NationStates Jolt Archive

A knock on his bedroom door awoke Roberto from his slumber. He opened his eyes and looked at the gold-plated grandfather clock that stood against a nearby wall. It was hours before he normally got up.

"You had better have a good reason for waking me up this early!" he shouted toward the door.

"My lord", a nervous voice replied. "His Grace, the King's brother is here to see you".

Roberto's sleepiness left him and he quickly got out of bed, dressing himself telekinetically as he had become accustomed to in the years since his psionic powers awoke. Without delay, he opened his door and walked out into the corridor. His servant, a large humanoid that stood almost two feet taller than him, was still outside.

"He's in the entrance hall, my lord", the servant informed him.

Roberto floated down to the entrance hall, as he often did, being too impatient to walk. In the hall stood Atanracnad, brother of the king. Servants stood around him nervously, intimidated as always by the giant, muscular creature.

"My lord", Roberto called out, floating into the room. "You wish to speak with me?"

"Yes", Atanracnad replied, his deep voice sending shivers down the servants' spines. "Your servants will leave now". The servants exited the room quickly and quietly.

"In approximately one month, it shall have been twenty-one Niogoul-Maeromirplin years since the day of your birth. To commemorate the event, you shall hold a social gathering with important figures from other nations. This shall be a good opportunity for you to gain ambassadorial experience."

Roberto interjected. "With all due respect, my lord, what is special about twenty-one years passing since my birth?"

"Nothing whatsoever", Atanracnad answered. "But it customary for large social gatherings to celebrate something. A Birthday is a good choice since it has no political connotations."

"Very well, my lord". Roberto tried to hide his anxiety, social situations being far from his forte.

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One month later, Roberto waited in the large hall in which the party was to take place. The first guests would soon be arriving. Invitations had been sent out to all non-hostile nations, and preparations had been made. Guests might be arriving by portal, should they be magically inclined, or by spacecraft if they were technologically advanced. If Roberto could get some allies for Niogoul-Maeromirpli his king would be very pleased. Roberto feared no enemy, but he was certainly nervous now.

OOC: For more information about Roberto, see the NSWiki entry (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Roberto_Psionis). Note that the information presented therein would not be known to your characters though.

In walked a servant and announced

"The guests from solid gear are here my lord."

In walked two men same heights one on the left was dressed in a black shirt and combat jeans his face was normal his eyes were a shade of red his hair was black with red highlights. The man on the right looked the same but dressed different he was dressed in a blue t shirt and his jeans were a shade of black almost as if there were weathered by time his face looked the same as the man on the left but his eyes were dark blue and his hair was a colour of brown/black.

The servant announced again

"Presenting on your left Shadow and on your right Seth Saffire"

Seth & Shadow walked up to Roberto and spoke

"Sorry we are late my lord. We had some matters to take care of my lord my lord. Hopefully it will be a good night and we thank you for the kind treatment from your staff"

"Jargo Mystram, official Alpha Nova representative has arrived."
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Tall man with dark short hair wearing nice black and white suit accompanied by a military officer in a white jacket with small Alpha Nova insignia on the left chest entered the hall. Officer was carrying large briefcase which was attached to his hand by a handcuff. Tall man greeted some of the guests and then approached Roberto.

"My colony of Alpha Nova wishes you best of health, prosperity and happiness in life. We are grateful to present this young mindworm, Alpha Nova's national animal, caught in the forests of Alpha Nova, right before my departure.", Jargo nodded to the officer and he quickly opened the case. Inside, there was a cube, made out of slightly glowing transparent crystal with ideal smooth surface and no visible handle or lock. In the cube, small worm-shaped furry animal was playfully rolling around the sides of its crystal prison. "We suggest not to try to open the crystal.", Jargo chuckled. "Mindworms are not so warm and fuzzy as they might seem. Once again, we wish good luck to the Roberto Psionis of Niogoul-Maeromirpli."

Jargo once again nodded to the officer, who closed case and handed it over to the Roberto.

tag....will bring in character in a moment

OOC: Whoops... forgot about this thread.

IC:

"Welcome", Roberto said uncomfortably to Seth and Shadow. "We have catered for a great variety of tastes if you would like something to eat before the other guests arrive. The banquet table is over there, said Roberto, pointing at the banquet table."

While they were looking around the hall, Roberto was approached by a man from Alpha Nova.

"Thankyou", said Roberto, accepting his present. "A most interesting gift".

Roberto hadn't expected to receive presents. Perhaps this will be a more worthwhile endeavour than I had considered, he thought.

"You are quite welcome." Jargo replied, "We look forward to improving relations between our planets. We are rather close neighbours after all." Jargo hesitated for a second, "Visit Alpha Nova some time, if you wish. We are always glad to see some new guests."

OOC: don't know how to get a hold of you Shadowstorm. I tried NS, and you didn't show up. I'd like to TG you with some questions. Thanks..

OOC: Another IC post will come soon(ish). Bit busy in RL.

OOC: don't know how to get a hold of you Shadowstorm. I tried NS, and you didn't show up. I'd like to TG you with some questions. Thanks..

OOC:

Yep, TG any questions.

*bump* (IC post shortly)