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Empress Anastasia II (18) walked into the ballroom with her several emotionless guards, dressed in the most formal dress she could obtain for the night's gala. Known as the oldest of the daughters of the former Emperor (and for her beauty and charm), Anastasia had only been recently coronated as the Empress of Neo-Ixania (after her father's funeral) and she hoped that this gala would help build diplomatic relations with other nations. The ballroom was filled with fancy and exquisite decorations, delicious food made by five star chefs and several rows of tables including one that was supported by a platform: this particular table was for the Empress and her entourage. Stairs were attached to the platform so the Empress and/or others could get on and off the platform easily and the platform gave the people who sat at the table the effect of looking down on the other people.

The Empress inspected everything from the food to the tables to make sure everything was ready. While she was doing this, a middle aged man was leaning against the wall and fixing his bow-tie. One of his eyes caught an image of the Empress and he immediately walked over to her. Casually, he smiled and greeted her after giving a bow. "Your Majesty, welcome to the ballroom."

Vladimir was the Empress' personal assistant and had been known as a hard worker. A charming man with the looks of a handsome movie star, Vladimir had been working for hours, trying to get the ballroom ready for the gala. He would be there for the entire gala, making sure that nothing went wrong.

"Vladimir, it is nice to see you have prepared everything."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. You look beautiful tonight. You may find a man who will fall in love with you. You may find yourself a husband."
"Perhaps."

While the Empress talked to her assistant, a young man walked into the ballroom with a younger woman. Both were dressed in formal attire (the man in a uniform and the woman in a exquisite formal dress) and looked like they were royalty (which they were). The Empress turned her head to see them while Vladimir looked before he began straightening his bowtie.

"Annie!" The young man said with a smile as he casually walked towards Anastasia.
"We have arrived." The young woman said calmly before following the man.
"Alexander and Catherine: It is nice to have you here." Anastasia said to both of them. They were Prince Alexander (16) and Princess Catherine (14), Anastasia's oldest brother and sister (the only siblings able to attend the gala)

They talked for a while before Vladimir announced that it was time for the guests to arrive. Everyone took their places while Vladimir walked out of the Autumn Palace and went to the landing station that the guests' aircraft would land at. He waited for the first guest there and hoped the gala would be successful.

(OOC: The gala is starting now. Have your guests arrive at the landing station when ready)

Emperor Gnaeus Mundus walked casually into the ballroom flanked by his bodyguard, Miles. The Emperor was dressed in a tailored Nheru tuxedo, which suited his strong, lithe frame. His green-brown eyes wandered admiringly around the room, coming to rest on the beautiful emperess. Miles nudged his younger ward in the ribs, reminding him of the propper location of his jaw, and the two men entered the room.

Robert Kraft stepped of the C-45 onto the tarmac, and looked around. Robert was the Chief of Intelligence for the Theocracy of the Beatus. He had come alone, no guards. He didn't feel he needed them. He could protect himself just find. Guards only got in the way, anyway

Emperor Gnaeus Mundus walked casually into the ballroom flanked by his bodyguard, Miles. The Emperor was dressed in a tailored maoist tuxedo, which suited his strong, lithe frame. His green-brown eyes wandered admiringly around the room, coming to rest on the beautiful emperess. Miles nudged his younger ward in the ribs, reminding him of the propper location of his jaw, and the two men entered the room.

OOC: Thank you for joining, Belkaros. The only problem is that you missed the landing station but we can assume you went there and were greeted by Vladimir.

Vladimir had led the Belkaran Emperor and his bodyguard to the Autumn Palace before he walked away to greet more delegates at the landing station. Anastasia had noticed the Emperor and his bodyguard and smiled as she watched him.

One of the butlers offered the Emperor a piece of food from a tray that he was holding while Princess Catherine watched the first two guests closely. She had been looking forward to seeing people from other nations visiting the Palace for the gala.

Robert Kraft stepped of the C-45 onto the tarmac, and looked around. Robert was the Chief of Intelligence for the Theocracy of the Beatus. He had come alone, no guards. He didn't feel he needed them. He could protect himself just find. Guards only got in the way, anyway

Vladimir found Robert Kraft at the landing station and, like he did with the Emperor of Belkaros, would greet him with a casual and calm tone of voice. Walking towards Robert, he extended a hand and smiled.

"Welcome to Neo-Ixania. You may call me Vladimir. If I may ask, what is your name?"

The emperor, fully aware that he was being watched, took small, polite bites of the delicious but unrecognizable confection in his hand. He greeted Vladamir warmly, and waited patiently to meet the emperess, or other national leaders.

The emperor, fully aware that he was being watched, took small, polite bites of the delicious but unrecognizable confection in his hand. He greeted Vladamir warmly, and waited patiently to meet the emperess, or other national leaders.

Catherine noticed the Emperor knew she was watching and walked away but was glad to know she had seen a guest. The Emperor could see, if he looked, the Empress at the table on the platform. She was surrounded by her armed guard but he could probably greet her if he wanted to (though the Empress was waiting for more guests to arrive)

Vladimir found Robert Kraft at the landing station and, like he did with the Emperor of Belkaros, would greet him with a casual and calm tone of voice. Walking towards Robert, he extended a hand and smiled.

"Welcome to Neo-Ixania. You may call me Vladimir. If I may ask, what is your name?"

"You didn't receive the telegram?" asked Robert. "Of course you didn't, I'm gonna have Steve the copy guy kil..., I'm sorry, I am Robert Craft, Chief of Intelligence , from the Theocracy of the Beatus," said Robert as he shook Vladimir's hand.

"You didn't receive the telegram?" asked Robert. "Of course you didn't, I'm gonna have Steve the copy guy kil..., I'm sorry, I am Robert Craft, Chief of Intelligence , from the Theocracy of the Beatus," said Robert as he shook Vladimir's hand.

"It is nice to meet you, Mr. Craft. Please follow me." Vladimir said before leading Robert to a limosuine that was waiting for them nearby. When they got inside, the limosuine driver began to drive to the Autumn Palace while Vladimir explained it would not take too long to get to their destination.

"Mr. Craft, you have no guards?"

"It is nice to meet you, Mr. Craft. Please follow me." Vladimir said before leading Robert to a limosuine that was waiting for them nearby. When they got inside, the limosuine driver began to drive to the Autumn Palace while Vladimir explained it would not take too long to get to their destination.

"Mr. Craft, you have no guards?"

"Guards only get in the way, they're too protective. If I had guards, I wouldn't get within 10 feet of anyone, and what would be the point of that, right?"

Catherine noticed the Emperor knew she was watching and walked away but was glad to know she had seen a guest. The Emperor could see, if he looked, the Empress at the table on the platform. She was surrounded by her armed guard but he could probably greet her if he wanted to (though the Empress was waiting for more guests to arrive)

The emperor walked to the table on the platform, wearing the smile that had won the hearts of his people countless times before. He reached the emperess, and bowed deeply, sweeping her hand swiftly into his and respectfully kissed it. "Emperess, my name is Gnaeus, (gaius, the 'n' is silent) and I am immeasurably pleased to meet you. It is far too rare that I get to meet another national leader, much less one of such charm."

"Guards only get in the way, they're too protective. If I had guards, I wouldn't get within 10 feet of anyone, and what would be the point of that, right?"

"I understand, Mr. Craft. There is security at the Palace so you do not need to fear for your safety."

The limosuine soon stopped as Vladimir opened the door to show Mr. Craft that they had arrived at the Autumn Palace. He led Robert into the ballroom and walked away, probably going to the landing station to wait for more guests to arrive.

The emperor walked to the table on the platform, wearing the smile that had won the hearts of his people countless times before. He reached the emperess, and bowed deeply, sweeping her hand swiftly into his and respectfully kissed it. "Emperess, my name is Gnaeus, (gaius, the 'n' is silent) and I am immeasurably pleased to meet you. It is far too rare that I get to meet another national leader, much less one of such charm."

The Empress smiled at the Emperor of Belkaros as he greeted her and kissed her hand. The guards stayed close to the Empress and emotionlessly watched the Emperor at all times, though it was unlikely that the Emperor would hurt the Empress, the guards were always careful.

"My name is Anastasia, Emperor. I am pleased to meet another monarch such as yourself and I thank you for the compliment." The Empress spoke in a casual accent but still sounded charming.

The Empress smiled at the Emperor of Belkaros as he greeted her and kissed her hand. The guards stayed close to the Empress and emotionlessly watched the Emperor at all times, though it was unlikely that the Emperor would hurt the Empress, the guards were always careful.

"My name is Anastasia, Emperor. I am pleased to meet another monarch such as yourself and I thank you for the compliment." The Empress spoke in a casual accent but still sounded charming.

"Well, Anastasia, as much as I would love to spend the evening in your company, I am sure you would like to greet your other guests. I do ask, that you save me a dance, in the name of... international relations." The Emperor bowed once again and walked towards Miles, he looked back over his shoulder at the Empress and smiled.

He drew his compatriot close and said, "If Parliment is demanding a marrage of me, we may well have a candidate, but it is far to early to be sure."

Miles nodded at his ward and wandered over to greet other leader's staff, hopefully someone from Neo-Ixania.

"Well, Anastasia, as much as I would love to spend the evening in your company, I am sure you would like to greet your other guests. I do ask, that you save me a dance, in the name of... international relations." The Emperor bowed once again and walked towards Miles, he looked back over his shoulder at the Empress and smiled.

He drew his compatriot close and said, "If Parliment is demanding a marrage of me, we may well have a candidate, but it is far to early to be sure."

Miles nodded at his ward and wandered over to Vladimir at the landing site.

OOC: Belkaros, the landing site is not at the Palace.

"I would like to greet my other guests but I have no problems saving you a dance later in the gala or spending the evening with you, Gnaeus." Anastasia watched Gnaeus walking away with his bodyguard (giving the Emperor a smile) before she looked at the front door of the ballroom, waiting for the arrival of more guests.

The Emperor was mingling with the other members of the Imperial family. He and Prince Alexander made small talk and a the emperor made a few jokes. Gnaeus found the chat enjoyable, though he hoped the festivities would soon resume again and that he would again be able to see the empress.

The Emperor was mingling with the other members of the Imperial family. He and Prince Alexander made small talk and a the emperor made a few jokes. Gnaeus found the chat enjoyable, though he hoped the festivities would soon resume again and that he would again be able to see the empress.

"He seems like a good man." Prince Alexander thought to himself. The festivities had already been resumed but there had only been two guests who arrived so far.

Princess Catherine took her seat at the Empress' Table and began to ate her food while watching her brother talk to Gnaeus.

"He seems like a good man." Prince Alexander thought to himself. The festivities had already been resumed but there had only been two guests who arrived so far.

Princess Catherine took her seat at the Empress' Table and began to ate her food while watching her brother talk to Gnaeus.

Miles had decided to ride back out to the landing pad to speak to Vladimir. Miles was as much an ambassador as he was a bodyguard, and if he had read the goofy smile on the Emperor's face correctly, he should learn a bit about the Empress.

Back in the ballroom, the Gnaeus had drifted back to Anastasia. " I realize that I don't know much beyond your name," he said, blushing slightly. " Would you mind telling me about yourself?"

Miles had decided to ride back out to the landing pad to speak to Vladimir. Miles was as much an ambassador as he was a bodyguard, and if he had read the goofy smile on the Emperor's face correctly, he should learn a bit about the Empress.

Back in the ballroom, the Gnaeus had drifted back to Anastasia. " I realize that I don't know much beyond your name," he said, blushing slightly. " Would you mind telling me about yourself?"

"I was recently coronated after my father passed away. I have several hobbies including astronomy, often I use my telescope to look at the stars and planets."

"I was recently coronated after my father passed away. I have several hobbies including astronomy, often I use my telescope to look at the stars and planets."

"I never knew my father, considering that in a strange, genetic way, I am him. See, all of the emperors in Belkaros have been clones of the original, with the predecessor dying upon their successor's birth. I hope thats not too weird. I love astronomy too, though I have never had any skill in it. You should visit the Institute of Belkar sometime, I have unlimited access to an Imperial grade telescope."

"I never knew my father, considering that in a strange, genetic way, I am him. See, all of the emperors in Belkaros have been clones of the original, with the predecessor dying upon their successor's birth. I hope thats not too weird. I love astronomy too, though I have never had any skill in it. You should visit the Institute of Belkar sometime, I have unlimited access to an Imperial grade telescope."

"So you are a clone of the original Emperor? I would like to visit the Institute of Belkar one day, it would be nice to use the "Imperial" grade telescope and see the stars that shine in the sky. What are the features of the telescope? I am sure it is a good telescope."

"So you are a clone of the original Emperor? I would like to visit the Institute of Belkar one day, it would be nice to use the "Imperial" grade telescope and see the stars that shine in the sky. What are the features of the telescope? I am sure it is a good telescope."

"It is. I have no idea about it, honestly, except that I signed the bill that funded it and that it provides beautiful photographs. I enjoy literature and music more than astronomy. I am something of a writer, and play with the Imperial National Band on occasion."

"Vladimir," called Miles, who's transport had arrived at the landing pad. "It seems our young Imperials are getting along quite well. I was thinking that some people with a more experienced insight before they become lovebirds and do something foolish."

"It is. I have no idea about it, honestly, except that I signed the bill that funded it and that it provides beautiful photographs. I enjoy literature and music more than astronomy. I am something of a writer, and play with the Imperial National Band on occasion."

"Vladimir," called Miles, who's transport had arrived at the landing pad. "It seems our young Imperials are getting along quite well. I was thinking that some people with a more experienced insight before they become lovebirds and do something foolish."

"You like music? One of my hobbies is listening to the National Orchestra when they perform. Their musicial compositions are often exquisite and I enjoy hearing them."
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"Do you think they will fall in love? I know that the Empress is single but I do not know who she will marry. Perhaps they will fall in love and perhaps they will not, we will have to wait and see."

"You like music? One of my hobbies is listening to the National Orchestra when they perform. Their musicial compositions are often exquisite and I enjoy hearing them."
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"Do you think they will fall in love? I know that the Empress is single but I do not know who she will marry. Perhaps they will fall in love and perhaps they will not, we will have to wait and see."

"I have played tuba once for the Belkan Orchestra, it was great. Perhaps you could come with me to hear them sometime? They are one of the best in the region. There is so much of my nation I would like to show you."
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"Knowing the Emperor, yes, I think they will fall in love. From that point, we can only hope for marrage, lest we be faced with hiding an imperial love affair. That would be a nightmare."

"I have played tuba once for the Belkan Orchestra, it was great. Perhaps you could come with me to hear them sometime? They are one of the best in the region. There is so much of my nation I would like to show you."
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"Knowing the Emperor, yes, I think they will fall in love. From that point, we can only hope for marrage, lest we be faced with hiding an imperial love affair. That would be a nightmare."

"Visiting your nation would be nice, Gnaeus but I do not know when I would be able to visit Belkaros."
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"They may fall in love and they may not, we will have to wait and see. There may be other suitors for the Empress which would mean the Emperor of Belkaros would have competition for the Empress' hand in marriage."

