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The sunlight glistened off the deck of the Sky Ship Invincible. A triumph of 21st centuary engineering, this halking goliath glided through the clouds as a boat through waves. On the deck, security guards ran through movements that had been practiced to perfection. And on the end of the runway sat the Supreme Chancellor.

It was a day when nothing could go wrong. Every step had been taken to ensure that. It had to run perfectly, like clockwork. It was a day that would make or break...

He took a sip of his coffee. It had gone cold, but he didn't mind.

An aide strode towards him, breaking his contemplation.

"Sir. It's time."

"Good. Let's do this."

OOC: The Sky Ship Invincible is basically an aircraft carrier that flies just above cloud level. Welcome!

"This is one of the largest ships I have seen in my life. It must be where this summit will be held."

Walking out of his limosuine with a briefcase in his hand and dressed in a suit he had purchased for the summit, Ivan Rucinsky walked towards the ship calmly and silently. He had been thinking about the meeting since he arrived in Meadonia, hoping that he would have no problems. The plan was to talk to the Supreme Chancellor of Meadonia and other leaders and make friends for Neo-Ixania. That is what he was here for. However, he had no problem with making friends on a personal level.

Following him was a young man who was training to become a diplomat. He was chosen by Ivan Rucinsky to visit Meadonia with him so he could learn more about being a diplomat. The young and handsome man dressed in the best suit he could find and looked at the other guests calmly, hoping he would not cause any problems. A part of him did hope that there would be a female guest and would anxiously await the arrival of female guests from other nations.

He saw the Supreme Chancellor in the distance but decided to wait to be greeted before he walked onto the ship. As he waited, Ivan thought about the meeting with the Supreme Chancellor and thought about the other delegates that he was sure would attend.

Mr. James Andrews had taken it upon himself to ensure it was him present at the meeting and not one of his aides or representatives. He gathered, from the guest list, that this was a major event. A total of 16 nations had representatives attending. Some of these nations Orbath had relations with in the past, some he'd never had the chance to interact with. International relations had become a major issue and he intended to keep up the diplomacy. He was hoping when he returned, he'd have a shot at winning the upcoming elections.

The escort car ahead of the limo, a black SUV, stopped at the airport's security checkpoint. Andrews waited, pulling out a mirror and checking himself over. He was rather young looking, and, truth be told he was rather young compared to most politicians. He had dirty blond hair, which, no matter how he combed it, always seemed to look messy. It was longer, but not unkept. He had deep piercing blue eyes and a bit of a larger nose that seemed to fit in perfectly with the shape of his face. He had shaven and his face was smooth.

He twisted and pulled on his expensive dark red tie. He was wearing a black Randori suit, custom made and very expensive. Anyone who didn't know him would probably think he was some rich boat owner, not the diplomat he was.

The gate lifted, allowing the SUV, his limo, and the SUV behind to pass under. After a few more minutes of driving, more time walking and waving to the cameras, Andrews, two aides and 6 bodyguards were making their way across the tarmac, towards the airship.

My god that thing is huge, and very advanced. This should prove interesting.

Unsure of whether to enter, he and his aides and bodyguards stood, waiting for someone to guide them.

The small black limosuine with the Grestonian seal marked on the side and the front pulled up infront of a harboured gigantic boat, which he inferred was the boat they would be meeting at. Of course he was correct and he and his possy climbed aboard onto a heavily guarded, beautiful boat with a few other people already there. So as not to confuse or scare any body he walked to the man in charge of security and introduced himself and his group. They let him in and he walked over to the Supreme Chancellor while the Secretary of Trade and and the other guy stayed there. He held his hand out as to shake it as he walked foward and said, "Hello sir, nice to meet you, John Batther of the Imperial Republic of Greston, wonderful ship you have us aboard."

"Is this where we are meeting then?" Lord Sumguy asked as his plane approached the ship. "What a large aircraft, I hate to think how much it cost."

As he walked onto the runway, an aide called after him: "The Vice-Hegemon will be arriving soon, sir!"

"Patterson is coming? Good, we may get a recruit or two by the end of this then."

OOC: This is MT, right? If so, how do you explain owning an aircraft that I couldn't hope to afford if I had several times my nation's entire GDP at my disposal?

After the Grestonian limousine had unloaded its passengers on the tarmac, another black limousine with diplomatic plates and carrying the insignia of the Principality of Northern Rangeria appeared to take its place. From the car stepped out an immaculately dressed man in his late forties. His hands did a quick "Picard manoeuver" as he adjusted his suit and tie, waiting for the young woman who stepped out of the car as well.

This man, Duke Veele Alane, Prime Minister of Northern Rangeria, had arrived with his secretary, Ms Laitila, to the meeting. Looking around himself he recognised the Neo-Ixanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, as well as his Orbathi counterpart.

"Come on, Ms Laitila, we have a schedule to keep", the man urged his secretary as he walked calmly towards the security guards. This was a first high-level summit that Northern Rangeria would be attending, and Duke Alane would be damned if he made a fool of himself or his home country.

J-10 Huey that had taken off from a troop ship flys in hover above the ground and out from the right side of it a soldier jumps ,land on his feet and signals all clear,and the J-10 leaves

Andrews noticed several of the diplomats had approached the ship and introduced themselves to the security guards.

Better than standing here looking stupid.

He checked himself over once more, very quickly and began to approach the ship. Suddenly, behind him came a mssive roar. An aircraft had flown in, a soldier had jumped out, and the aircraft had left.

Jesus Christ I nearly had a heart attack.

He fixed his hair, which had been blown around, and walked up to the group in front of the guards. Addressing everyone but no one in particular he spoke,

''Good afternoon I am Orbathain Foreign Minister James Andrews.''

OOC now i can login ,here the J-10 Huey
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20Navy-Army-Air%20Forces/TheJ10Huey.jpg

Already a small group of dignitaries had arrived on the tarmac. Signaling of his Chief of Security, the Supreme Chancellor began to walk purposfully towards them. Behind him, and on both sides, security guards moved, standing out like a sore thumb.

"Gentlemen, Lady, I am the Supreme Chancellor of Meadonia. Welcome to the Invincible."

An aide approached with a tray

Smiling to himself he said, "Can I offer any of you a drink? The Invincible has that effect on most people."

"what a effect "ask the Captain as he join them

"Personally, when I first saw it I nearly passed out."

He turned to the newcomer.

"Captain Wood, right? I note from your rank that you are indeed a Captain, and since I do not recognise you as one of my own men, nor believe that they would allow anyone who didn't have a good reason to be here, I must conclude that you are Captain J. Wood of Imperial Isa. Correct me if I'm wrong."

"Personally, when I first saw it I nearly passed out."

He turned to the newcomer.

"Captain Wood, right? I note from your rank that you are indeed a Captain, and since I do not recognise you as one of my own men, nor believe that they would allow anyone who didn't have a good reason to be here, I must conclude that you are Captain J. Wood of Imperial. Correct me if I'm wrong."

ooc no ISA for MT just Imperial and all my rank badages look the same only the change of color tells what they in all so show you the Formal dress Uniform http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12874104&postcount=3
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"may be may be not,going on who asking"said the Captain

"Ahh, the well known Military dis-respect for Authority. Very good. Direct, and straight to the point. I gather, then, that you have spent some time in the military? Not just one of those private school boys who buy themselves a comission. As for myself, I am the Supreme Chancellor of Meadonia. I held the rank of Colonel once..." He sighed. Things were simpler back then.

"Anyway, shall we get aboard? My aides will show you to your rooms, or, if you'd like, they can give you a tour."

"hit seventeen you go off to boot for what ever part of the Military be it Army, Air Force,Navy or Government Police you pick no matter if you female or male and just give me a map to show how we get off if we need too in case of something"

He fixed his hair, which had been blown around, and walked up to the group in front of the guards. Addressing everyone but no one in particular he spoke,

''Good afternoon I am Orbathain Foreign Minister James Andrews.''

Ivan Rucinsky listened to James' introduction and casually walked towards him with his hand extended. "Good afternoon, sir. I am Neo-Ixania's Foreign Minister: Ivan Rucinsky. It is nice to meet you here at this summit."

Already a small group of dignitaries had arrived on the tarmac. Signaling of his Chief of Security, the Supreme Chancellor began to walk purposfully towards them. Behind him, and on both sides, security guards moved, standing out like a sore thumb.

"Gentlemen, Lady, I am the Supreme Chancellor of Meadonia. Welcome to the Invincible."

An aide approached with a tray

Smiling to himself he said, "Can I offer any of you a drink? The Invincible has that effect on most people."

Ivan declined the offer and looked at the other guests that he could see. He hoped he could talk to them and the Supreme Chancellor. "Supreme Chancellor, I must say that this ship is one of the largest that I have seen in my life and that it is a pleasure being on this ship; attending the summit."

The diplomat-in-training watched Ivan talk to the Supreme Chancellor; knowing that this could be helpful in his training. He decided to introduce himself to the Supreme Chancellor after a few minutes. "My name is Arnold, sir. I am a diplomat-in-training and this is my first foreign visit. I must say that i am glad to finally meet you."

The Limousine for Deputy Foreign Minister Ericka Tregre had only just arrived at the tarmac; and she walked over to the rest of the group while her aides carried clothes and such for the meetings. After introducing herself to the security guards, she was admitted to go towards the rest of the group, who was presumably going into the airship. Like the others, she marveled at the airship, but tried not to let her appreciation cause her to miss the meeting. She made it into the airship just in time, the door closing behind her as she walked into the airship.

An aide showed her to her room, where she dropped off her belongings, and requested a tour from the Meadonian aide. She was certain that this was going to be an interesting series of meetings, and she wouldn't have missed this for the world.

Kahanistanian Foreign Minister Dragomir Karovic stepped into the door of the office where the gathering was taking place. He was a tall, robust man of around 60, carrying a large suitcase and wearing a suit and tie. Seeing that some of the others had drinks, he sat down and asked for a glass of water.

"What, may I ask, is the... intention of this meeting?" asked the Minister.

The three attendees didn't seem amazed at Invincible's obviously advanced design as they stepped out of their private jet. zu Gernstein was as always wearing her imperial robes which highlighted her good figure. Repke and Stever were wearing, naturally, their military uniforms filled with virtually every medal the Pro Patria Puritanian empire could offer.

They came into the conference room and noticed that a good part of the other attendees had already arrived. "The Emperor sends his greetings. I'm sorry, we're obviously late, we had engine problems.", were zu Gernstein's first words.

Repke stepped forward and bowed as he would to the Emperor when others were present (they were close friends). Stever didn't feel the need to apologize or greet the others. Stever was responsible for the massacre of thousands of immigrants seeking asylum and was highly xenophobic. Repke, however also apologized for being late and greeted the other attendees.

The diplomat-in-training watched Ivan talk to the Supreme Chancellor; knowing that this could be helpful in his training. He decided to introduce himself to the Supreme Chancellor after a few minutes. "My name is Arnold, sir. I am a diplomat-in-training and this is my first foreign visit. I must say that i am glad to finally meet you."

"A pleasure to meet you to. First time, huh? Don't worry, we'll be gentle."

He turned to the newcomers. One of them was wearing imperialistic robes, and was obviously incharge of the party. The other two were wearing uniforms decorated with so many medals...they're trying to impress me, he though.

One of them bowed. Thinking it impolite not to return the gesture, he did so. Hopefully this meant that they were equals.


"The Emperor sends his greetings. I'm sorry, we're obviously late, we had engine problems."

"Engine problems you say? Hopefully nothing to serious. Our engineers will take a look at your vehicle...if that's alright with you, of course."


"What, may I ask, is the... intention of this meeting?"

"A little paranoid, I might say, but direct. We will get to that in due time, of course, but let me just ask you this; do we really need a reason to get to know each other better? All here today represent leadership in their respective countries, and I for one would like to seek a closer relationship with each and every one of you, and your countries respectively."

OOC: The Sky Ship Invincible is basically an aircraft carrier that flies just above cloud level. Welcome!

ooc: I know it's closed and I have followed this thread as it's given me great ideas for improving my planned storyline and rp. I wanted to thank everyone as they are rping in this thread as it's really full of ideas and good rp.

Only thing I wanted to ask Meadonia was what cloud level (http://www.free-online-private-pilot-ground-school.com/images/cloud-types.gif)the ship flies at (most commercial aircraft don't fly about 40,000 feet, most military fighters don't fly above 50,000 and the tops of cumulonimbus can hit upward to 60,000 feet)

Colonel Stever made a guess on what the Supreme Chancellor was thinking and without knowing it, he was right. "We've got no need to impress these people, they're nothing.", he thought to himself and a small grin came onto his face. He mentioned it to zu Gernstein and Repke in their own language, which was German.


"Engine problems you say? Hopefully nothing to serious. Our engineers will take a look at your vehicle...if that's alright with you, of course."

"That won't be necessary, thank you. Pardon me if I sound intrusive, but when does the actual meeting begin?"

President Hay and Secretaries Doona and Ducksfelt rose from their seats in the slick, black executive helicopter and peered over the shoulders of the two pilots. Their eyes widened in wonder at the floating behemoth they were approaching.

“Well, there goes his entire military budget for the next 200 years,” commented Ducksfelt. “We’d have to liquidate the entire navy to pay for something like that!”

The chopper increased altitude slowly to the level of the Invincible’s deck, almost seeming to spill up over the edge onto the runway as the pilot brought her to rest expertly. The right side door swung down, doubling as a set of stairs and two men stepped out in perfect time wearing the dark grey dress uniforms and orange berets of the Googlewooper Air Force. The blue, red and black trims and epaulettes indicated they belonged to the Airborne Special Forces Corp. They stood either side of the base of the steps and each drew a straight edged sword, swinging it in an upward arch until the back of the blade rested on their right shoulders.

