betrayed nothing. What you expect from me and what I do are two seperate things. Yes I did state that the International Community should boycott your goods. I know I issued that to my own people as well. As for Greater Prussia. I left it up to them. I don't care what they do. Anyway, I don't believe that I even stated Greater Prussia in my speech except that I am a member and issued a condemnation of what you are doing to the masons."

Now she stands up and stares directly eye to eye with the Arch-Chanchelor. "You don't threaten me Arch Chancelor. I maybe a woman but I also command respect in my nation. I am very well loved among the people. You also don't scare me either. I don't answer to you or to anyone else for that matter. I answer only to God and to the people of my nation. If they felt that I have done wrong then I will hear about it. So far however, nothing.

"As for being friends with the President of Corneliu, he's a good man. During my dealings with him, I have found him to be polite and tolerable. You, however, have shown yourself to be a intolerable. Your almost as bad as a dictator that I could name as well as a monarchy. Just because the people want something, Czar, doesn't make it the right choice. It was your decision to agree to their demands making you just as guilty of this atrocity as they are. You will answer to it when you meet your maker.

"As for my trial, I shall not be used as specticle for your injustices to human beings. I will not submit myself to your trial. I do believe that your sincere in that I'll have a fair one, but I am the Head of STATE for my nation. As head of state, I will not submit.

"As for not executing me. That is a wise move because if you did, my nation would know about it in short order. You know what they will clamor for? War! My nation is a peaceful nation but we will fight if provoked."

She paused for a moment and took a sip of water.

"Why don't you sit down in your chair and lets talk about this as two heads of state are supposed to talk! In a dignified manner and in a tone more conducive to coming to an agreement."

***COMMENCE TRANSMISSION***

TO: Fleet Admiral Mikhial Zimmerov, Dersconi Navy
FROM: Fleet Admiral David Collins, Caseylvanian Naval Command

Your terms, as they are, are acceptable. Our transports will proceed without Caseylvanian escort into your waters. Rest assured, no man amongst them is armed. However, our armed fleet shall remain at a prescribed 200-mile distance, as those are international waters, and thus, not subject to your laws.

We will be watching over our transports very carefully. Using our new Aneas radar craft, we can easily stay at a range of 200+ miles, yet still view what occurs in your own harbors. Any attempt to harm our sailors, or the refugees they transport, will be considered an immediate declaration of war.

***END TRANSMISSION***

Collins turned to his XO, and winced slightly. "I don't much like the looks of this, but let's wait and see. Worst comes to worst, we can handle ourselves. According to our best intelligence, we can knock any ordnance they send out of the sky from 100 miles out. Keep a close eye on the Aneas gear. If they attempt to harm any of our guys or their charges, well, roll tide. Caseylvania is going to war."

The XO stiffened a little in his chair. War?

***COMMENCE TRANSMISSION***

TO: President Rice, Formal Dances
FROM: President Casey, Caseylvania

Ms. President,

Word of the allegations leveled against you have reached my ears. Do you desire aid? There is a contigent of the Caseylvanian Navy just in international waters, and we stand ready to aid a fellow head of state.

President David Casey, The All-Seeing Eye of Caseylvania.

The Czar whirled the Dragon Sword around to her neck, about to take her head off. He had the blade under her chin and picked her up by it. (Note: broad-part of the sword, not sharp part)

"You should be afraid of me. The last person that said they were not afraid I cast into the gates of hell!" He let her drop down and put the Dragon Sword -- which actually was bigger than President Rice -- on the ground, but the Czar still held on to it, and leaned against it.

"And as the member of Greater Prussia that you are, you do answer to me. Greater Prussia is a monarchist Empire. Currently, with the Emperor's abscence in who-knows-where, I am the top of the chain.

"Threatening me is also not the smartest thing you've ever done." He lost the scream and anger in his voice, but many times the cool, calculating ones were scarier than the shouting ones. The Czar stopped leaning on the sword like he always does, and streched himself to full height, not to intimidate her, but to strech out his back, as all of that leaning over with the shoulders forward hurt it a little. President Rice then saw Alexei had a good foot and a half on her.

"I fear no war. As with all Dersconi people, war brings victory. War is something Dersconis are good at, and used to. I would not execute you, as that would make you a martyr. With martyrs come their supporters, and then the sympathests. And you are a head of state. But..." he said, continuing on.

"As you are a Greater Prussian nation, if you refuse to submit, it is in my athourity to arrest you and force you to submit. Now, unless you have something to say, we are done here." Alexei's body language told more. If you want to say something, sit down, and we shall talk. He continued standing, leaning on his sword.

***COMMENCE TRANSMISSION***

TO: President Rice, Formal Dances
FROM: President Casey, Caseylvania

Ms. President,

Word of the allegations leveled against you have reached my ears. Do you desire aid? There is a contigent of the Caseylvanian Navy just in international waters, and we stand ready to aid a fellow head of state.

President David Casey, The All-Seeing Eye of Caseylvania.

OOC: And yet, I'm talking to him.

IC:

TO: President Casey
From: President Rice's Secretary

She is in current talks with the Czar. If we require assistance, you'll be notified immediately.

Presidential Secretary Alisson Davidson

Such is acceptable. If the aid is required, simply notify myself, or my fleet command. He is a fine man, and one of unusually fine personal honor. The All-Seeing Eye of Caseylvania wishes to notify you that our might is at your call.

Signed, sealed,
President Casey, the All-Seeing Eye of Caseylvania.

Port Normandy, Derscon

The passenger ships docked, loaded the rest of the masons, and were back with their motherfleet in four hours.

When word of the message coming from Caseylvania reached the Kremlin, the Superfleet went back up to ALERT status and began manoeuvres around the Caseylvanian fleet. An air patrol of one hundred birds was up at all times, as well as many of Derscon's advanced version of the Hawkeye. On ground air bases, sqadrons of F-35s were waiting for the strike order, most armed with ATA, but some armed with ATS missiles. A few bombers of the Stratiegic Air Wing were present, also. Mostly Lancers, they carried enough bomb to take out a carrier per plane.

The Kremlin obviously didn't fear too much, though, as ATLANTIS was not yet activated.

To Fleet Admiral Collins

You have done your duty. Please leave Dersconi vacinity.

--Fleet Admiral Zimmerov

Under the water, thirty Pisces "seaworthy war vessals" sat, waiting for the order to surface and fire. Hopefully, it would not come, but they sat there, waiting, completely undetectable, as no noise was made. Completely submerged, the Pisces II was the most advanced submergable ship in any Prussian fleet. After all, what was better than a submergable Battleship?

The Czar whirled the Dragon Sword around to her neck, about to take her head off. He had the blade under her chin and picked her up by it. (Note: broad-part of the sword, not sharp part)

"You should be afraid of me. The last person that said they were not afraid I cast into the gates of hell!" He let her drop down and put the Dragon Sword -- which actually was bigger than President Rice -- on the ground, but the Czar still held on to it, and leaned against it.

"And as the member of Greater Prussia that you are, you do answer to me. Greater Prussia is a monarchist Empire. Currently, with the Emperor's abscence in who-knows-where, I am the top of the chain.

"Threatening me is also not the smartest thing you've ever done." He lost the scream and anger in his voice, but many times the cool, calculating ones were scarier than the shouting ones. The Czar stopped leaning on the sword like he always does, and streched himself to full height, not to intimidate her, but to strech out his back, as all of that leaning over with the shoulders forward hurt it a little. President Rice then saw Alexei had a good foot and a half on her.