"Visiting your nation would be nice, Gnaeus but I do not know when I would be able to visit Belkaros."
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"They may fall in love and they may not, we will have to wait and see. There may be other suitors for the Empress which would mean the Emperor of Belkaros would have competition for the Empress' hand in marriage."

"Well, I hope it is sooner than later. Would you care to dance?" Then Gnaeus took Anastasia's hand and led her too the dance floor. He placed his hand on her waist, and showed her the benefits of taking ballroom lessions from the national dance champion.
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"It is true that he has never fallen in for another world leader. All I know is that none of the other young women who have caught his eye have been able to resist. Don't get me wrong, he is not shallow or flaky, but the Prime Minister has had to chase him for high profile dates several times. I blame him for not having an Empress of our own yet. Anastasia II would not be so easily denied by the Prime Minister, however. As for a challenge, that is what Gnaeus lives for."

"Well, I hope it is sooner than later. Would you care to dance?" The Gnaeus took Anastasia's hand and led her too the dance floor. He placed his hand on her waist, and showed her the benefits of taking ballroom lessions from the national dance champion.
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"It is true that he has never fallen in for another world leader. All I know is that none of the other young women who have caught his eye have been able to resist. Don't get me wrong, he is not shallow or flaky, but the Prime Minister has had to chase him for high profile dates several times. I blame him for not having an Empress of our own yet. Anastasia II would not be so easily denied by the Prime Minister, however. As for a challenge, that is what Gnaeus lives for."

OOC: I wonder if we will get any other guests.

"I suppose we could dance." Anastasia said as she walked to the dance floor with Gnaeus. She complimented him on his dancing ability but showed him that she could dance just as good as he could. "You are a good dancer, Gnaeus."
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"Gnaeus may be a ladies' man but Anastasia II may not be quickly charmed by him. Also, if Anastasia and Gnaeus do marry then we would have to think about what would happen to our nations after the wedding."

OOC: I wonder if we will get any other guests.

"I suppose we could dance." Anastasia said as she walked to the dance floor with Gnaeus. She complimented him on his dancing ability but showed him that she could dance just as good as he could. "You are a good dancer, Gnaeus."
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"Gnaeus may be a ladies' man but Anastasia II may not be quickly charmed by him. Also, if Anastasia and Gnaeus do marry then we would have to think about what would happen to our nations after the wedding."

"Wow, you are pretty good yourself," he said with a smile, "I'm really glad I attended this event in person." He smiled and looked into her eyes. If there was going to be a kiss tonight, this was when it would be. Gnaeus moved closer to her, and anxiously waited for her to either meet him half way, or reject him.
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"I think that a wedding would bring our nations much closer together. Perhaps Anastasia could move to Belkaros and her brother could assume control? I am sure that we would be bound in alliance. Do not worry about Belkan annexation or anything of that nature, we would never dream of conquering an ally. In fact, I wouldn't be shocked if the Emperor bought a colony or somesuch nonsense for the Empress. He is ever the romantic."

Dressed in a simple suit Vladimir Klaus walked calmly off the tarmac, his guards keeping a respectful ten yards distance.

"Wow, you are pretty good yourself," he said with a smile, "I'm really glad I attended this event in person." He smiled and looked into her eyes. If there was going to be a kiss tonight, this was when it would be. Gnaeus moved closer to her, and anxiously waited for her to either meet him half way, or reject him.
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"I think that a wedding would bring our nations much closer together. Perhaps Anastasia could move to Belkaros and her brother could assume control? I am sure that we would be bound in alliance. Do not worry about Belkan annexation or anything of that nature, we would never dream of conquering an ally. In fact, I wouldn't be shocked if the Emperor bought a colony or somesuch nonsense for the Empress. He is ever the romantic."

OOC: I think it would be good to wait for a while to see if there will be other suitors.

Right before their lips would have been sealed in a kiss, the Empress was called away and she looked at Gnaeus before she walked away from him. He probably felt sad that he had lost his chance to kiss the Empress of Neo-Ixania but perhaps there would be another chance for him during the evening.
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"I agree that a wedding would bring Belkaros and Neo-Ixania closer together but I do not know if Anastasia would abdicate the throne so she could live with Gnaeus. It is good to know Belkaros would not try to annex Neo-Ixania and if the Emperor bought a colony for the Empress, she would be shocked to have such a gift."

OOC: I have to go now but I will reply to your post (Belkaros and others) when I can. New guests may still arrive at the gala.

Cheif Arnook walked into the royal palace. He was wearing a ceremonial blue robe with fur trimming, and a moon insignia, the clothes of his nation. Behind him were two men dressed in simmilair but simpler clothes, who seemed unarmed. The cheif looked around for the host to express his apoligies for his late arrival.

Dressed in a simple suit Vladimir Klaus walked calmly off the tarmac, his guards keeping a respectful ten yards distance.

Vladimir walked towards Vladimir Klaus and greeted him with a handshake. "Welcome to Neo-Ixania. My name is Vladimir, please follow me to the nearby limosuine."

While he led the Grand Czar of Nosovia to the limosuine, he asked Miles if he would like to go back to the Palace.

OOC: I have to go now but I will reply to your post (Belkaros) when I can. New guests may still arrive at the gala.

ooc: thats fine. i liked this RP, good topic. I'm excited to see the dramatic conclusion of it :D

Vladimir walked towards Vladimir Klaus and greeted him with a handshake. "Welcome to Neo-Ixania. My name is Vladimir, please follow me to the nearby limosuine."

While he led the Grand Czar of Nosovia to the limosuine, he asked Miles if he would like to go back to the Palace.

"Of course. We have talked long enough for one evening. By the time we return, our young lovers may be sitting on opposite sides of the room hating each other. Such is love," chuckeled Miles as he got in the car.

The next guest arrived through the doors, inconspicuously. He seemed utterly unremarkable in his build, had he been wearing street clothes one could only describe him as "kind of normal." His collarless shirt and similarly ascetic pants stood in a stark, but not obscene contrast to the relative finery of all the other attendees of the gala. The sole distinguishing deature of the man it seemed, was a hardened face and a pair of glasses that rested on a thin nose, he seemed older than his true age and brought with him an air of simple academic, almost austere elegance as he advanced towards both the Empress and Chief Arnook as he spread his legs a shoulder with apart, folded his hands behind his back and inclined his head respectfully. "Dr. Lucius Silikanovic, Minister of the Interior, Republic of Aestival, and the Region of Festschriften, at your service, Your Excellency, and My Lady." He said nodding at the Chief and the Empress respectively and giving a slight smile towards the Empress, though it did not seem an action that Dr. Siliakanovic was well practiced at.

Prince Nicholas took a quick glance out a window. They had finally landed. Turning back his head, he ran one of his hands through his blond hair. After numerous hours of traveling they were finally in Neo-Ixania. For the last five hours Nicholas had been trapped within the confines of a Learjet 45. Getting up from his seat, Nicholas started to stretch. His father, King Albert VII, had sent his nineteen year old son to visit Empress Anastasia II. The King wanted Nicholas to see other royal families and perhaps see this rare beauty. Nicholas needed to see the rest of the world.

Nicholas stepped down from the plane unguarded. Back in Canadstein there was no need for guards. The royal family was perceived very well among all Canadsteiners. Plus King Albert VII had gained the nickname of the People's King. Albert was often seen in public with no security. He was just another Canadsteiner in the crowd. So Albert's actions had naturally rubbed off to his three sons and one daughter.

OOC: Thank you to all who have joined but I guess the landing station will not be used since everyone just wants to get into the Palace. Also, please assume your guests (Canadstein, Northern Sea, etc) have been greeted, etc by Vladimir and let's get everyone interacting, etc with each other. Sorry for the long post, just try to look for parts relevant to your guests and reply to those parts. Thank you and I will reply to your posts when I can.

Vladimir did his best to escort the newly arriving guests to the Palace while the Empress greeted the guests from Northern Sea, Canadstein and Aestival. She had been pleased to know that more guests were attending the gala. The guests who had arrived were surrounded by butlers offering confections from the metal trays in their hands and who told them about the food that they could eat.

Princess Catherine looked at the guests one by one with her sparkling blue eyes while she ate her food. The fourteen year old sister of the Empress, Catherine had the inquisitive and charming curiosity that charmed her parents before they passed away. She had taken an interest in Prince Nicholas and thought he was quite handsome. When he looked at her (if he did), Catherine gave him a smile and continued eating.

Empress Anastasia was happy to know the gala was successful with all these guests from all sorts of nations attending. While she had been glad to meet the Emperor of Belkaros, she hoped to talk to other people as well. Looking at Prince Nicholas, she gave him a smile and fixed the headband that held her dark, auburn hair together.

"Good evening, Your Highness." Anastasia said with another smile to the Prince of Canadstein. His blonde hair reminded her of the reports about SilentScope003's plans to banish the blonde haired population but she did not think hair color was a reason to be exiled from your own nation.

Vladimir had been patrolling the ballroom like a heavily armed soldier guarding a military base, making sure everyone and everything was good. He would find Milss and talk to him when he felt like it. "It seems the Emperor may have competition." Vladimir felt that Prince Nicholas was a serious threat to Gnaeus' chances of having the Empress of Neo-Ixania at the aisle and in the private chambers but he did not mind who she chose to marry as long as he was a good husband.

Prince Alexander had finished his food and was now looking at the aristocrats and their ladies (NPC's) who were walking into the ballroom. He stared at some of the girls and sometimes they would giggle, Alexander had no problems trying to find a lady to claim as his own, he was known as a ladies' man in Neo-Ixania. He watched some of the foreign guests and decided to talk to Dr. Lucius Silikanovic. "Good evening, Dr. Silikanovic."

The Minister of Foreign Affairs walked into the ballroom, dressed in a black uniform. His cold blue eyes surveyed the scene as he advanced into the room.

He watched some of the foreign guests and decided to talk to Dr. Lucius Silikanovic. "Good evening, Dr. Silikanovic."

Dr. Siliakanovic incined his head, "Ah, it is good to finally meet you in person. We have heard many good things about your country back in Aestival." He said, in a strange accent that seemed to rise and fall in its inflection. "If nothing else I shall return to my coutnry with a full belly, your chefs outdid most of what we eat back home." He looked around and raised both his eyebrows "I am not used to such finery, forgive me then if I seem a little on edge, mine is a poor country." He said, giving another attempt at a smile.

"So tell me, how well are matters being attended to in your country." He asked, showing no signs of malice, just simple inquisitiveness.

[OOC: Terribly sorry about the whole landing pad thing]

Vladimir scanned the room as a took another bite of some form of delicious meat pastry that he forgot the name of.

Not seeing their host the Empress he picked an aristocrat and walked over to her. Good evening would you care to dance?

Nicholas entered the palace and noticed something very quickly. It was like any other palace, very grandiose. In the past the royal showed their power and wealth in projects like this. Another "home" for which they would never fully use. They were just another heirloom and status symbol passed down from old ancestors.

As Nicholas took note of the architecture, he could feel that someone was watching him. Not wanting to embarrass himself, Nicholas turned slightly to the right, then looked up to the ceiling. From that brief turn, he had gained the knowledge of who was looking. It was a teenager around the age of thirteen. This young girl could have been no other than Catherine, the sister of Empress Anastasia. Elegantly moving around, Nicholas saw the smile on her face. Smiling back, Nicholas thought that she was certainly cute.

Nicholas continued to walk through the palace, admiring the work that was put into it. Suddenly Nicholas heard a sweet voice from over his shoulder. This action startled him, and instantly he swiftly turned around. The voice certainly matched the women. Looking at the women, Nicholas guessed that his must be Empress Anastasia. Before coming to the gala, a royal adviser had shown Nicholas a picture of Anastasia, but it was short glance. Nicholas knew that a simply picture could not capture her beauty.

“No the pleasure is mine Empress Anastasia. I was wondering when I would finally meet you.” Nicholas replied with a warm smile.

Chief Arnook walked around the grandhall, briefly talking with various party goers. He had ordered his guards to give him a little breathing room, so he could socialize freely. He didn't even need the extra weaterbenders, being a waterbender himself. He only took him along because of his worrysome daughter, Princess Novel (17) He realized that tonight was not only to establish a relatioship with other nations, but to find a husband for his daughter. A international marriage was what she wanted, to help her nation. This was known throughout the internatinal community, so he waited to see who would ask him about his daughter.

Vladimir scanned the room as a took another bite of some form of delicious meat pastry that he forgot the name of.

Not seeing their host the Empress he picked an aristocrat and walked over to her. Good evening would you care to dance?

OOC: The Empress is there, just so you know.

The aristocratic lady had given Vladimir a smile and consented to dancing with him. Like some of the aristocratic ladies at the gala, she was single so if Vladimir was inclined, he could try to get her as his wife. They danced casually on the dance floor together with the many other dancers to the simple rhythm of the music being performed by a small orchestra that despite being small still managed to give a good performance.

Dr. Siliakanovic incined his head, "Ah, it is good to finally meet you in person. We have heard many good things about your country back in Aestival." He said, in a strange accent that seemed to rise and fall in its inflection. "If nothing else I shall return to my coutnry with a full belly, your chefs outdid most of what we eat back home." He looked around and raised both his eyebrows "I am not used to such finery, forgive me then if I seem a little on edge, mine is a poor country." He said, giving another attempt at a smile.

"So tell me, how well are matters being attended to in your country." He asked, showing no signs of malice, just simple inquisitiveness.

[OOC: Terribly sorry about the whole landing pad thing]

OOC: It is ok, thank you for joining this.

"It is nice to see you and the other guests attending this gala, I hope you will enjoy yourself. Our nation is doing good, though we've had a economic decline from "Powerhouse" to "Strong" (It still thrives) and the people still support the centuries-old absolute monarchy which is now led by my sister, the Empress. I myself have not been too involved in politics but I know how it works."

Cheif Arnook walked into the royal palace. He was wearing a ceremonial blue robe with fur trimming, and a moon insignia, the clothes of his nation. Behind him were two men dressed in simmilair but simpler clothes, who seemed unarmed. The cheif looked around for the host to express his apoligies for his late arrival.

Vladimir found Chief Arnook and welcomed him to the gala, accepting his apologies about being late. "It is still good that you could attend." Almost immediately did butlers arrive with their metal tray, asking Arnook if he wanted to try a small delicacy. Vladimir walked away and began patrolling the ballroom again after he saw Arnook with the butlers, he had to continue working to make sure the gala would not have any problems.

Nicholas entered the palace and noticed something very quickly. It was like any other palace, very grandiose. In the past the royal showed their power and wealth in projects like this. Another "home" for which they would never fully use. They were just another heirloom and status symbol passed down from old ancestors.