The three dignitaries walked calmly down onto the flight deck. The President spotted a man with a distinctly Meadonian hair style surrounded by what he thought to be a ridiculous number of guards for a leadership summit.

“The Supreme Chancellor I assume,” he muttered as he and Ducksfelt set of in the chancellor’s general direction. Alexander Doona instead took two brisk steps to the right, peering over the railing at the ground bellow with a raised eyebrow before turning to dismiss the ceremonial guard.

Ducksfelt didn’t get far before he spotted a steward with a tray.

“Ah! drinks!”, he said, mostly to himself but in a suddenly more cheerful voice. He headed off in search of a good scotch.

President Hay continued over to the small battalion that was currently the Supreme Chancellor and extended his hand.

“Greetings Mr Supreme Chancellor,” he introduced himself. “I am Jon Hay, President of The Googleistic Democracy of Googlewoop.”

"Scheiße"said the Captain as he looks in a pocket looking for something he need

Robertas and his ministers quickly went out of the white limousine(Hope I spelt it right)and started walking to the gigantic air ship.Robertas and the two ministers were all wearing suits.Robertas Dakren,the king of Pilaite had dark brown hair and also a short beard.

After the guards let them all in they went into the conference room.
"Im very sorry we are late,we had some problems."Robertas apologized and introduced himself to all the leaders and their secretaries in the conference room.

"A pleasure to meet you to. First time, huh? Don't worry, we'll be gentle."

He turned to the newcomers. One of them was wearing imperialistic robes, and was obviously incharge of the party. The other two were wearing uniforms decorated with so many medals...they're trying to impress me, he though.

One of them bowed. Thinking it impolite not to return the gesture, he did so. Hopefully this meant that they were equals.

Arnold looked at the Supreme Chancellor with a smile. "This man with me is Ivan Rucinsky, the Foreign Minister of Neo-Ixania. I must agree with him that this is one of the largest ships I have seen in my life. It must have cost you much money to have it built."

He mentioned it to zu Gernstein and Repke in their own language, which was German.

Arnold listened to the Puritanian delegates speaking in German; his home language and it made him smile to know that he could talk in German to people if he wanted. He looked at zu Gernstein for a moment and thought she was beautiful but he decided not to talk her until later; when he could talk to her and other guests.

Ivan looked at the Supreme Chancellor and smiled. "Sir, do you know when this meeting will start? I assume it will be in several minutes and/or when all the foreign delegates have arrived?"

Duke Alane had sent his secretary off to make sure that their luggage was safely and securely delivered to their quarters, while he himself headed to the discussion. The Meadonian Supreme Chancellor's words made him chuckle a little to himself.

"Then this is more like a debutante ball for Meadonia, wouldn't you say?" he asked rather directly as he joined in the conversation. He looked around himself on the Invincible, and chuckled a little. "As well as an impressive show of force, I must admit. But where are my manners... Duke Veele Alane, Prime Minister of Northern Rangeria. His Highness Prince Mikhail IV sends his apologies for not attending personally."

Having found free seats and a waiter with glasses of wine and champagne (ooc: spelling? I suck at it. :P), Colonel Stever sat down with Grand Marshal Repke and opened his mouth for the 2nd time to speak. "I have to admit, these people know how to make fine wine. Not as good as back home, but still."
"Yeah, you're right. I'd love to bring a few bottles of this back for Julius.", Repke replied.

Stever leaned closer to Repke and whispered "Did you see that guy looking at Claudia? Do you think he'll go for it?"
"I don't care and neither should you. You've got other things to worry about, like your behaviour for example."
"What about it? I haven't insulted anyone, have I?"
"No, not yet but eventually you will if you keep behaving like these other people were some random diplomats."

Gernstein hadn't noticed Arnold's brief look at her. She'd lost Repke and Stever but didn't want to bother looking for them until the formalities would begin, but hoped that Repke could keep Stever under control. She took out a golden cigarette box and a lighter, but put them quickly away again. "Excuse me, is smoking allowed here?" she asked one of the Chancellor's security guards.

Noting that she is indeed late, the Ambassador of Feral States, Seera Norman, finds a group of people. She has still not gotten over her jet lag. Behind her, in contrast to her clean dress-suit and tied back hair, is a young man with a tie-dye shirt and shoulder length hair.
"I apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused you," she says to a man that looks as if her is in charge of something, "but I received an urgent call from the ambassador of Ghana."
She puts down her suitcase, which nobody knows contains mostly make-up. She introduces the representative of Hippie Lands to the man she was talking to.
"This is Check I. Dude. He is the representative of Hippie Lands, which has been a separate nation from Feral States for ten years now."
She puts her glasses on and finds a seat.

OOC: I believe I signed up. I don't really know how, though.

Gernstein hadn't noticed Arnold's brief look at her. She'd lost Repke and Stever but didn't want to bother looking for them until the formalities would begin, but hoped that Repke could keep Stever under control. She took out a golden cigarette box and a lighter, but put them quickly away again. "Excuse me, is smoking allowed here?" she asked one of the Chancellor's security guards.

As Ivan was talking to the Supreme Chancellor, Arnold was watching the other guests. He was able to see Claudia in the distance and he watched her as she talked to a security guard. "She is a beautiful woman and has a good figure." Arnold thought to himself. After several minutes, he decided that he would talk to her when she was finished with the security guard; for now, he would look at her and the other guests.

“Greetings Mr Supreme Chancellor,” he introduced himself. “I am Jon Hay, President of The Googleistic Democracy of Googlewoop.”


"A pleasure to meet you, Mr Hay. Scotch? I believe you're quite partial to it..."


"I'm very sorry we are late,we had some problems."


"No need to apologise; what would life be without it's complications?"


"Then this is more like a debutante ball for Meadonia, wouldn't you say?" he asked rather directly as he joined in the conversation. He looked around himself on the Invincible, and chuckled a little. "As well as an impressive show of force, I must admit. But where are my manners... Duke Veele Alane, Prime Minister of Northern Rangeria. His Highness Prince Mikhail IV sends his apologies for not attending personally."


"Pleased to meet you. You seem to have seen right through me on this one. I'm sure you'll admit that it does put one in a rather good position if you can put your competition off balance. If anything, however, it's one-up manship; boys and their toys."


"Excuse me, is smoking allowed here?" she asked one of the Chancellor's security guards.


"Yes m'am. Provided no-one complains. If there's anything else, just ask."

Lord Sumguy looked around at the other people arriving. After a moment, he approached the Supreme Chancellor.

"Greetings sir, I am the Hegemon, Lord Sumguy. I will be representing the nations of the Hegemony in this conference." He said, extending a hand to be shaken.

OOC: I think you missed my Foreign Minister, Meadonia. He had introduced himself to the Supreme Chancellor earlier.

After not finding any aides about to give her a tour of the airship, Lamonian Deputy Foreign Minister Ericka Tregre found her way to where all the other diplomatic guests were. Like the Foreign Minister herself, Ericka was a very attractive looking woman with a brain to match. The Free Republic had learned long ago the value of being represented by brainy, good looking women. It normally kept the diplomats from other nations in line, and the women in question didn't mind it. They weren't expected to actually SLEEP with foreigners, but affairs of the heart are always difficult to legislate.

As Ericka (a striking brunette) walked into the room, she looked around to find someone to strike up a conversation with; seeing as how the Meadonian Supreme Chancellor was busy being the center of attention. She'd talk with him later, though.

the Captain was not with the others ,was standing by himself eating a chocolate bar at the side watching

(OOC: My Deputy Foreign Minister is single, if anyone is interested...)

Ericka finally laid eyes on a military man off to the side of the room, munching on a chocolate bar. She walked in his direction, hoping to maybe get him to say something, as unlikely as that sounded.

When she made it across the room to where the man was standing, she stood next to him. She didn't do much; just stood there. She had learned that being so close to an attractive woman made some men want to talk.

Secretary for Defence Donald Ducksfelt walked over to the President’s side, drink in hand.

“Could be a while before anything worthwhile gets done here,” he chuckled. The two men stood back to joke privately at the scenes in front of them.

It appeared that the attention of the majority of the world leaders in the room was taken by a few female delegates from the nation of Lamoni and it was obvious that diplomacy was the last thing on their minds. Jon Hay didn’t know if they realised it, but he expected the Lamonians (OOC: please correct me if that’s not your word of choice) could probably ask for anything and get it from these men! These women would have a very successful conference, probably by prising lucrative deals for Lamoni from diplomats too busy staring at their neck lines to concentrate, but definitely by way of collecting rich, powerful suitors from whose pockets they could make themselves comfortable for a very long time.

“Note to self, keep discussions short with that lot,” Jon said under his breath to the Secretary.

“Ditto!” Ducksfelt replied. “At least Alexander’s married.”

“Might not be if his wife sees on the news!” joked Jon.

Both men laughed and went back to their drinks.



(OOC: BTW Lamoni, may I enquire as to your RL gender?)

(ooc: I'll just call zu Gernstein by her first name, Claudia, from now on.)

Claudia thanked the guard and went a little further away from the others and lit her cigarette. She inhaled enjoyingly, it had been almost 12 hours since her last cigarette. By now she had noticed Arnold's brief looks at her. At first she thought nothing of it, but by the time she'd finished her cigarette it began to bother her and she decided to go talk to him. "Hi. I'm Claudia zu Gerstein, our great Emperor's assistant and advisor, and you are?"

Meanwhile, Stever had noticed the military guy with a sweet tooth sitting away from the others. He thought he'd found someone with similiar beliefs, despite that someone being a foreigner. He went to the man and introduced himself, completely ignoring the attractive woman standing next to him.

(OOC: My Deputy Foreign Minister is single, if anyone is interested...)

Ericka finally laid eyes on a military man off to the side of the room, munching on a chocolate bar. She walked in his direction, hoping to maybe get him to say something, as unlikely as that sounded.

When she made it across the room to where the man was standing, she stood next to him. She didn't do much; just stood there. She had learned that being so close to an attractive woman made some men want to talk.

OOC Captain full name which he not giving out is James Dean Wood

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looking at Ericka from the corner of his eyes Jame notes her looks and guess she used them well to get things done

"and what may i ask you want"he said now

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OOC Imperial is the main language, but Russian and German is spoken too as RL war song i find are in those two languages

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James look at the man standing in front of him after Ericka had move next to him
"yes"asked James

"Oooooo! Fight! Fight! Fight!" thought President Jon Hay.

"I believe we haven't been intorduced. I'm Colonel Stever of the Puritanian Imperial Armed Forces, biological weapons reseach divison. And if I may ask, you are.. who?"

" just call me Captain , Imperial Army ,Mechanized infantry "said James to the man in front of him

"That's a long name you've got there."

The duke smiled at the Supreme Chancellor's words.

"Yes, indeed... Pardon my directness on the matter. My people are not well-known for their ability to small talk. But tell me..."

His words were interrupted at the arrival of the Lamoni representative. He smiled to himself. The photographs of Deputy Foreign Minister Tregre certainly did not do her justice, and already duke Alane could see more than one neck turning to see this gorgeous woman.

"Well... This should be interesting", he remarked and shook his head. "Boys... and their toys... and girls to show them to, wouldn't you say?"

"That's a long name you've got there."

"boy don't give up your day job if you think i just said my name as just give you my Rank,whos army i'am in and what i do"said James rolling his eye's

"No sense of humor, eh?"

"No sense of humor, eh?"

"lost it when a friend who just told a joke lost his head from a 20mm in front of me in Greal" James said with a blank look on his face

"Well, we've all lost friends in combat." Stever pulled his sleeve up a bit and showed his arm, which had severe red burns and chips of skin falling off, to the captain. "Got this during the civil war of our own, I was the only one who got out of that bunker after the rebels filled it with burning phosphorus." he then put his sleeve back down. "But that's no reason to lose one's sense of humor, I tell ya."

Arnold could see the other delegates looking at Tregre and immediately thought that, like him, they were admiring the female guests. Arnold did think that she was beautiful but he decided to stay with Claudia; guessing that Tregre would be claimed by another man anyway. He decided that he would introduce himself to Claudia; so she would know that he was there.

Arnold walked over to Claudia after several minutes and introduced himself. "Greetings, Fraulein. My name is Arnold Ackermann, a diplomat of the Empire of Neo-Ixania. It is a pleasure to meet a foreign dignitary with, may I say, amazing beauty. What is your name?"

Claudia had just lit another cigarette when Arnold walked up to her and introduced himself.
"Well, thank you. I'm flattered. I'm Claudia zu Gernstein, our great emperor's assistant and lead advisor."

"Claudia...that is a charming name. It is nice to meet you, Claudia. So, you are the assistant to the Emperor of your nation? What is the name of your nation, Claudia? I am interested in learning more about your nation...and you."

Seera cautiously watches a group of diplomats talking over a table. She grimaces as she hears people talking about war. She walks to a corner and looks at her watch. It seems to be off about four hours. Seera takes a stack of paper from her suitcase, hiding the opening so no one sees inside. She takes a pen and scribbles something on it. She sits down and tunes out somewhat. A how many hour ride? What are we here for anyway?

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"Claudia...that is a charming name. It is nice to meet you, Claudia. So, you are the assistant to the Emperor of your nation? What is the name of your nation, Claudia? I am interested in learning more about your nation...and you."
Grand Marshal Repke joined in, silent at first, he noticed that his presence bothered Arnold so he stayed, with a grin on his face.
"I'm from the Pro Patria Puritanian Empire, and yeah, I'm an assistant too. Anything in particular that you'd like to know?" Claudia replied.

"Hi. I don't think we've been introduced. I'm Grand Marshal Gerhard Repke of the Imperial Armed Forces. You are...?"