"I fear no war. As with all Dersconi people, war brings victory. War is something Dersconis are good at, and used to. I would not execute you, as that would make you a martyr. With martyrs come their supporters, and then the sympathests. And you are a head of state. But..." he said, continuing on.

"As you are a Greater Prussian nation, if you refuse to submit, it is in my athourity to arrest you and force you to submit. Now, unless you have something to say, we are done here." Alexei's body language told more. If you want to say something, sit down, and we shall talk. He continued standing, leaning on his sword.

President Rice maintains her cool. It wasn't easy for this 16 soon to be 17 yo president but she is more mature than average.

"Your letting your anger reflect in your words czar. That is not conducive to being a head of state. Your new to this job. Its obvious. I'm relatively new too but there are things that I've learned. Letting your anger dictate actions is the worst thing to do. A head of state has to be cool, calm, and collective. You were none of those three things.

"You maybe the head of Greater Prussia and I maybe a member of it. However, I am also a Head of State and that comes responsiblity. Your also a head of state and you have responsibility too. Because of our positions, we cannot afford to let anger dictate our actions. That is precisely what you are doing. Your letting your anger with me get the best of you instead of sitting down and talking as two heads of state should.

"If you want your trial then you'll have to do it without me because I will not be placed on said trial. I am willing to talk though but I shall not talk in a court.

"As a symbol of my good intentions. I shall have the recalled ambassador sent back to you. This is a start of mending relations. I am willing to forgo the embargo but I want assurances from you in return."

To the Dersconian Fleet:

Two of our transports are running late. We shall leave when, and only when, our missing transport ships have reached us, and we are able to reach defensive positions around them. I would advise that your ships clear a corridor for them.

The Caseylvanian Fleet Command.

Such is acceptable. If the aid is required, simply notify myself, or my fleet command. He is a fine man, and one of unusually fine personal honor. The All-Seeing Eye of Caseylvania wishes to notify you that our might is at your call.

Signed, sealed,
President Casey, the All-Seeing Eye of Caseylvania.

We look forward to having further ties with you. Please contact our Secretary of State to arrange an exchange of embassies.

Presidential Secretary.

To the Secretary to the President of Formal Dances,

Your national friendship is important to us. We will appoint an ambassador to your fine nation in short order.

President Casey, the All-Seeing Eye of Caseylvania

To Fleet Admiral Collins

Admiral,

The transport ships are five minutes behind us.

As if on cue, the transport ships, escorted by Coast Guard, arrived to the territorial waters, and led the ships out of them, and the Coast Guard returned to port.

You have your ships. If you mean no harm, please leave.

--Fleet Admiral Zimmerov
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Star Office

The Czar took a deep breath, let it out, and collapsed in his chair. He looked up at Rice, with an annoyed look. Alexei opened a drawer and took out a thing of perscription. He took a pill from it, got a glass of water, and downed the pill. He put the little pill cylinder away and motioned for Rice to sit down.

"That's the one thing I don't like, sudden anger bursts. I can't help it, I was born with it." He shruged. "Doctor gave me those, hoping it would calm me down a bit. Real hush-hush. Dersconi KGB makes sure of it. Anyone that finds out is usually killed, so don't go telling that to nobody, understand?" He sighed.

"The forgoing of the embargo is nice, but if these 'assurances' you want are the relegalization of masonry, you can expect none."

Star Office

The Czar took a deep breath, let it out, and collapsed in his chair. He looked up at Rice, with an annoyed look. Alexei opened a drawer and took out a thing of perscription. He took a pill from it, got a glass of water, and downed the pill. He put the little pill cylinder away and motioned for Rice to sit down.

"That's the one thing I don't like, sudden anger bursts. I can't help it, I was born with it." He shruged. "Doctor gave me those, hoping it would calm me down a bit. Real hush-hush. Dersconi KGB makes sure of it. Anyone that finds out is usually killed, so don't go telling that to nobody, understand?" He sighed.

"The forgoing of the embargo is nice, but if these 'assurances' you want are the relegalization of masonry, you can expect none."

"I didn't think so but I want assurances though that you'll treat ALL non-christian religions the same as you would want to be treated yourself. The bible does say 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.'

"The point being sir, if you respect someone, they will respect you. If you don't respect someone, they won't respect you. The same goes for religion. If you don't respect a religion, they won't respect you. You'll have nothing but trouble. If you do respect a religion and let them worship freely, they'll think highly of you and won't cause trouble but prevent it from happening because they don't want a good thing to go down.

"I think that is half your troubles with these Masons. They aren't respected in many parts of our region so they cause trouble. If they are respected, they wouldn't be causing all the trouble that they have. Respect goes along way Your Majesty.

"I will issue orders to have the ambassador resent when I get to my hotel room."

"I didn't think so but I want assurances though that you'll treat ALL non-christian religions the same as you would want to be treated yourself. The bible does say 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.'

"The point being sir, if you respect someone, they will respect you. If you don't respect someone, they won't respect you. The same goes for religion. If you don't respect a religion, they won't respect you. You'll have nothing but trouble. If you do respect a religion and let them worship freely, they'll think highly of you and won't cause trouble but prevent it from happening because they don't want a good thing to go down.

"I think that is half your troubles with these Masons. They aren't respected in many parts of our region so they cause trouble. If they are respected, they wouldn't be causing all the trouble that they have. Respect goes along way Your Majesty.

"I will issue orders to have the ambassador resent when I get to my hotel room."

In other words, you want me to legalize non-Christian religions. That's even worse than legalizing the masons. The answer is no. I understand diplomacy is about compromise, but culture, tradition, national security, and honour are not things I compromise on."

In other words, you want me to legalize non-Christian religions. That's even worse than legalizing the masons. The answer is no. I understand diplomacy is about compromise, but culture, tradition, national security, and honour are not things I compromise on."

"Even I don't compromise on National Security. That's suicide. At least I can say I tried. I'll do what I can on the embargo but my people are clamering that one be placed. I issued the embargo order as a stop gap measure not expecting thingss to go to far. However, there is a full embargo bill and they won't leave till I sign it. Can't use the pocket veto and they could override my own veto. I'll do what I can Czar. I can lift the embargo that I placed in my speech but that is about all I can do at the moment."

"Even I don't compromise on National Security. That's suicide. At least I can say I tried. I'll do what I can on the embargo but my people are clamering that one be placed. I issued the embargo order as a stop gap measure not expecting thingss to go to far. However, there is a full embargo bill and they won't leave till I sign it. Can't use the pocket veto and they could override my own veto. I'll do what I can Czar. I can lift the embargo that I placed in my speech but that is about all I can do at the moment."

"best not to toy with another nation's internal politics, Miss Rice. They tend to not want you there. Although, I must say, I did not expect this much outrage from ANYONE, especially a fellow Prussian. After all, most people just round them up and kill them, yet I gave them thirty days to sell their belongings they could not take by ship, and time to pack up, and offered the international community to pick them up, and yet you still treated the situation as if I executed anyone that was not a Free Presbyterian.

"You tried, and you failed, Miss Rice. It was a good try, though, I will admit. And about the whole 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you' thing. It only is decent in certain situations. One of them being messing with other nation's internal politics. A time it is not good is in economical negotiations. I don't want the other person to get the upper hand, so does that mean I shouldn't try to get it? It is a pick-your-battle kind of situation. Usually, picking a battle with a nation's internal politics is a bad idea, which is why I do not usually interfere with other nations."

He listened to Rice a little more. "Your people want an embargo in place? Your people are not very loyal Prussians."