As Nicholas took note of the architecture, he could feel that someone was watching him. Not wanting to embarrass himself, Nicholas turned slightly to the right, then looked up to the ceiling. From that brief turn, he had gained the knowledge of who was looking. It was a teenager around the age of thirteen. This young girl could have been no other than Catherine, the sister of Empress Anastasia. Elegantly moving around, Nicholas saw the smile on her face. Smiling back, Nicholas thought that she was certainly cute.

Nicholas continued to walk through the palace, admiring the work that was put into it. Suddenly Nicholas heard a sweet voice from over his shoulder. This action startled him, and instantly he swiftly turned around. The voice certainly matched the women. Looking at the women, Nicholas guessed that his must be Empress Anastasia. Before coming to the gala, a royal adviser had shown Nicholas a picture of Anastasia, but it was short glance. Nicholas knew that a simply picture could not capture her beauty.

“No the pleasure is mine Empress Anastasia. I was wondering when I would finally meet you.” Nicholas replied with a warm smile.

Princess Catherine noticed Nicholas had given her a smile and she looked at him for a moment before being pulled into a dance by an aristocrat's son. She had made sure to give him one last smile and a wave with one of her hands, placed into a silk glove. Catherine liked Nicholas, something about him just charmed her and while she danced, she pictured him with her older sister.

Anastasia noticed Nicholas walking towards her and she smiled at him in response to the warm smile Nicholas had given her. Anastasia was pleased to meet him and she hoped that she could know the Prince of Canadstein better during the evening's gala. Smiling at him, she began to speak in the sweet voice Nicholas had heard before.

"It is nice to meet you, Your Highness. I hope you have been enjoying yourself." Anastasia said with a smile that showed her perfectly aligned and sparkling white teeth after the last word. She really did hope that people would be enjoying themselves and that they would leave the Palace with good memories.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs walked into the ballroom, dressed in a black uniform. His cold blue eyes surveyed the scene as he advanced into the room.

Ivan Rucinsky, the Foreign Minister of Zaheran had walked into the ballroom with his wife, Mrs. Rucinsky. Already celebrating the birth of a second daughter and successful negotiations with New Brittonia, he had hoped to have a good time at the gala with his wife.

Ivan saw the Minister of Foreign Affairs (of Zaheran) and decided to separate himself from his wife and her friends (whose gossip he could not really bear) to talk to the new guest. He walked casually towards him and gave him a handshake.

"Welcome to Neo-Ixania. I am Ivan Rucinsky, Minister of Foreign Affairs."

ooc: thats fine. i liked this RP, good topic. I'm excited to see the dramatic conclusion of it :D

OOC: Thank you for the compliment, Belkaros. Just to tell you, we can assume Miles and Gnaeus are at the Palace.

Sakaki arrived in good time at the landing site. "Allow me." Said her guard.

"Thank you." It was a good time for Sakaki. 25 and re-elected to a second term as a Queen. The power of democracy in monarch. "This should be very exciting."

Sakaki arrived in good time at the landing site. "Allow me." Said her guard.

"Thank you." It was a good time for Sakaki. 25 and re-elected to a second term as a Queen. The power of democracy in monarch. "This should be very exciting."

Vladimir watched Sakaki walk into the ballroom and greeted her with a smile and a bow instead of a handshake. "Welcome to Neo-Ixania, Your Majesty. My name is Vladimir. I hope you will have a good time here."

Vladimir showed Sakaki the food that was on the tables and then he walked away so he could continue patrolling the ballroom.

Tomoyo and her husband Charles arrived in Neo-Ixania. "What a beautiful place." Tomoyo said.

"Like you."

"Charles...You're just as a hopless romantic as we married." She kissed him.

Vladimir watched Sakaki walk into the ballroom and greeted her with a smile and a bow instead of a handshake. "Welcome to Neo-Ixania, Your Majesty. My name is Vladimir. I hope you will have a good time here."

Vladimir showed Sakaki the food that was on the tables and then he walked away so he could continue patrolling the ballroom.

"Thank you so much. I'm delighted to be here." Sakaki helped her self to some food, her fox ears shot up as soon as she saw her favorite dish laid out...Roast beef.

Tomoyo and her husband Charles arrived in Neo-Ixania. "What a beautiful place." Tomoyo said.

"Like you."

"Charles...You're just as a hopless romantic as we married." She kissed him.

Vladimir saw the guests from Kurona walking into the ballroom. He casually walked towards them and then gave them both a smile and a bow before he introduced himself. He felt happy because the gala was a success with the guests (OOC: Who are free to interact with each other) attending.

"Welcome to Neo-Ixania, my name is Vladimir. Please make yourselves comfortable."

"Thank you." Tomoyo said with a bow.

"Thank you so much. I'm delighted to be here." Sakaki helped her self to some food, her fox ears shot up as soon as she saw her favorite dish laid out...Roast beef.

A nearby chef noticed Sakaki had been staring at the roast beef so he gave her some roast beef to eat. He had been pleased to know that people liked his cooking and that people would eat the food he and the other chefs made for the gala.

"My complements to you, this is quality beef you have here."

"My complements to you, this is quality beef you have here."

"Thank you for the compliment."

"Neo-Ixania never heard of it may as well stop by for a hour or so and check it out"
"yes sir"

later on a Imperial Air Force C5G land and out walks a small gourp that all dress in full combat gear as that is what they only had to wear

"emperor news is they land and make head way"
"good"

OOC: It is ok, thank you for joining this.

"It is nice to see you and the other guests attending this gala, I hope you will enjoy yourself. Our nation is doing good, though we've had a economic decline from "Powerhouse" to "Strong" (It still thrives) and the people still support the centuries-old absolute monarchy which is now led by my sister, the Empress. I myself have not been too involved in politics but I know how it works."


[OOC: Right, I need to keep up on this thread better]

"That is good to hear. My nation is growing, by which I mean we are now a socialist backwater as opposed to an oppressed backwater." Dr. Siliakanovic said, not indicating whether that was an attempt at humor or not.

"It is indeed fascinating that your own monarchy has persisted for so long. We had one but it was born and dead, all in my lifetime. I am here on business too, I also have a son, Sergei, who regrettably could not attend. We plan on marrying him off to a suitable leader. He will, of course, join the
Interior Ministry." Siliakanovic said, casting a glance upon Chief Arnook, who had spoken of a similar problem.

"And yourself, how fares your family, Your Excellency?" He said, focusing on Prince Alexander once more.

"It is nice to meet you, Your Highness. I hope you have been enjoying yourself." Anastasia said with a smile that showed her perfectly aligned and sparkling white teeth after the last word. She really did hope that people would be enjoying themselves and that they would leave the Palace with good memories.

"Oh...sorry I forgot to introduce myself. I am Prince Nicholas of Canadstein. No need to call my Your Highness. I actually preferred to be called Nicholas or Nick. Most of the time these royal formalities are restricting. They make use seem as though we somehow a higher being than a regular person. We are not though. But this decision is for another time." Nicholas said, as he caught himself rambling. "Anastasia, how did you know that I was a royal?"

Robert Kraft went is search of Empress Anastasia II. He walked all over the room asking for her.

OOC: Is it too late to join in?

Robert Kraft went is search of Empress Anastasia II. He walked all over the room asking for her.

As Mr. Kraft approached Emperor Mundus to enquire about the location of the Empress, the Emperor extended a hand to greet him. "Mr. Kraft, I am Emperor Mundus, ruler of the Imperiums of Fonzuania and Belkaros. I would like you to send word to your leader that I would like your nation to establish relation with Belkaros. We have been watching your nation intenlty, and like what we see. Please send word along, and the empress is over there," he said, pointing to the head table.

As Mr. Kraft approached Emperor Mundus to enquire about the location of the Empress, the Emperor extended a hand to greet him. "Mr. Kraft, I am Emperor Mundus, ruler of the Imperiums of Fonzuania and Belkaros. I would like you to send word to your leader that I would like your nation to establish relation with Belkaros. We have been watching your nation intenlty, and like what we see. Please send word along, and the empress is over there," he said, pointing to the head table.

"Thank you, Emperor, Mundus, and I will attempt to get word to him, last I herd he had left the front lines, in the dense jungles of Springfield Island, to celebrate Festivus with the enemy leaders, in an attempt to end that war, but as I said, I will tell him if I can find him," said Robert as he walked toward the head table.

As the Decim Zephyr-class passenger plane took Emperor Heinrich II towards Neo-Ixania, his aide and longtime friend Octavianus talked over a few things with the Emperor, to avoid misunderstandings.
"And remember to speak clearly. Your accent will make your speaking a little hard to understand sometimes."
"Alright. Anything else?" he asked, while tidying up his short, dark brown hair.
"I know you're not too enthusiastic about it, but try to at least make a favorable impression on the Empress..."
"Oh, you're not getting on my case with this marriage thing again..."
"Look, try to act like you aren't being pressured into this."
"I'm not being pressured into going. I just wish you didn't have to bring up the marriage thing again..."
"It's not normal for monarchs to be in love with one of the maids."
"Besides, she's just a friend. I fail to see what you find wrong with her, anyway."
"I don't find anything the slightest bit objectionable. Others might though, you being royalty and such. I'm only trying to look out for your best interests and the best interest of the nation. You do have to take that into account now, remember?"
"Yes," Heinrich conceded bitterly, his dark brown eyes shooting Octavius a look of annoyance.
"And of course, try to remember that you are representing the Empire. Keep your manners about you. And that sword you're carrying..."
"Yes, I know. It's for protection as well as decoration. Don't use it unless you are threatened. You only have it because you don't have any bodyguards, though the Neo-Ixanian security is supposed to be quite good at their job."
"Exactly."
"And it's decorative," he replied, a grin lighting up his young, but scruffy features. "Alright," replied Heinrich, and he relaxed, even in his uncomfortable Imperial military dress uniform, to nap for the rest of the flight.

Chief Arnook walked up to the empress, and gave his hostess a ceremonial bow. He was honored to be at this event, but a little worried at the same time. None of the other royal guests seemed to be from a nation he knew of. He felt alone. But he couldn't worry his hostess. He started up a conversation.

"Good afternoon, i trust that everything is going smoothly in Neo-Ixania. By the way, do you know if any of the young men here tonight would be a good choice to marry to my daughter, Princess Novel?"

OOC: I am sorry to be late in replying but understand that I may not be online sometimes and that it may be late when I get the chance. Achae-Ottonia, it is not too late to join in and here now is my post but please try to find parts relevant to your characters.

"How old is your daughter? If she is around sixteen or so, my brother, Prince Alexander could marry her but he'd have to meet her." Empress Anastasia said to Chief Arnook before she turned her attention to Prince Nicholas of Canadstein, she was trying to make sure everyone was given a conversation with her.

"I have never thought of myself as higher than a mortal woman who has been given titles and posessions as inheritance and I could tell you are a royal because you had....the royal look and plus Vladimir, my assistant told me that you were a royal prince from the nation of Canadstein."
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Prince Alexander looked at Dr. Siliakanovic and listened to his question about his family and the information he gave about his nation and his son, Sergei. While Alexander was single and childless like the Empress, he had decided to give an answer to the doctor.

"My family, in terms of my brothers and sisters, all are good. Only me and two of my sisters are here tonight, the rest are with friends and relatives. As for the monarchy, we have had it since the days of knights and peasants but it has honored civil rights. Your nation is socialist? Socialism is not really our government's ideology, in fact we really do not have a standard ideology."
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After she finished dancing with the son of an aristocrat, Catherine walked up to the head table to talk to her sister but decided to wait until her sister was finished talking to the guests that were surrounding her. Catherine pictured herself as the Empress, knowing that if her sister had no children and her brother had no children then she would be a monarch. Catherine walked to a food table and recieved some food from a chef before she took her seat at the Empress' Table, eating her food while watching her older sister.

Vladimir could be seen dancing with one of the single aristocratic ladies on the dance floor and he charmed her with his good looks and dancing ability but he did not make any moves on the wealthy maiden. He continued to patrol the ballroom, occassionally talking to a guest to make sure they were having a good time or to a chef to make sure they had plenty of ingredients to make delicious food. A thought about dancing with a foreign woman came into his mind but he began to think male guests would be the majority of guests attending.

"balls and so on they all the same,Captain whats the word of the war in Greal "said Carlos looking around

"emperor the red skull getting the shu kicked out of them and the Colonel and his man are still kill those they run into behind the lines "said the Captain

"no if that he and they would not"said one of two woman standing on the other side of Carlos talking to one another

Ivan Rucinsky, the Foreign Minister of Zaheran had walked into the ballroom with his wife, Mrs. Rucinsky. Already celebrating the birth of a second daughter and successful negotiations with New Brittonia, he had hoped to have a good time at the gala with his wife.

Ivan saw the Minister of Foreign Affairs (of Zaheran) and decided to separate himself from his wife and her friends (whose gossip he could not really bear) to talk to the new guest. He walked casually towards him and gave him a handshake.

"Welcome to Neo-Ixania. I am Ivan Rucinsky, Minister of Foreign Affairs."


The Minister smiled. "Then we are colleagues". He took the offered hand. "Marius Stee, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Zaheran. It is an impressive gala you have organized here. My congratulations.

"I have never thought of myself as higher than a mortal woman who has been given titles and possessions as inheritance and I could tell you are a royal because you had....the royal look and plus Vladimir, my assistant told me that you were a royal prince from the nation of Canadstein."

"Well that might explain something then." Nicholas said with a chuckle. "Well I guessed that you were Anastasia. I noted that there was a large group of guests around you. Also before coming to this gala, an adviser showed me a picture of you. But that picture was shown quickly and did not capture your full beauty. Well it was nice to meet you."

Nicholas got down on one knee and kissed one of her silk gloves. Getting up he smiled warmly at her one more time, then departed. While walking to get some food, Nicholas noticed that Catherine was all alone. He was going to change that quickly. Taking a seat nice to Catherine, Nicholas looked at her blue eyes. They were magically.

"Hello Catherine. I saw you take note of me earlier. So I thought I would introduce myself to you. I am Prince Nicholas." He stated.

After navigating his way through the hallways to the ballroom, Heinrich sidled into the ballroom, where everyone else was already enjoying the festivities. He began looking around the room for the Empress, so that he could thank his hostess. He was already a tad nervous, this being his first international function of any sort, and the fact that he had to wear the uncomfortable navy-blue dress uniform that he loathed so much didn't help. Or the fact that he had never met any of these people before, and he had a feeling his Westphallian accent (which became rather noticable in his speech when he was nervous) wasn't going to make conversations any easier. And that he felt a tad out of place (he was very active and outdoorsy. He wouldn't have been out of place in a fur trader camp two hundred years ago, in appearance or in skills and interests, provided he were attired suitably).
He silently cursed Octavius for making him think about the marriage issue again. He tried to avoid the topic as much as possible, even though, being a 19 years old, royalty, and very available, it was inevitable that people brought it up. He hoped he could avoid discussing it tonight, but he mentally braced himself anyway.

He reached where the Empress was seated, and, taking a knee, greeted her
"Good evening Your Highness. You're even more stunning than that picture of you out in the hall shows you as," the Achae-Ottonian Emperor said nervously.

