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As she was being flown back to Lamoni, Tanya Ley quietly glanced at the young lady on the seat next to her. She would be responsible for the general care and education of the daughter of a colleague of hers from Neo-Ixania. Her name was Eleanore, and she seemed happy enough with the chance to visit (what to her would be) a strange new place, where she would see new things, and meet new people.

Tanya knew that while there was quite a lot that was the same between Neo-Ixania and Lamoni; there was also quite a lot that was different between the two nations. One was a Constitutional Monarchy, and the other was a Presidential Republic. Eleanore would even be living outside of her home region for the first time. Tanya would be able to understand if Eleanore was even the smallest bit nervous about leaving all that she knew behind.

Eventually, the announcement was made. "Ladies and gentlemen, we are now approximately ten minutes from crossing into Lamonian airspace, we should be landing in Nephi in two hours."

Tanya looked back at Eleanor to see if she was interested in talking.

Eleonore was eagerly awaiting the plane's landing in the city of Nephi; she had been anxiously awaiting this day ever since she was told of the arrangements but she did feel somewhat nervous; though she was mostly confident that she could do good in the end and that Miss Ley would be there to help her. When she heard the words of the announcement, Eleanor smiled brightly and looked out the window to see her first glimpses of Lamoni. "Miss Ley! I can not believe we will be in Lamoni soon! I can not wait to get there!"

Eleanor looked up at Miss Ley and smiled. "Thank you for taking me in, Miss Ley, it is a pleasurable honor to be in your company."

Tanya smiled when she heard the excitement in Eleanore's voice. It reminded her of the first time that she had ever been to a foreign country. She had taken a school trip to the nations of Bazalonia, and Khazaron. It had been quite the trip, and she wouldn't exchange it for anything.

"We'll be there soon enough, Eleanore. In fact, we should start to see the coastline of Lemnos Island momentarily. I know that you've been there before. It is a considerable honor indeed, Eleanore. Now, i'll be wanting you to do what I say while you are in Lamoni... in order to keep you safe, if nothing else. You will of course, be expected to behave and do well in school, but also to have a good time.

Unless your father managed to get you a diplomatic passport, you'll have to go through customs. I'll be there to help you through it, even though my 'Diplomatic Consultant' status obviates the need for me to go through it myself. Any moment now, there should be customs forms being passed out."

As Tanya spoke, the customs forms that she mentioned were indeed being passed out. After she had gotten the set of forms that Eleanore would need; she helped her fill them out. Between the forms and Eleanore's passport, she would be ready to enter the Free Republic. This was when the coastline of the Lamonian mainland came into view, so Tanya let Eleanore visually explore the land that she would be studying and having fun in.

Tanya smiled when she heard the excitement in Eleanore's voice. It reminded her of the first time that she had ever been to a foreign country. She had taken a school trip to the nations of Bazalonia, and Khazaron. It had been quite the trip, and she wouldn't exchange it for anything.

"We'll be there soon enough, Eleanore. In fact, we should start to see the coastline of Lemnos Island momentarily. I know that you've been there before. It is a considerable honor indeed, Eleanore. Now, i'll be wanting you to do what I say while you are in Lamoni... in order to keep you safe, if nothing else. You will of course, be expected to behave and do well in school, but also to have a good time.

"I am sure that I will have a good time, Miss Ley, and I assure you that I will be on my best behaviour and that I will do well in school as I have done for so long in Ixania. I promise you that." Eleonore said with a smile. "I am happy to be able to be a student in Lamoni. I am overjoyed; filled with anxiety and bliss."

Unless your father managed to get you a diplomatic passport, you'll have to go through customs. I'll be there to help you through it, even though my 'Diplomatic Consultant' status obviates the need for me to go through it myself. Any moment now, there should be customs forms being passed out."

"I believe my father gave me a diplomatic passport." Eleonore said before pulling it out to show Tanya. "Thank goodness I remembered to bring it with me. I always carry the essentials with me."

As Tanya spoke, the customs forms that she mentioned were indeed being passed out. After she had gotten the set of forms that Eleanore would need; she helped her fill them out. Between the forms and Eleanore's passport, she would be ready to enter the Free Republic. This was when the coastline of the Lamonian mainland came into view, so Tanya let Eleanore visually explore the land that she would be studying and having fun in.

Eleonore immediately began to simply stare at the coastline with a large smile on her face; she was so happy to be able to visit Lamoni and had no problem showing it to those around her. "I can see the mainland, Miss Ley! I can see Lamoni!"

"I am sure that I will have a good time, Miss Ley, and I assure you that I will be on my best behavior and that I will do well in school as I have done for so long in Ixania. I promise you that." Eleonore said with a smile. "I am happy to be able to be a student in Lamoni. I am overjoyed; filled with anxiety and bliss."

"Good. Just as long as we have that understanding. Well, let's see what we can do to ease the anxiety, shall we?"

"I believe my father gave me a diplomatic passport." Eleonore said before pulling it out to show Tanya. "Thank goodness I remembered to bring it with me. I always carry the essentials with me."

"Very good, Eleanore." Tanya breathed a silent prayer of thanks to Gustav for being so organized. "That means that we won't have to go through customs. Just stick with me, and we'll do fine."

Eleonore immediately began to simply stare at the coastline with a large smile on her face; she was so happy to be able to visit Lamoni and had no problem showing it to those around her. "I can see the mainland, Miss Ley! I can see Lamoni!"

"Excellent, Eleanore. Keep watching."

Sometime later, they were only thirty minutes out from landing at Skyhaven International Airport; where they would debark the plane at Terminal 13's Gate 5.

"Good. Just as long as we have that understanding. Well, let's see what we can do to ease the anxiety, shall we?"

"I have been anxious ever since you organized this with my father."



"Very good, Eleanore." Tanya breathed a silent prayer of thanks to Gustav for being so organized. "That means that we won't have to go through customs. Just stick with me, and we'll do fine."

"I will stick to you like flies on sugar, Miss Ley. I am anxious to see where you live; though I am sure it's a mere comfortable mansion...as you are a high ranking politician after all."



"Excellent, Eleanore. Keep watching."

Sometime later, they were only thirty minutes out from landing at Skyhaven International Airport; where they would debark the plane at Terminal 13's Gate 5.

"I think we are landing now! Let's go, Miss Ley! I want to plant my feet firmly on Lamonian soil! My eyes will survey the land and my feet will take me everywhere! I must thank you again for all of this. Thank you!" Eleanor said enthusiastically before running for the exit; happily beckoning Tanya to follow while trying to restrain whatever nervousness she had at the time.

"I have been anxious ever since you organized this with my father."

"Just don't get carried away."

"I will stick to you like flies on sugar, Miss Ley. I am anxious to see where you live; though I am sure it's a mere comfortable mansion...as you are a high ranking politician after all."

Tanya arched an eyebrow at the "Mere comfortable mansion" part of Eleanore's comment. Tanya had had to work her way up just to get the place that she lived in now; not to mention the job that enabled her to live there. She was certain the Eleanore had lived her life in comfort, and was likely used to it. Maybe it would be good for Eleanore to see for herself that things weren't always as rosy as life in a mansion made you think that it was. She didn't breathe a word of this, however.

"I think we are landing now! Let's go, Miss Ley! I want to plant my feet firmly on Lamonian soil! My eyes will survey the land and my feet will take me everywhere! I must thank you again for all of this. Thank you!" Eleanor said enthusiastically before running for the exit; happily beckoning Tanya to follow while trying to restrain whatever nervousness she had at the time.

OOC: If the plane was landing NOW, then Eleanore should still be in her seat. Just a small thing; you don't have to change anything.

IC: Tanya followed Eleanore to the exit. She was bemused that Eleanore was in such high spirits, but annoyed that Eleanore had raced ahead to the exit without staying with her. Oh well, Tanya thought.

"You're welcome, Eleanore, but please stay with me. After all, we have a car to take us into the city after we retrieve our checked luggage."

"Just don't get carried away."

"I will not get carried away, Miss Ley."

Tanya arched an eyebrow at the "Mere comfortable mansion" part of Eleanore's comment. Tanya had had to work her way up just to get the place that she lived in now; not to mention the job that enabled her to live there. She was certain the Eleanore had lived her life in comfort, and was likely used to it. Maybe it would be good for Eleanore to see for herself that things weren't always as rosy as life in a mansion made you think that it was. She didn't breathe a word of this, however.


OOC: If the plane was landing NOW, then Eleanore should still be in her seat. Just a small thing; you don't have to change anything.

IC: Tanya followed Eleanore to the exit. She was bemused that Eleanore was in such high spirits, but annoyed that Eleanore had raced ahead to the exit without staying with her. Oh well, Tanya thought.