"best not to toy with another nation's internal politics, Miss Rice. They tend to not want you there. Although, I must say, I did not expect this much outrage from ANYONE, especially a fellow Prussian. After all, most people just round them up and kill them, yet I gave them thirty days to sell their belongings they could not take by ship, and time to pack up, and offered the international community to pick them up, and yet you still treated the situation as if I executed anyone that was not a Free Presbyterian.

"You tried, and you failed, Miss Rice. It was a good try, though, I will admit. And about the whole 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you' thing. It only is decent in certain situations. One of them being messing with other nation's internal politics. A time it is not good is in economical negotiations. I don't want the other person to get the upper hand, so does that mean I shouldn't try to get it? It is a pick-your-battle kind of situation. Usually, picking a battle with a nation's internal politics is a bad idea, which is why I do not usually interfere with other nations."

He listened to Rice a little more. "Your people want an embargo in place? Your people are not very loyal Prussians."

"That's because they are nationalists and not regionalists. As for interfering in the affairs of other nations, you should think upon your own words. You are about to do just that with me. 'Picking a battle with a nation's internal politics is abad idea'!

"The only thing I can do is be the best leader possible. My ships will be arriving tomorrow to take the masons out of your territory. As for the Embargo, I'm going to Veto it though it could cost me political capitol but the thing about being a leader is doing something the people don't like at times."

"That's because they are nationalists and not regionalists. As for interfering in the affairs of other nations, you should think upon your own words. You are about to do just that with me. 'Picking a battle with a nation's internal politics is abad idea'!

"The only thing I can do is be the best leader possible. My ships will be arriving tomorrow to take the masons out of your territory. As for the Embargo, I'm going to Veto it though it could cost me political capitol but the thing about being a leader is doing something the people don't like at times."

Alexei smiled. "Regionalist, nationalist. In Greater Prussia, they are one in the same. And do ask, how did I ever interfere with your internal politics? Ah, I see, because of my intent on arresting you? You had harmed Dersconi interests, and you were, frankly, a traitor in my eyes. Derscon did nothing to harm your interests, yet you attacked anyways.

"Also, the last bunch of masons left with Caseylvania. And I would endorse you, but I have a feeling at this point in time that would be a bad idea." He smiled and started staring out into space. One couldn't tell if he was deep in thought or his mind suddenly shut down.

Alexei smiled. "Regionalist, nationalist. In Greater Prussia, they are one in the same. And do ask, how did I ever interfere with your internal politics? Ah, I see, because of my intent on arresting you? You had harmed Dersconi interests, and you were, frankly, a traitor in my eyes. Derscon did nothing to harm your interests, yet you attacked anyways.

"Also, the last bunch of masons left with Caseylvania. And I would endorse you, but I have a feeling at this point in time that would be a bad idea." He smiled and started staring out into space. One couldn't tell if he was deep in thought or his mind suddenly shut down.

"By threatening to arrest me you were meddling in the affairs of my people. I am their representative to the international community. Ambassadors are representatives of the President or Czar. Any attack on us is an attack on our people. However, my embargo was really just for me. So far it hasn't spread. I'm willing to remove it if you get rid of these rediculous charge of treason that you've leveled against me." she sipped her water. "And what were you going to endorse me for?"

"By threatening to arrest me you were meddling in the affairs of my people. I am their representative to the international community. Ambassadors are representatives of the President or Czar. Any attack on us is an attack on our people. However, my embargo was really just for me. So far it hasn't spread. I'm willing to remove it if you get rid of these rediculous charge of treason that you've leveled against me." she sipped her water. "And what were you going to endorse me for?"

"By embargoing my products and telling others to do the same in response to legislation I signed you were meddling in my affiars. As you are a Greater Prussian, under the charge of treason, you brought the arrest upon yourself. THis could have been avioded had the embargo not have been implaced."

"Rediculous? I think not. For the time being, though, I think I can talk myself out of it." He took a big gulp of the wine, let out an ahh! and smiled. "Yup, just talked myself out of it." He sat the glass down.

"Why, I'd endorse you for president!"

"By embargoing my products and telling others to do the same in response to legislation I signed you were meddling in my affiars. As you are a Greater Prussian, under the charge of treason, you brought the arrest upon yourself. THis could have been avioded had the embargo not have been implaced."

"Rediculous? I think not. For the time being, though, I think I can talk myself out of it." He took a big gulp of the wine, let out an ahh! and smiled. "Yup, just talked myself out of it." He sat the glass down.

"Why, I'd endorse you for president!"

"As much as I would love that sir, the people would revolt.

"As for the treason charge, you and I both know that it would've made relations worse between us had it been persued. Shall we put this behind us?"

"As much as I would love that sir, the people would revolt.

"As for the treason charge, you and I both know that it would've made relations worse between us had it been persued. Shall we put this behind us?"

"I think relations would be non-existant. Anyways, I agree, this can be put behind us. I must learn to take my medication more often, that way I do not make announcements so rashly and quickly."

Queen Mariah I and ArchBishop John had just arrived in Derscon. It was a weird contrast, Arch-Bishop John was wearing his usual "black" Bishop's garb while the Queen was slinking around in a hot Red cocktail party dress. Some people didn't believe she was Catholic the way she dresses.

He was discrete while you couldn't miss the Queen as she always turned heads. Single Catholic men wished she was their date. She was also wearing a sword on a red belt with a red sheath. In the sheath was "Demon-Slayer" or "Excalibur". Bishop John or now Archbishop Jakob greeted them at the entrance of the Star Office.

Jakob shook John's hand "Well, we're both now ArchBishops.". John was happy too "Thanks Jakob, we can do more for God now." Jacob gave the Queen a more Jewish greeting as both had Jewish blood in them. He looked at the sword "Ahh, you brought Saint Michael's toy too.". The Queen smiled "Masons everywhere, you can't be safe".

They signalled to the Imperial Guard they were about enter the building. As she entered the Star Office, the hilt of the Demon-Slayer shone Gold indicating the Sword of Yahweh was nearby. She wondered if King of Burgundy was here too.

They headed to see the Czar Alexei Alexandrovich Andropov XIV (Arch-Chancellor of Greater Prussia). Hopefully, President Rice still had a head.

It was intended Cardinal Augustus Brown would be here but he was headed for Vatican City as required by Papal law as he was a member of College of Cardinals on the pending death of the Pope.

OOC

For everyone ...
ArchBishop John's has left Cherry Ridge's Christian Theological Council earlier.
ArchBishop Jacob was here earlier for the coronation.

For Derscon ...
The swords of Saint Michael and God can now meet!

A wise decision coming from a wise Christian nation honouring Prussian moral values and standards. The heathen craftsmen of the freemasons have been banned in the German Reich many years ago, liberating use from their underground oppression and vile heritage of murder and treason. The Führer himself commends this act to rid yourself from these subhumans, and we can do nothing but applaud these actions. Let your wisdom guide you to a Heaven unseen, chase Satan off our green.

- Corpse Diplomatiqúe.

Admiral Collins watches the missing transports glide into view. "Gentlemen, I'm guessing that's all. See if you can raise the rest of Task Force 77 and ensure that they are secure. Assuming they are, it's time to go. Let the fighters maintain their watchful positions, and keep a very close eye on things until we are back in safe harbor. We're carrying precious cargo, now."

"I think relations would be non-existant. Anyways, I agree, this can be put behind us. I must learn to take my medication more often, that way I do not make announcements so rashly and quickly."