"Ah there is the Neo-Ixanian Delagate." John walked at a walkrun pace and arrived next to the two delagates speaking to each other. John put his hand out to the Neo-Ixanian and said, "Ah hello, a delagate from your nation is supposed to come to mine soon to talk about forming a diplomatic relationship. Since you are here now, my friend why don't you and I have that talk that was planned and get it over and done with. After of course you are finished talking," here he turns to the women and say, "what is your name, ma'am? Oh what a wonderful name," he turns back to the Neo-Ixanian and says, "After you are finished talking to Claudia of course."

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Grand Marshal Repke joined in, silent at first, he noticed that his presence bothered Arnold so he stayed, with a grin on his face.
"I'm from the Pro Patria Puritanian Empire, and yeah, I'm an assistant too. Anything in particular that you'd like to know?" Claudia replied.

"Hi. I don't think we've been introduced. I'm Grand Marshal Gerhard Repke of the Imperial Armed Forces. You are...?"

Arnold smiled at Claudia. "What is your nation like, Claudia? I am sure that it is a developed nation. As for you being an assistant; I am sure that you are helpful to the Emperor. I would appreciate you giving me the basic information about your nation, Fraulein."

Arnold was not exactly bothered by Repke's presence so he looked at him and extended his hand. "I am Arnold Ackermann, a diplomat of the Empire of Neo-Ixania. It is a pleasure to meet you."

"Ah there is the Neo-Ixanian Delagate." John walked at a walkrun pace and arrived next to the two delagates speaking to each other. John put his hand out to the Neo-Ixanian and said, "Ah hello, a delagate from your nation is supposed to come to mine soon to talk about forming a diplomatic relationship. Since you are here now, my friend why don't you and I have that talk that was planned and get it over and done with. After of course you are finished talking," here he turns to the women and say, "what is your name, ma'am? Oh what a wonderful name," he turns back to the Neo-Ixanian and says, "After you are finished talking to Claudia of course."

He then heard the voice of Greston's John Bather. "It is nice to meet you, sir. I am Arnold Ackermann, a diplomat of the Empire of Neo-Ixania. It seems I have three people to talk to now."

As he talked, thoughts of Claudia filled his head. A part of him wanted to be alone with Claudia but he would restrain that part of himself to talk to the others. "Claudia, is your nation an absolute monarchy? I would ask you if your nation is German but I think I can assume, from your name, that your nation is German. My nation, Neo-Ixania, has a significant German population and our Empress' mother is of German ancestry."

(ooc: I'll just call zu Gernstein by her first name, Claudia, from now on.)

Claudia thanked the guard and went a little further away from the others and lit her cigarette. She inhaled enjoyingly, it had been almost 12 hours since her last cigarette. By now she had noticed Arnold's brief looks at her. At first she thought nothing of it, but by the time she'd finished her cigarette it began to bother her and she decided to go talk to him. "Hi. I'm Claudia zu Gerstein, our great Emperor's assistant and advisor, and you are?"

Meanwhile, Stever had noticed the military guy with a sweet tooth sitting away from the others. He thought he'd found someone with similiar beliefs, despite that someone being a foreigner. He went to the man and introduced himself, completely ignoring the attractive woman standing next to him.

OOC: I must have missed this post. Assume that my post with Arnold introducing himself was a reply.

ooc: ok.
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Arnold smiled at Claudia. "What is your nation like, Claudia? I am sure that it is a developed nation. As for you being an assistant; I am sure that you are helpful to the Emperor. I would appreciate you giving me the basic information about your nation, Fraulein."

Arnold was not exactly bothered by Repke's presence so he looked at him and extended his hand. "I am Arnold Ackermann, a diplomat of the Empire of Neo-Ixania. It is a pleasure to meet you."

As he talked, thoughts of Claudia filled his head. A part of him wanted to be alone with Claudia but he would restrain that part of himself to talk to the others. "Claudia, is your nation an absolute monarchy? I would ask you if your nation is German but I think I can assume, from your name, that your nation is German. My nation, Neo-Ixania, has a significant German population and our Empress' mother is of German ancestry."

"Well... We've got a population of about 1.338 billion, excluding slaves of course. The capital is Neu Berlin and it has a population of roughly 47 million and houses the Imperial Palace, the senate and the biggest university in the empire. The empire isn't really an absolute monarchy, but the emperor has the final say in everything and can make decisions about anything by himself. We're not entirely a German nation, 78.43% are Germans, though and the emperor is fully German, like me."

"Well... We've got a population of about 1.338 billion, excluding slaves of course. The capital is Neu Berlin and it has a population of roughly 47 million and houses the Imperial Palace, the senate and the biggest university in the empire. The empire isn't really an absolute monarchy, but the emperor has the final say in everything and can make decisions about anything by himself. We're not entirely a German nation, 78.43% are Germans, though and the emperor is fully German, like me."

"In Neo-Ixania, the Empress has the final word in every decision. Our capital city, Tzargrad, is where the Empress and her siblings live; she has no children or husband. Neo-Ixania's government is an absolute monarchy and my nation's Foreign Minister, Ivan Rucinsky, is here; but he is talking to the Supreme Chancellor of Meadonia. It is nice to hear that you are a full-blooded German; all of my ancestors are Germans. If I may say, Claudia, you are one of the most beautiful German women that I have seen in my life."

Arnold smiled but secretly hoped his compliment would not alienate Claudia; he was hoping to continue his conversation with this beautiful foreign woman who he met at the summit.

Repke laughed inside at Arnold's attempts which he thought were going to waste. He couldn't help letting out a small chuckle which he quickly disguised as coughing without much success. "How's your army?", he decided to ask.

Claudia blushed as she wasn't used to being bombarded with compliments and was about to reply when Repke asked his question.

Arnold listened to Repke's chuckling but he did not make any comments about that. "Neo-Ixania's army is currently growing but it concentrates on defense. Our nation believes in total neutrality in world affairs."

Arnold thought about what he said to Claudia and a part of him did think he may be trying in vain but another part of him urged him to try; saying: "You never know unless you try."

"Total neutrality? That's a load of you-know-what. Even Claudia here doesn't believe in that even though she's convinced our great emperor not to go to war on several occasions, am I right?"

Lighting yet another cigarette, Claudia replied to Arnold with a smile and a blush: "Oh, thanks... You're not too bad yourself."
"And yeah, I've managed to convince him to resolve things peacefully when war would have meant unnecessary losses to you military types. You should be thankful for that." she also made it clear that Repke was disturbing her conversation and told him to go back to Stever.

Before Arnold could reply to Repke, he listened to Claudia and was glad that his compliment made her smile and blush; He was feeling an attraction to this foreign German woman. After she finished talking, he smiled at her and thought about what she said about him. "Claudia, our policy of "total neutrality" is based on the belief that our nation's soldiers do not need to fight in a conflict that has nothing to do with our nation."

After several seconds, Arnold smiled at Claudia again. "Claudia...tell me more about yourself. I know about your nation but I am interested in learning more about you."

OOC: Wow, you guys motor on. Let's assume we're not late for once.

"Aye Captain, ahead slow."
"Excellent. Ready the dockers."
"Aye sir, ready the dockers."

The airship Santina Barron-Verona appeared through a chink in the clouds, moving at some pace. Over 1km long at the gasbag, she still managed to move with all the grace of a ballerina on toetips.

Inside were the three visitors to the skyship - Chancelloress Santina Barron-Verona; General Conrad Strom; and Magistrate Amelie Carpentier-St Claire.

As the airship approached, the dockers prepared themselves at the front of the gondola. Wearing "squirrel suits", essentially parachute suits worn by special forces, but with flaps of material to allow them to glide to a destination and prepare a docking station for a airship.

A radio message was sent out to the skyship, requesting assistance for docking - assuming they had such facilities on board. If not...well, Barronia might have to show itself off.

Before Arnold could reply to Repke, he listened to Claudia and was glad that his compliment made her smile and blush; He was feeling an attraction to this foreign German woman. After she finished talking, he smiled at her and thought about what she said about him. "Claudia, our policy of "total neutrality" is based on the belief that our nation's soldiers do not need to fight in a conflict that has nothing to do with our nation."

After several seconds, Arnold smiled at Claudia again. "Claudia...tell me more about yourself. I know about your nation but I am interested in learning more about you."
"Umm... I'm 27, got a cat named Schröder, got no musical preferences, watch tv and go to movies and swimming when I'm off duty. Now, you tell me something about yourself."

"Umm... I'm 27, got a cat named Schröder, got no musical preferences, watch tv and go to movies and swimming when I'm off duty. Now, you tell me something about yourself."

"I am 27, I have a pet; a husky, I do not any musical preferences either and I play billiards in my spare time. You go swimming? It must help you keep the slim figure that you have." Arnold smiled at Claudia; he believed that she was a good woman. "Have you ever played billiards, Claudia? Perhaps I could teach you one day."

ooc: sry for the slow replies, gotta finish my Swedish books for tomorrow.
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"I don't think I can. I'd love it if you taught me, maybe after the war is over. I can arrange a visa for you after the war."

OOC: I understand.

"There is a war in your nation? I understand. After the war is finished; I can come to your nation and teach you how to play billiards. It will be nice for me to see your nation; perhaps you could give me a tour?"

Jack Patterson and some of his staff where aboard one of the government airplanes. The pliot had radioed into the hosting country's airport for landing to attend the Global Leadership meeting.

(OOC: I'm male, but I can play the part of a female pretty damn well. First person who introduces himself to Ericka will have her immediate attention, but I don't mind if people crowd around her.)

Ericka noticed that she had the attention of quite a few of the male delegates. She picked one of her admirers at random, and walked toward him. Introducing herself to the delegate, she said "I am Deputy Foreign Minister Ericka Tregre of the Free Republic of Lamoni. And who might you be?" This was said with a polite diplomatic smile; but on her lovely face, it was likely to melt male hearts.

(OOC: I'm male, but I can play the part of a female pretty damn well. First person who introduces himself to Ericka will have her immediate attention, but I don't mind if people crowd around her.)

Ericka noticed that she had the attention of quite a few of the male delegates. She picked one of her admirers at random, and walked toward him. Introducing herself to the delegate, she said "I am Deputy Foreign Minister Ericka Tregre of the Free Republic of Lamoni. And who might you be?" This was said with a polite diplomatic smile; but on her lovely face, it was likely to melt male hearts.

OOC: mind if i have LS respond to that? I ask because he wasnt admiring her, as he is married.

OOC: I don't mind

OOC: I don't mind

OOC: ok.

IC: "A pleasure to meet you ma'am." Lord Sumguy replied, smiling. "I am the Hegemon, Lord Sumguy, Elected Emperor of the Holy Empire. It would seem I am one of the few heads of state who chose to attend personally." He paused for a moment, and adjusted the white priest's collar on his neck.

OOC note: Sorry it took so long. Post below:

OOC: I have him the Emperor like 3 separate conferences, all the while making minor appearances in other RPs, so this is, for all intents and purposes, taking place after the events in all of them.

The Errikan helicopters broke through the clouds, semi-notable distortions of the beautiful skies. The cargo of one of the birds was of critical importance to the Empire, and they now watched as they approached the Invincible.

“My, that is impressive, Father,” Crown Prince Frederick William Victor said, looking upon the massive sky ship; the young prince wore his dress military uniform, as he was actually in active military service; the apple never falls far from the tree.

“Absolutely,” Emperor Christian I agreed. Their helicopter approached, sending out the message asking to land.

(OOC: I'm male, but I can play the part of a female pretty damn well. First person who introduces himself to Ericka will have her immediate attention, but I don't mind if people crowd around her.)

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OOC
my guy did take to her page back

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Ericka was now busy talking with two people. One of them was a Captain from Imperial Isa, and the other one was Lord Sumguy. She decided to talk with them both at the same time. "I am sure that the others would have come if they could have. In the meantime, is there something that I can do for you, Lord Sumguy; and... what is your name, Captain?"

(OOC: fixed in this post)

Ericka was now busy talking with two people. One of them was a Captain from Imperial Isa, and the other one was Lord Sumguy. She decided to talk with them both at the same time. "I am sure that the others would have come if they could have. In the meantime, is there something that I can do for you, Lord Sumguy; and... what is your name, Captain?"

"Not at the moment, no, but when you are able to spare a minute or two I would enjoy learning more about the nation of Lamoni, as at the moment I am regrettably ignorant regarding the sociey, government, and history of your country."

The Orbathain representative felt out of place. Everyone seemed to be carrying out a conversation and he stood alone. He had managed to snag some brandy and pulled out a cigar so, he was bored but still content. He was never a huge fan of small talk, he liked getting down to business. Upon hearing the representative from Kahanistan speak, sounding like he had the same intentions, he decided to introduce himself. He waled over, extending his hand,

''I'm not sure we've ever met, I'm Foreign Minister Andrews, very nice to meet you.''

OOC: My Foreign Minister was trying to talk to yours. You may have missed that post.

The Orbathain representative felt out of place. Everyone seemed to be carrying out a conversation and he stood alone. He had managed to snag some brandy and pulled out a cigar so, he was bored but still content. He was never a huge fan of small talk, he liked getting down to business. Upon hearing the representative from Kahanistan speak, sounding like he had the same intentions, he decided to introduce himself. He waled over, extending his hand,

''I'm not sure we've ever met, I'm Foreign Minister Andrews, very nice to meet you.''

(OOC: fixed in this post)

Ericka was now busy talking with two people. One of them was a Captain from Imperial Isa, and the other one was Lord Sumguy. She decided to talk with them both at the same time. "I am sure that the others would have come if they could have. In the meantime, is there something that I can do for you, Lord Sumguy; and... what is your name, Captain?"