"You're welcome, Eleanore, but please stay with me. After all, we have a car to take us into the city after we retrieve our checked luggage."

''I will stay with you, Miss Ley; I apologize for rushing to the door but I am so excited! Now, let`s get off this plane as I am anxious to get my feet on Lamonian soil again.''

''I will stay with you, Miss Ley; I apologize for rushing to the door but I am so excited! Now, let`s get off this plane as I am anxious to get my feet on Lamonian soil again.''

"Thank you, Eleanore. Shall we be off now?" Tanya gathered her carry on bags, and walked over to where Eleanore was, and they walked past the Customs station after passing through the lane meant for those with diplomatic passports. After getting their checked in baggage from Baggage Claim, they met with the driver that would be taking them back to Tanya's place. Tanya instructed the driver to take them on a mini-tour of the city for Eleanore's sake, and he agreed.

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First they left the airport proper, and then went through a mountain pass to enter Nephi itself after a few miles. Nephi was not only the capitol city of the Free Republic, but it was also a bustling metropolis in it's own right. There was a vibrancy and life in the city that could be felt as they entered it.

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Along the way, the passed the Presidential Palace, and the National Library. They went around Lake Armstrong, and followed the eastern mountainous "wall" of the valley toward Tanya's house. Finally arriving at Miss Ley's house, they left the car and walked in. Tanya led Eleanore to her room, and explained the amenities that were in her room.

"Do you have any questions, Eleanore?"

Thank you, Eleanore. Shall we be off now?" Tanya gathered her carry on bags, and walked over to where Eleanore was, and they walked past the Customs station after passing through the lane meant for those with diplomatic passports. After getting their checked in baggage from Baggage Claim, they met with the driver that would be taking them back to Tanya's place. Tanya instructed the driver to take them on a mini-tour of the city for Eleanore's sake, and he agreed.

"We shall be off now, Miss Ley, I am eager to see the house of the politician who was so generous to take me in."

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First they left the airport proper, and then went through a mountain pass to enter Nephi itself after a few miles. Nephi was not only the capitol city of the Free Republic, but it was also a bustling metropolis in it's own right. There was a vibrancy and life in the city that could be felt as they entered it.

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Along the way, the passed the Presidential Palace, and the National Library. They went around Lake Armstrong, and followed the eastern mountainous "wall" of the valley toward Tanya's house. Finally arriving at Miss Ley's house, they left the car and walked in. Tanya led Eleanore to her room, and explained the amenities that were in her room.

"Do you have any questions, Eleanore?"

"I only have one question at the moment, Miss Ley. My question is: When does school start for me?"

"We shall be off now, Miss Ley, I am eager to see the house of the politician who was so generous to take me in."

When they had reached Tanya's mansion, Tanya asked Eleanore; "So Eleanore, what do you think?"

"I only have one question at the moment, Miss Ley. My question is: When does school start for me?"

"School will start in two months for you, Eleanore. In the meantime, i've planned a tour of Lamoni, a chance for you to get used to the differences, and opportunities to meet people from your new class."

When they had reached Tanya's mansion, Tanya asked Eleanore; "So Eleanore, what do you think?"

"It is nothing new to me, Miss Ley, but is a lovely and comfortable mansion. You are most lucky to have it. Make sure you keep it clean and tidy."

"School will start in two months for you, Eleanore. In the meantime, i've planned a tour of Lamoni, a chance for you to get used to the differences, and opportunities to meet people from your new class."

"Yes! When is that tour, Miss Ley?! I can't wait to go on that tour! I'll see all of Lamoni and take so many pictures and videos and hopefully make lots of friends....thank God for this blessing!"

"It is nothing new to me, Miss Ley, but is a lovely and comfortable mansion. You are most lucky to have it. Make sure you keep it clean and tidy."

"Oh, keeping it 'clean and tidy' will not be a problem. You see, since I am still on the government payroll, there is a government cleaning staff. Particularly since I do read classified documents. That is why I must ask you not to enter my study, Eleanore. Classification laws in Lamoni are quite harsh, as i'm sure would be the case anywhere."

"Yes! When is that tour, Miss Ley?! I can't wait to go on that tour! I'll see all of Lamoni and take so many pictures and videos and hopefully make lots of friends....thank God for this blessing!"

"We shall begin the tour in a few days, Eleanore. I would prefer to see you settled in first. Maybe show you around some of Nephi first."

"Oh, keeping it 'clean and tidy' will not be a problem. You see, since I am still on the government payroll, there is a government cleaning staff. Particularly since I do read classified documents. That is why I must ask you not to enter my study, Eleanore. Classification laws in Lamoni are quite harsh, as i'm sure would be the case anywhere."

"That is most understandable, Miss Ley. I don't want to be charged with being a spy in the outfit of a young student. I'll go everywhere except the study; which should not be a problem for me. It's being here that forms enough compensation."


"We shall begin the tour in a few days, Eleanore. I would prefer to see you settled in first. Maybe show you around some of Nephi first."

"That is good with me! I hope we could see some of Nephi soon; I'm so anxious to see it."

"That is most understandable, Miss Ley. I don't want to be charged with being a spy in the outfit of a young student. I'll go everywhere except the study; which should not be a problem for me. It's being here that forms enough compensation."

"Then I trust that we shall not have to speak of that again. And I am glad that you are excited to be in Lamoni, Eleanore. I'll guide you to your room, where you can drop your things off."

With that, Tanya took Eleanore to the bedroom assigned to her use. It was wide and spacious; and Eleanore would have much room to grow in here.

"That is good with me! I hope we could see some of Nephi soon; I'm so anxious to see it."

"If you are ready, we can explore some of the city today."

"Then I trust that we shall not have to speak of that again. And I am glad that you are excited to be in Lamoni, Eleanore. I'll guide you to your room, where you can drop your things off."

With that, Tanya took Eleanore to the bedroom assigned to her use. It was wide and spacious; and Eleanore would have much room to grow in here.

"This room is most comfortable and aesthetically appealing, Miss Ley, though I expected to recieve such a room from the Foreign Minister of Lamoni who has been most generous in hosting my stay here as a foreign exchange student. Thank you so much, Miss Ley."


"If you are ready, we can explore some of the city today."

"I am more than ready! Let's go explore!"

"This room is most comfortable and aesthetically appealing, Miss Ley, though I expected to recieve such a room from the Foreign Minister of Lamoni who has been most generous in hosting my stay here as a foreign exchange student. Thank you so much, Miss Ley."

"You are quite welcome, Eleanore. I'm sure that you will enjoy your stay here."

"I am more than ready! Let's go explore!"

"All right; follow me."

Tanya led the way back down to the limo; and the same driver as before drove them to the Presidential Palace. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_d%27Amboise ) Unbeknownst to Eleanore at the time, this would have been one of their stops anyway; as President Stinson and his wife (Adelaide Stinson), were eager to meet the young learner from Ixania.

OOC: I hope that you don't mind RPing Adelaide

IC: In the meantime, both Tanya and Eleanore met up with one of the tour guides, and waited for the tour to start. "Do you have any questions, Eleanore?" Tanya knew that there might be some.

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OOC: Not a bad reply for me practically falling asleep on the keyboard, if I do say so myself.

You are quite welcome, Eleanore. I'm sure that you will enjoy your stay here."

"I am sure I will enjoy my stay here.....I know I will."

"All right; follow me."

Tanya led the way back down to the limo; and the same driver as before drove them to the Presidential Palace. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_d%27Amboise ) Unbeknownst to Eleanore at the time, this would have been one of their stops anyway; as President Stinson and his wife (Adelaide Stinson), were eager to meet the young learner from Ixania.

IC: In the meantime, both Tanya and Eleanore met up with one of the tour guides, and waited for the tour to start. "Do you have any questions, Eleanore?" Tanya knew that there might be some.

"Is it possible to meet the President of Lamoni? Are there any museums dedicated to Lamonian history that we could see? Is it possible for me to see the headquarters of Lamoni's Foreign Ministry?"

"I am sure I will enjoy my stay here.....I know I will."

"Then let's be off. We're going to see the Presidential Palace today."

"Is it possible to meet the President of Lamoni? Are there any museums dedicated to Lamonian history that we could see? Is it possible for me to see the headquarters of Lamoni's Foreign Ministry?"

"Possibly, yes, and yes. But first, let's take a tour of the complex."

"What is there to see in the complex, Miss Ley? I am anxious to meet the President of Lamoni because he would be the first foreign leader that I have ever met in my life. I must remember to be courteous to him and to make sure that he knows I am thankful for any time he spends in meeting me; though I hope that it would be much rather than little."

