NationStates Jolt Archive

OOC: It’s come to my attention that far too many members of my government are single, save the Chair of CDAW. But his wife is dead. So not strictly married, but I digress.

Here, ladies and gents, is your chance to grab one of the more attractive women in Barronia – the 24-year-old Amée Melisande.

“Hmm...” Amée sighed. “Hmm hm hm hm hmmm.”

Two swatches lay in front of her. Picking wallpaper, apparently, was not Amée’s forte. Nor was it really any use unless you had someone to share it with. After all, her career was secure; why not find someone to settle down with? She’d dated enough in her college and university years to know enough about what was good for her, and most of her friends had gotten themselves decent husbands whilst maintaining a career and children. It was her policies that made that possible, so why not enjoy them herself?

But, caution was of the essence in what she was to undertake. After all, several people knew about that fatal shooting some years ago of the woman who had travelled the country in search of a husband. A spurned suitor apparently decided that if he couldn’t have her, no-one could. However, this time, someone in Barronia wouldn’t be looked for. She would make an appeal to the world, for a suitor. Someone suave, cultured, enjoying the finer things in life (like free Ministerial Travel and Residencies). She knew the power of the press, and so wrote to one of the largest news agencies worldwide, LBG. Hopefully they would cover her story, but expect the worst, and you can’t help but be pleasantly surprised. Or so she assumed.

So, she began her letter. Handwritten, although the Barronian Internal Affairs notepaper was unmistakeable.

OOC: Yes, I know Comic Sans is a terrible font, but it’s the closest to script they’ve got.
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Dear Sirs,

It has come to my attention that I am single at 24. 24, you say? But that is a perfect time to be single! In Barronia, such is not so. I find myself the only one of those I know not yet betrothed.

So, I come to you, honourable gentlemen of the world, in the hopes of finding a spouse. You do not need to be royalty – simply to be between the ages of 25 and 30, cultured, suave, and capable of enjoying the finer things in life. If you’re found to be sort of man I’m thinking of, I’ll let you know.

Until then, I am contactable through the Barronian Ministry.

Yours with anticipation,

~Miss Amée Melisande

Dear Miss Melisande,

I believe that you are my sort of woman, you must be a cultured one. I believe that I am your man for the job, I will come to Pan Arab Barronia, if you think I am the sort of man. I am a collage graduate, I served in the air force for 6 years, I am a man of experience. I am 26 for your info. I can be contacted at anytime. Also, I worked at the Natural History Museum when I was younger. I took art school also,

Sincerely,

Ret.Colonel John Arnold
Calizorinstan

Miss Melisande,

Greetings. My name is Enril Swiftcreek, I am a cultural researcher and natural historian for the Empire. I, too, long for someone to share my life with. I am well-cultured, and am fond of classic literature, and the study of anthropology. I enjoy wine, art, and things as simple as a mountain sunrise. I take relationships to be dualistic, and for the mutual good of their constituants. Should you express interest, I can be reached through the Imperial Secriat of Science, Natural History Office.

Regards,

Enril Swiftcreek

OOC: Actually, they have other fonts, they just aren't listed. you have to type the tag manually.

ex:

Vivaldi

A thousand hellos,

I am Ali Mohammed Petrovich. I am the son of a Jimanian soldier and a Arab commen-woman. I am also the chairman of internal revenues. I share an island with a few other high ranking men in the government. I am 27 years old and feel I very much meet your requirements. If there is any more you would like to know, please write to my office- The Taxation Center, 3005 S. Marx st., Ashbury Jimanistan.

With Love, Comrade Ali

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Barronian Internal Affairs minister seeks husband

Amee Melisande, Minister of Internal Affairs for Pan-Arab Barronia, sent a communiqué to nations throughout the world announcing her desire to marry.

Aged twenty four, at 1.67 metres and 38 kilograms, Ms Melisande is far from unattractive. According to some, she is one of the finest women Barronia has to offer.

But don't let that fool you. Behind her arrestingly exquisite exterior lays a highly intelligent and calculating brain. Ms Melisande was educated at University of Parthenopolis, a university rivaling the Imperial University at Kensington, under the Barronian Chancelloress. And, contrary to what one might expect, the Internal Minister studied not liberal arts - but mathematics, obtaining a doctorate in the subject in a record three years.

Ms Melisande, in addition to her taste for excellent education, fancies luxury as well, residing in a posh thirteen-bedroom mansion in the north during the winter time. When the earth begins to warm, though, she chooses to head south, living in an equally opulent manor.

In interviews with the LBG, Ms Melisande stated that any suitor must be "suave, cultured, and enjoy the finer things in life" and "able to treat a woman right". She later revealed that luxury travel is a must for a future husband. She also disclosed that moving out of the country would be difficult considering her position.

Ms Melisande is planning to visit the suitors she feels most suitable, spending up to a week with each, finding out more about them, their nation, and their way of life.