"just captain"said James following his orders

"How mysterious," Ericka noted. "A man with no name." Keeping her eyes on both men, Ericka went on, "The Free Republic of Lamoni was begun by a group of refugees from many different nations who got tired of running away from things. They had been bounced around from nation to nation, and their numbers swelled as they did so; running from various wars and genocides. They had secured passage to the Pacific region, and started their own nation. As Lamoni was growing and prospering, there were other nations in that region that did not want to see them succeed as a nation. A few of them were threatening to ally themselves, and invade. Covert action from the Lamonian Intelligence Agency was able to break apart the alliance; but it was a narrow thing, with the nations in question having gathered up their militaries. With no leaders to rule over them, the enemy forces turned on each other. Sickened by what had nearly happened to them, the people of the Free Republic voted to move to another region via a referendum.

The moving of a nation is no small task, and our economy suffered for a long time after the move. The region that the Free Republic had moved to was B5Tech. For most of the time that the Free Republic was in B5Tech, we were the delegate of that region, and there were further military conflicts as our economy started to improve. The most notable one was against the former nation of Psipronia. Psipronia had stolen land from the nation of Jom2000; and we placed peacekeepers between the two nations. Our peacekeepers were constantly shot at by Psipronian troops, and when our peacekeepers started to fight back, Psipronia declared war on the Free Republic. Moving with our allies from Jom2000, our former peacekeepers flung everything that they had against the forces of Psipronia. Our other military forces of the period were moving into the field of battle as fast as they could as well. After several decisive victories, the allied forces managed to drive Psipronia off to the region of The Sci-Fi Alliance; where they made their mewling attempts at threats despite the fact that they lacked the military power to even hold off allied forces. They eventually died off, and we sold off their lands to another nation.

Sometime after that, we again moved our nation to the region of Atlantian Oceania after a invitation from regional founder Vilita to be their UN Delegate. After much deliberation and a lot of intelligence investigations, the Free Republic moved to AO. During the delegate elections, we made rivals of a nation called Starblaydia. Over time, the rivalry between Lamoni and Starblaydia deepened into mutual hatred. This mutual hatred would go on for a long time until the AOWar. This war pitted two great AO power blocks against each other. The first power block was the Strategic Defense League, and the Free Republic was often called the leader of that alliance, despite the fact that there was no such position. The SDL was a collection of democracies, and kingdoms. The other faction was the Strategic Alliance of Autocratic States. As you can guess, the SAAS was an alliance of dictatorships.

The AOWar started when Starblaydia claimed that agents from The Lowland Clans had attempted to assassinate Lady Protector Viannor. Lady Protector Viannor had risen to power in Starblaydia by attempting to assassinate Lord Protector Tiberius Starblayde, who only maintained the SAAS as a counterweight to the SDL. Lady Protector Viannor had other plans. Using the claimed assassination attempt as an excuse, she launched an armed invasion of TLC. As The Lowland Clans was an SDL member, this started the AOWar. At first, the Starblaydi's used their Crookfur sold T-7 Gilgamesh MBT's to great effect, constantly gaining new ground against the TLC defenders. Starblaydi and TLC naval fleets engaged each other, with the Lake Bekk fleets of both nations being the first to clash. Lake Bekk would more properly be known as an inland sea, but is called a lake since it contains fresh water. The TLC Lake Bekk fleet lost it's flagship, the Assault Carrier Winston Churchill in that battle. The fighting continued all the way down to the capitol of The Lowland Clans, where the SDL forces had gathered in strength. After heavy fighting, they managed to make the Starblaydi's fall back to a more defenseable position. The fighting continued with the Starblaydi's being forced to fall back into northern TLC due to an overextension of their lines. Lady Viannor fired a God Rod at a major TLC city... undoubtedly an attempt to shake the morale of the SDL forces. However, it did the opposite. SDL forces rallied, and performed an unordered mass charge upon the front lines. The unprepared Starblaydi forces were forced to fall back nearly to their border, where they tried a hedgehog defense. That failed, and Tiberius Starblayde wrested control of his government back from Viannor. Lord Protector Starblayde immediately called for a ceasefire, and pulled all of his troops back into Starblaydi territory. This was seen as the end of the AOWar, and Starblaydia has rarely been heard from since.

After the AOWar, the Free Republic decided to expand it's international stature, and trade deals with Damirez and Colstream combined with an ongoing diplomatic mission to Monavia all contributed to my being here as this august assembly.

Would either of you gentlemen please get me a drink of water? It's thirsty work telling long stories, even truthful ones."

"mind drink out of a canteen"said James taking it off his belt and holding it out to her

"I don't mind," she said; and then took a drink from the captain's canteen. "Thank you, Captain. That was refreshing." She handed the captain back his canteen.

"The government of the Free Republic is a Constitutional Republic. Our President (Andrew Stinson) is the head of both State and Government. He is followed by the Vice-President, and the President has a cabinet to help advise him in political matters. We also have a Congress of fourteen Senators; two from each of the seven Lamonian states. While the Senate is the higher chamber, the Chamber of Deputies is the lower chamber of the Lamonian Congress. We also have a Supreme Court. That is the federal government, excluding the governmental departments that each member of the cabinet have under them. Each Lamonian state also has it's own state government. There are three main political parties in the Free Republic, one of them has a leftist bent, the President's own party is centrist, and there is also a right wing party. Both the left wingers and the centrists are afraid of the right wingers, because the right wingers would turn the Free Republic into a theocratic expansionist empire if they got the chance.

Lamonian society is patriotic, and enjoy the high levels of political and economic freedoms that they sometimes assume is their right. The economy is drained from war fighting, but we have trade and economic deals with The Principality of Damirez and The Republic of Colstream. These are expected to massively help the Lamonian economy. We are also in trade talks with The State of Monavia; it is my hope that those talks prove fruitful."

Nodding to both men, Ericka asked, "We have only heard second hand rumors and talk from other nations about both of your nations; and I would like to know more about both of your nations, if you gentlemen would be so kind."

"hard to make rumors of a Empire that closed off to world, but there is one which going around in Neo-Ixania if their poeple knew was true would make there jaw drop"said James

OOC: Can you explain this rumor to me?

"hard to make rumors of a Empire that closed off to the world, but there is one which going around in Neo-Ixania if their poeple knew was true would make their jaw drop"said James

OOC Carlos and Valentina

OOC: Thanks for telling me. It would make people's jaws drop in surprise.

OOC: Can you explain this rumor to me?

OOC Carlos and Valentina

OOC: Thanks for telling me. It would make people's jaws drop in surprise.

OOC thank you it was long the line of what in your fact book about her

OOC: This is what Ericka Tregre looks like: http://static.flickr.com/222/462170691_c07e27941a.jpg

ooc: Isa, I think you missed the part where Colonel Stever continued the conversation with your guy.
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OOC: I understand.

"There is a war in your nation? I understand. After the war is finished; I can come to your nation and teach you how to play billiards. It will be nice for me to see your nation; perhaps you could give me a tour?"

"No, not in our nation, the war is in Upper Highlands but one of their allies is obviously preparin an invasion. Don't worry, with Grand Marshal Repke in command of the military we'll wipe them out before they can establish a beach head. It's just that we don't allow anyone to enter the empire's borders during wartime. I'm sure you'll love our great empire, I'd love to give you a tour sometime."

"Well, we've all lost friends in combat." Stever pulled his sleeve up a bit and showed his arm, which had severe red burns and chips of skin falling off, to the captain. "Got this during the civil war of our own, I was the only one who got out of that bunker after the rebels filled it with burning phosphorus." he then put his sleeve back down. "But that's no reason to lose one's sense of humor, I tell ya."
ooc did miss it, and blame jolt for it as it's been wacko today
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"so what do want me to do about it, what would you know how my mind works"said James to him before mutting to himself

"jiv'undus wun l'et'zarreth"

ooc: yeah, I noticed. It was acting strange last night as well. :S
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"Ahh, the human mind. Gotta love toying with it, you'd be surprised at what can be done... What you should do is to get over it."

ooc: yeah, I noticed. It was acting strange last night as well. :S
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"Ahh, the human mind. Gotta love toying with it, you'd be surprised at what can be done... What you should do is to get over it."

"let me know when you been in five wars ,then you can give me advice"said James

"A 5 war veteran? Impressive. Let me ask you a question, from a soldier to another. Do you enjoy killing?"

"A 5 war veteran? Impressive. Let me ask you a question, from a soldier to another. Do you enjoy killing?"

"was still only sixteen for one war to be a six war veteran and i enjoy sex then killing but when you a soldier it's case of kill or be killed by someone on the other sidei"said James

"I'll take that as a yes. I was 14 when I volunteered for the army and had my first experience of war during our civil war at the age of 17 myself. Sure, I was horrified when I saw the first man I killed but quickly learned to kill without remorse - and to enjoy it."

"I'll take that as a yes. I was 14 when I volunteered for the army and had my first experience of war during our civil war at the age of 17 myself. Sure, I was horrified when I saw the first man I killed but quickly learned to kill without remorse - and to enjoy it."

"no you bloodly well can not take that as a yes, i'll take sex over killing any day "said Jame with a very ice cold vice

Robertas and his ministers were all talking together,not interested in other nations for now.None of them were somehow interested in chatting with other nation leaders or their assistants,because it is useless unless you ask about the nation itself,which not everyone was doing.

"no you bloodly well can not take that as a yes, i'll take sex over killing any day "said Jame with a very ice cold vice
Stever thought that the captain was an idiot from a hippie country by now and started to get annoyed.
"The question wasn't if you prefer sex over killing. It was 'do you enjoy killing', but I guess you're one of those hippies who cry over a few lost lives."

Stever thought that the captain was an idiot from a hippie country by now and started to get annoyed.
"The question wasn't if you prefer sex over killing. It was 'do you enjoy killing', but I guess you're one of those hippies who cry over a few lost lives."

"and your fucking deaf as i said i enjoy sex then killing "said Jame then turn place a fist into wall leaving heavy damage to it

"now get the fuck out way from me before that be your head"said Jame with glowing Yellow Eyes

"A tough guy, huh? Go on, gimme your best shot. If you dare, that is."

"A tough guy, huh? Go on, gimme your best shot. If you dare, that is."

"you mean like this"said Jame pointing his combat knife into the Back of the man
"oh sorry you did not not see that i move then" he added as he pulls it away

ooc: Just make it so that Stever gets injured, pls? :P
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Unimpressed, Stever took out a cigar and lit it. "Well, obviously you're not crippled, which means you can move, right?" he said and blew smoke to the captain's face and turned away from him, grabbed a drink and walked away calmly.

OOC i'll advie you not to push more then you have as i have done a bit of Far Cry Game to my people

OOC ok one more ooc someone did do a ic hoping they would fight and would cut to the cheek be ok and before i forget Lamoni you said Ericka single i'll don't mine if she try to hook up with James

ooc: yeah, it'll be fine. I'll be offline for a while, WoW calls to me. :P ->

ooc: Just make it so that Stever gets injured, pls? :P
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Unimpressed, Stever took out a cigar and lit it. "Well, obviously you're not crippled, which means you can move, right?" he said and blew smoke to the captain's face and turned away from him, grabbed a drink and walked away calmly.

with some distance between James and Stever and no one to hit
Jame throws his knife so close to Stever face that it would cut open his cheek as it head towards a wall where it would inbed deep that no one but Jame could get it out

ooc: yeah, it'll be fine. I'll be offline for a while, WoW calls to me. :P ->

OOC long as they back to talking to one another later there really nothing between them , just show of of force or something like that

"I meant after the war, Fraulein. I am sure that I will have a good tour of Pro Patria Puritania but it would surely be good with a charming woman like yourself as my tour guide. Now; would you like a drink, Claudia? I was going to get one for myself but can get another for you if you want one."

"Yeah, thanks.. I'll have whatever you're having - -" she was interrupted by Stever's cursing. "I'm sorry, I have to go see what's happened. We'll meet back here in, say, 5 minutes?"

Nodding to both men, Ericka asked, "We have only heard second hand rumors and talk from other nations about both of your nations; and I would like to know more about both of your nations, if you gentlemen would be so kind."

"Very well. Time is short, so I will give you a very breif introduction. The Holy Empire of Lord Sumguy has quite a misleading name, I'm afraid." The Hegemon said, laughing to himself. "We as a nation are far from being imperialistic, or undemocratic. The nation as it is today was founded after a democratic capitalist revolution sixteen years ago, of which I was one of the leaders, against the dictatorial communist regime that had been in power for several decades. Upon setting up a new democratic government the name was selected by popular vote, and for some reason the people chose to call it an empire. As such, as cheif executive I am called an emperor, despite being in neither a dictator nor a non-elected official. We have the largest economy in the region, and would welcome a free trade agreement with the great nation of Lamoni should your government wish to create one."

Lord Sumguy paused a moment, and continued. "Of far greater importance than merely my nation, however, is the alliance of which I am priviledged to be the head, known as the Hegemony. It is a humanitarian federation currently encompassing ten nations, devoted to spreading civil and political freedom throughout the world, and combating all forms of oppresion, genocide, and other such evils that are the scourge of nations. I think I have a copy of the charter on me, as a matter of fact.." He said, reaching into his jacket and pulling out a document. "Ah, here it is. We are always looking for more members, and I was hoping to recruit a few goodwilled nations at this conference. Would the government of Lamoni perhaps.." He said, but was interrupted by the Imperial delegate throwing a knife before his eyes. "Oh dear, is that what passes for diplomacy these days? Whatever happened to practicing courtesy and self control when addressing representatives of foreign governments?"

OOC: mind if i have LS try and break up the fight once it gets going?

"Yeah, thanks.. I'll have whatever you're having - -" she was interrupted by Stever's cursing. "I'm sorry, I have to go see what's happened. We'll meet back here in, say, 5 minutes?"