"There is plenty of art from both Lamonian and foreign artists here, as well as exquisetly well done woodworking, and sculpture. The Presidential Palace is not only the work space and living quarters of the Lamonian President, but it is also a place meant to show Lamonian influence and political power. Imagine it being like a royal palace." Given that Eleanore came from a country that had a monarchy, she would have a better idea of what that meant.

"I know that you are very excited, and want to see everything, but you'll wear yourself out before you know it unless you calm down some, Eleanore. I'm not trying to ruin your fun or anything; what I am doing is more akin to making sure that you'll be able to stay awake long enough to see everything.

Yes, it will be very important to be respectful and courteous when you are around President Stinson, Eleanore. In fact, President Stinson made his Ixanian wife his personal secretary. Some people say that a foreigner should not be in so sensitive a position, but the President did it anyway. Out of curiousity, what do you think that you would do in that situation, Eleanore?"

(OOC: I picture Eleanore acting like a kid let loose in a candy store, and you might want to do the scene with Adelaide and Andrew so that Tanya and Eleanore can walk in on it)

There is plenty of art from both Lamonian and foreign artists here, as well as exquisetly well done woodworking, and sculpture. The Presidential Palace is not only the work space and living quarters of the Lamonian President, but it is also a place meant to show Lamonian influence and political power. Imagine it being like a royal palace." Given that Eleanore came from a country that had a monarchy, she would have a better idea of what that meant.

"I am sure that the Presidential Palace is the bastion of Lamonian influence and power and that it is filled to the brim with all sorts of paintings and sculptures. I don't think it would be anything new to me though but I'd still love to see it for myself."

"I know that you are very excited, and want to see everything, but you'll wear yourself out before you know it unless you calm down some, Eleanore. I'm not trying to ruin your fun or anything; what I am doing is more akin to making sure that you'll be able to stay awake long enough to see everything.

Eleonore smiled. "Don't worry, Miss Ley. I will not allow myself to fall asleep until I have seen everything."

Yes, it will be very important to be respectful and courteous when you are around President Stinson, Eleanore. In fact, President Stinson made his Ixanian wife his personal secretary. Some people say that a foreigner should not be in so sensitive a position, but the President did it anyway. Out of curiousity, what do you think that you would do in that situation, Eleanore?"

"If I was the personal secretary of a political leader? I guess I would just do what I have to do and serve him or her well. The point of a secretary, after all, is to help one's boss with work."

(OOC: I picture Eleanore acting like a kid let loose in a candy store, and you might want to do the scene with Adelaide and Andrew so that Tanya and Eleanore can walk in on it)

OOC: Sure and Eleonore will have that image but eventually will calm down. I think Andrew should seduce Adelaide into "getting it on" in the office before the others walk in on it.

Ever since she married the President of Lamoni, Adelaide basked in the satisfying pleasure that had been constantly maintained ever since that special day. She loved how Stinson always was able to spend time with her despite his work and how he always managed to satisfy her whenever they went to the bed together. One day, Adelaide was in the office of the President in an informal summer dress and a grin on her face. Although she was fixed on her work, she could tell that he wanted her to do more than work on his papers. She grinned at him and walked steadily towards him. "Is there something you want, my love?"

"I am sure that the Presidential Palace is the bastion of Lamonian influence and power and that it is filled to the brim with all sorts of paintings and sculptures. I don't think it would be anything new to me though but I'd still love to see it for myself."

"Then we shall see it, Eleanore." With Tanya leading the way, they started the tour with the guest bedrooms (Given Tanya's security clearance, she could give Eleanore a better tour of the Palace than most people would ever get). In one such bedroom, Tanya stopped in front of a painting of a man in an 1776 era military uniform, riding a dramatically rearing Arabian horse; with one hand waving a sword to beckon his men onward, while the other hand held onto the reins. In the background, an army of men in similar uniforms was on the march.

"The man on the horse in this picture is former Lamonian President Matthew Stone. He was fatally shot at a temple dedication in a now defunct nation; but this painting was made for him by the city council of Kazatlan, and was given to him on his last birthday. He hung it here, and the painting has stayed here ever since his death. This bedroom has unofficially come to be known as the Stone Memorial Bedroom. Feel free to take a look." In addition to the painting, there was a bed, as well as a television set and a radio. Both the TV and the radio were set on two small desks of their own. There was also a larger desk for when one of the guests wanted to get some work done; and there was also a chair for the desk. There were also the more homely touches; such as the warm wood paneling on the walls, and the curtains in the colors of the Lamonian flag. There was also an adjacent bathroom; which was more business like, while still managing to look good.

Eleonore smiled. "Don't worry, Miss Ley. I will not allow myself to fall asleep until I have seen everything."

"I'm sure that you'll be able to manage that, Eleanore. What would you like to see next?"

"If I was the personal secretary of a political leader? I guess I would just do what I have to do and serve him or her well. The point of a secretary, after all, is to help one's boss with work."

"Indeed. But what if you were a foreign national, and the President were your husband. Not to mention the public pressure against putting a foreigner in such an environment where she would routinely see information of various classifications. What would you do then?"

Ever since she married the President of Lamoni, Adelaide basked in the satisfying pleasure that had been constantly maintained ever since that special day. She loved how Stinson always was able to spend time with her despite his work and how he always managed to satisfy her whenever they went to the bed together. One day, Adelaide was in the office of the President in an informal summer dress and a grin on her face. Although she was fixed on her work, she could tell that he wanted her to do more than work on his papers. She grinned at him and walked steadily towards him. "Is there something you want, my love?"

Getting out of his chair and walking around his desk in order to be with his wife, Andrew looked into her warm and inviting eyes, and kissed Adelaide passionately. His hands started moving in ways that he knew that his wife liked; and he could feel Adelaide responding to him. The next move was hers.

"Then we shall see it, Eleanore." With Tanya leading the way, they started the tour with the guest bedrooms (Given Tanya's security clearance, she could give Eleanore a better tour of the Palace than most people would ever get). In one such bedroom, Tanya stopped in front of a painting of a man in an 1776 era military uniform, riding a dramatically rearing Arabian horse; with one hand waving a sword to beckon his men onward, while the other hand held onto the reins. In the background, an army of men in similar uniforms was on the march.

"The man on the horse in this picture is former Lamonian President Matthew Stone. He was fatally shot at a temple dedication in a now defunct nation; but this painting was made for him by the city council of Kazatlan, and was given to him on his last birthday. He hung it here, and the painting has stayed here ever since his death. This bedroom has unofficially come to be known as the Stone Memorial Bedroom. Feel free to take a look." In addition to the painting, there was a bed, as well as a television set and a radio. Both the TV and the radio were set on two small desks of their own. There was also a larger desk for when one of the guests wanted to get some work done; and there was also a chair for the desk. There were also the more homely touches; such as the warm wood paneling on the walls, and the curtains in the colors of the Lamonian flag. There was also an adjacent bathroom; which was more business like, while still managing to look good.

"I must say that the painting of Mr. Stone looks aesthetically presentable and pleasant to look at; whoever made it really must have been talented. I would love to see more paintings made by Lamonian artists in the future, Miss Ley, and I must say that the Stone Memorial Bedroom looks quite nice; I am sure that whoever uses it must find it comfortable and appealing to them. Do you know, Miss Ley, who, if anyone, uses this particular bedroom?"


"I'm sure that you'll be able to manage that, Eleanore. What would you like to see next?"

"I would just like to see more of the palace, Miss Ley."



"Indeed. But what if you were a foreign national, and the President were your husband. Not to mention the public pressure against putting a foreigner in such an environment where she would routinely see information of various classifications. What would you do then?"

"I would try my best to work alongside my husband; who I am sure would be of great help to me because, after all, the bonds of marriage should be firm and strong enough for him to want to help me. I am most sure that I would be able to rely on the support of my husband."


Getting out of his chair and walking around his desk in order to be with his wife, Andrew looked into her warm and inviting eyes, and kissed Adelaide passionately. His hands started moving in ways that he knew that his wife liked; and he could feel Adelaide responding to him. The next move was hers.

Adelaide began to passionately kiss Gerald while slowly unbuttoning his shirt and inviting him to do the same on her upper clothing; the carnal urge in her body began to grow more and more as time passed. "Andrew...take me like you did when we first met....like on our honeymoon. Show me the talents of a Lamonian man." In several minutes Adelaide and Andrew both had their shirts off and they were working on each other's lower clothing.....