"I highly concur Czar! Now, shall we drink to a better understanding between our two different cultures?"

"Ms. Rice, you can talk about history and cultures, after you have gradutated from High School. I have a masters degree in history, and am working on my doctorate."

After he had said that he turned to the Czar, placing a glass of wine in front of him,
"You are letting her get away with HIGH TREASON? Shes lucky you even offered a trial. I have AT LEAST 5 charges. Alexei, we must not let traitors get away with it, or they will only continue. The Prussian people depend on it." Antonette said.

The Czar thought a little and sighed.

"Well, Antonette, you have something to say. Continue. I'm sure Rice here will gladly debate you."

"She has twice endangered GP. Once with me and attacking masons, and now. If she EVER sets foot in Burgundy, she will hang from my tallest apple tree." He poured some more wine, and took a drink and motioned to the Czar to drink his.

"Please Antonette. I'm dying to hear these 5 charges against me. Also I ask for my money back. Your History degree is obviously wasted on you as is probably your Political SCience background.

"I maybe still in High School hun, but I do know a thing or two about politics, science, government, and english. If I didn't, the people wouldn't have elected me to lead them after our revolution that tossed out the monarchy."

"She has twice endangered GP. Once with me and attacking masons, and now. If she EVER sets foot in Burgundy, she will hang from my tallest apple tree." He poured some more wine, and took a drink and motioned to the Czar to drink his.

How did I endanger the GP with you? I believed I told you to mind your own business but that isn't endangering the GP!

Upon hearing of the arrival the first ship full of Dersconian refugees, President Casey went to the harbor to greet his new citizens.

"Gentlemen, let me assure you of one thing. So long as life remains in me, and so long as the mighty nation of the All-Seeing Eye of Caseylvania endures, you have a home and your freedom. You will find little has changed in your lives, except you are now free to practice the Masonic Craft openly. In fact, there is still time to make the Harbor Light Lodge #318 meeting, if you are so inclined. I assure you that you will be welcomed as brothers."

Turning to his chief advisor in charge of foreign affairs, the President spoke simply. "Those nations which have supported these refugees in time of need, they are our friends. Assign each of them ambassadors immediately, and confer with their leaderships about a formal exchange of embassies. Also, look into the issues that Derscon and Formal Dances seem to be having. We may be able to offer aid, or at the very least, offer our support."

How did I endanger the GP with you? I believed I told you to mind your own business but that isn't endangering the GP!

"Mind his own business? If I recall, he was minding his own business by protecting his national security, and you butted in with reasons of 'civil rights', and threatened war on a GPE nation. So technically, this is the second time that you brought hostilities on another GPE nation. But, I shall let Antonette continue."

Also, look into the issues that Derscon and Formal Dances seem to be having. We may be able to offer aid, or at the very least, offer our support."

OOC: You can't look into them. They are being discussed in the Star Office of Kremlin Palace. As no one ever has gotten into RAMC before without Czarist approval, and you never RPed planting spies or bugs, there is no way to find out about it.

"Mind his own business? If I recall, he was minding his own business by protecting his national security, and you butted in with reasons of 'civil rights', and threatened war on a GPE nation. So technically, this is the second time that you brought hostilities on another GPE nation. But, I shall let Antonette continue."

"No, I responded directly to him. I told him to mind his own business regarding us, you and me. I never threatened him. I could have but I didn't."

"No, I responded directly to him. I told him to mind his own business regarding us, you and me. I never threatened him. I could have but I didn't."

Alexei seemed a bit confused. "Are you talking about THIS conversation or when Cherry Ridge was dealing with Masons?"

Alexei seemed a bit confused. "Are you talking about THIS conversation or when Cherry Ridge was dealing with Masons?"

"I'm talking about when I placed this embargo on you. I didn't threaten him at all."

"I have NO backround in Political Science. I wsas monding my own business when Derscon banned masons. He is Protecter of Burgundy, and commands the Burgundian Guard, and I am King of Burgundy. He is alsso my archchancellor, and anytime any GP nation is thretened, I support them." He sipped his wine, and continued, "The Seven charges are, High Treason against the Crown, treason agaisnt the archchancellor,willful endangerment of a Prussian nation, threatening officers of the crown, threatening the crown of Burgundy,attack of the Prussian Economy."



ooc- I said AT LEAST 5.

"I have NO backround in Political Science. I wsas monding my own business when Derscon banned masons. He is Protecter of Burgundy, and commands the Burgundian Guard, and I am King of Burgundy. He is alsso my archchancellor, and anytime any GP nation is thretened, I support them." He sipped his wine, and continued, "The Seven charges are, High Treason against the Crown, treason agaisnt the archchancellor,willful endangerment of a Prussian nation, threatening officers of the crown, threatening the crown of Burgundy,attack of the Prussian Economy."

"And I do have a background in Political Science. Therefor, I know more than you when it comes to politics. He maybe the arch-chancellor but I am a free and soveriegn state. It is best that you remember that. Failure to do so won't make you any friends. As for the charges, why are you telling me them? You won't place me on trial because my people won't permit it. You harm me, and they will be in a rage. You've never seen us mad Your Majesty! Pray to the Lord you never do."

"Actually, the archchancellor DOES have the right to interferre. As the crown is absent he IS the crown According to the Imperial lawcode,
'Concerning National Sovreignty

The Crown at no time possesses any right to interfere with the internal affairs of any member nation, no matter how serious the situation is, unless it becomes a threat to the Greater Prussian Empire as a whole, or unless asked by nation in concerne to intervene.'

"You DID threaten the empire by blocking trade with an internal member. That could cause the economy to fall in all GP nations. Also, your people fight all Greater Prussia? That would mean the ImperialGuard, Imperial Army, Luftwaffe, and navy, the Burgundian Guard, and the national military forces. Do not threaten ME with power, as you have no idea what it truly is."



ooc- Law code is here-
http://s3.invisionfree.com/Greater_Prussia/index.php?showtopic=24

"Actually, the archchancellor DOES have the right to interferre. As the crown is absent he IS the crown According to the Imperial lawcode,
'Concerning National Sovreignty

The Crown at no time possesses any right to interfere with the internal affairs of any member nation, no matter how serious the situation is, unless it becomes a threat to the Greater Prussian Empire as a whole, or unless asked by nation in concerne to intervene.'

"You DID threaten the empire by blocking trade with an internal member. That could cause the economy to fall in all GP nations. Also, your people fight all Greater Prussia? That would mean the ImperialGuard, Imperial Army, Luftwaffe, and navy, the Burgundian Guard, and the national military forces. Do not threaten ME with power, as you have no idea what it truly is."

"Now your mixing Regional politics with national politics. Regional is among nations where as national is centered in one nation. I strongly suggest you take a poli sci course if you want to debate me with this.

"As for trade, it was for my nation only. I suggest you remember that. My goods isn't going to cripple the precious Greater Prussian Economy. I suggest you take an econ course as well. You obviously don't know economics.

"As for fighting all of Greater Prussia, where did I make a crazy ass statement like that? I didn't. I said I'm prepared to use force. Doesn't mean I was going to use force. Again take a political Science class."

"I am stating what is in the Imperial Law Code governmeing ALL of Greater Prussia. Ont he second point, you CAN NOT place an embargoe on yopur archchancellor. I am also prepared to use force. I was saying if you use force, then that is what you will face. Do not lecture me on what courses to take, women."

"I am stating what is in the Imperial Law Code governmeing ALL of Greater Prussia. Ont he second point, you CAN NOT place an embargoe on yopur archchancellor. I am also prepared to use force. I was saying if you use force, then that is what you will face. Do not lecture me on what courses to take, women."