Meanwhile, Londinian Minister of War Elliot Crompton (http://news.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/spl/hi/guides/456900/456937/img/1183050952.jpg) has announced that he will be seeking the Internal Affairs Minister's hand in marriage.

Story from LBG NEWS:
http: //news.lbg.co.rsp/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/barronia/2677291.stm

Published: 07:53:02 LST

© LBG MMXII

To: Ret.Colonel John Arnold

Dear Sir:

I have received your letter regarding your proposal, and I would be most pleased to meet you. My superiors have given me leave for approximately 5 weeks in the summer, so I shall be intending to visit Calizorinstan for approximately one week.

I look forward to meeting you.

With regards,

~Amee Melisande

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Enril Swiftcreek
Natural History Office
Imperial Secriat of Science

Dear Mr Swiftcreek,

I am pleased to tell you that I have received your letter, and, with a 5-week period of leave granted, I would like to arrange to visit you for a week in Kirav.

I look forward to meeting you.

With dearest regards,

~Amee Melisande

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Ali Mohammed Petrovich
The Taxation Center
3005 S. Marx St.
Ashbury
Jimanistan

Dear Sir:

I am happy to say that I have received your letter. However, taking a look at your nation, I am saddened to say that, whilst you seem like a wonderful man, we should not meet.

On a lighter note however, I would be perfectly willing to put you in touch with one of my sub-ministers, who has been known to enjoy the wilder side of life. She has, having viewed the letter, agreed that, if you should like, to meet you.

With kind regards,

~Amee Melisande

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Mr Crompton:

It is most pleasing to see a man from a nation so like my own. Having watched a recent edition of LBG, I feel it would be adequate for us to meet in Londinium during a 5-week recess I have been granted from my duties.

I look forward to meeting you.

With dearest regards,

~Amee Melisande

OOC: Are you going to have a thread for each visit, or will it all be in this thread?

OOC: Are you going to have a thread for each visit, or will it all be in this thread?

OOC: Not sure yet. Your recommendation?

OOC: I might do separate threads. It might get confusing in just one.

OOC: Indeed. I'll get to it once everyone's replied.

OOC: Is the lady still open to receive letters?

OOC: Is the lady still open to receive letters?

OOC: Indeed she is, though I may take time to reply. Stupid work blocked II, so I can't reply during lunch. Now I have to go talk to people :p

To:Miss Melisande
From: Ret.Col.Arnold

I will await your visit eagerly, I have a trip around Calizorinstan planned that has us visit several cultural sites, and some art museums, if you are interested.

Ret.Colonel John Arnold
Calizorinstan

Miss Melisande,

Thank you very much for your interest. I await your visit with enthusiasm, and will begin planning for such visit immediately. Kirav has much to offer, so please inform me if there is anything in particular you would like to see or do during your stay.

Regards

Enril Swiftcreek

To:Miss Melisande
From: Eichora Murasamu
Greetings, Miss. We Mereshkans have heard tell of your beauty, and your surprising lonliness. I am but a cousin of our current Emperor, no way in line for the throne, and I too have an unquenchable thirst for companionship. If you wish to know about me, I am 6'3, 26 years of age, and I weigh around 180 pounds. I am a scholar of linguistics and history. Her is hoping to hear from you.
Your humble yet hopeful potential suiter.

OOC my MT emperor single and 24 and don't find nothing wrong with it

OOC my MT emperor single and 24 and don't find nothing wrong with it

Ah, but Barronian culture is rather old-fashioned - it's common for most men and women to be married by 20, usually because of the advantage being married brings from the state - lower taxes, increased benefits for poorer families, etc.

Ah, but Barronian culture is rather old-fashioned - it's common for most men and women to be married by 20, usually because of the advantage being married brings from the state - lower taxes, increased benefits for poorer families, etc.
OOC arr now i get it
one thing i ask once married do you have to rp like UK2 and LS does

OOC arr now i get it
one thing i ask once married do you have to rp like UK2 and LS does

It's not necessary. I might ask the person RPing the husband to do one or two events, usually ceremonies in Barronia, but it'd just be references, and closer ties between our two nations.

OOC: I hope not.

Ms Melisande,

I thank you humbly for expressing your interest in me. I eagerly await your visit to Kensington; already, I am making the appropriate arrangements.