"I must say that the painting of Mr. Stone looks aesthetically presentable and pleasant to look at; whoever made it really must have been talented. I would love to see more paintings made by Lamonian artists in the future, Miss Ley, and I must say that the Stone Memorial Bedroom looks quite nice; I am sure that whoever uses it must find it comfortable and appealing to them. Do you know, Miss Ley, who, if anyone, uses this particular bedroom?"

"There is much artwork here, Eleanore. I'm sure that you will see more of it. There have been people from Monavia, Pro Patria Puritania, and other nations that have stayed in this room, Eleanore."

"I would just like to see more of the palace, Miss Ley."

"Certainly, Eleanore. What I meant to ask is what part of the Palace would you like to see next?"

Adelaide began to passionately kiss Gerald while slowly unbuttoning his shirt and inviting him to do the same on her upper clothing; the carnal urge in her body began to grow more and more as time passed. "Andrew...take me like you did when we first met....like on our honeymoon. Show me the talents of a Lamonian man." In several minutes Adelaide and Andrew both had their shirts off and they were working on each other's lower clothing.....

OOC: What is Gerald doing in Stinson's office; with Stinson's wife apparently about to make love to Gerald? lulz

IC: Andrew was caressing his wife's soft skin, feeling all of those remembered places that he knew brought pleasure to his wife... his urges growing more intense by the second, and blotting out rational thought until just one concept was running through his mind. And from what his wife was doing to his body; he could tell that she wanted him... passionately; forcefully. There was the normal stiffness in his pants; it made his pants feel five sizes to small.

"There is much artwork here, Eleanore. I'm sure that you will see more of it. There have been people from Monavia, Pro Patria Puritania, and other nations that have stayed in this room, Eleanore."

"I know that my nation has good relations with the Monavians and Puritanians, Miss Ley. I am sure that whoever stays in this bedroom has a good time in doing so. It looks truly like a comfortable and charming room."



"Certainly, Eleanore. What I meant to ask is what part of the Palace would you like to see next?"

"How about we meet the President and his Ixanian wife? But first, we should also see more of the Palace; I really don't care which part as I want to see it all."

OOC: What is Gerald doing in Stinson's office; with Stinson's wife apparently about to make love to Gerald? lulz

OOC: My mistake.

IC: Andrew was caressing his wife's soft skin, feeling all of those remembered places that he knew brought pleasure to his wife... his urges growing more intense by the second, and blotting out rational thought until just one concept was running through his mind. And from what his wife was doing to his body; he could tell that she wanted him... passionately; forcefully. There was the normal stiffness in his pants; it made his pants feel five sizes to small.

Adelaide cooed at all of Stinson's touches; responding with sensual touches of her own and the carnal urge within her grew more and more intense to the point that she simply said these words while leaning on the desk. "If you want me, Andrew, then come and get me." She smothered him with more kisses before leaning her back onto the desk, as if inviting him, to come and take her like he did that special night so long ago.

OOC: Stinson can now fulfill his fantasy, Lamoni. :p

"I know that my nation has good relations with the Monavians and Puritanians, Miss Ley. I am sure that whoever stays in this bedroom has a good time in doing so. It looks truly like a comfortable and charming room."


"I'm sure that it is. I've never stayed here myself, but I agree with your description of the room, Eleanore."

"How about we meet the President and his Ixanian wife? But first, we should also see more of the Palace; I really don't care which part as I want to see it all."

Seeing as how they had seen all that they probably really needed to of the guest bedrooms, Tanya decided to head to the main conference room next. If that one was busy, then maybe they would go to one of the unused ones. "I agree Eleanore, we should see more of the Palace first. Would you like to see the conference room where the President and the cabinet meet? I must warn you first that the security protocols surrounding that room are very strict, and that we must leave if there is a meeting going on in there."

Adelaide cooed at all of Stinson's touches; responding with sensual touches of her own and the carnal urge within her grew more and more intense to the point that she simply said these words while leaning on the desk. "If you want me, Andrew, then come and get me." She smothered him with more kisses before leaning her back onto the desk, as if inviting him, to come and take her like he did that special night so long ago.

As his wife responded to him, Stinson could feel the carnal urges building in him to the point where he could no longer resist them (and why would he want to?), he followed his wife to his desk, and as their bodies entwined, he let go, and all the instincts from untold numbers of male ancestors took over as he made passionate and fiery love to his wife. When it was over, Stinson couldn't tell how much time had elapsed, but he felt like a man.

"I'm sure that it is. I've never stayed here myself, but I agree with your description of the room, Eleanore."

Eleanore smiled. "At least you have a comfortable house to stay in, Miss Ley."

Seeing as how they had seen all that they probably really needed to of the guest bedrooms, Tanya decided to head to the main conference room next. If that one was busy, then maybe they would go to one of the unused ones. "I agree Eleanore, we should see more of the Palace first. Would you like to see the conference room where the President and the cabinet meet? I must warn you first that the security protocols surrounding that room are very strict, and that we must leave if there is a meeting going on in there."

"I would like to see the conference room where the President meets with his cabinet and I would understand if we would have to leave due to a meeting going on. I am always willing to honor Lamonian laws and rules, Miss Ley."

As his wife responded to him, Stinson could feel the carnal urges building in him to the point where he could no longer resist them (and why would he want to?), he followed his wife to his desk, and as their bodies entwined, he let go, and all the instincts from untold numbers of male ancestors took over as he made passionate and fiery love to his wife. When it was over, Stinson couldn't tell how much time had elapsed, but he felt like a man.

After plenty of moans, sensual demands and tears of joy, Adelaide sighed as she got up from the desk to get dressed in her clothes before anyone stumbled on them in the nude. "That was absolutely wonderful, Andrew. You always keep me satisfied. Perhaps we'll have another bout of love making later on today. What shall we do now? Go back to your reports?"

Eleanore smiled. "At least you have a comfortable house to stay in, Miss Ley."

Tanya smiled. "That I do, Eleanore."

"I would like to see the conference room where the President meets with his cabinet and I would understand if we would have to leave due to a meeting going on. I am always willing to honor Lamonian laws and rules, Miss Ley."

"That's a good girl, Eleanore. We'll even get to meet with President Stinson later today."

Tanya led Eleanore to the conference room, and as luck would have it, it was empty. Tanya had Eleanore sit at the head of the table (where the President would sit if there were a meeting going on), and some cabinet members came into the room. After a brief talk, Tanya found out that while there would be a minor meeting between cabinet ministers in a half hour, but until then, the cabinet ministers would be able to answer any questions that Eleanore might have, and to entertain her as well.

OOC: Right now, my Energy, Commerce, Trade, Defense, and National Police Ministers are in the room with Tanya and Eleanore.

IC: After plenty of moans, sensual demands and tears of joy, Adelaide sighed as she got up from the desk to get dressed in her clothes before anyone stumbled on them in the nude. "That was absolutely wonderful, Andrew. You always keep me satisfied. Perhaps we'll have another bout of love making later on today. What shall we do now? Go back to your reports?"

"I think that for now, actually getting back to the reports would be a good idea. You were wonderful yourself, lover. I would very much enjoy another bout of love making later today." Having finished getting dressed now, Andrew went over to where his wife was, and kissed her. He still felt lucky every morning, when he would wake up, and his beautiful wife was in bed next to him. Sometimes, they would have been making love the night before.

"That's a good girl, Eleanore. We'll even get to meet with President Stinson later today."

Tanya led Eleanore to the conference room, and as luck would have it, it was empty. Tanya had Eleanore sit at the head of the table (where the President would sit if there were a meeting going on), and some cabinet members came into the room. After a brief talk, Tanya found out that while there would be a minor meeting between cabinet ministers in a half hour, but until then, the cabinet ministers would be able to answer any questions that Eleanore might have, and to entertain her as well.

Eleanore was amazed. She never expected to be seeing this many ministers so soon in her visit and her mind was immediately filled with so many questions but, to start things off, she only asked one: "What ministries are all of you in charge of?"



"I think that for now, actually getting back to the reports would be a good idea. You were wonderful yourself, lover. I would very much enjoy another bout of love making later today." Having finished getting dressed now, Andrew went over to where his wife was, and kissed her. He still felt lucky every morning, when he would wake up, and his beautiful wife was in bed next to him. Sometimes, they would have been making love the night before

Adelaide smiled. "It is a good idea indeed, Andy, and I must thank you for the compliment. I would not mind having another bout of love making since it really is so satisfying with you. No man can please me like you can, my love, and I will never let another man try. Andrew Stinson, you are all that I need. Now, let's get working. We can't let you slack off now can we, Mr. President?" (OOC: She added a bit of a seductive tone at the end; at the Mr. President part)

Eleanore was amazed. She never expected to be seeing this many ministers so soon in her visit and her mind was immediately filled with so many questions but, to start things off, she only asked one: "What ministries are all of you in charge of?"