President Rice had enough. She smacked Antonette hard.

"Don't talk to me in a patronizing voice! I maybe a woman but I also run a country. I am a very bright person and you need to remember that."

Antonette said,
"You are a very naughty girl. I would never hit a women, except with more charges.I am adding assault of the King of Burgundy to the charges." he said calmly. He turned to Alexei,
"I do believe that we now have enough evidence to have her arrested for her latest charge."

John Kelly, head of the Caseylvanian security forces, comes running into President Casey's office at top speed.

"SIR! A development needing your urgent attention, sir!"

"At ease, soldier. We're friends, remember?" shot back President Casey.

Kelly relaxed visibly. "Sir, it's about the refugees."

"Yes?"

"Well, sir, it's weird. They have been debriefing our intelligence forces as to conditions in Derscon, but they desire an immediate audience with you to tell you the most important part. They won't tell us."

"Very well, send in their Master. I know him by reputation, he's an honorable man."

Worshipful Master Bill DeStefano walks in, and sharply salutes President Casey.

"Come, Mr. DeStefano. Sit. I understand there is something you wish to tell me."

"Yes, sir. First, let me thank you for welcoming me and my Brothers into your nation. We had no hope there, and needed a place to go. But, that is not what is important. You know, I would hope, that several of our members are scientists?"

"Yes, and?"

"Well, we come with a discovery important to you. As Einstein brought nuclear power to America in the 1930s, as Freud brought psychiatry in the 20s, we bring you, as a gesture of thanks, this."

DeStefano reached down, pulled the cover off a box he was carrying.

"It's a near-zero emissions internal combustion engine. Capable of 175 miles per gallon, and the total emissions consist of wood alcohol and water. It's not perfect, but Brother Klauss was working on this when we were evicted. It is now yours."

President Casey smiled to himself. So, it seems Darscon was a little hasty in evicting them. If they had waited, they would have been independent of foreign oil reserves. Now, Caseylvania would be.

Antonette said,
"You are a very naughty girl. I would never hit a women, except with more charges.I am adding assault of the King of Burgundy to the charges." he said calmly. He turned to Alexei,
"I do believe that we now have enough evidence to have her arrested for her latest charge."

"Try it Antonette. I'm a woman. Watch out for our scorn. Don't ever piss off a woman."

She sits back down in her chair and sips her water.

Antonette took a sip of his wine. He turned to Czar Alexei,
"Alexei, I think she should be arrested immediatly."

He looked at Ms. Rice and calmly said,
"I'm sorry" He smirked, "Women"

. So, it seems Darscon was a little hasty in evicting them. If they had waited, they would have been independent of foreign oil reserves. Now, Caseylvania would be.
ooc- He already is

Antonette took a sip of his wine. He turned to Czar Alexei,
"Alexei, I think she should be arrested immediatly."

He looked at Ms. Rice and calmly said,
"I'm sorry" He smirked, "Women"

Rice just stared at Antonette!

"You had me sold till you added that smirk. You don't like women much do you?"

"I think men and women have different roles. Feminism leads to homesexuality. Homosexual relationships are also banned in Cherry Ridge, as your probably guessed."

"I think men and women have different roles. Feminism leads to homesexuality. Homosexual relationships are also banned in Cherry Ridge, as your probably guessed."

"We don't allow it either!"

I wholeheartedly oppose the actions that Derscon has taken against Freedom, at the same time as Reichsakamphen is marching on a path to Freedom.

-Prime Minister Charles Perigord (Liberal Party MP)

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I have no official comment at this time, other than to say that the Arch Chancellor has the right to do whatever he pleases within his own lands.

-Emperor Napoleon IV of Greater Prussia, upon being asked for a statement

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I support the banning of Freemasonry entirely. It is an evil we must needs be rid of. If only Reichskamphen would reverse its path and follow Derscon, then perhaps sanity will again be restored to our troubled Empire.

-Rev. Dr. Ian R.K. Paisley (Former Emperor of Greater Prussia)

The door to the office opened with an guard announcing "Queen Mariah-Rebecca Penelope of Jeruselem I, High-Priestess of the Davidian Order and Keeper of Holy Lands is here.".

An blonde attractive woman in here mid-twenties appeared wearing a red and diamond tiara. She didn't like wearing the full crown as it was too heavy for anyone to walk around all day. She was carrying a sword Alexei and Antonette instantly recognised in a red sheath. The sheath had "Excalibur" in Latin inscribed in Gold, but few people could read this as it was invisible to the ordinary people of the world.

"Greetings Alexei and Antonette. I see you're getting friendly with President Rice already." she winked. She looked at President Rice and noted how young she was and reminded her when she had to take the same burdens. Noting the expressions on their faces "I see the judgement of God is already in progress" while looking around for something to sit on.

"It is an honor to meet you your majesty" President Rice stated as she curtsied. "As for the judgement of God, bear it no mind. Antonette here doesn't realize that if he does lay a hand on me, he's going to be in the hospital with a broken bone."

"It is an honor to meet you your majesty" President Rice stated as she curtsied. "As for the judgement of God, bear it no mind. Antonette here doesn't realize that if he does lay a hand on me, he's going to be in the hospital with a broken bone."

"As Arch-Chancellor of Burgundy, it's a pleasure to meet a fellow female leader but your fate will be decided by the Arch-Chancellor of Greater Prussia and King of Burgundy ultimately. I have no real say in this matter and I do advise against any physical violence against Antonette. You are a woman and use your tongue for your own defense not the patriarchal method of settling disputes. Use your strengths as a a court is a war of words in law." she smiled. She looked at Antonette for a response.

"Ms. Rice, meet my archchancellor, Queen Mariah of Jeruselem."

He poured some Red Wine and put it in front of Mariah,
"Please, have some." he said, taking a sip from his own. He continued, "My orders are ifshe ever sets foot in Burgundy, that she will be hanged from my tallest apple tree. She is a traitor to the Greater Prussian crown, and assaulted me."

"Ms. Rice, meet my archchancellor, Queen Mariah of Jeruselem."

He poured some Red Wine and put it in front of Mariah,
"Please, have some." he said, taking a sip from his own. He continued, "My orders are ifshe ever sets foot in Burgundy, that she will be hanged from my tallest apple tree. She is a traitor to the Greater Prussian crown, and assaulted me."

"Your arch chancellor eh? If I'm reding things then she can forbid you from doing such a thing like hanging! I wouldn't try to push the envelope Antonette. Your in deep enough as it is. Don't further strain relations because it is hard to mend them when strained."

The Czar stood up and greeted the Queen. "Good day, Mariah." (OOC: Czar Alexei is on a first-name basis with everyone in the room except Rice)

Alexei was a little angry. "Women and men do have different roles, yes, but they are equal in the general picture. Regardless, stop hitting each other, or I may be forced to sit you both in a corner." He grinned and poured some of his private stash of Napoleon Premier for himself. He then continued.

"President Rice, the Archchancellor cannot stop the King from carrying out his execution order should you step on Burgundian land. Only the hierarchs of Greater Prussia can. My advice: don't go on Burgundian land."


OOC: Caseylvania, you have to approve that with me. You didn't, hence it is ignored.

The Czar stood up and greeted the Queen. "Good day, Mariah." (OOC: Czar Alexei is on a first-name basis with everyone in the room except Rice)

Alexei was a little angry. "Women and men do have different roles, yes, but they are equal in the general picture. Regardless, stop hitting each other, or I may be forced to sit you both in a corner." He grinned and poured some of his private stash of Napoleon Premier for himself. He then continued.