"Yes; we can meet back here in five minutes. I will hold your drink for you, Fraulein." As Claudia walked away, Arnold sighed and watched her walk away from him. "I wonder what has happened." Arnold thought.

ooc: fine by me.
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When Claudia arrived at the scene, she saw Stever reaching for his pistol, a modernized version of the Luger. "Stever, what are you doing?", she asked with a sharp voice. "I'm GOING to defend my honor." Stever replied.

"No, you're not. We're far away from home, and I'm certainly not going to let you make us look worse than we already do because of your behavior."

"That foreign commie bastard threw a knife at me, look!", Stever said and pointed at the cut he got on his cheek.

"That's just a cut. Behave yourself or I'll inform the emperor that you're no longer capable of handling your duties."

"Fine, fine."

Stever went to find Repke, lighting a new cigar to replace the he dropped when the captain threw his knife at him. Claudia went back to continue her conversation with Arnold, she'd developed a liking for him.

"Sorry about that.", she said when she found Arnold again.

Arnold smiled as he gave Claudia her drink. It was nice to see her again; he felt an attraction for this foreign German woman. "Apology accepted, Claudia. What happened?"

OOC: mind if i have LS try and break up the fight once it gets going?
ooc: fine by me.
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When Claudia arrived at the scene, she saw Stever reaching for his pistol, a modernized version of the Luger. "Stever, what are you doing?", she asked with a sharp voice. "I'm GOING to defend my honor." Stever replied.

"No, you're not. We're far away from home, and I'm certainly not going to let you make us look worse than we already do because of your behavior."

"That foreign commie bastard threw a knife at me, look!", Stever said and pointed at the cut he got on his cheek.

"That's just a cut. Behave yourself or I'll inform the emperor that you're no longer capable of handling your duties."

"Fine, fine."

Stever went to find Repke, lighting a new cigar to replace the he dropped when the captain threw his knife at him. Claudia went back to continue her conversation with Arnold, she'd developed a liking for him.

"Sorry about that.", she said when she found Arnold again.

"That must have been why I could hear cursing earlier. Claudia, do you exercise often? I think that swimming must contribute to your good and slender figure."

Arnold smiled as he gave Claudia her drink. It was nice to see her again; he felt an attraction for this foreign German woman. "Apology accepted, Claudia. What happened?"
"Thanks." she said with a smile. "Nothing unusual, Colonel Stever managed to pick up a fight. To be honest, I wouldn't have taken him with me here if the emperor hadn't ordered me to."

"I usually swim 3 hours a day, 4 days a week, so yeah, I guess it has something to do with it. I see you've done your excercises as well"

"Yes; I have done my exercises. I must say that all that swimming you do has given you a good and slender figure which must make the men in your nation admire you. Of course, you have my admiration."

Arnold smiled at her. "Claudia, do you have any hobbies?"

"I usually swim 3 hours a day, 4 days a week, so yeah, I guess it has something to do with it. I see you've done your excercises as well"

"I do not smoke; and my hobbies include reading, billiards, movies and going out with friends. I wish you the best, Claudia, in your plans to quit smoking."

Arnold smiled at her before he began to think about her. "Even if she smokes; she is still attractive. I go out with friends but I would go out with her."

"I must say that talking to you has been pleasurable. Perhaps we can create diplomatic relations between our nations?"

"....and establish a friendship between us." Arnold thought.

ooc: are the forums acting like a bitch for anyone else or is it just my browser?
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"Trying to quit smoking has become my hobby lately but I've found it to be impossible as almost everyone else who work at the imperial palace smokes. But I do other things too, like reading, going out with friends and watching TV."

The Orbathain representative felt out of place. Everyone seemed to be carrying out a conversation and he stood alone. He had managed to snag some brandy and pulled out a cigar so, he was bored but still content. He was never a huge fan of small talk, he liked getting down to business. Upon hearing the representative from Kahanistan speak, sounding like he had the same intentions, he decided to introduce himself. He waled over, extending his hand,

''I'm not sure we've ever met, I'm Foreign Minister Andrews, very nice to meet you.''

John walked away from the conversation he was standing near but not without saying, "Ok sir, once are finished talking to Claudia here come meet me over there so we can start what I talked about earlier. Okay?" He walked away then saw an Orbathian with a dignitarie so he decided to so over there. He walked up from behind then grabbed the Orbathians shoulder and said, "May I talk to you for a second. Excuse me sir sorry." The second comment was directed to the man the Orbathian was talking to. He pulled the Orbathian away then had in stand infront of him. "Alas. I have an Orbathian, that I personally can speak to. So how it is in Orbath, and your wars? How about the CRU. You know I still have a few scars upon my nation from your strike. That upset me, very, very deeply, sir."

ooc: are the forums acting like a bitch for anyone else or is it just my browser?
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"Trying to quit smoking has become my hobby lately but I've found it to be impossible as almost everyone else who work at the imperial palace smokes. But I do other things too, like reading, going out with friends and watching TV."

OOC: Your browser. My computer did that to me for a while too, but I cursed at the computer a few times then slapped it a few times and it worked.

"The perfect woman...."

"It may be possible for me to be the ambassador of Neo-Ixania to Pro Patria Puritania; I would not have any problems with becoming the ambassador. Perhaps we can talk about an embassy exchange, Claudia? You will be able to send an ambassador to Neo-Ixania."

"He seems like a perfect man" Claudia thought to herself.

"I'm sure that can be arranged, that's what I'm here to do anyway. Maybe we could arrange things so that you become your nation's ambassador in our empire?"

"The perfect woman...."

"It may be possible for me to be the ambassador of Neo-Ixania to Pro Patria Puritania; I would not have any problems with becoming the ambassador. Perhaps we can talk about an embassy exchange, Claudia? You will be able to send an ambassador to Neo-Ixania."

"Yeah, of course. But we can't talk about it here, not now. Colonel Stever is going to think it's about a personal relationship rather than friendship between nations. Well, he wouldn't be enterily wrong but he still could stop it from happening."

"Do you have a phone number, Fraulein? I can talk to you over the phone or through messages and I am sure that we can talk without Stever knowing. You must know that I support a friendship between our nations and....one between us."

"Me too, especially a one between us.", she said and blushed. She opened her purse, took her wallet out and from it, a card with her phonenumbers (work, home and cellphone), e-mail (her govermental one, of course), home address and a small portrait. "Hopefully this will do. The middle one is my cellphone number."

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Arnold put the information into his pocket and smiled at Claudia as he gave her his phone number (work, home and cellphone), E-Mail and his home address. " All this information will do, Fraulein. If you ever want to; feel free to visit me in Neo-Ixania. It would be a pleasure to show you around."

Arnold smiled at Claudia; he knew he was becoming more attracted to her. "Claudia, after the war in your nation ends....you may see me in Pro Patria Puritania and perhaps not only as an ambassador."

ooc NS back up last ,they taken long to fix what it was
ooc: Dunno what it was, wasn't that long tho, a couple of hours I think.
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"It may very well be soon, Repke and his generals are considering a nuclear strike to our enemy's capital. I'd love to see your country, maybe after this summit. I've got plenty of unused vacation."

"A nuclear strike?"

"Fraulein, it would be a pleasure if you could visit Neo-Ixania. I would be your tour guide and show you the city of Tzargrad; my nation's capital. You could stay at a hotel with all the amenities and luxuries."

ooc: for clarification, Claudia, like all citizens of the empire, think that these things are completely normal.
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"A nuclear strike?"

"Fraulein, it would be a pleasure if you could visit Neo-Ixania. I would be your tour guide and show you the city of Tzargrad; my nation's capital. You could stay at a hotel with all the amenities and luxuries."
"Sounds great, I'll make the arrangements when I get back home."

ooc: Dunno what it was, wasn't that long tho, a couple of hours I think.
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"It may very well be soon, Repke and his generals are considering a nuclear strike to our enemy's capital. I'd love to see your country, maybe after this summit. I've got plenty of unused vacation."

OOC all of Jolt was down and it was back up you got date error message

IC
Jame went to his Knife and pulls it out before going back to where he was before

ooc: for clarification, Claudia, like all citizens of the empire, think that these things are completely normal.
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"Sounds great, I'll make the arrangements when I get back home."

"Excellent, Fraulein. Please contact me so I know when I will see you. I will be at the airport; waiting for you."

"Yeah, I will. I guess I'll see around here as well. I have to go and make sure that those two military idiots don't cause problems.", Claudia said and gave Arnold a quick kiss on the cheeck and walked away.

She found Repke and Stever, smoking cigars and drinking scotch. Stever grabbed her by the arm tightly and asked "What were you doing, talking to that guy?"
"For what it concerns you, estbalishing relations with their country. Now, let go, you're hurting my arm." Stever let go and continued staring the captain. He was hoping that the captain would notice it and possibly come over.

Robertas and his ministers were all talking together,not interested in other nations for now.None of them were somehow interested in chatting with other nation leaders or their assistants,because it is useless unless you ask about the nation itself,which not everyone was doing.

Jon noticed a small group of foreign diplomats out of the corner of his eye. Like his own delegation they didn’t seem interested in the shenanigans going on between the remainder of the nations present.

“Donald, people with brains,” he said jokingly to the Secretary for Defence, flicking his head in the direction of the delegation from Pilaite. “Lets get something productive done before we leave.”

The two men brushed off the front of their suits with the hands not holding their drinks and began walking across the room towards the Pilaiteians. A knife sliced through the air, inches in front of the Presidents nose.

“JESUS!” he cursed, shooting an angry glance in the direction it had come from. He couldn’t see who had thrown it and he doubted it was aimed at him. To his left the remainder of the conference had devolved into a pub brawl with various men in military dress arguing over everything from battles to women.

He gathered himself and walked up to the leader of the Pilaiteian group.

“Greetings Sir,” he said politely holding out his hand. “I am Jon Hay, President of the Googleistic Democracy of Googlewoop and this is my Secretary for Defence, Donald Ducksfelt. I can’t say I’ve seen you at a leadership summit before. Which nation are you from?”


(OOC: Happy Australia Day Imperial Isa)

(OOC: Happy Australia Day Imperial Isa)
OOC same to you

Ic

James now standing next Ericka could not help but eye her
"dam" he mutters as he dose

"Yeah, I will. I guess I'll see around here as well. I have to go and make sure that those two military idiots don't cause problems.", Claudia said and gave Arnold a quick kiss on the cheeck and walked away.

She found Repke and Stever, smoking cigars and drinking scotch. Stever grabbed her by the arm tightly and asked "What were you doing, talking to that guy?"
"For what it concerns you, estbalishing relations with their country. Now, let go, you're hurting my arm." Stever let go and continued staring the captain. He was hoping that the captain would notice it and possibly come over.

Arnold smiled after Claudia kissed him on the cheek; it was a pleasure to talk to and see her. He watched her walking away for several minutes and hoped that she would return to him if possible. "She is a beautiful woman....and though one of the reasons I am attracted to her is because of her beauty (he thinks about her clothing), there are other reasons."

Arnold took out the portrait that Claudia gave him and smiled as he looked at it; he then took out his cellphone (which he brought with him) and added her number.

Claudia kept thinking about Arnold, ignoring Repke's and Stever's conversation.
"I might as well give him some info of our country since he's likely going to be the ambassador of his nation." she thought. An aide walked past her. She stopped him and asked him to give the thin book to Arnold.

Claudia kept thinking about Arnold, ignoring Repke's and Stever's conversation.
"I might as well give him some info of our country since he's likely going to be the ambassador of his nation." she thought. An aide walked past her. She stopped him and asked him to give the thin book to Arnold.

As Arnold was silently thinking about Claudia, he could see the aide walking towards him. With a smile on his face, he introduced himself to the aide and looked at the book. "Is this a gift from Claudia?"

"It's a book. Not a gift. Just a book. A thin one.", the aide replied.

"Thank you, sir. Please tell Fraulein Claudia that I thank her for the book."

Arnold began reading the book and knew that it was about Claudia's nation. He silently read the book and thought that it had plenty of information about her nation. As he read; he thought about Claudia and how to tell her about his shock that her nation owned slaves and used chemical, biological and nuclear weapons without any thoughts as to the consequences.

Looking at Arnold from across the room, Claudia noticed his facial expressions change as he read the book. So, she walked up to him and asked "What's wrong?"

"Claudia...I am shocked to have read that your nation has slaves and that your nation uses nuclear, biological and chemical weapons without thinking about the consequences. Although I am shocked about that....please know that it does not make me dislike you. In fact; to be honest with you, Fraulein....I feel an attraction to you that facts about your nation cannot destroy."

Arnold became a bit nervous (but he remained calm) and hoped that Claudia would still like him.

"What, why? Doesn't your nation punish criminals in the way they deserve? You can be sure that the weapons aren't used unless there is no other choice or if the empire comes under direct attack.", she replied. She too became nervous, for the first time in her life, about a man would like her or not.

OOC: I think Claudia missed the words about Arnold liking her regardless of her nation's policies.

"Our nation does not have slaves and uses nuclear, chemical and biological weapons as last resorts. I was only shocked is all; I did not know any of that earlier."

ooc: actually I missed that part. :P
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"Well, I'm glad that's out of the way then. Would you like a cigarette? These are the best our country can offer.", she asked Arnold, took out her golden cigarette box, placed one in a mouthpiece made out of amber.

"I do not smoke, Claudia but thank you for the offer."

"Well, one won't hurt you even if you don't smoke, but that's ok."

Arnold smiled. "Claudia, do you want another drink. Also, would it be possible for me to keep this book? It would be nice to use it when I want to learn about your nation."

"Yeah, thanks. Sure, you can keep it since you're most likely going to be your nation's ambassador in our country."

Arnold brought Claudia a drink and smiled. "It will be a pleasure to be the ambassador of Neo-Ixania to your nation. I hope that it will be possible for me and you to meet again there. You can give me a tour of your nation; and I am sure you would be a good tour guide."