Each of the ministers around the table introduced their ministry to Eleanore, ending with the man in the police uniform with the elaborate rank markings on it. This man's name was John Starks, and he was the Minister of the National Police. As the name suggested, the National Police were the Lamonian federal police, and they could be encountered all over the nation. They were the people that you turned to when federal laws had been broken, and they were quite good at their jobs; to the point that crimes like corruption and kidnapping for money were at all time lows.

In the meantime, the ministers were looking at Eleanore, waiting for her next question.

Adelaide smiled. "It is a good idea indeed, Andy, and I must thank you for the compliment. I would not mind having another bout of love making since it really is so satisfying with you. No man can please me like you can, my love, and I will never let another man try. Andrew Stinson, you are all that I need. Now, let's get working. We can't let you slack off now can we, Mr. President?" (OOC: She added a bit of a seductive tone at the end; at the Mr. President part)

Andrew gave his wife the kind of smile that only she would be able to get her husband to display, and touched a particularly nice spot on his wife's back. "I didn't get the impression that you thought that I was slacking off when we were on my desk, love."

Each of the ministers around the table introduced their ministry to Eleanore, ending with the man in the police uniform with the elaborate rank markings on it. This man's name was John Starks, and he was the Minister of the National Police. As the name suggested, the National Police were the Lamonian federal police, and they could be encountered all over the nation. They were the people that you turned to when federal laws had been broken, and they were quite good at their jobs; to the point that crimes like corruption and kidnapping for money were at all time lows.

In the meantime, the ministers were looking at Eleanore, waiting for her next question.

"I must say that it is a pleasure to meet all of you here in this conference room and I must say that Lamoni is a lovely nation to be visiting. Since I assume that you are replaced with the cabinet of a new president, what happens to you, the ministers of ousted presidents, afterwards? Do you continue on as politicians?"


Andrew gave his wife the kind of smile that only she would be able to get her husband to display, and touched a particularly nice spot on his wife's back. "I didn't get the impression that you thought that I was slacking off when we were on my desk, love."

Adelaide smiled. "Heavens, no! You never slack off, my love. Can't you remember all those moans and cries of more and "Yes!"? I always remember our love making fondly."

"I must say that it is a pleasure to meet all of you here in this conference room and I must say that Lamoni is a lovely nation to be visiting. Since I assume that you are replaced with the cabinet of a new president, what happens to you, the ministers of ousted presidents, afterwards? Do you continue on as politicians?"

The Commerce Minister decided to answer this question. "Well, we can run for a seat in the Senate or the Chamber of Deputies. Or, we can run for either President or Vice-President; or we can choose to leave government service, and go into business or academia. When you get this high up in most any governmental structure, there is a lot of stress, and late nights. I've seen marriages destroyed because of the work schedule. You have to be extremely dedicated to your country in order to do this sort of work, and it isn't nearly as easy as most of the citizenry thinks that it is; especially since the citizenry generally have the advantage of 20/20 hindsight, while the government doesn't have such a luxury. Everyone thinks that the government is so powerful that it can make the sun shine for their Little League games and picnics... just because they wish it so. It just doesn't work that way."

Adelaide smiled. "Heavens, no! You never slack off, my love. Can't you remember all those moans and cries of more and "Yes!"? I always remember our love making fondly."

"Oh yes, I remember all of those moans, cries for more, and YES!, my love. I was teasing you."

The Commerce Minister decided to answer this question. "Well, we can run for a seat in the Senate or the Chamber of Deputies. Or, we can run for either President or Vice-President; or we can choose to leave government service, and go into business or academia. When you get this high up in most any governmental structure, there is a lot of stress, and late nights. I've seen marriages destroyed because of the work schedule. You have to be extremely dedicated to your country in order to do this sort of work, and it isn't nearly as easy as most of the citizenry thinks that it is; especially since the citizenry generally have the advantage of 20/20 hindsight, while the government doesn't have such a luxury. Everyone thinks that the government is so powerful that it can make the sun shine for their Little League games and picnics... just because they wish it so. It just doesn't work that way."

Eleanor listened both silently and attentively to the Commerce Minister whose words not only fascinated her but seemed to fit what she had been told by her father on those days when he tried to satisfy her curiosity. She could understand why politicians had to work so long and hard for the sake of their nation. "Thank you, Minister, for the explanation. I can understand easily why politicans must go through such things. My next question is what happens to you after your President loses an election. In my nation, we don't really have elections but I learned that you do in Lamoni."

"Oh yes, I remember all of those moans, cries for more, and YES!, my love. I was teasing you."

Adelaide kissed him before talking in a seductive tone. "You would be the only man I want to make me moan and cry for more."

Eleanor listened both silently and attentively to the Commerce Minister whose words not only fascinated her but seemed to fit what she had been told by her father on those days when he tried to satisfy her curiosity. She could understand why politicians had to work so long and hard for the sake of their nation. "Thank you, Minister, for the explanation. I can understand easily why politicians must go through such things. My next question is what happens to you after your President loses an election. In my nation, we don't really have elections but I learned that you do in Lamoni."

"You're welcome. Yes, we do have elections in Lamoni. When the President loses the election, he finishes out the term that he was elected to serve, and then there is a transition to a new President. Every time that there is a new President, there is also typically a new cabinet as well; as a President generally wants to have people that he already knows and trusts around him or her.

There is also a certain amount of times that a President can be elected before he or she is disqualified from running again. This is what is known as a term limit. A Lamonian President can only be elected two times. This was put into the Lamonian Constitution in order to help ensure that the President doesn't become a dictator."

Adelaide kissed him before talking in a seductive tone. "You would be the only man I want to make me moan and cry for more."

"And you're the only person that i'd want to give such pleasure to, my love."

"You're welcome. Yes, we do have elections in Lamoni. When the President loses the election, he finishes out the term that he was elected to serve, and then there is a transition to a new President. Every time that there is a new President, there is also typically a new cabinet as well; as a President generally wants to have people that he already knows and trusts around him or her.

"My nation only has a few elections because most if not all the power is in the hands of Her Majesty, the Empress. I must say that your system of government is interesting but I do not know if Ixania will ever have such a system."

There is also a certain amount of times that a President can be elected before he or she is disqualified from running again. This is what is known as a term limit. A Lamonian President can only be elected two times. This was put into the Lamonian Constitution in order to help ensure that the President doesn't become a dictator."

"In Ixania, our leaders, Emperors and Empresses, lead the nation until they die or abdicate. We don't have term limits and they don't try to be dictators."


"And you're the only person that i'd want to give such pleasure to, my love."

"Likewise, Andy. By the way, I think we ought to go out on a romantic vacation together sometime."

"My nation only has a few elections because most if not all the power is in the hands of Her Majesty, the Empress. I must say that your system of government is interesting but I do not know if Ixania will ever have such a system."

"That is for the people of Ixania to decide. Perhaps one day the Ixanian people might decide to have a fully democratic government; or they might not. Either way, Lamoni will be there to support our friends and allies."

"In Ixania, our leaders, Emperors and Empresses, lead the nation until they die or abdicate. We don't have term limits and they don't try to be dictators."

"Lamoni was founded by refugees who had come from many different nations. More than a few of them had escaped from cruel dictatorships. It is from those early citizens that the term limits legislation came from, and it has served it's purpose well."

"Likewise, Andy. By the way, I think we ought to go out on a romantic vacation together sometime."

"Do you have anywhere specific that you would want to go, or would you like for me to surprise you?"

"That is for the people of Ixania to decide. Perhaps one day the Ixanian people might decide to have a fully democratic government; or they might not. Either way, Lamoni will be there to support our friends and allies."

"We will just have to wait and see, sir."


"Lamoni was founded by refugees who had come from many different nations. More than a few of them had escaped from cruel dictatorships. It is from those early citizens that the term limits legislation came from, and it has served it's purpose well."

"I can understand then why they would prefer limits on how long a person can lead a nation...but doesn't it make them sad when a really good leader has to go?"

"Do you have anywhere specific that you would want to go, or would you like for me to surprise you?"

Adelaide gave him a tender kiss; her body pressed up against his body for a brief moment. "Surprise me."

"We will just have to wait and see, sir."

"Indeed. You are a very perceptive child. What is your name?"

"I can understand then why they would prefer limits on how long a person can lead a nation...but doesn't it make them sad when a really good leader has to go?"

