NationStates Jolt Archive

Embassador Vellentiq reviewed the hotel's meeting hall. With communcations with Xessmithia, they had agreed to meet with delegations in Brussels, Belguim. They had placed the meeting at the Intercontinental Hotel, so that both parties would be comfortable. Vellentiq had with him a small squad of the Imperial Guard clone troopers with him for protection, Mark Canes from the Thrashian Trade Guild, and Marshal Jorus of the Thrashian Fleet.

Vellentiq was a tall man by standards, a hands breathe under two meters. He always dressed simply and spoke directly. He was not one to 'beat-around-the-bush' when it came to negotiations.

Each delegation came in from oposite sides of the room, which ended both ways in large oak doors. Two clone guards stood at attention on the outside of Vellentiq's doorway. He opened the door and stepped in. In the middle of the room was mostly empty except for two long tables facing each other sideways. Behind each was three chairs. On the tables was lined paper, fountain pens, glasses and a crystal pitcher of cooled water.

Vellentiq moved to the his designated table. He was soon followed by Trade Master Canes, dressed in his finest silks making Vellentiqs simple black robes seem poor, and Marshal Jorus in his crisp white marshals uniform, his knee high black boots snapping smartly on the wooded floor.

"Embassador Vellentiq, good morning to you," Canes said with a large bow. Jorus simple did a small nod. Canes looked over at the empty table accross from them. "When will the Xessmithia delegation be here?"

"Soon Mr. Canes, soon I asure you."

Vellentiq sat in the center seat, Canes took the left, and Jorus took the right. They prepared for a long day of negotiating.

Jane Callahan fidgeted in her suit, pulling on her skirt to straighten it. A few more tugs later and she was finally satisfied with her appearance. She took one last look at herself in the mirror to make sure, her brown hair was in a simple braid and her dark blue suit was now flawless thanks to her endless tugs.

There was a knock at the door, "Come in."

"You look great hun." Steve Callahan, her newly minted husband, said as he enetered the room.

"Thanks," She gave him a quick kiss, "Wish me luck."

"Good luck love. See you tonight." He said and left the room.

Jane turned to the wooden double doors flanked by too Xessmithian Marines in their dark green with red trim dress uniforms. They opened the doors for her and she strode into the room to meet with the Thrashian delegates.

She walked over to the delegates and extended her hand, "I'm Jane Callahan, pleased to meet you."

The three men stood and greeted her. Vellentiq took it in stride, Marshal Jorus just nodded is head without a word, but Canes was a bit taken aback by the fact that it was a woman. "Pleasure to meet you Embassador Callahan," Canes said and with some pomp dared to kiss her hand. Velleniq cleared his throat. They seated themselves.

"Now Mrs.Callahan, could you express to me how exactly we would be able to have simbiotic allaince with one another? My Emperor wishes strong allies who can help him in military ventures or acts of defense, as well as trade routes opening up. Is there anything that Xessmithia wishes from it's end?"

Jane blushed has one of the delegates kissed her hand. She smiled as Vellentiq, Canes and Jorus introduced themselves and she took her seat.

"Now Mrs.Callahan, could you express to me how exactly we would be able to have simbiotic allaince with one another? My Emperor wishes strong allies who can help him in military ventures or acts of defense, as well as trade routes opening up. Is there anything that Xessmithia wishes from it's end?" Vellentiq said.

Jane thought for a moment, "We wish the same as you. We will help with any defense of your nation against an agressor and will open up trade immediately. The gritty part is just what kind of defensive help and trade you're looking for."

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Vellentiq thought about that for a moment."As to Trade, we simply wish access to your market and if any tarrifs exist, for the toll to be smaller for our ships. As to defense, I think the Marshal here will know more than me." Vellentiq nodded to Jorus. Jorus nodded.

"In military matters Thrashia will only need help in the ermergency that her own fleets have failed her. However if you, Xessmithia, need help at any time our Fleet Command Staff will do a quick analysis of the situation and send what forces are neccecary to help keep your country from harm." He nodded back to Vellentiq.

"Now, if these things are all acceptable to your country Mrs.Callahan, I would suggest we finish todays meeting with the signing of the treaty and then retire to the ball room for dinner." He took out a small packet of papers and handed them to Jorus who stood and walked over to Mrs.Callahan and gave her the packet. The packet had all written out formally what had been discussed. It allowed for Xessmithia merchant ships access to Thrashian space and market, and pledged Thrashia's support for Xessmithia at all times.

Jane took the documents and read them quickly. She nodded in satisfaction and took out her pen to sign. Instead of signing however she said, "This is all good, however I must tell you that should you be under attack due to agressive actions on your part on orders of the Galactic Empire, should you ever join, we will not help defend you."

"This has nothing to do with your nation, it has to do with the Galactic Empire. My nation doesn't have a very good raport with the organization." Jane finished. "In any other circumstance we will come to your aid, and should my nation ever be in a state of war with the GE we will not attack you or our other allies in the GE such as the East Coast Federation. We would like the same curtesy in return. And as I said this only applies if you do infact join the GE.

"But that's enough of me. What do you three say?"

They said in unison," Agreed."

Jane nodded in happiness, "Excellent, I'm glad we agree." She took her pen, signed the paper and gave them back to the Thrashian delegates. "Now is there anything else to discuss?"

"Nothing else on the agenda for the day other than dinner." Vellentiq took the pen and signed his name, as did the other two. They all left the room, each with seperate copies of the alliance signing and later met for dinner.