The Minister smiled. "Then we are colleagues". He took the offered hand. "Marius Stee, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Zaheran. It is an impressive gala you have organized here. My congratulations.

"It is nice to meet you, Mr. Stee and thank you for complimenting our gala. We hoped that our guests would find it good and enjoyable." Ivan said a bit proudly.

"It is nice to meet you, Mr. Stee and thank you for complimenting our gala. We hoped that our guests would find it good and enjoyable." Ivan said a bit proudly.

"Oh, I bet they will, mr Rucinsky", the Minister answered. "Neo-Ixania can by all means be proud of this event".

"Well that might explain something then." Nicholas said with a chuckle. "Well I guessed that you were Anastasia. I noted that there was a large group of guests around you. Also before coming to this gala, an adviser showed me a picture of you. But that picture was shown quickly and did not capture your full beauty. Well it was nice to meet you."

Nicholas got down on one knee and kissed one of her silk gloves. Getting up he smiled warmly at her one more time, then departed. While walking to get some food, Nicholas noticed that Catherine was all alone. He was going to change that quickly. Taking a seat nice to Catherine, Nicholas looked at her blue eyes. They were magically.

"Hello Catherine. I saw you take note of me earlier. So I thought I would introduce myself to you. I am Prince Nicholas." He stated.

Anastasia gave Nicholas another smile as she listened to him compliment her beauty and talk about the other guests. She had been glad to have talked to Prince Nicholas and after she saw him kiss one of her gloves, Anastasia watched him walk away and turned her attention to the other guests that wanted to talk to her: the Empress of Neo-Ixania.
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Catherine had been eating her food all alone and watched Prince Nicholas walking towards her. She remained calm and did not panic and listened to him introduce himself. "It is nice to meet you, Prince Nicholas." Catherine said calmly to Nicholas with a small smile. After a couple of seconds, Nicholas could hear Catherine speak again. "If I may ask, how did you know my name?" Catherine said with an curiously inqusitive tone to the Prince of Canadstein. She did feel a bit nervous but decided to try to remain calm.

After navigating his way through the hallways to the ballroom, Heinrich sidled into the ballroom, where everyone else was already enjoying the festivities. He began looking around the room for the Empress, so that he could thank his hostess. He was already a tad nervous, this being his first international function of any sort, and the fact that he had to wear the uncomfortable navy-blue dress uniform that he loathed so much didn't help. Or the fact that he had never met any of these people before, and he had a feeling his Westphallian accent (which became rather noticable in his speech when he was nervous) wasn't going to make conversations any easier.
He silently cursed Octavius for making him think about the marriage issue again. He tried to avoid the topic as much as possible, even though, being a 19 years old, royalty, and very available, it was inevitable that people brought it up. He hoped he could avoid discussing it tonight, but he mentally braced himself anyway.

He reached where the Empress was seated, and, taking a knee, greeted her
"Good evening Your Highness. You're even more stunning than that picture of you out in the hall shows you as," the Achae-Ottonian Emperor said nervously.

The Empress had finished talking to the Prince of Canadstein and noticed that a new guest had been walking towards her. Anastasia listened to the guest speak and then smiled at the nineteen year old Emperor who had sounded nervous when he spoke to her.

"Good evening. I thank you for the compliment. You must be a new guest. Welcome to Neo-Ixania. I hope you will enjoy yourself here."

Anastasia gave Heinrich a smile after she had finished talking, perhaps to tell him that he did not have to be nervous when he talked to her but she could understand.

"so that the Empress of this small nation huh"said Carlos as he watchs the on goings of the other guest happy to be way from the goings of war and home

"yup thats her "said the Captain who was next to him

"Oh, I bet they will, mr Rucinsky", the Minister answered. "Neo-Ixania can by all means be proud of this event".

"We are proud of this event and are glad that it has been successful."

"We are proud of this event and are glad that it has been successful."

"You have all reason to be. Say, it´s that your Empress over there?" He pointed to the woman surrounded by what looked like foreign nobility.

Catherine had been eating her food all alone and watched Prince Nicholas walking towards her. She remained calm and did not panic and listened to him introduce himself. "It is nice to meet you, Prince Nicholas." Catherine said calmly to Nicholas with a small smile. After a couple of seconds, Nicholas could hear Catherine speak again. "If I may ask, how did you know my name?" Catherine said with an curiously inquisitive tone to the Prince of Canadstein. She did feel a bit nervous but decided to try to remain calm.

"Well I knew that Anastasia was going to be here with her one of sisters and brothers. Since I know that you are not a male, you must have been Catherine, the younger sister. But I saw you sitting all alone, and a Princess as beautiful mustn't be left alone. This is a gala, a social gathering. So I thought I would be social with." Nicholas said with the utmost care. As he listened Catherine he could that she was a bit nervous. Maybe she had a crush on Nicholas, so he had to be very careful. "Catherine there is no need to scared. Treat me as though I were your brother."

"I feel old." Tomoyo said.

"Why darling?"

"I used to be the one trying to flirt with the young boys."

Charles laughed. "Doesn't mean we can't mingle."

"You're right, as always. Okay I've always been more of a shy one at these events."

"Well no need to be shy, you have me."

The Empress had finished talking to the Prince of Canadstein and noticed that a new guest had been walking towards her. Anastasia listened to the guest speak and then smiled at the nineteen year old Emperor who had sounded nervous when he spoke to her.

"Good evening. I thank you for the compliment. You must be a new guest. Welcome to Neo-Ixania. I hope you will enjoy yourself here."

Anastasia gave Heinrich a smile after she had finished talking, perhaps to tell him that he did not have to be nervous when he talked to her but she could understand.

Heinrich smiled, his confidence bolstered by the Empress's lovely smile. How had she realized that he was that nervous? He didn't think it was terribly obvious that he was really nervous, but she had picked up on it all the same. He was also extremely tempted to kiss the Empress there, in front of absolutely everyone. He managed to avoid this though, thinking That's a very bad idea. And besides, it's just those teenage urges ruling your head again.
"Umm...err...Thank you very much," he replied, slightly embarrassed that he had turned slightly red and at the thoughts he had had when the Empress smiled at him. He decided he should go to talk to some other people so he could work through the embarassment first, and to make himself feel a lot more relaxed than he was. He started to walk away...
You probably looked like a total moron there, getting flustered just because she smiled at you, thought Heinrich to himself. And you yourself were going to avoid thinking about anything even related to marriage the thought continued.

"How old is your daughter? If she is around sixteen or so, my brother, Prince Alexander could marry her but he'd have to meet her." Empress Anastasia said to Chief Arnook"

Cheir Arnook Replied "Her seventeenth birthday is in a few weeks, and your brother sound like a good man. I have an idea. In a month or two my nation will be celebrating the solar ecipse festival. There will be a huge feast in the capital. I invite you, your brother, and all of your family to this event. It's not very often we have visitors in the capital, St. Nemo. I think you will enjoy it. And your brother and my daughter could meet. What do you say?"

After dancing for three songs Vladimir kissed the ladies hand and they parted ways. He then made his made his way to the Empress.

Good evening your Highness it is a pleasure to meet you and I would like to congratulate you on your coronation.

(OOC: sorry i'll try to check the thread more often)

OOC: It's not too late to join, right? If it isn't, here's my first post. I'll delete it if it's too late.

General Steven Phillip Grimmeberger stepped out onto the landing strip, feeling the cool night air around him. Back into government functions again, and it looked like that's where he'd be staying, now that General Weller was in the hospital with cancer. He would have to explain that, when the invite was intended for Roderic, not him.
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He entered the ballroom, and immedietly felt grossly underdressed, being in his military field uniform. They'll just have to be happy that I'm not wearing my helmet, then, he thought. He strode towards the table where it appeared that the woman responsible for planning the event was. He removed his hat, walked over, and introduced himself.
"Your Highness? I'm Generalissmo Steven Grimmeberger, here in Roderic Weller's place. He's seriously ill and isn't really capable of anything more than sitting up in bed at the moment. I'm here, then, to make sure that commitments made by the Federation government are honored. Congratulations on your coronation, and incase I don't remember to say it later, good luck on ruling Neo-Ixania."

"greetings your majesty. I'm Tomoyo, my husband Charles."

'lordi Imperial never have had coronations and never will as just waste of time"said Carlos after hearing the word for tenth time
"yes ,you could be working then wasting time with them"said the other woman

The Achae-Ottonian Emperor strolled out onto a balcony overlooking the nearby city. He leaned against the railing, resting his head on his head, and stood there lost in thought. And thought about things like how the collar on his dress uniform was making his neck itchy. Mostly to make sure that he didn't think about Anastasia. Because attraction had smacked him over the head with a folding chair. Repeatedly. And it was taking a victory lap after knocking him out of all rationality. Admit it. You want to go in there and kiss her, it said. But he still tried to avoid thinking about that. Because he didn't want to prove cousin Octavius right, or even give him something to bother him about. Nope. He would try to stay single, even if he had to leave the gala early. Of course he realized on another level that he was deluding himself by thinking that last one. He decided he would be better off talking to other guests, and he went back inside.
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After talking with a few of the other guests, another one of his thoughts smacked him in the face (figuratively, of course). Go ask Empress Anastasia to dance with you! the inopportune thought gnome in his head said. He stopped what he was doing, listening to that loud nagging doubt for a change, turned towards where he knew the Empress was, and walked over.
"M'lady, would you dance with me?" he asked the lovely Empress hopefully.

Robert Kraft was walking toward the main table, when his cell phone range. He answered it, and seconds later the color left his face. "Are you sure?" he asked. After receiving the reply, he found the Empress, and told her, "I am sorry, but I must leave immediately, His Holiness, Edwardo Listless, has," tears welled up in his eyes, "died," at that point he broke down in tears. "I, I must go, Goodbye," he said before he left for his plane.

"Well I knew that Anastasia was going to be here with her one of sisters and brothers. Since I know that you are not a male, you must have been Catherine, the younger sister. But I saw you sitting all alone, and a Princess as beautiful mustn't be left alone. This is a gala, a social gathering. So I thought I would be social with." Nicholas said with the utmost care. As he listened Catherine he could that she was a bit nervous. Maybe she had a crush on Nicholas, so he had to be very careful. "Catherine there is no need to scared. Treat me as though I were your brother."

"Thank you for the compliment, Prince Nicholas. I am not scared of you and I am glad to be talking to you, it is nice to know the guests better. My other siblings are with relatives while me, Prince Alexander and the Empress are attending this gala: which I find to be pleasant. When my sister said I could attend: I was happy that she said I could."

Cheir Arnook Replied "Her seventeenth birthday is in a few weeks, and your brother sound like a good man. I have an idea. In a month or two my nation will be celebrating the solar ecipse festival. There will be a huge feast in the capital. I invite you, your brother, and all of your family to this event. It's not very often we have visitors in the capital, St. Nemo. I think you will enjoy it. And your brother and my daughter could meet. What do you say?"

"Visiting your nation would be alright with me. While I have no family in terms of a husband and children, I could bring my brothers and sisters. You should talk to Prince Alexander about this so he knows."

After dancing for three songs Vladimir kissed the ladies hand and they parted ways. He then made his made his way to the Empress.

Good evening your Highness it is a pleasure to meet you and I would like to congratulate you on your coronation.

(OOC: sorry i'll try to check the thread more often)

OOC: Apology accepted.

"Good evening, Your Majesty. For me, it is a pleasure to meet you and I thank you for the congratulations."

(Curses my post was buried by the masses)

Tomoyo walked up to the Queen with her husband at her side.

"Hello, Highness. I'm Tomoyo, my husband Charles."

"Pleasure."

OOC: It's not too late to join, right? If it isn't, here's my first post. I'll delete it if it's too late.

General Steven Phillip Grimmeberger stepped out onto the landing strip, feeling the cool night air around him. Back into government functions again, and it looked like that's where he'd be staying, now that General Weller was in the hospital with cancer. He would have to explain that, when the invite was intended for Roderic, not him.
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He entered the ballroom, and immedietly felt grossly underdressed, being in his military field uniform. They'll just have to be happy that I'm not wearing my helmet, then, he thought. He strode towards the table where it appeared that the woman responsible for planning the event was. He removed his hat, walked over, and introduced himself.
"Your Highness? I'm Generalissmo Steven Grimmeberger, here in Roderic Weller's place. He's seriously ill and isn't really capable of anything more than sitting up in bed at the moment. I'm here, then, to make sure that commitments made by the Federation government are honored. Congratulations on your coronation, and incase I don't remember to say it later, good luck on ruling Neo-Ixania."

OOC: You are not too late. Welcome to the gala.

Empress Anastasia watched Steven walking towards her and was able to distance herself from the other guests for a couple of minutes to give him a proper greeting: after all, she was the host of the gala. After listening to him introduce himself, she began to speak to him.

"It is a pleasure to meet you, Generalissmo and I hope that Mr. Walter endures his illness. Yes, I am Empress Anastasia of Neo-Ixania and I welcome you to this gala and hope you have a good time."

(Curses my post was buried by the masses)

Tomoyo walked up to the Queen with her husband at her side.

"Hello, Highness. I'm Tomoyo, my husband Charles."

"Pleasure."

OOC: I was just about to reply to it.

"It is nice to meet you, Tomoyo and Charles. Welcome to Neo-Ixania. My name is Anastasia and I hope you will enjoy yourselves."

(oh that's refreshing, usually I'm buried and forgotten)

"We are happy to be here. One day you must visit Kurona if you can."

The Achae-Ottonian Emperor strolled out onto a balcony overlooking the nearby city. He leaned against the railing, resting his head on his head, and stood there lost in thought. And thought about things like how the collar on his dress uniform was making his neck itchy. Mostly to make sure that he didn't think about Anastasia. Because attraction had smacked him over the head with a folding chair. Repeatedly. And it was taking a victory lap after knocking him out of all rationality. Admit it. You want to go in there and kiss her, it said. But he still tried to avoid thinking about that. Because he didn't want to prove cousin Octavius right, or even give him something to bother him about. Nope. He would try to stay single, even if he had to leave the gala early. Of course he realized on another level that he was deluding himself by thinking that last one. He decided he would be better off talking to other guests, and he went back inside.
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After talking with a few of the other guests, another one of his thoughts smacked him in the face (figuratively, of course). Go ask Empress Anastasia to dance with you! the inopportune thought gnome in his head said. He stopped what he was doing, listening to that loud nagging doubt for a change, turned towards where he knew the Empress was, and walked over.
"M'lady, would you dance with me?" he asked the lovely Empress hopefully.

Empress Anastasia looked at the Emperor of Achae-Ottonia and gave him a smile as she got up from her seat at the table. "I have no problems dancing with you." The two monarchs walked together to the dance floor which already had some dancers on it and they began to dance as the musicial orchestra began playing a new composition after just finished the previous composition.