"Yes, but you also have to realize what a strain is placed on whoever is elected to lead the nation. The President gets all of the praise, but they also get all of the blame, as well. Even for things that they have no control over. Part of the reason that politics is so hard a field is that you should at least attempt to keep a majority of the public happy. Given that each member of the public feels differently about different issues, this is like attempting to walk through a minefield with no technological aides.

Adelaide gave him a tender kiss; her body pressed up against his body for a brief moment. "Surprise me."

Stinson gave himself up to the kiss of his wife, he really could lose himself in her eyes; they were like bottomless pools of a perfect brown. The feel of her body pressed up against him recalled memories of what they had done on his desk. It was all that he could do to say, "I'm sure that you'll like what I come up with." Andrew's eyes promised a more immediate reward than a trip.

"Indeed. You are a very perceptive child. What is your name?"

''Eleonore Bergmann is my name.''

"Yes, but you also have to realize what a strain is placed on whoever is elected to lead the nation. The President gets all of the praise, but they also get all of the blame, as well. Even for things that they have no control over. Part of the reason that politics is so hard a field is that you should at least attempt to keep a majority of the public happy. Given that each member of the public feels differently about different issues, this is like attempting to walk through a minefield with no technological aides.

''I do realize what a strain is placed upon such a person; I do know that the Empress of Ixania must suffer from such a strain as well because all leaders have to do so much to keep the populace happy and content despite the prevalence of so many different beliefs and values.''

Stinson gave himself up to the kiss of his wife, he really could lose himself in her eyes; they were like bottomless pools of a perfect brown. The feel of her body pressed up against him recalled memories of what they had done on his desk. It was all that he could do to say, "I'm sure that you'll like what I come up with." Andrew's eyes promised a more immediate reward than a trip.

''I look forward to seeing what you come up with much trepidation and anxiety, my darling Andy.''

''Eleonore Bergmann is my name.''

"My name is Joseph Daniels, Eleonore. As you know, I am the Commerce Minister of Lamoni."

''I do realize what a strain is placed upon such a person; I do know that the Empress of Ixania must suffer from such a strain as well because all leaders have to do so much to keep the populace happy and content despite the prevalence of so many different beliefs and values.''

"Exactly. It is that diversity of views that simultaneously makes Democracy worthwhile, and makes it so hard on the leaders of such a government. It has resulted in a very tough screening process for these leaders, but the strain is telling on them.

''I look forward to seeing what you come up with much trepidation and anxiety, my darling Andy.''

Andrew smiled. "As much as I love and adore you, my wife, I do have work to do." When his wife had left, Andrew started putting things together for the romantic trip that his wife wanted.

"My name is Joseph Daniels, Eleonore. As you know, I am the Commerce Minister of Lamoni."

"Tis be a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Daniels."

"Exactly. It is that diversity of views that simultaneously makes Democracy worthwhile, and makes it so hard on the leaders of such a government. It has resulted in a very tough screening process for these leaders, but the strain is telling on them.

"All governments, regardless of being a democracy or not, have to deal with the burden of keeping the masses happy and content. You can be a President, an Emperor or even a Chieftain and still have to deal with the burden."


Andrew smiled. "As much as I love and adore you, my wife, I do have work to do." When his wife had left, Andrew started putting things together for the romantic trip that his wife wanted.

Adelaide kissed him. "I understand; call me if you need me."

"Tis be a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Daniels."

"It is a pleasure to meet you as well, Eleanore."

"All governments, regardless of being a democracy or not, have to deal with the burden of keeping the masses happy and content. You can be a President, an Emperor or even a Chieftain and still have to deal with the burden."

"You are quite right, Eleanore. That is one reason why President Stinson's wife likes to have her husband take vacations every now and then. To... help relieve the tension." The Commerce Minister did not feel that it was his place to educate Eleanore on the birds and the bees.

Adelaide kissed him. "I understand; call me if you need me."

"Of course." When his wife left the room, the first thing that Andrew did was to place a phone call to a resort on the island of Lemnos. (OOC: think of Lemnos as a cross between Hawaii and Tahiti) They had never gotten to tour the place back when he'd had that competition to select his wife; but they seemed to have all of the time in the world now. And besides, he WANTED to take his wife there; and show her some of the romantic places to be had in Lamoni. He didn't really think that she would complain, after all.

"It is a pleasure to meet you as well, Eleanore."

"It is a pleasure to meet all of the ministers assembled here."


"You are quite right, Eleanore. That is one reason why President Stinson's wife likes to have her husband take vacations every now and then. To... help relieve the tension." The Commerce Minister did not feel that it was his place to educate Eleanore on the birds and the bees.

"Understood. I am sure that he enjoys his time with his wife. I remember all the times my parents came back home happy and content from their own vacations. I consider this trip to Lamoni to be a vacation mixed with education but it's still pleasurable no matter what you call it."

"It is a pleasure to meet all of the ministers assembled here."

"It was our pleasure to meet you, Eleanore."

"Understood. I am sure that he enjoys his time with his wife. I remember all the times my parents came back home happy and content from their own vacations. I consider this trip to Lamoni to be a vacation mixed with education but it's still pleasurable no matter what you call it."

"I am glad that you are having a grand time in our nation, Eleanore. Maybe it is time for you to meet the President now? He is scheduled to have some free time in about twenty minutes, if you wish to meet him."

"I am glad that you are having a grand time in our nation, Eleanore. Maybe it is time for you to meet the President now? He is scheduled to have some free time in about twenty minutes, if you wish to meet him."

"I would love to meet the President! I want to meet him!" Eleonore said in a eager voice. "Take me to him now!"

"I would love to meet the President! I want to meet him!" Eleonore said in a eager voice. "Take me to him now!"

"Patience, Eleanore. You must be on your best behavior when you visit the President. Now shall we be off?"

Tanya led Eleanore down the hall (after she and Eleanore had said their goodbyes), and into an elevator. Using a keycard pass, Tanya selected the level of the Presidential Office. A short while later, they walked off of the elevator, and entered an area that seemed even more ornate than the rest of the Presidential Palace. They could see a woman working at a desk, and Tanya walked over to the woman.

"Hello Mrs. Stinson, is your husband free to meet an exchange student from Ixania at the moment?" Tanya gave Eleanore a polite little cue to move forward so that Adelaide Stinson could get a good look at her.

"Patience, Eleanore. You must be on your best behavior when you visit the President. Now shall we be off?"

Eleonore smiled. "I shall do that, Miss Ley. I would not want to cause any problems."

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"Hello Mrs. Stinson, is your husband free to meet an exchange student from Ixania at the moment?" Tanya gave Eleanore a polite little cue to move forward so that Adelaide Stinson could get a good look at her.

"He should be free to meet with her in a few moments."

Adelaide said with a smile before studying Eleonore from top to bottom; thinking that she looked quite eager to be meeting the President of Lamoni, her husband, as she could sense her eagerness. "It is a pleasure to meet you, Eleonore. I'm Adelaide Stinson, the First Lady."

"I know you! You are a friend of the Empress." Eleonore said with a smile before looking at Tanya. "Miss Ley, have you met the Empress of Ixania?"

"I know you! You are a friend of the Empress." Eleonore said with a smile before looking at Tanya. "Miss Ley, have you met the Empress of Ixania?"

"I haven't had the pleasure of meeting the Ixanian Empress personally, but i'm sure that that situation might be rectified at some point, Eleanore."

Looking over at the First Lady, Tanya asked, "Did President Stinson leave any instructions for me with you?"

"I haven't had the pleasure of meeting the Ixanian Empress personally, but i'm sure that that situation might be rectified at some point, Eleanore."

Looking over at the First Lady, Tanya asked, "Did President Stinson leave any instructions for me with you?"

"I am sure you would be able to meet the Empress since you are a foreign minister after all....."

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"He did not leave any for you. Sorry, Miss Ley."

"I am sure you would be able to meet the Empress since you are a foreign minister after all....."

"Maybe I will get that pleasure the next time that I am in Ixania. For now though, I think it best that we focus on the task at hand."

Tanya looked back at the First Lady.

"He did not leave any for you. Sorry, Miss Ley."

"Please let me know when he's ready to see us."

After Tanya had gotten those words out of her mouth, President Stinson called his wife into his office. With an apologetic look, Tanya sat down at one of the chairs, and watched as Adelaide went into the President's office.

OOC: this will be where they see the President and his wife "working for each other." ;)

"Maybe I will get that pleasure the next time that I am in Ixania. For now though, I think it best that we focus on the task at hand."

Tanya looked back at the First Lady.

"We can always deviate from the path and yet not be disrupted."


"Please let me know when he's ready to see us."