Claudia smiled back at Arnold. "Thanks. Umm... I think you should meet Repke and Stever. They may have spent too much time in the army, but all in all, they're good guys once you gain their trust."

"It will be nice to meet them; can you take me to them, Claudia?"

"Yeah, assuming that they haven't moved from where I last saw them." she led Arnold to the spot where Repke and Stever, much to her relief, still were.

"Who's this guy?", Stever asked Claudia, but she didn't reply because she expected Arnold to do it.

"My name is Arnold; Arnold Ackermann. I am a diplomat of the nation of Neo-Ixania. It is nice to meet you."

"Hm. Colonel Stever, Imperial Armed Forces, biological weapons reseach division. Care to tell me what you're doing with Claudia all the time?"

"Colonel; I was talking to Claudia about creating diplomatic relations between Neo-Ixania and Pro Patria Puritania."

"Well, that's fine by me. Did you reach a conclusion of any kind?", Stever said, took a sip from his scotch but quickly spat it out. "What the hell is this? Looks like they can't make proper booze in this country."

"Yes; we may be able to exchange embassies between our nations, Colonel."

OOC: I'll make an OOC thread for this thread if someone else hasn't already done so. Isa, the Captain is welcome to make an advance on Ericka in her quarters when this day's diplomatic dealings are over. We'll see where it goes from there.

IC: Ericka was paying attention to Lord Sumguy as he was explaining things about his nation.

She figured that the Captain from Imperial Isa was eying her, but she knew it when he said "damn." She winked at the Captain in response, betting that militarily sharp observational skills would let him notice the gesture. Ericka wasn't sure if she could fall in love with this man, but she was sure that she could get him to do things for her. She also made sure to have an aide hold the alliance charter that was given to her by Lord Sumguy while telling him that "The Free Republic is always looking for good relations with other nations. We'll take this charter that you have given us, and study it. Our answer for that won't be long in coming, I can assure you of that. As for the Free Trade pact, what did you have in mind?"

Jon noticed a small group of foreign diplomats out of the corner of his eye. Like his own delegation they didn’t seem interested in the shenanigans going on between the remainder of the nations present.

“Donald, people with brains,” he said jokingly to the Secretary for Defence, flicking his head in the direction of the delegation from Pilaite. “Lets get something productive done before we leave.”

The two men brushed off the front of their suits with the hands not holding their drinks and began walking across the room towards the Pilaiteians. A knife sliced through the air, inches in front of the Presidents nose.

“JESUS!” he cursed, shooting an angry glance in the direction it had come from. He couldn’t see who had thrown it and he doubted it was aimed at him. To his left the remainder of the conference had devolved into a pub brawl with various men in military dress arguing over everything from battles to women.

He gathered himself and walked up to the leader of the Pilaiteian group.

“Greetings Sir,” he said politely holding out his hand. “I am Jon Hay, President of the Googleistic Democracy of Googlewoop and this is my Secretary for Defence, Donald Ducksfelt. I can’t say I’ve seen you at a leadership summit before. Which nation are you from?”


(OOC: Happy Australia Day Imperial Isa)

Robertas shook the hand of Jon Hay:
"Hello,it's very nice to meet you,Jon Hay and Donald Ducksfelt.I am Robertas of the Kingdom of Pilaite and these are my trade and defence ministers.Jack Gantly(Trade minister if my mind serves me :D)and Ken Lorken,defence minister.And no,we were never in a leadership summit before.You see,Pilaite is a new nation,so we didn't have alot of time.You know,problems and more problems with a new nation."

Jon Hay listened to the Robertas, the Pilaitian diplomat with a sympathetic ear.

“Ah, yes,” he replied. “The infancy of ones nation can cause a few headaches for a leader. I must say you seem to be handling yourself extremely well given the…uh…farcical nature of this meeting. Is there anything that Googlewoop can do for Pilaite to help its development?”

The President deliberately asked such an open question as he had taken a liking to this diplomat and his country; not hard to do considering it was the only other nation in the room interested in real diplomacy.

OOC: I'll make an OOC thread for this thread if someone else hasn't already done so. Isa, the Captain is welcome to make an advance on Ericka in her quarters when this day's diplomatic dealings are over. We'll see where it goes from there.

IC: Ericka was paying attention to Lord Sumguy as he was explaining things about his nation.

She figured that the Captain from Imperial Isa was eying her, but she knew it when he said "damn." She winked at the Captain in response, betting that militarily sharp observational skills would let him notice the gesture. Ericka wasn't sure if she could fall in love with this man, but she was sure that she could get him to do things for her. She also made sure to have an aide hold the alliance charter that was given to her by Lord Sumguy while telling him that "The Free Republic is always looking for good relations with other nations. We'll take this charter that you have given us, and study it. Our answer for that won't be long in coming, I can assure you of that. As for the Free Trade pact, what did you have in mind?"

James saw the wink from Ericka ,but made no signs that he did see it,to her
so you notice me looking good he thinks with his PDA in hand as he waits for news

"Merely that exports and imports from either nation to the other be exempt from tarrifs. Such an agreement would greatly increase the amount of trade between our nations, to their mutual benifit I am sure." Lord Sumguy said, smiling. He noticed Ericka winking, and chuckled as he saw who she was winking at. "I wouldn't suggest the Imperial madam, from what I have experienced their soldiers aren't exactly the most polite or calm of people." He said, a smile of amusement on his face. "Don't let me keep you any longer though, I am sure you would much rather talk with that captain than listen to me ramble on about my country."

John walked away from the conversation he was standing near but not without saying, "Ok sir, once are finished talking to Claudia here come meet me over there so we can start what I talked about earlier. Okay?" He walked away then saw an Orbathian with a dignitarie so he decided to so over there. He walked up from behind then grabbed the Orbathians shoulder and said, "May I talk to you for a second. Excuse me sir sorry." The second comment was directed to the man the Orbathian was talking to. He pulled the Orbathian away then had in stand infront of him. "Alas. I have an Orbathian, that I personally can speak to. So how it is in Orbath, and your wars? How about the CRU. You know I still have a few scars upon my nation from your strike. That upset me, very, very deeply, sir."

Not so good I'll admit. The operation in the CRU isn't the problem anymore, we've got Moria and Armani fighting it now. I understand your upset but our government had to act, we couldn't allow foreign nations to pledge support for the side we are working against. I trust that your governments had a change of heart when it comes to foreign policies... a little bird told me that your nation has recalled most of its forces back to the homeland.

Jon Hay listened to the Robertas, the Pilaitian diplomat with a sympathetic ear.

“Ah, yes,” he replied. “The infancy of ones nation can cause a few headaches for a leader. I must say you seem to be handling yourself extremely well given the…uh…farcical nature of this meeting. Is there anything that Googlewoop can do for Pilaite to help its development?”

The President deliberately asked such an open question as he had taken a liking to this diplomat and his country; not hard to do considering it was the only other nation in the room interested in real diplomacy.

"Oh no,not really.But I think it will be best if we exchange embassies and establish trade between our nations."He replied.
Robertas was delighted to talk with someone who is interested in politics,not relationships.

"Yes; we may be able to exchange embassies between our nations, Colonel."
"You being the ambassador, I'm sure. We'll drink to that, on me. Anything you'd prefer?"

"tell me sir when do you need to be polite to those trying to kill you and as for clam now you nothing " James said as he take off the left combat glove

"now you try staying clam when you get a Automail hand put on where your left hand was"

OOC: I thought this was MT, and he's not talking at a volume that James can hear from across the room.

"Merely that exports and imports from either nation to the other be exempt from tarrifs. Such an agreement would greatly increase the amount of trade between our nations, to their mutual benifit I am sure." Lord Sumguy said, smiling. He noticed Ericka winking, and chuckled as he saw who she was winking at. "I wouldn't suggest the Imperial madam, from what I have experienced their soldiers aren't exactly the most polite or calm of people." He said, a smile of amusement on his face. "Don't let me keep you any longer though, I am sure you would much rather talk with that captain than listen to me ramble on about my country."

"tell me sir when do you need to be polite to those trying to kill you and as for clam now you nothing " James said as he take off the left combat glove

"now you try staying clam when you get a Automail hand put on where your left hand was"

OOC A when did i say he was on the other side of the room LS
Ericka join him where he was standing and you join that same spot and yes he went and got his knife but he went back to the same spot he was, try to keep up and B he can hear across the room if he want too, so i advice that you look up Fry Cry as what i have done Base on that game and along with how KC troops are enhanced by drugs and other things, i've gone and mess with DNA

OOC: ok, no need to get upset..

IC: "I know a man who was tortured unceasingly for twenty days, somehow he manages to be courteous and control his emotions." The Hegemon said, smiling cheerily. "I'm not some sheltered old beurocrat, boy, I've seen and experienced firsthand the horrors of war. I would also remind you that your suffering in the past does not excuse your behavior in the present." He looked as if he were giving advice to an old friend as he spoke. "Just a bit of constructive criticism, I apologize if I've offended you."

OOC: ok, no need to get upset..

IC: "I know a man who was tortured unceasingly for twenty days, somehow he manages to be courteous and control his emotions." The Hegemon said, smiling cheerily. "I'm not some sheltered old beurocrat boy, I've seen and experienced firsthand the horrors of war. I would also remind you that your suffering in the past does not excuse your behavior in the present." He looked as if he were giving advice to an old friend as he spoke. "Just a bit of constructive criticism, I apologize if I've offended you."

OOC sorry LS just had a shit hour sorry for biting your head off
feel free to ask how he lost the hand
IC

"saddly we suffer all the time with Helghans all ways up to something"said Jame as he checks the hand

"and yes we are what we like, we will all ways be to the outside world but once you use too us you lean how to deal with us.ok how that gear we given you"

OOC sorry LS just had a shit hour sorry for biting your head off
feel free to ask how he lost the hand
IC

"saddly we suffer all the time with Helghans all ways up to something"said Jame as he checks the hand

"and yes we are what we like, we will all ways be to the outside world but once you use too us you lean how to deal with us.ok how that gear we given you"

"The body armor is most useful, and much more comfortable than a mere kevlar vest. Fortunately, I have not yet had to test out it's effectiveness."

"The body armor is most useful, and much more comfortable than a mere kevlar vest. Fortunately, I have not yet had to test out it's effectiveness."

"saddly we have ,a friend of mine in the same division Duke Wulf was hit by a .50 Caliber Sniper Rilfe bullet that went through his Dragon Skin body armor near his heart and his younger brother in the first division, Sabre Wulf got hit by a fragment from Oerlikon 35 mm Anti-Aircraft shell in the left shoulder" James said as he looks at his hand

"and i lost this saving a young girl"

"saddly we have ,a friend of mine in the same division Duke Wulf was hit by a .50 Caliber Sniper Rilfe bullet that went through his Dragon Skin body armor near his heart and his younger brother in the first division, Sabre Wulf got hit by a fragment from Oerlikon 35 mm Anti-Aircraft shell in the left shoulder" James said as he looks at his hand

"and i lost this saving a young girl"

"I see, an unfortunate occurence." Lord Sumguy said, nodding somberly. "Well, I can see that you two wish to speak to one another a bit more privately, so I shall intrude upon you no longer." With that, he walked away from the pair. Young people these days.. He thought, laughing to himself as he leaned against a wall. When is this meeting going to start?

Not so good I'll admit. The operation in the CRU isn't the problem anymore, we've got Moria and Armani fighting it now. I understand your upset but our government had to act, we couldn't allow foreign nations to pledge support for the side we are working against. I trust that your governments had a change of heart when it comes to foreign policies... a little bird told me that your nation has recalled most of its forces back to the homeland.

"Ah what a coincidence, the same little bird told me that I did pull out all of my troops. Do you take me as a moron? What is your rank in your nation, and is your president here?"

"Ah what a coincidence, the same little bird told me that I did pull out all of my troops. Do you take me as a moron? What is your rank in your nation, and is your president here?"

''I surely do not see you as a moron, nor do I mean to offend. I'm sorry to be so rude as to not properly introduce myself. I am Foreign Minister Andrews, here on behalf of the President.''

Andrews stuck his hand out, offering a handshake, while smiling sincerely.

OOC note: Sorry it took so long. Post below:

OOC: I have him the Emperor like 3 separate conferences, all the while making minor appearances in other RPs, so this is, for all intents and purposes, taking place after the events in all of them.

The Errikan helicopters broke through the clouds, semi-notable distortions of the beautiful skies. The cargo of one of the birds was of critical importance to the Empire, and they now watched as they approached the Invincible.

“My, that is impressive, Father,” Crown Prince Frederick William Victor said, looking upon the massive sky ship; the young prince wore his dress military uniform, as he was actually in active military service; the apple never falls far from the tree.

“Absolutely,” Emperor Christian I agreed. Their helicopter approached, sending out the message asking to land.

OOC: Should I wait for confirmation, or assume landing and all?

"I see, an unfortunate occurence." Lord Sumguy said, nodding somberly. "Well, I can see that you two wish to speak to one another a bit more privately, so I shall intrude upon you no longer." With that, he walked away from the pair. Young people these days.. He thought, laughing to himself as he leaned against a wall. When is this meeting going to start?

"take care Sir"James said to him as he walks away

Stever was offended by Arnold's refusal but tried not show it. "Well. Your loss then.", grabbed Repke by the sleeve and pulled him as he went to get a drink himself"

"Don't worry, you'll get through to him.", Claudia said to Arnold.

"You being the ambassador, I'm sure. We'll drink to that, on me. Anything you'd prefer?"

"Yes; but I would have no problem being the ambassador. I do not prefer any drink."

''I surely do not see you as a moron, nor do I mean to offend. I'm sorry to be so rude as to not properly introduce myself. I am Foreign Minister Andrews, here on behalf of the President.''