"You are a good dancer, Your Majesty." Anastasia said as they embraced while dancing to the music that sounded like it was perfect for dancing. Vladimir watched the Empress dance with the Emperor for a couple of minutes before he continued to patrol the ballroom.

(oh that's refreshing, usually I'm buried and forgotten)

"We are happy to be here. One day you must visit Kurona if you can."

"I could visit Kurona: I've had offers to visit other nations so I will have to add Kurona to the list."

Robert Kraft was walking toward the main table, when his cell phone range. He answered it, and seconds later the color left his face. "Are you sure?" he asked. After receiving the reply, he found the Empress, and told her, "I am sorry, but I must leave immediately, His Holiness, Edwardo Listless, has," tears welled up in his eyes, "died," at that point he broke down in tears. "I, I must go, Goodbye," he said before he left for his plane.

The Empress and Vladimir both gave their condolences before watching Mr. Kraft leaving the Palace. It was an unexpected development but they both did not try to stop Robert from leaving so he could pay his respects to his nation's beloved leader.

"Thank you for the compliment, Prince Nicholas. I am not scared of you and I am glad to be talking to you, it is nice to know the guests better. My other siblings are with relatives while me, Prince Alexander and the Empress are attending this gala: which I find to be pleasant. When my sister said I could attend: I was happy that she said I could."

"So tell me about yourself, Catherine. If you feel up to it."

"So tell me about yourself, Catherine. If you feel up to it."

"I have several hobbies including playing the violin, it is perhaps my favorite instrument. Some days, I watch my brother as he participates in the sport of skeet shooting, he is quite good at it. My life as a royal princess does allow me to pursue what interests me."

"I could visit Kurona: I've had offers to visit other nations so I will have to add Kurona to the list."

"We look forward to it."

Having paid his respects to their host Vladimir now felt free to relax a little more and enjoy the Gala. Most of all to get to talk to the dark haired women he had danced with earlier.


So teel me what part of Neo-Ixania did you grow up in?

"I have several hobbies including playing the violin, it is perhaps my favorite instrument. Some days, I watch my brother as he participates in the sport of skeet shooting, he is quite good at it. My life as a royal princess does allow me to pursue what interests me."

"Ah...it is very good to know that so of us royalty are not entirely lazy. People usually perceive us as higher beings who don't have to do anything. All we do is sit up on our high throne being fed grapes..." Nicholas stated as he chuckled. "Maybe sometime I will have to hear you play your violin. Personally I play the oboe and love to play chess. Would you mind to play a game? I like to test my skills against various people."

Carlos walks over to a spot near Empress looks her up and down ,before turning and rejoining his group

"would not last 5 mins"saisd Carlos

OOC: I'll delete this if i have to be in a certain region to post or something otherwise...

Emperor Zarrin of Raxia(37) stepped out on to the landing pad. He had no bodyguard, but his Raxian tiger, Selvin, stood by his side. Zarrin walked up to Vladimir and smiled. "Excuse me, can I bring my tiger in with me?" He put his hand on Selvin's head and stroked him. "He's well trained and won't make a mess or kill anything."

OOC: by the way Raxian tigers have blue fur with white stripes.

"Ah...it is very good to know that so of us royalty are not entirely lazy. People usually perceive us as higher beings who don't have to do anything. All we do is sit up on our high throne being fed grapes..." Nicholas stated as he chuckled. "Maybe sometime I will have to hear you play your violin. Personally I play the oboe and love to play chess. Would you mind to play a game? I like to test my skills against various people."

"People may think that royal princes and princesses are like that but I do not think the stereotype is true for most of the world's royalty. You would like to hear me play my violin? That would be nice and I would have no problem playing playing my violin for you or playing a game of chess with you. If you play the oboe, I would like to hear you play your oboe."

OOC: I'll delete this if i have to be in a certain region to post or something otherwise...

Emperor Zarrin of Raxia(37) stepped out on to the landing pad. He had no bodyguard, but his Raxian tiger, Selvin, stood by his side. Zarrin walked up to Vladimir and smiled. "Excuse me, can I bring my tiger in with me?" He put his hand on Selvin's head and stroked him. "He's well trained and won't make a mess or kill anything."

OOC: by the way Raxian tigers have blue fur with white stripes.

OOC: You are welcome to join the gala but as for tigers.....I never planned on having animals at the gala.

"You want to bring in this tiger? While you are welcome to come inside.....we have not thought about people bringing animals into the ballroom." Vladimir said, being honest with the Emperor of Raxia.

The Minister walked up to the Empress and bowed. "Good evening, your highness. I am Marius Stee, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Zaheran, and are here to represent Zaheran at this gala. Emperor Dieter Antonius can unfortunately not be here today, but he sends his congratulations to your coronation. He sent with me some gifts, which I would be honoured to give to the glorious monarch of Neo-Ixania". He whistled. Two men entered the room, one carrying a gold jewel case decorated with rubies and pearls. The other carried a large birdcage containing a aquilla, a rare white eagle which was the national animal of Zaheran. The noble bird had in former times been worshipped as a messenger of the gods. Seeing a aquilla was still considered a good sign, and owning one was in the old tales a guarantee of fortune and good luck. The Minister opened the jewel case and took out a mirror (http://business.clayton.edu/arjomand/hossein/New%20Images/Darya-ye%20Noor%20i%20Iranian%20Crown%20%20Jewels.bmp), decorated with silver and precious stones. "I hope the gifts are to your pleasure, your majesty".

The Minister walked up to the Empress and bowed. "Good evening, your highness. I am Marius Stee, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Zaheran, and are here to represent Zaheran at this gala. Emperor Dieter Antonius can unfortunately not be here today, but he sends his congratulations to your coronation. He sent with me some gifts, which I would be honoured to give to the glorious monarch of Neo-Ixania". He whistled. Two men entered the room, one carrying a gold jewel case decorated with rubies and pearls. The other carried a large birdcage containing a aquilla, a rare white eagle which was the national animal of Zaheran. The noble bird had in former times been worshipped as a messenger of the gods. Seeing a aquilla was still considered a good sign, and owning one was in the old tales a guarantee of fortune and good luck. The Minister opened the jewel case and took out a mirror (http://business.clayton.edu/arjomand/hossein/New%20Images/Darya-ye%20Noor%20i%20Iranian%20Crown%20%20Jewels.bmp), decorated with silver and precious stones. "I hope the gifts are to your pleasure, your majesty".

"These are wonderful gifts which I am glad to recieve from the Emperor of Zaheran, I especially like the aquilla. These gifts, Mr. Stee, are to my absolute pleasure and I thank you for bringing them to me and I thank the Emperor for his generosity and his congratulations."

The Empress gave Marius a smile before she looked at her reflection in the mirror. When she placed it in its case, Anastasia began to look at the aquilla and smiled. "This aquilla....shall be a good friend." Anastasia said before she asked that the bird be kept at a secure location (and given proper food and care). "Thank you again, Mr. Stee."

"We look forward to it."

They could hear the musical orchestra playing a composition while people danced together.

"These are wonderful gifts which I am glad to recieve from the Emperor of Zaheran, I especially like the aquilla. These gifts, Mr. Stee, are to my absolute pleasure and I thank you for bringing them to me and I thank the Emperor for his generosity and his congratulations."

The Empress gave Marius a smile before she looked at her reflection in the mirror. When she placed it in its case, Anastasia began to look at the aquilla and smiled. "This aquilla....shall be a good friend." Anastasia said before she asked that the bird be kept at a secure location (and given proper food and care). "Thank you again, Mr. Stee."

The Minister bowed and withdrew. A really nice girl, he thought. She will become a good ruler one day. Next, he went looking for some sort of high placed economic dignitary. The Economics Department was always nagging for him to develop some kind of free-trade agreement with every country he visited.

The Minister bowed and withdrew. A really nice girl, he thought. She will become a good ruler one day. Next, he went looking for some sort of high placed economic dignitary. The Economics Department was always nagging for him to develop some kind of free-trade agreement with every country he visited.

While Anastasia was busy with other guests, Marius Stee could see a new person coming into the ballroom. This new guest wore a very expensive suit and held a briefcase in one hand while his other hand was in his pocket. This man was none other than Eduard Bobrinsky, the Minister of Economics best known for his economic programs.

"she very kke lu'naubol jhal natha jous tir xuil ilta yorn" said the Captain
"they all are"said Carlos as he pulls out a flask

"waste of time really"the Captain added

While Anastasia was busy with other guests, Marius Stee could see a new person coming into the ballroom. This new guest wore a very expensive suit and held a briefcase in one hand while his other hand was in his pocket. This man was none other than Eduard Bobrinsky, the Minister of Economics best known for his economic programs.

Suit and suitcase?, Marius thought. This must be a economic guy. He slowly moved against the man, stopping to take a drink from tray.

Suit and suitcase?, Marius thought. This must be a economic guy. He slowly moved against the man, stopping to take a drink from tray.

Eduard could see Marius Stee as he got a drink for himself but he assumed he was a foreign guest. Marius could see Eduard watching the dancers while occassionally drinking some of his drink.

"may as say hi and be done with it"said Carlos then wa;ks over to the Empress

"echk" said Carlos to her when he got there

"may as say hi and be done with it"said Carlos then wa;ks over to the Empress

"echk" said Carlos to her when he got there

"Hello." the Empress said to Carlos, assuming the word "echk" was a word used when greeting people.

"Hello." the Empress said to Carlos, assuming the word "echk" was a word used when greeting people.

"hello you have a nice place for this gathering of people"said Carlos

"hello you have a nice place for this gathering of people"said Carlos

"Thank you, sir. I hoped that this would be a nice place for the gala."

Eduard could see Marius Stee as he got a drink for himself but he assumed he was a foreign guest. Marius could see Eduard watching the dancers while occassionally drinking some of his drink.

Marius walked to the Minister of Economics, sipping the drink. He extended his hand. "Good evening, sir. Pretty good dancers, huh?"

Marius walked to the Minister of Economics, sipping the drink. He extended his hand. "Good evening, sir. Pretty good dancers, huh?"

"Good evening. Yes, they are good dancers." Eduard said to Marius before giving him a firm handshake. "You must be one of the foreign guests. How has the gala been for you?"

"Good evening. Yes, they are good dancers." Eduard said to Marius before giving him a firm handshake. "You must be one of the foreign guests. How has the gala been for you?"

"Very good, mr...?"

"Thank you, sir. I hoped that this would be a nice place for the gala."

"if you are into things like this then yes this building fit it well"

"Very good, mr...?"

"Mr. Bobrinsky."

"if you are into thing like then yes this building fit it well"

"Thank you for the compliment and for attending the gala."

"Mr. Bobrinsky."

"Stee. So, what´s your position in Neo-Ixania, mr Bobrinsky?"

"Thank you for the compliment and for attending the gala."

"well i was on my way home from the front lines and i heard something was going on here so i stop by,to have a break from the war and keeping my eyes on our forces that are helping in the fighting with the Red Skull in Greal "

OOC: You are welcome to join the gala but as for tigers.....I never planned on having animals at the gala.

"You want to bring in this tiger? While you are welcome to come inside.....we have not thought about people bringing animals into the ballroom." Vladimir said, being honest with the Emperor of Raxia.

"I quite understand," the Emperor turned to the tiger. "Go back to the landing pad, old friend. I'll be fine." The tiger slunk off sadly and the Emperor strode quietly into the ballroom.

Empress Anastasia looked at the Emperor of Achae-Ottonia and gave him a smile as she got up from her seat at the table. "I have no problems dancing with you." The two monarchs walked together to the dance floor which already had some dancers on it and they began to dance as the musicial orchestra began playing a new composition after just finished the previous composition.

"You are a good dancer, Your Majesty." Anastasia said as they embraced while dancing to the music that sounded like it was perfect for dancing. Vladimir watched the Empress dance with the Emperor for a couple of minutes before he continued to patrol the ballroom.

OOC: Sorry I didnt get back to replying for a little while. Had school.

"Thank you, m'lady," replied Heinrich, smiling back. He had to admit by this point, he was smitten. He also felt extremely self-concious out on the dance floor with the Empress, almost as if everyone was watching him. Which he knew was ridiculous, as most people had better things to do than watch him. However, as soon as me managed to stop focusing on his self-conciousness, he fully realized the total bliss that he was experiencing at the moment, with Anastasia so close to him, where he could see her lovely face up close...
The metaphorical Urge Gnome in his head kept repeating kiss her, kiss her, kiss her. He kept reminding himself you'll only freak her out by doing that. Wait for a better time. The next thought occured to him there may not be a better time, though. The sides had a fight, and the irrational side won, but was being careful. He leaned foward halfway and freed up one of his hands to bring to a rest on her cheek, looked into her eyes, and essentially did everything that suggested the rather obvious question of whether or not he could kiss her... [I](and strongly hoped the answer was yes)

OOC: You are not too late. Welcome to the gala.

Empress Anastasia watched Steven walking towards her and was able to distance herself from the other guests for a couple of minutes to give him a proper greeting: after all, she was the host of the gala. After listening to him introduce himself, she began to speak to him.

"It is a pleasure to meet you, Generalissmo and I hope that Mr. Walter endures his illness. Yes, I am Empress Anastasia of Neo-Ixania and I welcome you to this gala and hope you have a good time."

"Thank you very much, madame," he responded, sounding downright cheerful. "Unfortunately, I won't be able to stay very long. Its an in-and-out sort of thing, I'm afraid. There's a lot of important matters to tend to. I'm not feeling to confident about the FFS' stability should Weller not recover. That and I'm not really one for occasions such as this. I'm just not cut out for it. I just wished to say congratulations and that we are willing to be of assistance to yourself or Neo-Ixania, should that ever be needed," he continued. He started walking towards the door. "Good evening, and may God watch over you," he said, putting his hat back on and exiting.

OOC: Sorry, I'm not going to have much time for a while, and I don't want to hold the story back or anything.

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Originally Posted by Northern Sea
Cheir Arnook Replied "Her seventeenth birthday is in a few weeks, and your brother sound like a good man. I have an idea. In a month or two my nation will be celebrating the solar ecipse festival. There will be a huge feast in the capital. I invite you, your brother, and all of your family to this event. It's not very often we have visitors in the capital, St. Nemo. I think you will enjoy it. And your brother and my daughter could meet. What do you say?"

"Visiting your nation would be alright with me. While I have no family in terms of a husband and children, I could bring my brothers and sisters. You should talk to Prince Alexander about this so he knows."

Hearing this, Cheif Arnook kissed the empress's hand and said "I will get your more information by tonight." then he walked over to the prince to engage in conversation.

"Your highness, i have talked with your sister, and i was wondering if you would take my daughter's hand in marriage. She is a wonderful girl and i think you two would be very happy together."

"Why, thank you father," said a suprising but fammiliar voice behind him. He quickly turned around to see his daughter, Princess Novel,standing behind him, dressed in her finest attire. But she was supposed to be home, watching over the capital.

"How did you get here? Why are you here?" asked a suprised cheif.

"I knew you were looking fur a hsuband for me, so i tagged along," directing her attention the the prince. "Why, you must be prince alexander!"