After Tanya had gotten those words out of her mouth, President Stinson called his wife into his office. With an apologetic look, Tanya sat down at one of the chairs, and watched as Adelaide went into the President's office.

OOC: this will be where they see the President and his wife "working for each other." ;)

Adelaide nodded her head before she walked into the President's Office; closing the door with a smile before looking upon the man who she loved with all her heart. "What would you like me to do?"

"We can always deviate from the path and yet not be disrupted."


"How so, Eleanore?"

Adelaide nodded her head before she walked into the President's Office; closing the door with a smile before looking upon the man who she loved with all her heart. "What would you like me to do?"

After making sure that the door was securely shut, Andrew walked up to his wife, and kissed her deeply, making sure that she saw the fires of passion in his eyes.

"How so, Eleanore?"



After making sure that the door was securely shut, Andrew walked up to his wife, and kissed her deeply, making sure that she saw the fires of passion in his eyes.

"Miss Ley....sometimes we can take shortcuts."

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"We can't make love now......Eleonore wants to meet you."

OOC: I'd reply, but i'm tired, so this will be a placeholder for my reply.

bumped.

"We can't make love now......Eleonore wants to meet you."

"Bring her in, then. Would you like to sit in on this meeting as well?"

"Bring her in, then. Would you like to sit in on this meeting as well?"

"I think I'm going to let you talk to her alone; I need some time to myself."

Adelaide let the excited and anxious Eleanore into the office before she walked away for a good dose of R&R. Eleanore simply looked upon Stinson with a smile and began to speak in that enthusiastic tone of hers. "It is a pleasurable honor to meet you, President Stinson! My name is Eleanor Bergmann! A pleasure to meet you!"

Eleanore calmed herself down eventually before simply smiling at the President. "I must thank you for allowing me to meet you. I want to learn more about what it is like to be a President even though I assume it is just like what the Empress of Ixania does...."

Adelaide let the excited and anxious Eleanore into the office before she walked away for a good dose of R&R. Eleanore simply looked upon Stinson with a smile and began to speak in that enthusiastic tone of hers. "It is a pleasurable honor to meet you, President Stinson! My name is Eleanor Bergmann! A pleasure to meet you!"

Eleanore calmed herself down eventually before simply smiling at the President. "I must thank you for allowing me to meet you. I want to learn more about what it is like to be a President even though I assume it is just like what the Empress of Ixania does...."

"Hello Eleanore," President Stinson responded. "it is an honor to meet you as well. What would you like to know first about how it is to be an elected President?"

"1. What is it like to have your wife as a secretary?
2. What do you think of Ixania?
3. How many times can you be elected?
4. Have any girls been Presidents before?"

"1. What is it like to have your wife as a secretary?
2. What do you think of Ixania?
3. How many times can you be elected?
4. Have any girls been Presidents before?"

"That is quite an array of questions, Eleanore; and I shall do my best to answer them. I think that it actually works out well for my wife to be my secretary as well as her duties as First Lady. Adelaide has never complained about the workload to me, and she knows that I would change that if she wanted me to.

I think that Ixania is a very beautiful place to visit, and that the Ixanian people are some of our closest allies and friends. I have yet to have the time to do more than visit Ixania so far; but maybe I shall retire there with my wife someday.

I can be elected to two four year terms of office, and this is my second term. I'm sure that the next election cycle shall start very soon, and you will be able to see what a modern Lamonian Presidential election campaign is like. I find that I have no real regrets as to my terms in office, and that I most especially do not regret meeting and falling in love with my wife.

No, there have not been any female Presidents before. Women have just as much of a right to run for any elected office as men do, but it somehow seems to work out that only men have been elected to this office so far."

That is quite an array of questions, Eleanore; and I shall do my best to answer them. I think that it actually works out well for my wife to be my secretary as well as her duties as First Lady. Adelaide has never complained about the workload to me, and she knows that I would change that if she wanted me to.

"That's good to hear, sir. Miss Ley told me about Adelaide and wondered how I would feel if I were in the First Lady's shoes."

I think that Ixania is a very beautiful place to visit, and that the Ixanian people are some of our closest allies and friends. I have yet to have the time to do more than visit Ixania so far; but maybe I shall retire there with my wife someday.

"I hope you do visit Ixania some day. You should find it to be to your liking and I'm sure Adelaide could be your tour guide. I'm really glad to be in Lamoni myself. Perhaps I'll retire here one day."

I can be elected to two four year terms of office, and this is my second term. I'm sure that the next election cycle shall start very soon, and you will be able to see what a modern Lamonian Presidential election campaign is like. I find that I have no real regrets as to my terms in office, and that I most especially do not regret meeting and falling in love with my wife.

"It's good to know that you love your wife, sir, and that you have no regrets about marrying her and I'm hopeful to see what a modern Lamonian election campaign is like. I'd be able to see how you try to maintain your image."

No, there have not been any female Presidents before. Women have just as much of a right to run for any elected office as men do, but it somehow seems to work out that only men have been elected to this office so far."

"Perhaps that will change one day. Perhaps you will see a female president with the reins of power!"

"That's good to hear, sir. Miss Ley told me about Adelaide and wondered how I would feel if I were in the First Lady's shoes."

"How do you think that you would feel if you were in her shoes, Eleanore?"

"I hope you do visit Ixania some day. You should find it to be to your liking and I'm sure Adelaide could be your tour guide. I'm really glad to be in Lamoni myself. Perhaps I'll retire here one day."

Andrew smiled. "I'm sure that my wife would be very happy to put her entire nation on display for me, when my schedule permits it. We would also welcome you if you chose to retire here one day, Eleanore. Do you have an idea as to when you start school yet?"

"It's good to know that you love your wife, sir, and that you have no regrets about marrying her and I'm hopeful to see what a modern Lamonian election campaign is like. I'd be able to see how you try to maintain your image."

"I do indeed love my wife, Eleanore. You will get your chance to see what a modern Lamonian election campaign is like. By law, I won't be able to run for a third term, but I can use my remaining time in office to ensure that my image upon leaving the public sector is a good one. In fact, I might purchase a nice house somewhere in either Lamoni or Ixania, and spend more time with my wife once my term in office has expired. After that, who can say yet?"

"Perhaps that will change one day. Perhaps you will see a female president with the reins of power!"

"Perhaps it will change one day. Maybe it will even be for the better. Who can say?"

How do you think that you would feel if you were in her shoes, Eleanore?"

"I would try to be a good person and to work for the benefit of Lamoni. I would try to not do anything embarassing since that would harm the reputation of Lamoni."


Andrew smiled. "I'm sure that my wife would be very happy to put her entire nation on display for me, when my schedule permits it. We would also welcome you if you chose to retire here one day, Eleanore. Do you have an idea as to when you start school yet?"

"I don't know when I officially start school but I am sure it is soon. If I do retire here, I'm sure I'd be welcomed with open arms as I am all the time when I get home from my school in Ixania."

"I do indeed love my wife, Eleanore. You will get your chance to see what a modern Lamonian election campaign is like. By law, I won't be able to run for a third term, but I can use my remaining time in office to ensure that my image upon leaving the public sector is a good one. In fact, I might purchase a nice house somewhere in either Lamoni or Ixania, and spend more time with my wife once my term in office has expired. After that, who can say yet?"

"It would be a pleasure to see a Lamonian election campaign up close and I'm sure you and your wife will have a good life together if you both put time and effort into making that dream a reality." Eleanore said in a reassuring tone of voice. "Marriages, like certain other things, rely on time and effort as its two major foundations."


"Perhaps it will change one day. Maybe it will even be for the better. Who can say?"

"I surely can't, Mr. President! I really can't!" Eleanore said with a smile. "You should just hope that whoever becomes President does the job well. Otherwise, you may invoke the wrath of the world's masses upon you."

OOC: Should Tanya meet the Ixanian businessman in the cafe now?

"I would try to be a good person and to work for the benefit of Lamoni. I would try to not do anything embarrassing since that would harm the reputation of Lamoni."

"Very good, Eleanore. That fits with what my wife has told me about her reasons for taking the secretarial position in addition to her First Lady duties. Do you have an idea about what you would like to do with your life?"

"I don't know when I officially start school but I am sure it is soon. If I do retire here, I'm sure I'd be welcomed with open arms as I am all the time when I get home from my school in Ixania."

"I too am sure that you would be welcomed with open arms, Eleanore. Lamonians can be a friendly people when you get to know them."

"It would be a pleasure to see a Lamonian election campaign up close and I'm sure you and your wife will have a good life together if you both put time and effort into making that dream a reality." Eleanore said in a reassuring tone of voice. "Marriages, like certain other things, rely on time and effort as its two major foundations."