Andrews stuck his hand out, offering a handshake, while smiling sincerely.

John shook tha man's hand then said, "As you probably know, I am President John Batther, of Greston. We were the only ones to stand up for the CRU there. I do remember asking that you specifically leave the CRU alone. I was just about ready to send back those troops to defend him. You are a bunch of liars in Orbath, eh? You guys said you would leave them alone and then look now. A group of CRU citizens are still fighting there, from the last I checked. They might have gotten out though."

"If they offer you a drink of their own, accept it, please. Them accepting you would mean a lot to me", Claudia said to Arnold. Moments later, Stever returned with Repke. "Try this, I insist.", Stever said and handed a small bottle of absinthe to Arnold.

John shook tha man's hand then said, "As you probably know, I am President John Batther, of Greston. We were the only ones to stand up for the CRU there. I do remember asking that you specifically leave the CRU alone. I was just about ready to send back those troops to defend him. You are a bunch of liars in Orbath, eh? You guys said you would leave them alone and then look now. A group of CRU citizens are still fighting there, from the last I checked. They might have gotten out though."

''Liars no, we never said we would leave them alone. We would have left them, had they not been responsible for organizing the resistance in the area and capturing and burning an entire village, including some of our nations finest soldiers. No wonder you were the only nation to stand up for them, you were the only nation to harbor a terrorist organization, that is why I'm glad to see your soldiers remain at home and not abroad. I'm not looking to fall into senseless arguing like some of these other diplomats, so I hope you have more to say than to dispute an operation you should have kept out of.''

Jim Lange's plane landed on the deck of the craft, and Jim Lange walked off. He was wearing a white suit, and hat. His face, and hands were covered in scratches, and he had a splint on his right leg. He walked slowly and clearly with pain.

"If they offer you a drink of their own, accept it, please. Them accepting you would mean a lot to me", Claudia said to Arnold. Moments later, Stever returned with Repke. "Try this, I insist.", Stever said and handed a small bottle of absinthe to Arnold.

Arnold smiled at Claudia and took the absinthe from Stever. He drunk some of it and he was able to endure the taste. "It has a good taste to it; thank you, Colonel. Can I assume that absinthe is popular in your nation; or at least is one of your favorite drinks?"

"Sadly it isn't too popular. But yeah, I do enjoy it.", Stever replied. "Too much, if you ask me.", Repke said and joined the conversation.
"What? What's a man without his vices, am I right, Mr.... Ackermann, was it?"

The Errikan delegation, having landed, now entered the area in which the rest of the diplomatic commissions were gathered. The Emperor, Christian I, was recognizable at the center of the group, with his son, Frederick, fresh from the military and in uniform, standing beside him. This was the first major diplomatic affair on which the twenty one year old Crown Prince was accompanying the Emperor.

Ericka turned toward the Captain from Imperial Isa. She was sure that he wouldn't be all that impolite in her presence, and there were others about in case he was.

"How do things stand in Imperial Isa these days, Captain? It is in the possible interests of the Free Republic to have diplomatic relations with your country. Shall we talk somewhere... more private?"

"Sadly it isn't too popular. But yeah, I do enjoy it.", Stever replied. "Too much, if you ask me.", Repke said and joined the conversation.
"What? What's a man without his vices, am I right, Mr.... Ackermann, was it?"

Arnold smiled. "Yes; my name is Mr. Ackermann but Arnold is alright. I am not a heavy drinker but I do enjoy a glass of champagne; for example, during a celebration. Claudia told me that you two are in the military and that there is a war in your nation. I am sure you two have tried your best to defend your nation against its enemies; as all military leaders would."

"Then she's been misleading you. The war is far away from our borders, in Upper Highlands. One of their allies is preparing an invasion, though. Nothing to worry about, we'll beat them off and destroy their country before they know it.", Repke said before Stever could reply.

"Tried our best? No, not all.", Stever said between sips of absinthe and grinned.

Jim looked around at all the other world leaders. He wasn't feeling any better than he had in the truck or on the plane, but at least he was out of that prison cell. He reached into his pocket, and removed his flask. He opened it, held it to his lips, and felt the cool alcohol enter his mouth.

Above the Skies of the SS Invincible

A Concorde jet sheered across the clouds of the sky, naturally, Roland and Francis were never late to a meeting, but the mammoth earth and communication slowed them down, but it seemed finally they were reaching their intended destination.

"I can't believe we are this late!" Francis said in disbelief.

"Better late to a meeting than never...." Roland replied camly.

"No wonder your able to be Prime Minister, you are always have such good composure." Francis remarked.

Well not always, Roland thought.

Suddenly, a huge airship appeared out of the sky.....

"Uh......uh.......uh......wow..." Was all Francis was able to say..

"Technology is rapidly advancing these days, and it must have taken years of research and trillions if not quadrillions of dollars to make that." Roland commented.

The jet landed gracefully on the runway, and away from the other plans and helicopters..

Roland and Francis stepped out of the plane, and managed to make it over to the meeting area.

"Then she's been misleading you. The war is far away from our borders, in Upper Highlands. One of their allies is preparing an invasion, though. Nothing to worry about, we'll beat them off and destroy their country before they know it.", Repke said before Stever could reply.

"Tried our best? No, not all.", Stever said between sips of absinthe and grinned.

"She was correct in saying that there was a war in your nation, Colonel. I think that she has been helpful in allowing me to learn about your nation; she gave me a factbook. Colonel. I am glad that I can say I met Claudia zu Gernstein: the advisor of the Emperor of Pro Patria Puritania and I can say that it has been nice to meet you, Colonels Stever and Repke."

Roland Massaquine and Francis Pierock walked through the ambassadors and national leaders, the pre-meeting seemed to all be going on well....and already....Roland saw someone he knew."

"Francis, do you want to go on by yourself for a while?" Roland asked him.

"Shure, I would love it..." Francis replied.

So Francis went off to go enjoy the food and the wine, and Roland set off to see someone...

"Lord Sumguy! I would never account on not seeing you at a Global Leadership Meeting, much less a meeting, so how go things?" Roland asked him.

"They go well! It is good to see you again Roland!" The Hegemon replied, smiling and extending his hand to be shaken. "There is a bit of a situation in cazelia, but that should be solved quickly. How are things in Zoingo?"

Roland Massaquine and Francis Pierock walked through the ambassadors and national leaders, the pre-meeting seemed to all be going on well....and already....Roland saw someone he knew."

"Francis, do you want to go on by yourself for a while?" Roland asked him.

"Shure, I would love it..." Francis replied.

So Francis went off to go enjoy the food and the wine, and Roland set off to see someone...

"Lord Sumguy! I would never account on not seeing you at a Global Leadership Meeting, much less a meeting, so how go things?" Roland asked him.

"She was correct in saying that there was a war in your nation, Colonel. I think that she has been helpful in allowing me to learn about your nation; she gave me a factbook. Colonel. I am glad that I can say I met Claudia zu Gernstein: the advisor of the Emperor of Pro Patria Puritania and I can say that it has been nice to meet you, Colonels Stever and Repke."

"I'm the Grand Marshal, actually.", Repke said, slightly offended.

"They go well! It is good to see you again Roland!" The Hegemon replied, smiling and extending his hand to be shaken. "There is a bit of a situation in cazelia, but that should be solved quickly. How are things in Zoingo?"

ooc: Im talking here as in thinking that Ls doesn't know that there is a monarchy in Zoingo yet.

"Yes, we did hear about the incident in Cazelia, but things do seem to be calming down a bit after the Greal Elections incident. Trade is booming, the Zinger is now almost the same face value as the dollar...Hmm lets see." Roland started to say...

"Well, we did aquire a new colony in Europa Conquistadora, the stock market seemes high, the military is functioning quite well, and all of this is making the King really happy. As well as making the House of Lords, Nobles, and Commons really excited, and the Upper Courts are as bussy as ever..." Roland commented.

ooc: Im talking here as in thinking that Ls doesn't know that there is a monarchy in Zoingo yet.

"Yes, we did hear about the incident in Cazelia, but things do seem to be calming down a bit after the Greal Elections incident. Trade is booming, the Zinger is now almost the same face value as the dollar...Hmm lets see." Roland started to say...

"Well, we did aquire a new colony in Europa Conquistadora, the stock market seemes high, the military is functioning quite well, and all of this is making the King really happy. As well as making the House of Lords, Nobles, and Commons really excited, and the Upper Courts are as bussy as ever..." Roland commented.

OOC: he does, he just hasnt gotten around to addressing it yet.

IC: "Interesting.." Lord Sumguy said, his expression darkening slightly. "That reminds me, I would arrange a meeting with your king when his schedule is free, to discuss the future of Zoingo and the Hegemony."

OOC: he does, he just hasnt gotten around to addressing it yet.

IC: "Interesting.." Lord Sumguy said, his expression darkening slightly. "That reminds me, I would arrange a meeting with your king when his schedule is free, to discuss the future of Zoingo and the Hegemony."

"Well he is, and if I may comment, you haven't formally seen Zoingo yet, am I not correct?" Roland asked. "The king lately has been increasingly spent alot of time with his family, but he still allows time for almost anyone to see him..."

ooc: is there a specific date that you would wish to arrange such a meeting? like now? or tommorow? when UK2 is on? *thinks of Ideas*

"Well he is, and if I may comment, you haven't formally seen Zoingo yet, am I not correct?" Roland asked. "The king lately has been increasingly spent alot of time with his family, but he still allows time for almost anyone to see him..."

ooc: is there a specific date that you would wish to arrange such a meeting? like now? or tommorow? when UK2 is on? *thinks of Ideas*

OOC: im impartial it can be now if you want.

"Ah, that is exellent." The Hegemon replied, smiling. "I am looking forward to it."

Roland Massaquine and Francis Pierock walked through the ambassadors and national leaders, the pre-meeting seemed to all be going on well....and already....Roland saw someone he knew."

"Francis, do you want to go on by yourself for a while?" Roland asked him.

"Shure, I would love it..." Francis replied.

So Francis went off to go enjoy the food and the wine, and Roland set off to see someone...

Jim Lange recognized Francis from a distance. Finaly, someone Jim recognized. He limped over to Francis, and said, "Your Francis Pierock, right?"

Jim Lange recognized Francis from a distance. Finaly, someone Jim recognized. He limped over to Francis, and said, "Your Francis Pierock, right?"

"Jim Lange? From the Beatus I presume?" Francis asked back.

"Jim Lange? From the Beatus I presume?" Francis asked back.

"Yes, yes," said Jim. "It's ashame my trip to your nation was cut short, but now we can talk."

ooc: Fine by me....


OOC: will you make the thread, or should I?

OOC: im impartial it can be now if you want.

"Ah, that is exellent." The Hegemon replied, smiling. "I am looking forward to it."

ooc: Fine by me....

"We shall as well..." Roland replied.


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"It is quite a shame, we would have shown you everything we had to offer Jim, but alas, things do come up." Francis replied.

ooc: Totally up to you, since I thought it was going to be one of those "A Royal Tour Part _" threads.....

also, I wont be able to get on the computer for much longer, maybe tomorrow I guess, at 11 to 2 GMT?

OOC: actually, I was going to make it a diplomatic visit, but i suppose we can incorporate it into a Royal Tour.

In that case, we will have to wait until the current Royal Tour is over.

"I'm the Grand Marshal, actually.", Repke said, slightly offended.

"My mistake, Grand Marshal. I did not mean to offend; I apologize." Arnold said calmly. After several seconds, he began walking to one of the tables and beckoned Claudia to come with him.

"I must say that it was nice to meet Repke and Stever. Claudia, do you drink absinthe?"

He took his seat at a table and helped Claudia sit down in the other chair. "Claudia, why did you become the advisor to the Emperor? What motivated you to become the advisor?"

OOC: will you make the thread, or should I?

ooc: Totally up to you, since I thought it was going to be one of those "A Royal Tour Part _" threads.....

also, I wont be able to get on the computer for much longer, maybe tomorrow I guess, at 11 to 2 GMT?

OOC: actually, I was going to make it a diplomatic visit, but i suppose we can incorporate it into a Royal Tour.

In that case, we will have to wait until the current Royal Tour is over.


OOC: I have no problem in wating for a while, :cool:, well got to go....

''Liars no, we never said we would leave them alone. We would have left them, had they not been responsible for organizing the resistance in the area and capturing and burning an entire village, including some of our nations finest soldiers. No wonder you were the only nation to stand up for them, you were the only nation to harbor a terrorist organization, that is why I'm glad to see your soldiers remain at home and not abroad. I'm not looking to fall into senseless arguing like some of these other diplomats, so I hope you have more to say than to dispute an operation you should have kept out of.''

"So you are saying we are terrorists? Here is a little known fact, In this breast pocket here, I carry my very own Colt Desert Eagle. That gun in fact, has taken many men's lives away, and if you keep this way, you will be it's latest victim. No shove off, and tell my fellow brigaders down in hell, I said hi."

John then turned around an walked over to his friend Jim Lange, whom he met at a funeral, of a fellow leader, Edwardo Listless. With a large smile and hand out to shake it and John walked up to him and said.

"Ah, Jim, how are you. What the fuck happened there, with Giorgio Huttlebump? I sent four search and resque teams to go and find you, but they left when you said you were okay. So how has life been for you?"

"It is quite a shame, we would have shown you everything we had to offer Jim, but alas, things do come up." Francis replied.

"Yes, things do come up," said Jim. "So how have things been in your nation?"

my position is this. The young people are lazy and living at home with there parents. So what do we do to stop this? Its the military! I say we bring back the draft and come together in one big region. I have made a region for all militarist country. It is called the Eastern Powers. We must come together and when we do we will become all powerfull and no one will be able to stop us. My country of macaba is already into making munitions factories and we are ready for anything.