"Stee. So, what´s your position in Neo-Ixania, mr Bobrinsky?"

"I am the Minister of Economics here in the Empire."

"People may think that royal princes and princesses are like that but I do not think the stereotype is true for most of the world's royalty. You would like to hear me play my violin? That would be nice and I would have no problem playing playing my violin for you or playing a game of chess with you. If you play the oboe, I would like to hear you play your oboe."

"I would be delighted to hear you play violin. Maybe afterwards we could play a round of chess." Nicholas said as he got up. He waited for Catherine to lead him to where her violin was located.

Hearing this, Cheif Arnook kissed the empress's hand and said "I will get your more information by tonight." then he walked over to the prince to engage in conversation.

"Your highness, i have talked with your sister, and i was wondering if you would take my daughter's hand in marriage. She is a wonderful girl and i think you two would be very happy together."

"Why, thank you father," said a suprising but fammiliar voice behind him. He quickly turned around to see his daughter, Princess Novel,standing behind him, dressed in her finest attire. But she was supposed to be home, watching over the capital.

"How did you get here? Why are you here?" asked a suprised cheif.

"I knew you were looking fur a hsuband for me, so i tagged along," directing her attention the the prince. "Why, you must be prince alexander!"

While the Empress was busy with other guests, Prince Alexander (who was popular among the ranks of ladies) was talking to Princess Novel and her father. He did not reject a marriage with Princess Novel in his mind, he had declared to himself before that he would choose the woman he married and so he would get to know this lady better and judge for himself.

"It is nice to meet you, Princess." Alexander said with a bow. "Yes, I am Prince Alexander and I welcome you to both the gala and to Neo-Ixania. Perhaps we may talk to get to know each other better?"

"I quite understand," the Emperor turned to the tiger. "Go back to the landing pad, old friend. I'll be fine." The tiger slunk off sadly and the Emperor strode quietly into the ballroom.

"I am sorry if you wanted to bring your tiger into the ballroom but we did not think about people bringing animals into the ballroom. However, I hope you will have a good time at our gala this evening."

OOC: Sorry I didnt get back to replying for a little while. Had school.

"Thank you, m'lady," replied Heinrich, smiling back. He had to admit by this point, he was smitten. He also felt extremely self-concious out on the dance floor with the Empress, almost as if everyone was watching him. Which he knew was ridiculous, as most people had better things to do than watch him. However, as soon as me managed to stop focusing on his self-conciousness, he fully realized the total bliss that he was experiencing at the moment, with Anastasia so close to him, where he could see her lovely face up close...
The metaphorical Urge Gnome in his head kept repeating kiss her, kiss her, kiss her. He kept reminding himself you'll only freak her out by doing that. Wait for a better time. The next thought occured to him there may not be a better time, though. The sides had a fight, and the irrational side won, but was being careful. He leaned foward halfway and freed up one of his hands to bring to a rest on her cheek, looked into her eyes, and essentially did everything that suggested the rather obvious question of whether or not he could kiss her... [I](and strongly hoped the answer was yes)

"You are welcome." The Empress smiled at Heinrich as they danced together on the dance floor, it truly felt nice to dance with a young woman who was beautiful and charming. The musicial orchestra continued to play a composition which added to the blissfulness of the dancing. Anastasia was a good dancer and danced like a professional with Heinrich, having used the dance lessons she had when she was younger. While they danced, Anastasia felt Heinrich's hand on her cheek and looked into his eyes in silence and it looked like the two monarchs would kiss. "Your Majesty...." Anastasia began to say while they silently looked at each other, dancing to the rhythm of the music.

"I would be delighted to hear you play violin. Maybe afterwards we could play a round of chess." Nicholas said as he got up. He waited for Catherine to lead him to where her violin was located.

"A round of chess would be nice." Catherine said as she got up from her seat, asking Nicholas to follow her. While they walked, some guards were told to keep watch over them. Catherine led Nicholas to one of the rooms in the Palace, explaining she had been practicing her violin when she visited a couple of days ago. The room they entered was not that large but still exquisite enough to be considered a room made for royalty.

Catherine pointed to her violin and sheet music. She took the violin in her hands and smiled before she allowed Nicholas to be comfortable before he listened to a composition. She began to play and it sounded as if she was a one-woman orchestra who had plenty of experience and talent.

Catherine pointed to her violin and sheet music. She took the violin in her hands and smiled before she allowed Nicholas to be comfortable before he listened to a composition. She began to play and it sounded as if she was a one-woman orchestra who had plenty of experience and talent.

Nicholas closely followed Catherine, but taking note of the guards following them. Once in the room, he took a seat and intently listened to Catherine's private performance. Nicholas had heard numerous violinist, but no one as good as her at her age. It was simply breath taking. Once Catherine was finished, Nicholas gave a very loud sound of applause. Walking over to Catherine, Nicholas looked down to her.

"Catherine that was simply amazing. If I was as good at the oboe, as you are the violin, then I would be making millions. You blew me away with your skills. Know it is my time to show you what I am made of. Now where is the chess table?" Nicholas said with a wide grin.

"Thank you very much, madame," he responded, sounding downright cheerful. "Unfortunately, I won't be able to stay very long. Its an in-and-out sort of thing, I'm afraid. There's a lot of important matters to tend to. I'm not feeling to confident about the FFS' stability should Weller not recover. That and I'm not really one for occasions such as this. I'm just not cut out for it. I just wished to say congratulations and that we are willing to be of assistance to yourself or Neo-Ixania, should that ever be needed," he continued. He started walking towards the door. "Good evening, and may God watch over you," he said, putting his hat back on and exiting.

OOC: Sorry, I'm not going to have much time for a while, and I don't want to hold the story back or anything.

OOC: You would not hold the story back but it is okay with me if you are unable to participate.

"I hope that your nation will be able to maintain stability if Weller will not recover and I thank you for the congratulations, the offer of assistance and the best wishes that you have given me. Thank you for visiting and I hope Weller will recover and become healthy."

"well i was on my way home from the front lines and i heard something was going on here so i stop by,to have a break from the war and keeping my eyes on our forces that are helping in the fighting with the Red Skull in Greal "

"I have heard about the conflict in Greal. It is nice to know that you could visit and attend the gala."

Nicholas closely followed Catherine, but taking note of the guards following them. Once in the room, he took a seat and intently listened to Catherine's private performance. Nicholas had heard numerous violinist, but no one as good as her at her age. It was simply breath taking. Once Catherine was finished, Nicholas gave a very loud sound of applause. Walking over to Catherine, Nicholas looked down to her.

"Catherine that was simply amazing. If I was as good at the oboe, as you are the violin, then I would be making millions. You blew me away with your skills. Know it is my time to show you what I am made of. Now where is the chess table?" Nicholas said with a wide grin.

Catherine listened to Nicholas with a smile on her face. "It is nice to know that you thought my performance was amazing and I thank you for the compliments that you have given me. Perhaps you could play the oboe for me sometime?"

When Nicholas asked about the location of the chess table, Catherine smiled at him and led him to a nearby room where they found a chess table with all the necessary pieces. Taking their seats, Catherine and Nicholas began to play chess together. Nicholas was surprised to know that Catherine was good at the game of chess. "You are a good chess player, Nicholas." Catherine said before she eliminated one of his pieces.

Nicholas quickly ended the game in a decisive victory. He was frankly surprised by the skills that Catherine had shown. For a few moments there, Nicholas actually thought that he had been cornered, but he came up with a surefire win plan. It had worked out perfectly, but overall it was an exciting game.

"You did very well. With time you might beat me one day. I am not a natural chess player. I have just had a lot of practice." stated Nicholas as he put the expertly put the chess pieces back. "Would you like to go back to the gala? Maybe I can ask your sister if she would care to dance with me."

Nicholas quickly ended the game in a decisive victory. He was frankly surprised by the skills that Catherine had shown. For a few moments there, Nicholas actually thought that he had been cornered, but he came up with a surefire win plan. It had worked out perfectly, but overall it was an exciting game.

"You did very well. With time you might beat me one day. I am not a natural chess player. I have just had a lot of practice." stated Nicholas as he put the expertly put the chess pieces back. "Would you like to go back to the gala? Maybe I can ask your sister if she would care to dance with me."

Catherine tried her best to defeat Nicholas but was unable to defeat the royal chess player from Canadstein. "We had a good game and I thank you for the compliment. I almost defeated you but then you were able to take victory from me." Catherine said with a smile. When they finished putting the chess pieces back where they belonged, Catherine and Nicholas walked to the ballroom and noticed the Empress was busy with other guests.

"I guess you cannot dance with my sister right now but I am sure she would want to dance with you."

"I guess I can wait. I mean it isn't that much of a lost. I am still with you." state Nicholas. "How about I dance with you?"

Nicholas held out his hand toward Catherine, waiting for her.

"I guess I can wait. I mean it isn't that much of a lost. I am still with you." state Nicholas. "How about I dance with you?"

Nicholas held out his hand toward Catherine, waiting for her.

Catherine smiled and took Nicholas' hand as they walked to the dance floor and began to dance to the musical composition that the orchestra was playing. "You are a good dancer." Catherine said with a smile as they danced to the rhythm of the music.

Catherine smiled and took Nicholas' hand as they walked to the dance floor and began to dance to the musical composition that the orchestra was playing. "You are a good dancer." Catherine said with a smile as they danced to the rhythm of the music.

"I saw you look at me before, Catherine. Do you have a crush on me?" Nicholas asked as he elegantly moved to with the music. He hoped that this question didn't embarrass her or make her upset, but he needed to know.

"I saw you look at me before, Catherine. Do you have a crush on me?" Nicholas asked as he elegantly moved to with the music. He hoped that this question didn't embarrass her or make her upset, but he needed to know.

Catherine turned her head away from Nicholas for a moment before she looked at him and began to speak in a calm tone. "I....like you, Nicholas. You are a good person." Catherine said with a smile while they danced together with the orchestra playing a new composition.

While the Empress was busy with other guests, Prince Alexander (who was popular among the ranks of ladies) was talking to Princess Novel and her father. He did not reject a marriage with Princess Novel in his mind, he had declared to himself before that he would choose the woman he married and so he would get to know this lady better and judge for himself.

"It is nice to meet you, Princess." Alexander said with a bow. "Yes, I am Prince Alexander and I welcome you to both the gala and to Neo-Ixania. Perhaps we may talk to get to know each other better?"

"Let us take a stroll on the balcony. Excuse us, Daddy" Novel said as she and the prince walked away. Cheif Arnook felt proud and concerned as hsi daughter walked away. He was a single dad, and this as his only daughter, he had 4 other sons, all younger. She looked som much like her mother, and he was happy. He then called his seceratary and soon made his way back to the empress.

"I have found a plan if you and your siblings attend the eclipse banquet. A plane will take you to our safest airport, in the city of pollaine. Then you will take a boat to the capital, ST. Nuei. I hope all of this is OK? he asked, as he and the empress watched the young prince and princess on the balcony.

"Let us take a stroll on the balcony. Excuse us, Daddy" Novel said as she and the prince walked away. Cheif Arnook felt proud and concerned as hsi daughter walked away. He was a single dad, and this as his only daughter, he had 4 other sons, all younger. She looked som much like her mother, and he was happy. He then called his seceratary and soon made his way back to the empress.

"I have found a plan if you and your siblings attend the eclipse banquet. A plane will take you to our safest airport, in the city of pollaine. Then you will take a boat to the capital, ST. Nuei. I hope all of this is OK? he asked, as he and the empress watched the young prince and princess on the balcony.

While Prince Alexander talked to Princess Novel as they walked away, the Empress listened to what Chief Arnook said to her about attending the eclipse banquet. Listening attentively, she thought the plan sounded like it could work. "That plan could work. We will need to arrange the visit so the ministers know I will be visiting your nation."

"You are welcome." The Empress smiled at Heinrich as they danced together on the dance floor, it truly felt nice to dance with a young woman who was beautiful and charming. The musicial orchestra continued to play a composition which added to the blissfulness of the dancing. Anastasia was a good dancer and danced like a professional with Heinrich, having used the dance lessons she had when she was younger. While they danced, Anastasia felt Heinrich's hand on her cheek and looked into his eyes in silence and it looked like the two monarchs would kiss. "Your Majesty...." Anastasia began to say while they silently looked at each other, dancing to the rhythm of the music.

And with that, he kissed her softly on the mouth. It was the best feeling he had ever had, her lips against his. He never wanted this moment to end, even though it would have to. They broke apart. "You're free to call me by my name," Heinrich whispered.

And with that, he kissed her softly on the mouth. It was the best feeling he had ever had, her lips against his. He never wanted this moment to end, even though it would have to. They broke apart. "You're free to call me by my name," Heinrich whispered.

Anastasia was surprised that the Emperor has kissed her, she did not desire that to happen and looked at him. "Heinrich....." The Empress remained calm, she was just surprised that he had kissed her. They finished dancing after a couple of minutes and then she walked away but the memory would survive in the mind of the Emperor of Achae-Ottonia.

While Prince Alexander talked to Princess Novel as they walked away, the Empress listened to what Chief Arnook said to her about attending the eclipse banquet. Listening attentively, she thought the plan sounded like it could work. "That plan could work. We will need to arrange the visit so the ministers know I will be visiting your nation."

Of course, Of course. I will telegram you within the next couple of days. And i will have a few suites in the palace furnished for your family. Just tell me how many are attending. Also, i would advise to dress warmly. We are called NORTHERN Sea for a reason. And i think you will be quite amazed when you see our capital. It has been placed in the World's Top 20 most beautiful Cities.

Then, they both looked out the window, to see the young royalty leaning in for a kiss...

Of course, Of course. I will telegram you within the next couple of days. And i will have a few suites in the palace furnished for your family. Just tell me how many are attending. Also, i would advise to dress warmly. We are called NORTHERN Sea for a reason. And i think you will be quite amazed when you see our capital. It has been placed in the World's Top 20 most beautiful Cities.

Then, they both looked out the window, to see the young royalty leaning in for a kiss...

Prince Alexander looked at Princess Novel and smiled at her. While he had been looking at the other ladies, this foreign princess looked beautiful but he would not simply claim her as his own now, he had to know her better first. "You look beautiful, Your Highness."

Prince Alexander looked at Princess Novel and smiled at her. While he had been looking at the other ladies, this foreign princess looked beautiful but he would not simply claim her as his own now, he had to know her better first. "You look beautiful, Your Highness."

Princess Novel blushed, flattered by the handsome prince's remark. "You're quite handsome, too" she said. She was wearing a sparkling blue dress with a white fur shawl over her shoulder, held together by a moon locket.
"I've heard you are coming to the capital soon. I would like to give you a personal tour of the city. I know a place that we can go that is truely beautiful. You can sea the open sea facing one way and the city from above the other." she smiled at him. she had never met a prince quite as polite as him. She wanted to know more about him.