Sincerely,

Elliot R. Crompton

a copy of the letter end up at the Imperial Embassy in ViZion's capital and was sent on to Imperial



To:Miss Melisande

My name is Carlos Wesker Emperor of Imperial son of the later Emperor Albert Wesker
my Age is 24 Blood Type: O, my Height: 192cms and my is Weight 183 lbs
my small number of hobbies are driving ,chasing my god children, reading and shooting
sorry for the short letter but i'am very busy right now

from
Emporer Carlos Wesker Imperial

Dear Miss Melisande,

Hello. My name is Tiberius Griffincrest, you may or may not have heard of me, or my father and his company. My father, Claudius Griffincrest, owns Griffincrest Oil Incorporated, one of the worlds largest and most powerful businesses. Pleasem respond soon. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Tiberius Griffincrest

To:Miss Melisande
From: Eichora Murasamu
Greetings, Miss. We Mereshkans have heard tell of your beauty, and your surprising lonliness. I am but a cousin of our current Emperor, no way in line for the throne, and I too have an unquenchable thirst for companionship. If you wish to know about me, I am 6'3, 26 years of age, and I weigh around 180 pounds. I am a scholar of linguistics and history. Her is hoping to hear from you.
Your humble yet hopeful potential suiter.

Dear Sir:

I am surprised my story has gotten so far, to be frank; and I am flattered for your interest. I would be pleased to meet you in Mereshka, during my leave.

It would be nice, howeer, to know your name good sir.

Yours with regards,

~Amee Melisande

OOC: I hope not.

Ms Melisande,

I thank you humbly for expressing your interest in me. I eagerly await your visit to Kensington; already, I am making the appropriate arrangements.

Sincerely,

Elliot R. Crompton

Dear Mr Crompton,

This is excellent news indeed. I will contact you further with the arrangements, closer to the time.

Dearest Regards,

~Amee Melisande

To:Miss Melisande

My name is Carlos Wesker Emperor of Imperial son of the later Emperor Albert Wesker
my Age is 24 Blood Type: O, my Height: 192cms and my is Weight 183 lbs
my small number of hobbies are driving ,chasing my god children, reading and shooting
sorry for the short letter but i'am very busy right now

from
Emporer Carlos Wesker Imperial

Dear Emperor Wesker,

Having received your letter, I feel it would be an excellent idea for us to meet. Whilst young, you certainly seem like a family-loving man.

I should thus like to request a meeting with yourself, in Imperial, whilst I am on my leave.

Dearest Regards,

~Amee Melisande

Dear Miss Melisande,

Hello. My name is Tiberius Griffincrest, you may or may not have heard of me, or my father and his company. My father, Claudius Griffincrest, owns Griffincrest Oil Incorporated, one of the worlds largest and most powerful businesses. Pleasem respond soon. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Tiberius Griffincrest

Dear Mr Griffincrest,

Your father's company is certainly well-known to us, and it is an honour to receive your attentions. I had no idea my story would travel to the upper echelons of Griffincrest Oil, Inc.!

I should like to request a meeting between us both, therefore, and, as alphabetically first (in such a methodical manner as is typical), I shall wish to attend on the first week of my leave.

I look forward to meeting you.

Dearest Regards,

~Amee Melisande

OOC: I'll try to run all threads at the same time, as they'll be seperate, but that may mean that posting is blotchy at best. As for picking the guy who scores...I'll have to think of a method. Probably random number generation :p

Aren't you going to need to extend your leave from 5 weeks in order to get everyone?

To: Miss Amée Melisande
Re: Proposal

Our beloved leader, Emperor Nero, has grown weary of his existing wives. Thus, he is in the market for some new ones. As his loyal servant, the task of locating his new wives has fallen to me.

The Emperor's ideal mate would be attractive, quiet, and content to spend his money without bothering him. A strong stomach is also desirable as the Emperor is not the young man he used to be.

In exchange for access to the Emperor and his money, the Emperor would require your "services" for 2-3 minutes every month (give or take 2-3 minutes).

If this sort of arrangement would appeal to you, please let me know.

Respectfully,
Chie Lo
Servant of the Emperor

To: Miss Amée Melisande
Re: Proposal

Our beloved leader, Emperor Nero, has grown weary of his existing wives. Thus, he is in the market for some new ones. As his loyal servant, the task of locating his new wives has fallen to me.

The Emperor's ideal mate would be attractive, quiet, and content to spend his money without bothering him. A strong stomach is also desirable as the Emperor is not the young man he used to be.

In exchange for access to the Emperor and his money, the Emperor would require your "services" for 2-3 minutes every month (give or take 2-3 minutes).

If this sort of arrangement would appeal to you, please let me know.

Respectfully,
Chie Lo
Servant of the Emperor

OOC: LOL!

Dear Sir:

I am afraid that such an arrangement would not be beneficial. Financially, I have all I could ever wish for, and I have little desire of being with a man who grows "weary" of his betrothed, however many there may be.

More to the point, it appears that your Emperor simply requires women for sexual gratification, which I simply cannot abide by.

Therefore, no, I feel that such an arrangement would not be suitable.

Regards,

~Amee Melisande.

Aren't you going to need to extend your leave from 5 weeks in order to get everyone?

I'll figure a way round it. It'll be up to a week, certainly, and she can always apply for a longer period. As she's pretty high up in the government, they're generally very forgiving.