Looking the Captain in the eye, Ericka said, "I would like to see the view from one of the windows, if you wouldn't mind coming with me." A much brighter smile than politeness required was on her face while she said that.

Ericka turned toward the Captain from Imperial Isa. She was sure that he wouldn't be all that impolite in her presence, and there were others about in case he was.

"How do things stand in Imperial Isa these days, Captain? It is in the possible interests of the Free Republic to have diplomatic relations with your country. Shall we talk somewhere... more private?"


"boring as of lately as there has been no border fights as the helghans not cross into Imperial in months" James turn to look at her

"diplomatic relations highly don't think that happen and somewhere more private,you have somewhere in mind"

Looking the Captain in the eye, Ericka said, "I would like to see the view from one of the windows, if you wouldn't mind coming with me." A much brighter smile than politeness required was on her face while she said that.
"lead the way ma-am and i'll follow you"James said as he picked up his Army backpack

"My mistake, Grand Marshal. I did not mean to offend; I apologize." Arnold said calmly. After several seconds, he began walking to one of the tables and beckoned Claudia to come with him.

"I must say that it was nice to meet Repke and Stever. Claudia, do you drink absinthe?"

He took his seat at a table and helped Claudia sit down in the other chair. "Claudia, why did you become the advisor to the Emperor? What motivated you to become the advisor?"
"Yeah, occasionally. I was sent to an orphanage when I was 4, after my parents died. Two years later I was picked up for full scholarship for the Neu Berlin university, as well as other educational institutions. I felt that I had to repay the empire, so I studied history and politics in the university in the hopes I could work to help the empire. Luckily I was selected to be our current emperor's advisor."

"It is nice to hear that you were able to make a good life for yourself despite being from an orphange, Claudia. It must be hard at times, I assume, to be the Emperor's advisor."

Arnold thought about the "horrifying things" for several seconds before he began telling Claudia his story. "I was raised into a family of German ancestry and my parents were full-blooded Germans. My father was a businessman and my mother; believe it or not, was a hotel clerk. They met during my father's visit to the hotel where she worked and they fell in love. My mother was a German and had no non-German parents. Not all of the Germans you see in Neo-Ixania are wealthy; some are either lower or middle class. For example, my mother was in the middle class when she worked as a hotel clerk."

"Well, I had some getting used to do when he asked my opinions about horrifying things, and I still haven't gotten used to it completely. But those things have to be done. Enough about me... What's your story?"

"The same can be said of Neo-Ixania's Germans. One of the German families of our nation spawned the mother of Neo-Ixania's Empress. As for going somewhere private, that is acceptable and I will let you choose where we go, Claudia."

"With Germans being the largest ethnic group, we're in many of the social classes.", Claudia said and felt a little envious of Arnold, who had parents. She was getting urges to kiss Arnold, but couldn't do in the room they were in. "Would you like to go somewhere more private?", she asked.

"Assigned quarters....."

"That sounds acceptable to me, Claudia. You can take me there."

"How's my assigned quarters sound to you?", she said and stood up.

Arnold sat next to Claudia and smiled at her. "Claudia....it has been a pleasure to see you, to talk to you and to have met you here at this summit."

Claudia left the room, followed by Arnold. When they arrived in her quarters, she sat on the bed. "Sit right here" she said.

Arnold leaned in and within two minutes they were kissing. It surprised Arnold that they were kissing but he did not feel an urge to move away.

"You too, Arnold.", she said and slowly, as if she was hesitating, she moved her lips closer to Arnolds.

"Claudia....."

Arnold was amazed that he had a romantic incident with Claudia but he did not feel ashamed or saddened. "Claudia, I understand that you will not be able to move to Neo-Ixania. However, I can still see you if I am the ambassador to your nation."

After some time, the two were lying in the bed under blankets, with clothes scattered around the floor. Claudia kissed Arnold and said, clearly unwillingly: "You do realise that I won't be able to move to Neo-Ixania, if we get that far."

“It would seem we didn’t miss any real meeting . . . they are just mingling.”

“Ah,” the Emperor responded quietly, “But mingling is an important part of these matters—some rather personal connection, allows people to empathize, to sympathize with one another more when the meeting gets going.”

They walked in amongst the other delegations.

Arnold watched Claudia for several seconds before he got dressed and walked with her out of her assigned quarters. He led her to the other guests and smiled at her. "Would you like a drink?"

"Claudia....."

Arnold was amazed that he did what he did but he did not feel ashamed or saddened. "Claudia, I understand that you will not be able to move to Neo-Ixania. However, I can still see you if I am the ambassador to your nation."
"Yeah, of course. We should propably get back with the others.", she said, got out of the bed and got dressed again.

"You're not trying to get me drunk, are you?", she replied playfully. "But yeah, I'll have a glass of absinthe if you're gonna get yourself a drink."

"Yes, things do come up," said Jim. "So how have things been in your nation?"

"Stable for now, trade is booming, the market is high, and everyone is as busy as ever, it really is......" Francis said before another man walked up.

"You know Jim as well? And buy the looks of it you are from Greston, are you not?" Francis asked John.

"Ah yes I am, nice to meet you." John stuck his hand out to shake Francis's hand.

"So you are saying we are terrorists? Here is a little known fact, In this breast pocket here, I carry my very own Colt Desert Eagle. That gun in fact, has taken many men's lives away, and if you keep this way, you will be it's latest victim. No shove off, and tell my fellow brigaders down in hell, I said hi."

John then turned around an walked over to his friend Jim Lange, whom he met at a funeral, of a fellow leader, Edwardo Listless. With a large smile and hand out to shake it and John walked up to him and said.

"Ah, Jim, how are you. What the fuck happened there, with Giorgio Huttlebump? I sent four search and resque teams to go and find you, but they left when you said you were okay. So how has life been for you?"

OOC: The Beatus, I think you missed this post

"Stable for now, trade is booming, the market is high, and everyone is as busy as ever, it really is......" Francis said before another man walked up.

"You know Jim as well? And buy the looks of it you are from Greston, are you not?" Francis asked John.

"Ah yes I am, nice to meet you." John stuck his hand out to shake Francis's hand.

Jim shook his hand, but carefully, as ever move cause much pain. "That backstabbing fool, he held me prisoner. Luckily someone noticed the coded message pleading for help in one of the press releases they had me right, but when they found out, I guess they decided I had out worn my usefulness. That's when they through me in the dungeon, and started torturing me for information," he continued motioning to the many cuts and bruses visible on his face, and hands, and his leg that was in a splint. "They wanted to know the combination to the vault that contains the remnants of the old Kings chemical and biological weapons research. Ed had it all locked away in one of those safes, you know, the ones that if you try to break into it it destroys everything inside it. Well anyway only me, and the military tribunal know the combination, and the Arch Prior wanted it. I was about to break when I was rescued by forces from the Black Imperium, and rushed off here. I had to change on the plane, but I'm feeling better now, how have you been?"

"Not great but what has happened to me doesn't sound half as bad as it sounds what happened to you. God I am an idiot. I should have read that press release more carefully, I recieved that then called my Spec Ops off. I am very sorry that I didn't help. But no worries, that civil war happening back in your home, my brigade shall be there and shall fight till every one of those men that kidnapped you are. I will also be serving in that war. Don't worry you have allies. I was just talking to your Military Triburnal and told them you can take refuge in Greston after this meeting is over, if it even get's started, I thought it to be a formal meeting. Did you hear, there is a bounty on my head now, those Satanic Monsters from DWV put a bounty of 12.5 billion DoubleWidevillian Bucks on my severed head."

"Not great but what has happened to me doesn't sound half as bad as it sounds what happened to you. God I am an idiot. I should have read that press release more carefully, I recieved that then called my Spec Ops off. I am very sorry that I didn't help. But no worries, that civil war happening back in your home, my brigade shall be there and shall fight till every one of those men that kidnapped you are. I will also be serving in that war. Don't worry you have allies. I was just talking to your Military Triburnal and told them you can take refuge in Greston after this meeting is over, if it even get's started, I thought it to be a formal meeting. Did you hear, there is a bounty on my head now, those Satanic Monsters from DWV put a bounty of 12.5 billion DoubleWidevillian Bucks on my severed head."

"Yes I did," said Jim. "The Military Tribunal is apparently worried about them putting one on my head, seeing as we have such a high bounty on they're 'former' leader."

"You're not trying to get me drunk, are you?", she replied playfully. "But yeah, I'll have a glass of absinthe if you're gonna get yourself a drink."

Arnold grinned at Claudia. "Oh no, I want a lively woman." Arnold smiled as he walked to the table and found some absinthe for her. He brought the glass of absinthe to her and smiled. "Claudia, this has been my first diplomatic visit to another nation, you know. Have you traveled to other nations?"

"Yes I did," said Jim. "The Military Tribunal is apparently worried about them putting one on my head, seeing as we have such a high bounty on they're 'former' leader."

"I wouldn't be surprised if they do. No worries. They will just say King David has nothing to do with them, and condemn you for a ruthless slaughter. How did that Civil War come about any way?"

"So you are saying we are terrorists? Here is a little known fact, In this breast pocket here, I carry my very own Colt Desert Eagle. That gun in fact, has taken many men's lives away, and if you keep this way, you will be it's latest victim. No shove off, and tell my fellow brigaders down in hell, I said hi."

John then turned around an walked over to his friend Jim Lange, whom he met at a funeral, of a fellow leader, Edwardo Listless. With a large smile and hand out to shake it and John walked up to him and said.

"Ah, Jim, how are you. What the fuck happened there, with Giorgio Huttlebump? I sent four search and resque teams to go and find you, but they left when you said you were okay. So how has life been for you?"

Andrews was in shock. He was not a military man, nor had he ever been threatened with a weapons before. Still, he had always remained calm under pressure. He opened his mouth to speak, and as he did, two of his body guards appeared, reaching into their jacket coats. Before they had to act though, the Grestonian representative had walked away, addressing another diplomat whom Andrews recognized as Jim. Andrews had quite a few guests to chose to talk to. He searched out the Neo-Ixanian representative but noticed he was busy with a women. Instead he searched out the representative from Errikland.

OOC: I'm having computer problems so posting is going to be a problem for the next few days.

He searched out the Neo-Ixanian representative but noticed he was busy with a women. Instead he searched out the representative from Errikland.

OOC: Mr. Andrews can talk to Ivan Rucinsky, Neo-Ixania's Foreign Minister.

"lead the way ma-am and i'll follow you"James said as he picked up his Army backpack

Ericka led the Captain to an observation deck, and took a bottle of Vodka with her from the bar. Finding a place to sit, she gestured for the Captain to do the same. After he sat, she offered him a drink of vodka.

--small snip--

"Captain," Ericka began, "you are the type who knows what he wants, and knows or at least has an idea of how to get it. I admire that in a man, but as i'm told by the stifling bureaucracy back home, you have to use nice fluffy words so that the other side doesn't get all insulted. I became a diplomat because I saw the problems all around me, and wanted to fix them. Not with slow ponderous soft niceties that get us nowhere, but to actually get to work and fix things. So i'm going to ask this directly, (as she was doing so, she put a hand on one of the Captain's hands, something that men like for attractive women to do) what is Imperial Isa expecting to come from this... this... International diplomatic 'group hug?'

Ericka led the Captain to an observation deck, and took a bottle of Vodka with her from the bar. Finding a place to sit, she gestured for the Captain to do the same. After he sat, she offered him a drink of vodka.

--small snip--

"Captain," Ericka began, "you are the type who knows what he wants, and knows or at least has an idea of how to get it. I admire that in a man, but as i'm told by the stifling bureaucracy back home, you have to use nice fluffy words so that the other side doesn't get all insulted. I became a diplomat because I saw the problems all around me, and wanted to fix them. Not with slow ponderous soft niceties that get us nowhere, but to actually get to work and fix things. So i'm going to ask this directly, (as she was doing so, she put a hand on one of the Captain's hands, something that men like for attractive women to do) what is Imperial Isa expecting to come from this... this... International diplomatic 'group hug?'

"vodka nice drink" said Jmaes as he looks at her hand on his before looking up at her so he could answer her

"i'am here to takes notes of who we should try to talk to and who be waste of our time point blank"

"i'am here to takes notes of who we should try to talk to and who be waste of our time point blank"

"And what do you think, Captain?" Ericka asked. It had been a while since she had been on a date, but she knew that the Captain was... interested in her, to say the least. She was hoping that he would actually DO something, as military men are wont to do.

Arnold grinned as he walked to the table and found some absinthe for her. He brought the glass of absinthe to her and smiled. "Claudia, this has been my first diplomatic visit to another nation, you know. Have you traveled to other nations?"

"Thanks. I've been to Shemsu-Hor (ooc: no longer exists) and to our military base in Zaheran, and I'll most likely have to accompany the emperor to Upper Highlands when the war is over. I never would have guessed this is your first diplomatic mission, you did manage to impress me with your 'diplomatic' skills.", Claudia replied and gave Arnold a wink.

"And what do you think, Captain?" Ericka asked. It had been a while since she had been on a date, but she knew that the Captain was... interested in her, to say the least. She was hoping that he would actually DO something, as military men are wont to do.

"of this meeting i'am not,as i made my notes and sent them off,but what i'am thinking right now with you, is to kiss you on the lips and finish the bottle off with you"said Jame then kissed her lips before picking up the bottle of Vodka

"Ah yes I am, nice to meet you." John stuck his hand out to shake Francis's hand.

"Likewise" Francis replied, shaking the man's hand while listening to the conversation between John and Jim.

Wow, alot has happened to them, he thought.

While waiting for Jim's reply he turned to Francis and said, "You are from Zoingo, correct? How is it over there? I haven't heard of much that has happened in a while from that direction. Besides that of news from the Hegemony."