Princess Novel blushed, flattered by the handsome prince's remark. "You're quite handsome, too" she said. She was wearing a sparkling blue dress with a white fur shawl over her shoulder, held together by a moon locket.
"I've heard you are coming to the capital soon. I would like to give you a personal tour of the city. I know a place that we can go that is truely beautiful. You can sea the open sea facing one way and the city from above the other." she smiled at him. she had never met a prince quite as polite as him. She wanted to know more about him.

"My other siblings may come to the capital of your nation with me and I would be pleased if you could give me a personal tour, the beautiful place you told me about sounds interesting. It is nice to be talking to you, Your Highness." Prince Alexander said with a smile before they looked at the moon that was above them in the sky.

Anastasia was surprised that the Emperor has kissed her, she did not desire that to happen and looked at him. "Heinrich....." The Empress remained calm, she was just surprised that he had kissed her. They finished dancing after a couple of minutes and then she walked away but the memory would survive in the mind of the Emperor of Achae-Ottonia.

A few minutes later, Heinrich Theodoric Hansburg II was at the balcony again, wondering about why he had been so foolish. He'd blown it. He'd also just embarassed her and himself. He beat his head against the wall, berating himself in his head. You've GOT to start listening to those nagging doubts, you merda-logus (that won't be translated from Achaean. It would have to be censored anyway). "WHY? Why did I have to go and do that?! [I]Condemnum, condemnum, condemnum!" he cursed. "I just embarassed a foreign head of state as well as myself. It would be fine if it were just me being embarassed, but her too? I'm such an idiot!" he finished, kicking the stone wall. He was thoughtful for a moment, as to what to do. He decided. He would go back in there, apologize profusely to Her Majesty, and then leave for Imperia. He had a feeling he would be needed there anyway. One of those wierd, gut-instinct feelings. But one he trusted, nonetheless. He turned back to the doorway, and walked back inside. He paced back over to where the Empress was seated, and, averting his gaze (he couldn't bring himself to look her in the eye) apologized profusely.
"Your Majesty, I am deeply sorry for any embarrassment I have caused you. I will understand if you'd rather I not speak to you again this evening, and I will respect your wishes, but I wished that you know that I did not mean any harm or embarrassment. I do not know what took hold of me. Again, I am sorry, and I hope that you will not think of this when dealing with my fair country. I will probably leave soon. In case I do not get the chance to say it later, good luck and farewell," and with that, Heinrich started walking away towards the crowd of other people, a downcast expression on his face.

Catherine turned her head away from Nicholas for a moment before she looked at him and began to speak in a calm tone. "I....like you, Nicholas. You are a good person." Catherine said with a smile while they danced together with the orchestra playing a new composition.

Nicholas quickly became worried, when she looked away. Upsetting Catherine was the last thing he wanted to do. He knew that it was a first crush, but he didn't want Catherine to get crushed by it. Though this was all dispelled by Catherine's sweet voice. Nicholas simply nodded, and continued to dance.

Once the song had finished Nicholas caught sight of an unknown man kissing Anastasia. She seemed a little startled. This man was a little to aggressive. Shaking his head, Nicholas concentrated back on Catherine. He lead her off to the side and then stopped.

"Thank you for showing me your violin skills and dancing with him." Nicholas bent down and kissed her reddened cheek. "I think your old sister is ready for me."

Nicholas slowly approached Anastasia, making sure that he didn't check her up surprise. Gently he tapped the Empress on the shoulder.

"My other siblings may come to the capital of your nation with me and I would be pleased if you could give me a personal tour, the beautiful place you told me about sounds interesting. It is nice to be talking to you, Your Highness." Prince Alexander said with a smile before they looked at the moon that was above them in the sky.

Princess Novel thought she would tell the prince about where she was from "Northern Sea is a special place. One of the most mystical things in the world happens there. Humans can waterbend. Waterbending is the art of controlling water. It sound crazy, but its true. If you don't believe me, watch my father. he is a waterbender. We draw our power from the moon, and i've alway thought that the moon was the most beautiful thing on the world. So...Tell me about Neo-Ixania. It seems like a wonderful place.

A few minutes later, Heinrich Theodoric Hansburg II was at the balcony again, wondering about why he had been so foolish. He'd blown it. He'd also just embarassed her and himself. He beat his head against the wall, berating himself in his head. You've GOT to start listening to those nagging doubts, you merda-logus (that won't be translated from Achaean. It would have to be censored anyway). "WHY? Why did I have to go and do that?! [I]Condemnum, condemnum, condemnum!" he cursed. "I just embarassed a foreign head of state as well as myself. It would be fine if it were just me being embarassed, but her too? I'm such an idiot!" he finished, kicking the stone wall. He was thoughtful for a moment, as to what to do. He decided. He would go back in there, apologize profusely to Her Majesty, and then leave for Imperia. He had a feeling he would be needed there anyway. One of those wierd, gut-instinct feelings. But one he trusted, nonetheless. He turned back to the doorway, and walked back inside. He paced back over to where the Empress was seated, and, averting his gaze (he couldn't bring himself to look her in the eye) apologized profusely.
"Your Majesty, I am deeply sorry for any embarrassment I have caused you. I will understand if you'd rather I not speak to you again this evening, and I will respect your wishes, but I wished that you know that I did not mean any harm or embarrassment. I do not know what took hold of me. Again, I am sorry, and I hope that you will not think of this when dealing with my fair country. I will probably leave soon. In case I do not get the chance to say it later, good luck and farewell," and with that, Heinrich started walking away towards the crowd of other people, a downcast expression on his face.

"Heinrich, you surprised me when you kissed me and I hope that you will not leave the gala because of that incident, I will not ostracize you for what you did. If you had done more than just one kiss then I would probably demand that you leave but I understand if you were....overtaken by emotions. If you must leave, then I thank you for attending the gala."

Nicholas quickly became worried, when she looked away. Upsetting Catherine was the last thing he wanted to do. He knew that it was a first crush, but he didn't want Catherine to get crushed by it. Though this was all dispelled by Catherine's sweet voice. Nicholas simply nodded, and continued to dance.

Once the song had finished Nicholas caught sight of an unknown man kissing Anastasia. She seemed a little startled. This man was a little to aggressive. Shaking his head, Nicholas concentrated back on Catherine. He lead her off to the side and then stopped.

"Thank you for showing me your violin skills and dancing with him." Nicholas bent down and kissed her reddened cheek. "I think your old sister is ready for me."

Nicholas slowly approached Anastasia, making sure that he didn't check her up surprise. Gently he tapped the Empress on the shoulder.

Catherine felt her cheek after she kissed him and watched him walk towards her older sister. Catherine was happy that she had spent time with the prince, he was a good man who could be one of her friends. She walked to a nearby table and took her seat, watching Nicholas talk to her sister while remembering her time with the prince from Canadstein. She would smile as she thought about those memories but decided to turn her attention to the orchestra that was playing a nice composition.

Anastasia turned around to see Nicholas and she gave him a smile. "Hello, Nicholas. It is nice to be talking to you. How have you been at the gala? I hope you have had good experiences." The Empress looked in silence at Nicholas and waited for a response, she was hopeful the prince was having a good time.

"I have been fine so far. Actually was I just listening to your sister play the violin. She is simply amazing. Though I did show her one of my skills, chess. Surprisingly she had been sweating there for a few moments. Where did she learn chess?" asked Nicholas as he sat down next to Anastasia.

"I have been fine so far. Actually was I just listening to your sister play the violin. She is simply amazing. Though I did show her one of my skills, chess. Surprisingly she had been sweating there for a few moments. Where did she learn chess?" asked Nicholas as he sat down next to Anastasia.

"It is nice to know that you like Catherine's violin playing, I think she is a good violinist who could become famous when she is older. Catherine may have learned chess from her tutor."

"It is nice to know that you like Catherine's violin playing, I think she is a good violinist who could become famous when she is older. Catherine may have learned chess from her tutor."

"Well one thing that I do know is she has a crush on me. Caught me a little off guard, but I think it is kind of cute. She is a sweet girl."

"Well one thing that I do know is she has a crush on me. Caught me a little off guard, but I think it is kind of cute. She is a sweet girl."

"My sister has a crush on you? Are you sure? I am sure she would thank you for your compliment." Anastasia said with a smile.

"Heinrich, you surprised me when you kissed me and I hope that you will not leave the gala because of that incident, I will not ostracize you for what you did. If you had done more than just one kiss then I would probably demand that you leave but I understand if you were....overtaken by emotions. If you must leave, then I thank you for attending the gala."

He stumbled as he heard words he was not expecting. He turned.
"Thank you for being so forgiving and understanding. And I hope I never cause anyone such embarassment again. However, I have a bad feeling, so I am going to go check with my aide about updates from the Empire," he finished.
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15 minutes later...
The gala continued on, people went about whatever it was they were doing, but Emperor Heinrich burst back into the room, looking panicked. He stopped where his hostess was, and said hurriedly:
"I am sorry I have to leave now, but something awful has come up! There's been a rebellion, and my second in command is barricaded in the government offices with a rebel army giving him 48 hours to turn me over to them! I have to go. This was a wonderful gala, and I'm sorry I have to go, but I must!" He started hurrying for the door, but stopped.
"Oh, and one more thing...you really are the most beautiful lady I've ever seen," and with that, he left the room bound for his home.




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"My sister has a crush on you? Are you sure? I am sure she would thank you for your compliment." Anastasia said with a smile.

"Well she even admitted it to me. When I gave her a kiss on the cheek, her cheeks reddened. After that she looked like she was in pure bliss. If that isn't a teen crush, then i don't know what it is. But don't tell her that. Just keep it our little secret, right Anastasia?" said Nicholas with a devilish grin.

Cheif Arnook looked out the window to see his daughter and the prince still talking. How long had it been? He kept an eye on them and then he sat down at a table and listened to the fine music playing from the orchestra. He wondered if this marriage was going to happen or not, He wondered if the empress was seeing her little brother as well

He stumbled as he heard words he was not expecting. He turned.
"Thank you for being so forgiving and understanding. And I hope I never cause anyone such embarassment again. However, I have a bad feeling, so I am going to go check with my aide about updates from the Empire," he finished.
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15 minutes later...
The gala continued on, people went about whatever it was they were doing, but Emperor Heinrich burst back into the room, looking panicked. He stopped where his hostess was, and said hurriedly:
"I am sorry I have to leave now, but something awful has come up! There's been a rebellion, and my second in command is barricaded in the government offices with a rebel army giving him 48 hours to turn me over to them! I have to go. This was a wonderful gala, and I'm sorry I have to go, but I must!" He started hurrying for the door, but stopped.
"Oh, and one more thing...you really are the most beautiful lady I've ever seen," and with that, he left the room bound for his home.




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OOC: I have read the posts in that thread.

"Heinrich, I hope that your nation can survive the rebellion and I thank you for both attending the gala and for the compliment that you have given me." Anastasia watched Heinrich leave the ballroom and thought about him for a couple of minutes before continuing to talk to the other guests.

"Well she even admitted it to me. When I gave her a kiss on the cheek, her cheeks reddened. After that she looked like she was in pure bliss. If that isn't a teen crush, then i don't know what it is. But don't tell her that. Just keep it our little secret, right Anastasia?" said Nicholas with a devilish grin.

"Do not worry, we will keep it our little secret. It is a surprise to me that Catherine has a crush on you." Anastasia said with a smile. "Catherine and my brother are the only siblings attending this gala. My other siblings are with relatives."

Cheif Arnook looked out the window to see his daughter and the prince still talking. How long had it been? He kept an eye on them and then he sat down at a table and listened to the fine music playing from the orchestra. He wondered if this marriage was going to happen or not, He wondered if the empress was seeing her little brother as well

The Empress did see her little brother with the Princess but was talking to Prince Nicholas so she could not continue to watch Prince Alexander talking to Princess Novel while they looked at the moon that was above them.

"Do not worry, we will keep it our little secret. It is a surprise to me that Catherine has a crush on you." Anastasia said with a smile. "Catherine and my brother are the only siblings attending this gala. My other siblings are with relatives."

"Why does it surprise you?"

"Why does it surprise you?"

"I never knew about my sister's crush on you before you told me."

"I never knew about my sister's crush on you before you told me."

"Well it is my first time within Neo-Ixania. So it is understandably. The old thing I was kind of reluctant to even come here. Most of the time my older brother, Victor, comes to this kinds of events, but my father wanted me to go for some odd reason. Says that I should meet other royalty and other parts of the globe. Frankly I'm glad that I followed my father's orders. I would have never met Catherine or you." He responded.

"Well it is my first time within Neo-Ixania. So it is understandably. The old thing I was kind of reluctant to even come here. Most of the time my older brother, Victor, comes to this kinds of events, but my father wanted me to go for some odd reason. Says that I should meet other royalty and other parts of the globe. Frankly I'm glad that I followed my father's orders. I would have never met Catherine or you." He responded.

"I hope you have enjoyed your time in Neo-Ixania and I am glad that I have met you, Prince Nicholas and I am glad that you could attend this gala with the other guests."

"I hope you have enjoyed your time in Neo-Ixania and I am glad that I have met you, Prince Nicholas and I am glad that you could attend this gala with the other guests."

"So how do you feel about being the Empress of Neo-Ixania?"

"So how do you feel about being the Empress of Neo-Ixania?"

"I feel happy that I am the Empress. I have no reason to not like being my beloved nation's monarch. My experiences have been good and pleasant."

After a quit chat next to the bar Vladimir led Sara out on the Balcony.


If you enjoy skiing you must really come to Nosovia some time. In most regions our winters last nearly eight months.









OOC:sorry for naming you NPC but I didn't want to keep calling her woman or aristocrat.

"I feel happy that I am the Empress. I have no reason to not like being my beloved nation's monarch. My experiences have been good and pleasant."

"What would do if you were not a Empress? I have always dreamed of joining the armed forces, but my royal lineage has always stopped that. I am the second in line for king, and they don't want to risk me getting killed. Only if I had that chance to honestly serve my country."

"I am the Minister of Economics here in the Empire."

"How interesting. Say, would Neo-Ixania be interested in a free-trade agreement with Zaheran? We have many goods that probably will attract customers in this glorious nation".

"How interesting. Say, would Neo-Ixania be interested in a free-trade agreement with Zaheran? We have many goods that probably will attract customers in this glorious nation".

"What goods do you have, Mr. Stee?"

"What goods do you have, Mr. Stee?"

"Oh, we have many. Jewelry, silk, arms, gold, silver, you name it. What is your needs, mr Bobrinsky?"

"I am sorry if you wanted to bring your tiger into the ballroom but we did not think about people bringing animals into the ballroom. However, I hope you will have a good time at our gala this evening."

"It doesn't matter," Zarrin shrugged. "I'm glad to be here, it's not the kind of thing I often get the chance to do." He looked around the ballroom and smiled contently.

"I have heard about the conflict in Greal. It is nice to know that you could visit and attend the gala."