"President Rice, the Archchancellor cannot stop the King from carrying out his execution order should you step on Burgundian land. Only the hierarchs of Greater Prussia can. My advice: don't go on Burgundian land."


OOC: Caseylvania, you have to approve that with me. You didn't, hence it is ignored.

"If I want to go there, I will and I will have my own guards. If they want to arrest me then let them try. If they shoot my plane or at me or at my guards, I will garuntee that the repercussions will not be pretty. And I guess Church teachings are out the window when it comes to forgiveness. Alwell!"

OOC: Both sides summarize what is going on here. Tell me in a tellegramme and when I understand it, you can make an Appeal to the Emperor and see what he thinks.

OOC: Both sides summarize what is going on here. Tell me in a tellegramme and when I understand it, you can make an Appeal to the Emperor and see what he thinks.

OOC: Telegram there!

ooc- I never hit her, and said I wouldnt, except with more charges (criminal)
ic-
"I am higher than the archchancellor, and she can't prevent my order. Your guards would be taken out by the Burgundian Guard, my national military, or my personal Imperial Guards. Your plane would be shot down before even entering Burgundian airspace. You seem to have no understanding of the Prussian heirarchy. Anyone can turn you into me if they want to. They would be rewarded."

"And you don't seem to understand that if you do that, then you would've sparked an unnecessary war with YOU not me as the agressor. You would've fired on my protection, fighter escort, and plane unprovokely! Since I have NEVER threatened ANY action againts you, you don't have any GROUNDS to do what you said you would do. If you want a war Antonette, I advise you to think long and hard about how wide the war will become. How many of God's children, both yours and mine, will be killed? Do you really want to risk that? Whatever happened to Christian Principles? Aren't you supposed to be a christian nation? You ain't acting like your a christian nation. Not sprising really. Didn't our Heavenly Father and our Lord and Savior teach forgiveness?"

"If I want to go there, I will and I will have my own guards. If they want to arrest me then let them try. If they shoot my plane or at me or at my guards, I will garuntee that the repercussions will not be pretty. And I guess Church teachings are out the window when it comes to forgiveness. Alwell!"

"If you want to go there, I will not stop them if the King of Burgundy wishes your execution, unless everything simmers down and you promise not to commit an act of treason or commit any action that might harm in any way, shape or form another Greater Prussian Empire nation, in which case the law will be abolished on my order. You seem to lack full understanding of the operation of the Greater Prussian Empire." He leaned back in his chair, awaiting response.


OOC: And FD, it is telegramme, you English-butcher. :P

OOC: And FD, it is telegramme, you English-butcher. :P

OOC: Its Telegram! I have a dictionary around here somewhere.... And that's Ms. English Butcherette to you! :p

IC: 1) You don't have any hold on me since in reality, I was never formally welcomed into the empire. I am technically a protectorate. I haven't officially joined.

2) Because of that, I am under a different set of rules.

"And you don't seem to understand that if you do that, then you would've sparked an unnecessary war with YOU not me as the agressor. You would've fired on my protection, fighter escort, and plane unprovokely! Since I have NEVER threatened ANY action againts you, you don't have any GROUNDS to do what you said you would do. If you want a war Antonette, I advise you to think long and hard about how wide the war will become. How many of God's children, both yours and mine, will be killed? Do you really want to risk that? Whatever happened to Christian Principles? Aren't you supposed to be a christian nation? You ain't acting like your a christian nation. Not sprising really. Didn't our Heavenly Father and our Lord and Savior teach forgiveness?"

"It is funny that you preach about forgiveness. To forgive, the other person must be sorry for what they have done. You obviously feel no remorse, hence forgiveness will not come."

"Whoever lives within Greater Prussia, is subject to her laws. After my return, I wasn't "officially" welcomed, but I rose to the rank of King of Burgundy. You, Ms. Rice, may have a backround in Political Science, but you have no understanding of the Prussian government." He said sipping his wine.

He noticed his sword glow slightly, as there were 3 heavenly swords in the room.

OOC: Its Telegram! I have a dictionary around here somewhere.... And that's Ms. English Butcherette to you! :p

IC: 1) You don't have any hold on me since in reality, I was never formally welcomed into the empire. I am technically a protectorate. I haven't officially joined.

2) Because of that, I am under a different set of rules.

The Czar shrugged. "In that case, leave my office. I have no need to further dealings with you. If you live with us, yet proclaim not to be one of us, then we do not want you. Leave Greater Prussia, if you refuse to go by our laws."

Antonette drew his sword, and knocked her water off the table.
"You have spoken treason. As Alexei said, leave Greater Prussia, for your own good."

"It is funny that you preach about forgiveness. To forgive, the other person must be sorry for what they have done. You obviously feel no remorse, hence forgiveness will not come."


"How do you know I'm not feeling remorseful? You don't! If I wasn't remorseful, then why did I promise to remove the embargo? I could've just as easily leave it in place."

Antonette finsihed his wine, and waited for the Czars reaction.

The Czar shrugged. "In that case, leave my office. I have no need to further dealings with you. If you live with us, yet proclaim not to be one of us, then we do not want you. Leave Greater Prussia, if you refuse to go by our laws."

"Your not going to win points! I actually came here with a petition to formally join Greater Prussia. My people may not agree with everything you stand for but they feel that they have better security here. If you don't want us to join then fine. We'll go elsewhere but in the meantime..."

She reaches into her suitcase and pulls out the petition. "Here's our full petition as approved by the Formal Dances Congress. Please look it over. If you accept it, the embargo will be removed at once and you'll have no further problems from us."

'You either live here, and obey our laws or you don't. There are no terms of joining. If you are located here, you obey the crown and archchancellor, if you don't want to, move out. There is no "official" joining. No petition.You move here, you listen." He grew very angry,
"You are a little brat, HOW DARE YOU think you can back talk the archchancellor"

Antonette drew his sword, and knocked her water off the table.
"You have spoken treason. As Alexei said, leave Greater Prussia, for your own good."

President Rice just laughed.

"I'm not that easy to intimidate. I have seen things that no human my age should've seen. I have seen massacres and the destruction they caused. If you think you can intimidate me Antonette, your sadly mistaken. However, in the name of God, I forgive you for everything you have said."

'You either live here, and obey our laws or you don't. There are no terms of joining. If you are located here, you obey the crown and archchancellor, if you don't want to, move out. There is no "official" joining. No petition.You move here, you listen." He grew very angry,
"You are a little brat, HOW DARE YOU think you can back talk the archchancellor"

Rice stared directly at Antonette with her jaw squared.

"You are so lucky I'm a peaceful woman. If I was anything but. I would slug you where you stand. Don't ever call me a little brat again. I'll forgive you for the comment this time but I won't be as forgiving the second time.

"This petition is to join signed by the members of Congress including the Island governors and approved by 84% of the citizens of Formal Dances. This petition isn't demands or what we want. Its a petition to join. Its an agreement that we will abide by your laws. If you don't like the fact that it is done in a petition form then to bad."

Antonette laughed,
"You are already subject to our laws, since you are located here. Also, you claim to be a protectorate, if you are rpotected by us, you listen to our laws."

Antonette laughed,
"You are already subject to our laws, since you are located here. Also, you claim to be a protectorate, if you are rpotected by us, you listen to our laws."