Oh. Yes, they are pretty lenient at the top of the ladder.

Anonymous Message to Ms. Mélisande

Don't you ever go to parties or somethin'? Seriously, mail-order doesn't usually work, unless you're just doing it for political reasons.

OOC: I'm agraid I'm going to have to pull out, I'm rather busy, and won't be on very much at all in the near future. My apologies, I was rather looking forward to this.

"Hey, yo, Ryousuke, come look at this news story," Fidel Aoki said, leaning back on his bed in his New Fukuoka apartment, "Check this fine lady."

"Daaaamn..." Arai Ryousuke, Fidel's friend, who was always crashing on his couch, said, "Who the fuck is she?"

"Interior minister of...Pan-Arab Barronia," Fidel said, "She's looking for a husband, says this story."

"She look a little young for that," Ryousuke said, "I know people more than twice her age over here who still don't wanna get married."

"Counting Old Man Kubo?" Fidel said, getting up and going into his kitchen. The man who lived next door was seventy, and still spent his nights at clubs getting smashed and bringing hookers back to his apartment.

"Well...yeah..." Ryousuke said, following him.

"Well, he doesn't count," Fidel said, getting a sheet of paper and a pencil from a drawer in the kitchen, "And this is Tejas, man."

"What are you writing, man?" Ryousuke asked as Fidel sat down at the table.

"Oh, nothing..." Fidel said as he began to write, "Now go out and get us some ramen or something. I want some damn lunch."


To: Miss Amée Melisande

I couldn't help but notice you while I was reading the newspaper today. You caught my eye while I was flipping to the comics. Very few stories or pictures do that, but hey. You are that fine, believe me.

My name is Fidel Aoki Figueroa, 25 years old, 6 feet even, 165 pounds, resident of New Fukuoka, H-Town Tejas. I'm glad you aren't looking for royalty, because that's the last thing I am. I play a sax at a jazz club downtown, and was in the Tejano Proletariat Army for a couple of months during the Civil War. My hobbies include freestyling, drawing/painting, and playing the sax (hence, my job). I'm sure you've been getting responses from men who are much richer and the like than me, but I really am interested in meeting you, and I can only hope you're interested in meeting me, too.

So, if you are interested, send a letter back to 808 Salvador Allende Street, New Fukuoka, H-Town Tejas. I'll be waiting.

Fidel Aoki Figueroa

"Hey, yo, Ryousuke, come look at this news story," Fidel Aoki said, leaning back on his bed in his New Fukuoka apartment, "Check this fine lady."

"Daaaamn..." Arai Ryousuke, Fidel's friend, who was always crashing on his couch, said, "Who the fuck is she?"

"Interior minister of...Pan-Arab Barronia," Fidel said, "She's looking for a husband, says this story."

"She look a little young for that," Ryousuke said, "I know people more than twice her age over here who still don't wanna get married."

"Counting Old Man Kubo?" Fidel said, getting up and going into his kitchen. The man who lived next door was seventy, and still spent his nights at clubs getting smashed and bringing hookers back to his apartment.

"Well...yeah..." Ryousuke said, following him.

"Well, he doesn't count," Fidel said, getting a sheet of paper and a pencil from a drawer in the kitchen, "And this is Tejas, man."

"What are you writing, man?" Ryousuke asked as Fidel sat down at the table.

"Oh, nothing..." Fidel said as he began to write, "Now go out and get us some ramen or something. I want some damn lunch."


To: Miss Amée Melisande

I couldn't help but notice you while I was reading the newspaper today. You caught my eye while I was flipping to the comics. Very few stories or pictures do that, but hey. You are that fine, believe me.

My name is Fidel Aoki Figueroa, 25 years old, 6 feet even, 165 pounds, resident of New Fukuoka, H-Town Tejas. I'm glad you aren't looking for royalty, because that's the last thing I am. I play a sax at a jazz club downtown, and was in the Tejano Proletariat Army for a couple of months during the Civil War. My hobbies include freestyling, drawing/painting, and playing the sax (hence, my job). I'm sure you've been getting responses from men who are much richer and the like than me, but I really am interested in meeting you, and I can only hope you're interested in meeting me, too.

So, if you are interested, send a letter back to 808 Salvador Allende Street, New Fukuoka, H-Town Tejas. I'll be waiting.

Fidel Aoki Figueroa

Dear Sir:

Your charming letter certainly caught my eye, and I'm glad to say it would be a pleasure to meet you. Expect a further letter in the future detailing arrangements.

Yours,

~Amee Melisande

OOC: Apologies if this appears to be gravedigging - it's been damned busy lately, hunting people at RWE Trading 'cause they won't give us forms for fuels. Punks. They make good game though...so, I'll look at opening the first visit soon, and it'll be whichever nation is first alphabetically.