"well i not fight there i'am fighting in another war,but i did send my best friend there behind the line, and your welcome"

"well i not fight there i'am fighting in another war,but i did send my best friend there behind the line, and your welcome"

"I hope you will have a good time here before you go to the battlefield."

After a quit chat next to the bar Vladimir led Sara out on the Balcony.


If you enjoy skiing you must really come to Nosovia some time. In most regions our winters last nearly eight months.









OOC:sorry for naming you NPC but I didn't want to keep calling her woman or aristocrat.

"Visiting Nosovia would be nice. I am sure that I could."

"What would do if you were not a Empress? I have always dreamed of joining the armed forces, but my royal lineage has always stopped that. I am the second in line for king, and they don't want to risk me getting killed. Only if I had that chance to honestly serve my country."

"To be honest, I do not know what I would do if I was not an Empress, however, I do have experience in gymnastics and other sports. You want to go into the armed forces? Really? That sounds nice but I do not think I would pursue a military career if I was not given the throne."

"It doesn't matter," Zarrin shrugged. "I'm glad to be here, it's not the kind of thing I often get the chance to do." He looked around the ballroom and smiled contently.

A man with a metal tray walked up to Zarrin and offered a confection. "Would you like one?"

"I hope you will have a good time here before you go to the battlefield."

"who knows, i see you are getting ask to see a lot of other nations"Carlos said as he gets hand a report from one of the woman with him

"mm your husband still on time" Carlos said handing it back to her

A man with a metal tray walked up to Zarrin and offered a confection. "Would you like one?"

"Thank you," Zarrin took one and tasted it. "Very good." He wandered around the ballroom to meet the Empress and some of the guests.

"who knows, i see you are getting ask to see a lot of other nations"Carlos said as he gets hand a report from one of the woman with him

"mm your husband still on time" Carlos said handing it back to her

"That is the reason for this gala: to know the world's nations better."

"Thank you," Zarrin took one and tasted it. "Very good." He wandered around the ballroom to meet the Empress and some of the guests.

The Empress was busy with other guests and some of the guests (NPCs) talked to Zarrin while he wandered around the ballroom.

"Oh, we have many. Jewelry, silk, arms, gold, silver, you name it. What is your needs, mr Bobrinsky?"

"We do not have a specific or special need at the moment but we could still trade."

"We do not have a specific or special need at the moment but we could still trade."

"Of course. What goods does Neo-Ixania usually export?"

"Of course. What goods does Neo-Ixania usually export?"

"We export goods such as: gold, silk, diamonds, jewels, and soda."

"That is the reason for this gala: to know the world's nations better."

"hope you have a nice time"


i see why others are falling head over tail when they see Carlos thinks to himself

"hope you have a nice time"


i see why others are falling head over tail when they see Carlos thinks to himself

"Thank you. If you are hungry, we still have plenty of food."

"We export goods such as: gold, silk, diamonds, jewels, and soda."

"Much the same as we, then. Now, you just need to sign this", he took out a official-looking sheet of paper, "free-trade agreement. After that, all Neo-Ixanian corporations are welcome to establish themselves in Zaheran. The same goes for our corporations, of course. If you want to, your nation can join the Fegosian Union (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=543490), a free-trade and mutual-defence pact. For a young nation such as yours, it can be wise to have allies to protect oneself from the imperialist nations of the world. Of course glorious Neo-Ixania can protect herself, but sometimes it can be good to have friends standing by one´s side in the storm".

"Thank you. If you are hungry, we still have plenty of food."

"no think you the army rations i had on the plane are doing me will, i see there are more males here then woman for dancing "

"Much the same as we, then. Now, you just need to sign this, "he took out a official-looking sheet of paper, "free-trade agreement. After that, all Neo-Ixanian corporations are welcome to establish themselves in Zaheran. The same goes for our corporations, of course. If you want to, your nation can join the Fegosian Union (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=543490), a free-trade and mutual-defence pact. For a young nation such as yours, it can be wise to have allies to protect oneself from the imperialist nations of the world. Of course glorious Neo-Ixania can protect herself, but sometimes it can be good to have friends standing by one´s side in the storm".

Mr. Bobrinsky studied the paper that Marius gave him and read the entirety of the agreement before he handed the paper back to Marius. "This agreement is good and acceptable to our nation and I will allow you to be the first to sign this treaty. As for joining the Fegosian Union, Neo-Ixania's government will discuss the possibility of membership. While our nation can defend itself, it is helpful to have friends who would assist the Empire in the storm."

"no think you the army rations i had on the plane are doing me will, i see there are more males here then woman for dancing "

"I am sure there are plenty of women here for dancing."

Mr. Bobrinsky studied the paper that Marius gave him and read the entirety of the agreement before he handed the paper back to Marius. "This agreement is good and acceptable to our nation and I will allow you to be the first to sign this treaty. As for joining the Fegosian Union, Neo-Ixania's government will discuss the possibility of membership. While our nation can defend itself, it is helpful to have friends who would assist the Empire in the storm."

"Thank you". He took the paper and signed it. "There you go". He handed it back.

"Thank you". He took the paper and signed it. "There you go". He handed it back.

"You are welcome." Mr. Bobrinsky said as he signed the paper before he gave it to Marius. "We will discuss membership in the Fegosian Union and see if there is support for membership."

"You are welcome." Mr. Bobrinsky said as he signed the paper before he gave it to Marius. "We will discuss membership in the Fegosian Union and see if there is support for membership."

"Very well. It was nice doing bussiness with you, mr Bobrinsky". He held out his hand.

"Very well. It was nice doing bussiness with you, mr Bobrinsky". He held out his hand.

Mr. Bobrinsky gave Marius a firm handshake. "We have improved relations and trade between our two nations."

"I am sure there are plenty of women here for dancing."

"of here yes but not for other nations as there are more male guest here then female who are all here to see you and many try they'er luck at ending up marrying you"

"of here yes but not for other nations as there are more male guest here then female who are all here to see you and many try they'er luck at ending up marrying you"

"Yes, there are more male guests from other nations than female guests. As for them being here to try to end up marrying me.....I never thought they would come here just for that."

Mr. Bobrinsky gave Marius a firm handshake. "We have improved relations and trade between our two nations."

"We have indeed. God, I need a drink".

"We have indeed. God, I need a drink".

Mr. Bobrinsky pointed to a table with drinks.

"Yes, there are more male guests from other nations than female guests. As for them being here to try to end up marrying me.....I never thought they would come here just for that."

"some are all so trying to hook they'er sons and daughters up with you brother and sister , as for me you don't have to worry i'am happy starying single for the time been live in my two bedroom apartment in the city and yes i'am a emperor who dose not live in a Palace"

"some are all so trying to hook they'er sons and daughters up with you brother and sister , as for me you don't have to worry i'am happy starying single for the time been live in my two bedroom apartment in the city and yes i'am a emperor who dose not live in a Palace"

"I know about that one of the guests is trying to hook up his daughter with my brother but I do not know if anyone is trying to hook their sons up with my sister. You live in the city? You would be the first monarch I know that lives in an apartment and not in a palace."

Mr. Bobrinsky pointed to a table with drinks.

"Ah, thank you". He took a drink and sipped it while turning back to Bobrinsky. "So, mr Bobrinsky, you have a family?"

"Ah, thank you". He took a drink and sipped it while turning back to Bobrinsky. "So, mr Bobrinsky, you have a family?"

"You are welcome. Yes, I have a family. A wife and a daughter, but I expect a second child to be born soon. My family (including my branch of the tree) is part of the Empire's nobility."

"You are welcome. Yes, I have a family. A wife and a daughter, but I expect a second child to be born soon. My family (including my branch of the tree) is part of the Empire's nobility."

"I have two sons, one fourteen year old and one sixteen. It´s quite to hard to have two teenagers in the same house". He smiled. "But I love them anyway".

"I know about that one of the guests is trying to hook up his daughter with my brother but I do not know if anyone is trying to hook their sons up with my sister. You live in the city? You would be the first monarch I know that lives in an apartment and not in a palace."

"give it time and yes i find it waste of money with just me living there and it made a nice target for enemy Bombers"

"I have two sons, one fourteen year old and one sixteen. It´s quite to hard to have two teenagers in the same house". He smiled. "But I love them anyway".

"My daughter is thirteen but she's easy to manage. I may get a son later, My wife and I are expecting a second child." Mr. Bobrinsky said with a smile.

"give it time and yes i find it waste of money with just me living there and it made a nice target for enemy Bombers"

"That is interesting. I never expected to know about a monarch who lives in an apartment like commoners, but it is, after all, your choice."

"I have three little ones of my own. A boy and two girls." Tomoyo said

"That is interesting. I never expected to know about a monarch who lives in an apartment like commoners, but it is, after all, your choice."

"no one a commoner thank very much ma-am we are all soldiers in Imperial no matter what branch of the military you are in"

"My daughter is thirteen but she's easy to manage. I may get a son later, My wife and I are expecting a second child." Mr. Bobrinsky said with a smile.

"Lucky you", Marius said with a smile. "They are at their best when their small, up to five years or so. Then they start to have their own opinions about everything. That can be very tiring". He chuckled. "I´ve sent my eldest to military service, hopefully they can give him some discipline. He is very rebellious right now. But I shouldn´t complain, I was even worse at his age".

"Your Highness." Sakaki said. "I'm terribly sorry for taking so long, I got lost...Well done on your ascension to the throne. And I guess if we are on the subject of children I have two girls my self. One is already a teenager. Do you have pictures of your little ones Madam Princess of Kurona?"

"Lucky you", Marius said with a smile. "They are at their best when their small, up to five years or so. Then they start to have their own opinions about everything. That can be very tiring". He chuckled. "I´ve sent my eldest to military service, hopefully they can give him some discipline. He is very rebellious right now. But I shouldn´t complain, I was even worse at his age".

"I hope I am prepared to manage my daughter when she is older. Right now she behaves herself and is not rebellious like your son. My daughter is with her mother at my home."

"no one a commoner thank very much ma-am we are all soldiers in Imperial no matter what branch of the military you are in"

"I am the Commander of the Military in Neo-Ixania but luckily we have had no problems with other nations which would lead to war."

"I am the Commander of the Military in Neo-Ixania but luckily we have had no problems with other nations which would lead to war."

"i was just a major till a Helghan Spetsnaz killed my father now head of the Military and Government Police"

"i was just a major till a Helghan Spetsnaz killed my father now head of the Military and Government Police"

"I give you my condolences."

"I give you my condolences."

"was two years ago and we are use to it death in our blood and in our lives "

Carlos looks at his watch

"nearly time to say good night to my good children which i do when not in the front lines"

"was two years ago and we are use to it death in our blood and in our lives "

Carlos looks at his watch

"nearly time to say good night to my good children which i do when not in the front lines"

"If you have to leave: I am glad to know you attended the gala."

"If you have to leave: I am glad to know you attended the gala."

"why do i need to leave when i can call them back at home in Imperial on my" Carlos siad as he showed her his Phone (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20rifle/J-2000MobliePhone.jpg)

"why do i need to leave when i can call them back at home in Imperial on my" Carlos siad as he showed her his Phone (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20rifle/J-2000MobliePhone.jpg)

"That is a nice phone, I am sure it has plenty of features. We have mobile phones in the Empire."

"That is a nice phone, I am sure it has plenty of features. We have mobile phones in the Empire."

"yes it nice and i guess your phones are normal, as all our phones are military grade with Satellite hook up when needed and coding as standard part of the package"

"yes it nice and i guess your phones are normal, as all our phones are military grade with Satellite hook up when needed and coding as standard part of the package"

"Thank you for the information about your nation's mobile phones."

"Thank you for the information about your nation's mobile phones."

"if you ever want a phone that hard for poeple to ears drop on you when using it just send a letter to our embassy in imported_ViZion "

"care for one dance"

"if you ever want a phone that hard for poele to ears drop on you when using it just send a letter to our embassy in imported_ViZion "

"care for one dance"

"I would like to have a phone like that." Anastasia said before she walked with Carlos to the dance floor.

"I would like to have a phone like that." Anastasia said before she walked with Carlos to the dance floor.

"then i'll send a Tech out to set it up to use your Satellites and towers ,you can get one of your military Tech to put you own military coding into it"said Carlos as he dance with her

"then i'll send a Tech out to set it up to use your Satellites and towers ,you can get one of your military Tech to put you own military coding into it"said Carlos as he dance with her

"Thank you." Anastasia said as they continued to dance.

"To be honest, I do not know what I would do if I was not an Empress, however, I do have experience in gymnastics and other sports. You want to go into the armed forces? Really? That sounds nice but I do not think I would pursue a military career if I was not given the throne."

Nicholas simply shook his head. Suddenly he thought for a second. The gears within his mind started to move and he went into deep thought.

Nicholas simply shook his head. Suddenly he thought for a second. The gears within his mind started to move and he went into deep thought.

"Is something wrong?"

"Is something wrong?"

"Nothing never mind." Nicholas said as he shook his head. "Nothing at all. I was just thinking of something."

"Nothing never mind." Nicholas said as he shook his head. "Nothing at all. I was just thinking of something."

"I understand, Your Highness. It is nice to know that you are attending this gala. I see the majority of guests are male."

"Thank you." Anastasia said as they continued to dance.

"your welcame"Carlos said as the Captian signls him a message with one hand hand signs

"your welcame"Carlos said as the Captian signls him a message with one hand hand signs

They continued to dance while the orchestra played a musicial composition for the dancers.

"I understand, Your Highness. It is nice to know that you are attending this gala. I see the majority of guests are male."


"What do you mean? I am a little confused of what you are trying to tell me." Nicholas asked with an inquisitive look. He looked deeply into Anastasia's eyes. There was something about her, but he knew that he needed to keep himself reserve.

"I hope I am prepared to manage my daughter when she is older. Right now she behaves herself and is not rebellious like your son. My daughter is with her mother at my home."

"Girls usually are easier to handle. She was thirteen, if I remember right?

"What do you mean? I am a little confused of what you are trying to tell me." Nicholas asked with an inquisitive look. He looked deeply into Anastasia's eyes. There was something about her, but he knew that he needed to keep himself reserve.

"I was saying how the majority of guests are male. There are not many female guests attending this gala." Anastasia said calmly. "At least I have guests attending the gala: that is good to know."

"Girls usually are easier to handle. She was thirteen, if I remember right?

"Yes, you remembered right. I wonder how the next child will be, whether he or she will behave or revolt against me."

"Yes, you remembered right. I wonder how the next child will be, whether he or she will behave or revolt against me."

"Hard to know in advance, isn´t it? Oh well, at least my younger son is behaving".

They continued to dance while the orchestra played a musicial composition for the dancers.

"i can keep dacing with till you get bored of it"

"Hard to know in advance, isn´t it? Oh well, at least my younger son is behaving".

"It is hard to know in advance and it is good to hear you have no troubles with your younger son."

"i can keep dacing with till you get bord of it"

Anastasia and Carlos danced for a couple of minutes before she stopped and walked back to her seat at her table.