"I suggest you read up on history! Especially the islands of Taiwan and of Puerto Rico. Both were protectorates of other nations. Puerto Rico though was allowed to be in the military of the USA whereas Taiwan was independent of China. I am more like Taiwan. We do however want to be part of the greater whole."

"You are located in the Fatehrland. Youa re subject to her laws. I am not located in the Fatherland, but in Burgundy, and even I am subject to her laws."

Alexei took the petition form and laid it on his desk.

"President Rice, I'm sure you understand why I have difficulty accepting this from a nation that has placed an embargo on me, and has threatened me and other Prussians in the past, including right now."

"You are located in the Fatehrland. Youa re subject to her laws. I am not located in the Fatherland, but in Burgundy, and even I am subject to her laws."

"Like Puerto Rico was subject to US law but they did it by choice. Taiwan wasn't subject to Chinese law. I am more like Taiwan than Puerto Rico. We want to be like Taiwan but only with the Arch-chancellors permission."

"Like Puerto Rico was subject to US law but they did it by choice. Taiwan wasn't subject to Chinese law. I am more like Taiwan than Puerto Rico. We want to be like Taiwan but only with the Arch-chancellors permission."

"You want to be like Taiwan? What do you mean by that?" The Czar took a sip of his Napoleon Private Cognac Reserve (He finished the Premier already). Technically, the Greater Prussian Wine and Spirits Shoppe says there's only five on the face of the earth, and three were sold, but that's total BS. The Czar's personal cellar has about three barrels. He always gets some, as the manager of the store now is the Dersconi Minister for the Arts.

Alexei took the petition form and laid it on his desk.

"President Rice, I'm sure you understand why I have difficulty accepting this from a nation that has placed an embargo on me, and has threatened me and other Prussians in the past, including right now."

"Yes I do understand! But you also have to understand the gravity of the situation. I was acting irrationally. I had to listen to the people or I would've faced impeachment and there's nothing much I could've done but let it happen. However, I did reach a compromise that if they agreed to join Greater Prussia and abide by the laws, the embargo goes and nothing more would be said. We would issue a full apology and that is coming from Senate Minority Leader Erickson. I will also issue an apology and explain things directly to my people."

"You want to be like Taiwan? What do you mean by that?" The Czar took a sip of his Napoleon Private Cognac Reserve (He finished the Premier already). Technically, the Greater Prussian Wine and Spirits Shoppe says there's only five on the face of the earth, and three were sold, but that's total BS. The Czar's personal cellar has about three barrels. He always gets some, as the manager of the store now is the Dersconi Minister for the Arts.

"We saw ourselves like Taiwan. That is what I ment. Sorry for the confusion Arch-Chancellor."

The Czar smiled. "No problem. We are humans -- we are fallible." The Czar sipped his cognac, thinking as President Rice explained the situation with the embargo.

"So, Katherine, our actions throughout this situation are not entirely different." Everyone around the room was surprised, concealed or not, that the Czar called her by her first name. Everyone knew that if the Archchancellor addressed you on a first-name basis, he felt you were "worthy" of his honour and trust. They also knew that once you broke it, there was no turning back -- you were forever disowned.

"I acted to ban Masonry because my people wanted it. Granted, half of me did to, but on the whole it was because my people wanted it. You initiated the blockade because your people demanded it. Whether or not you actually wanted to do it is beyond me.

"Your sudden change in demeanor and tone is interesting, though. Regardless, I must make sure that something like this does not occur again. I warn you, once I sign this petition, you are subject to Greater Prussian law. If you pull something like that again, regardless of the reasons, you will face either execution or excommunication." Excommunication wasn't the technical word, but the Czar liked to use it, as it sounded more grave than 'ejected.'

"I do not mean to scare or provoke you in any way when I say that, but it is truth. When word of a decision not to prosecute you leaks out, many will be outraged. I leave it up to my foreign and interior minister to sooth them, as they are better speakers and polititions than I." He smiled and picked up a pen.

"Upon me signing this, you will answer to the Crown. You will no longer be a fully independent state. I want to make sure you understand this."

"We do fully understand that arch-chancellor! We will do all we can to make Greater Prussia even greater. You have my word that we will honor all laws of Greater Prussia." Rice stated in her best stateswoman voice.

"We do fully understand that arch-chancellor! We will do all we can to make Greater Prussia even greater. You have my word that we will honor all laws of Greater Prussia." Rice stated in her best stateswoman voice.

The Czar nodded. "Excellent." He signed the petition and gave it back.

"Welcome to Greater Prussia, Kathrine. I warn you, though, not too many people are happy with you, and now with me because I'm siding with you. I'd let things cool down. The first thing you should do to help is recall the embargo and apologize for it. That will go a long way. On the other hand, Antonette," he said, turning to him.

"Try to deal with her. I don't care if you never address her again, but deal with it."

Antoentte was noticably pissed off at the Czar.
"So now every nation in the fatehrland isn't subject to laws? Now, many may break our laws, and claim they are protectorates. This will never happen in Burgundy, as all nations located within her, are subject to our laws."

He turned to Ms. Rice,
"If you ever cross paths with me or any Burgundian, Ridgian or other, I will have you butchered alive."

Antoentte was noticably pissed off at the Czar.
"So now every nation in the fatehrland isn't subject to laws? Now, many may break our laws, and claim they are protectorates. This will never happen in Burgundy, as all nations located within her, are subject to our laws."

He turned to Ms. Rice,
"If you ever cross paths with me or any Burgundian, Ridgian or other, I will have you butchered alive."

"And if you try to butcher me alive, you'll have to deal with my Vice President and the Formal Dances Military. I want to have peaceful relations with everyone. I am a peaceful person. I will forgive you for your words as a sign of good faith and apologize for slapping you in the face."

She turned to Arch-Chancellor. "I shall recall the embargo. You have my word your majesty. I also shall issue the apology when I get back Waltz City. I shall do it in a joint session of Congress that way I can have access to all TV networks."

"Ms. Rice, that would not be good. I have an idea, lets drop all fueds between us, and start over." He poured them both some Red Wine,
"C'mon, just a sip. Its not against the law here." He smiled, and extended his hand to her.

"Ms. Rice, that would not be good. I have an idea, lets drop all fueds between us, and start over." He poured them both some Red Wine,
"C'mon, just a sip. Its not against the law here." He smiled, and extended his hand to her.

"I agree. Let us drop the fueds. I will welcome a chance to start over with you. In fact, I will resend my ambassador to your country. I will also welcome you in an official state visit.

"As for the drink, no thanks. I am honoring the tradition of my nation of not drinking till age 18."

"I will make a state visit. Also, you can safely come to Burgundy now." He laughed. He took her wine, and drank it.

"I will make a state visit. Also, you can safely come to Burgundy now." He laughed. He took her wine, and drank it.

"I'm so glad Your majesty" she said as she Curtsied to him.

Queen Mariah smiled, sipped some Red wine and said "President Rice, you have learnt a valuable lesson in Greater Prussia diplomacy. Compromise goes a long a way to easing potential flashpoints in a standoff. You are among friends here now, Katherine. My personal phone number is on this coin and yes, it is real Gold. Feel free to ring if the burdens of your office become too much. I was born with it while you chose to take it on.". She flicked a small gold coin to President Rice.

She turned to Antonette in a seductive French voice "Say, fancy a date with me. I know you don't like women but I'm sure you'll make an exception for me. You've got the twin of something I've been looking for. I'm not going to steal it or do anything silly." while subtly pointing to his sword. A few hair flicks and cheeky winks completed her act. She really liked to test him.

Most who knew her well also knew she was a "serial flirt" although married and a rather charming one which was hard to resist for the weak. Under the charm was a more calculated character (her Jewish side), but one who had to hide her greater capabilities.

Queen Mariah smiled, sipped some Red wine and said "President Rice, you have learnt a valuable lesson in Greater Prussia diplomacy. Compromise goes a long a way to easing potential flashpoints in a standoff. You are among friends here now, Katherine. My personal phone number is on this coin and yes, it is real Gold. Feel free to ring if the burdens of your office become too much. I was born with it while you chose to take it on.". She flicked a small gold coin to President Rice.

"Thank You, Your Majesty" Rice stated. "It is good to be among friends. May I suggest a formal declaration of this to the media? Make it a Regional celebration as it was! After all, Greater Prussia gained a new member." She took the coin and slipped it into her purse. "And thanks. I probably will call you. Hopefully one day, you can come and visit my country just like I hope to visit yours one day."

"I never said I didn't like women. I said we have different roles. I called Ms. Rice here, 'women' to piss her off." he laughed, then said,
"I do believe you are married, arn't you?"

He then said to President Rice,
"Mariah had the right idea." He scribbled down his office number, and his cell phone number,
"Only a few people have my cell phone number." he said, handing her the paper.

"I never said I didn't like women. I said we have different roles. I called Ms. Rice here, 'women' to piss her off." he laughed, then said,
"I do believe you are married, arn't you?"

He then said to President Rice,
"Mariah had the right idea." He scribbled down his office number, and his cell phone number,
"Only a few people have my cell phone number." he said, handing her the paper.

"I thank you." She puts it in her purse as well and takes out her business card. "On here is office number and my private residence number. You can reach me here if you wish to talk." She hands them to both Mariah and Antonette. "My offer of a state visit is open to everyone here."

The Czar nodded at everyone and turned to Antonette. "This brings up a good point that I will talk to the Emperor about adding to the Law Code. 'Once locating yourself in the Empire, you are automatically a member, subject to the laws, responsibilities, and rewards of the GPE.' Sound good? Kathrine, I believe you're the expert on politics here. Find loopholes and shut them, of you could. Other than that," he poured a glass of Napoleon Private Cognac Reserve for everyone, including Rice. He then turned to Kathrine.

"Kathrine, I would be insulted if you don't take this. There are only a few barrels left in existance, and it runs at about one hundred million dollars a barrel." He smiles.

"Well, I must say my private number will not be released, as very few know it. Actually, I believe only five people, including myself, know my private line. No, that doesn't include you, Antonette." He smirked and took a sip of his wine.

Antonette laughed,
"If she doesn't take it, I will."

The Czar nodded at everyone and turned to Antonette. "This brings up a good point that I will talk to the Emperor about adding to the Law Code. 'Once locating yourself in the Empire, you are automatically a member, subject to the laws, responsibilities, and rewards of the GPE.' Sound good? Kathrine, I believe you're the expert on politics here. Find loopholes and shut them, of you could. Other than that," he poured a glass of Napoleon Private Cognac Reserve for everyone, including Rice. He then turned to Kathrine.

"Kathrine, I would be insulted if you don't take this. There are only a few barrels left in existance, and it runs at about one hundred million dollars a barrel."

Katherine sighs. "I'll have a little and I do MEAN a little. I"m not supposed to be drinking but I don't want to insult you so I will. As for loopholes, no matter what your execllency, there'll be loopholes. If there's a lawyere, there's a loophole. I will do what I can. If you give me a copy of the law, I will do the best I can to find the loopholes."

she turns to Antonette "That won't be necessary!"

Antonette smirked,
"As you wish" he said. He sipped his own wine.

Rice also sips at her wine! "It is very good sir. Thanks!"

"Maybe you should drink it more often." He said, staring her in the eye.

"Maybe you should drink it more often." He said, staring her in the eye.

"At my own pace I will" She replied looking back at him with a little smile on her lips.

He smiled back at her, as they both sat there, looking at each other.

Alexei grinned. "I'd hope it's good! Anyways, our culture is different than yours here, so the drinking age is younger. Heck, I don't think there's been a case of DUI for ten years. Anyways, that's the problem with cultures like yours. You don't allow people to learn the beauty of alchohol in moderate doses." He sipped again, chuckling to himself at the ribbing of Rice, wondering how she'd react.

Alexei grinned. "I'd hope it's good! Anyways, our culture is different than yours here, so the drinking age is younger. Heck, I don't think there's been a case of DUI for ten years. Anyways, that's the problem with cultures like yours. You don't allow people to learn the beauty of alchohol in moderate doses." He sipped again, chuckling to himself at the ribbing of Rice, wondering how she'd react.

"You'd actually be surprised at our laws." Rice stated.

Queen Mariah slid Katherine's phone number into a hidden pocket in her dress which had pockets inside it including one for nasty sharp knives, which was empty in this case. Her bodyguard's dress could hide small pistols. She seemed kind of drunk but that would take two bottles of wine.

She whispered something into the Alexei's ear discretely (in Jewish) "Say, I hope you didn't spike Antonette and Katherine's drink. You'll be responsible for him getting married to an underage woman from Formal Dances, not that he needs a wife at moment.".

Then she filled her glass with more of the wine and spun her finger around the rim of the glass. It become a little more bubbly as her sword shone for a second.

"Well, most of my population avoid DUI like the plague. Repeat offenders get their cars electronically tagged so there's no escape from the law. Cheaters and serial offenders get a visit from the Inquisition or just lose their car if we are nice. Our religious laws stop most people from doing so although some Atheists simply have no regard to our road laws either."

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President Rice turned her face away from Antonette, blushing slightly. She instead turned to Alexei.

"Czar, this is a wonderful place. I also want to thank you again for allowing Formal Dances into Greater Prussia. I promise that as a member, we'll hold up all the laws of the region." She takes another small sip of wine. "And this is still good wine."

OOC: School Library. Can't wait to go home.

President Rice turned her face away from Antonette, blushing slightly. She instead turned to Alexei.

"Czar, this is a wonderful place. I also want to thank you again for allowing Formal Dances into Greater Prussia. I promise that as a member, we'll hold up all the laws of the region." She takes another small sip of wine. "And this is still good wine."

OOC: School Library. Can't wait to go home.

"Thank you. Kremlin Palace was first built some fifteen hundred years ago. Obviously, it was modernized, but the beauty was kept." He also sipped his wine.

"And why would the wine stop tasting good?" He grinned and took another sip, pullng out a deck of cards and a wheel of poker chips.

"Baccarat, anyone?"

"Thank you. Kremlin Palace was first built some fifteen hundred years ago. Obviously, it was modernized, but the beauty was kept." He also sipped his wine.

"And why would the wine stop tasting good?" He grinned and took another sip, pullng out a deck of cards and a wheel of poker chips.

"Baccarat, anyone?"

"It is my understanding that wine never stops tasting good unless it gets too warm." Rice stated. "I'll play." She looks over at antonette.

Queen Mariah commented "I haven't played Baccarat since my father died. No one in my palace gambles or plays cards these days except Cardinal Augustus Brown but he's always too busy anyway. And Casinos are illegal in Jeruselem since I had a disagreement with the industry some time ago. Never liked gambling anyway.".

It was well known some Casino owner had one of her Jewish relatives beaten up for protesting against the effect of Casinos on the community, so she close down the industry after he refused cooperate with police in the matter. Since then, people treat her Jewish relatives nicely. She rarely used her absolute powers that way.