Andrew smiled. "You are wise beyond your years, Eleanore. You will do well in our schools, I should think."

"I surely can't, Mr. President! I really can't!" Eleanore said with a smile. "You should just hope that whoever becomes President does the job well. Otherwise, you may invoke the wrath of the world's masses upon you."

"I too hope that whoever takes this office next will be at least as good at this job as I am. I finally have the tax rate dropping, and the economy is actually improving. I think of it as a nice little present for the next President."

OOC: Should Tanya meet the Ixanian businessman in the cafe now?

OOC: Yes, have him go to the cafe, and i'll have her meet him there.

"Very good, Eleanore. That fits with what my wife has told me about her reasons for taking the secretarial position in addition to her First Lady duties. Do you have an idea about what you would like to do with your life?"

"For some reason, sir, I feel like I am attached to the realm of writing articles and playing the harp that my father bought for me on my twelth birthday and perhaps I will be a professional harpist. The Ixanian people have a passion for harps and I may be a full blooded German but I've always wanted to learn about the people of the land that took in my ancestors. I could also become a professional writer but who knows what I will become. I can only hope it will be something good."

"I too am sure that you would be welcomed with open arms, Eleanore. Lamonians can be a friendly people when you get to know them."

"That is good to know. Fortune forbid if I should have to be accosted by rude people."


Andrew smiled. "You are wise beyond your years, Eleanore. You will do well in our schools, I should think."

"That's one of my goals. I want to get a solid education and be a successful person in life. I must thank you for the compliment, sir. I've always been told that I've got a good head on my neck."

"I too hope that whoever takes this office next will be at least as good at this job as I am. I finally have the tax rate dropping, and the economy is actually improving. I think of it as a nice little present for the next President."

"Is it hard to have the tax rate drop? You said that you finally had it dropping? Is it that hard?"


OOC: Yes, have him go to the cafe, and i'll have her meet him there.

Ivan Karasov was one of the many businessmen who worked for the family owned Karasov Soda Company and was one of the many businessmen who were sent to foreign nations to arrange the expansion of the KSC into their markets. Sure, Ivan had a job to do, but he did want to have some fun first of all. He entered a local cafe and placed an order before thinking about how he'd conduct the meeting and who he would do it with. As he was thinking, he heard the footsteps of a young woman and he caught a glimpse of her that soon enough lasted for more than briefly; it lasted for a prolonged time because he had become filled with thoughts that suggested she was a very good looking woman. By Jove, he thought, she was gorgeous! Should he talk to her? God bless him if she was someone who could handle the KSC expansion into Lamoni! He wondered if she had noticed him looking at her and was a bit nervous about that but mostly confident in himself and in the idea that he could talk to her without any problems or false accusations. He was sitting there and hoping that she'd notice her and especially hoping that he could talk to her about the company expanding into Lamoni so it would give him an excuse to talk to her. He just hoped for it all to fall into place in his favor.

"For some reason, sir, I feel like I am attached to the realm of writing articles and playing the harp that my father bought for me on my twelfth birthday and perhaps I will be a professional harpist. The Ixanian people have a passion for harps and I may be a full blooded German but I've always wanted to learn about the people of the land that took in my ancestors. I could also become a professional writer but who knows what I will become. I can only hope it will be something good."

"I am sure that you will do wonderful things with your life, Eleanore. The key is patience, and outlasting the other person until you get what you want."

"That is good to know. Fortune forbid if I should have to be accosted by rude people."

"You will find rude people everywhere, Eleanore. The trick is to not let their rudeness affect you. That way, people will know that their rudeness will have no effect on you."

"That's one of my goals. I want to get a solid education and be a successful person in life. I must thank you for the compliment, sir. I've always been told that I've got a good head on my neck."

"That you do, Eleanore. And, you're welcome."

"Is it hard to have the tax rate drop? You said that you finally had it dropping? Is it that hard?"

"It can be hard when your predecessor had run it up to 100 %, yes. I have no idea what my predecessor was thinking, even if he did lead us to our current region, and had a central role in protecting us from the ravages of other nations. Former President Stone is a national hero, and there has been resistance in fixing some of his mistakes because of this. His mystique was cemented when he was assassinated in Yisreal almost a decade ago."

Ivan Karasov was one of the many businessmen who worked for the family owned Karasov Soda Company and was one of the many businessmen who were sent to foreign nations to arrange the expansion of the KSC into their markets. Sure, Ivan had a job to do, but he did want to have some fun first of all. He entered a local cafe and placed an order before thinking about how he'd conduct the meeting and who he would do it with. As he was thinking, he heard the footsteps of a young woman and he caught a glimpse of her that soon enough lasted for more than briefly; it lasted for a prolonged time because he had become filled with thoughts that suggested she was a very good looking woman. By Jove, he thought, she was gorgeous! Should he talk to her? God bless him if she was someone who could handle the KSC expansion into Lamoni! He wondered if she had noticed him looking at her and was a bit nervous about that but mostly confident in himself and in the idea that he could talk to her without any problems or false accusations. He was sitting there and hoping that she'd notice him and especially hoping that he could talk to her about the company expanding into Lamoni so it would give him an excuse to talk to her. He just hoped for it all to fall into place in his favor.

Foreign Minister Tanya Ley noticed a foreign looking man watching her, and she turned to look at him. "Hello Mr... whoever you are. Is there a reason that you are staring at me?" It was true that Tanya was gorgeous, but she hadn't seriously looked for a man since she left college. For all of that, she had to admit that this mystery person was handsome.

"I am sure that you will do wonderful things with your life, Eleanore. The key is patience, and outlasting the other person until you get what you want."

"I shall take those words to heart and rely on them when I need to and I must thank you for your charming words." Eleanore said with a smile. "This is an high honor for me to be meeting a foreign leader. I must thank you for meeting me!"



"You will find rude people everywhere, Eleanore. The trick is to not let their rudeness affect you. That way, people will know that their rudeness will have no effect on you."

"Of course. One must be in control of things and never let anything consume them lest they fall over the edge."

"That you do, Eleanore. And, you're welcome."

"Let's just hope this good head doesn't rot."

"It can be hard when your predecessor had run it up to 100 %, yes. I have no idea what my predecessor was thinking, even if he did lead us to our current region, and had a central role in protecting us from the ravages of other nations. Former President Stone is a national hero, and there has been resistance in fixing some of his mistakes because of this. His mystique was cemented when he was assassinated in Yisreal almost a decade ago."

"Perhaps he was trying to fund a series of projects or something? Why was he assassinated in Yisrael? Did he anger them?"

Foreign Minister Tanya Ley noticed a foreign looking man watching her, and she turned to look at him. "Hello Mr... whoever you are. Is there a reason that you are staring at me?" It was true that Tanya was gorgeous, but she hadn't seriously looked for a man since she left college. For all of that, she had to admit that this mystery person was handsome.

"My name is Ivan Karasov, Miss, and I'm looking for someone to talk to about expanding my family's company in the Lamonian market. That's why I was staring at you, Miss....."

Ivan smiled. "Damn...she is very gorgeous....I wonder if she has a lover...."

"I shall take those words to heart and rely on them when I need to and I must thank you for your charming words." Eleanore said with a smile. "This is an high honor for me to be meeting a foreign leader. I must thank you for meeting me!"

"Maybe we will be able to meet again someday, Eleanore."

"Of course. One must be in control of things and never let anything consume them lest they fall over the edge."

"Exactly."

"Let's just hope this good head doesn't rot."

"If I know you at all from our meeting, then I can rest assured that your head won't rot."

"Perhaps he was trying to fund a series of projects or something? Why was he assassinated in Yisrael? Did he anger them?"

"Funding projects is our best guess at this time, but it's anybodys guess so far. He was in Yisreal in order to help dedicate a temple that the people there had uncovered in a dig. He was killed by terrorists."

"My name is Ivan Karasov, Miss, and I'm looking for someone to talk to about expanding my family's company in the Lamonian market. That's why I was staring at you, Miss....."

Ivan smiled. "Damn...she is very gorgeous....I wonder if she has a lover...."

"I am Tanya Ley, Mr. Karasov. I am the Foreign Minister of the Free Republic of Lamoni. So yes, I would be able to help you in that matter. Would you mind waiting here while I get my food? We can talk about this when I return."

"Maybe we will be able to meet again someday, Eleanore."

"I'd love to meet you again, sir, and perhaps one day you'd be able to come to Ixania. I'm sure you'd even consider surprising me by coming to my family's manor. I live with my parents and brother in a manor house if you wanted to know but it's really just a big house to me."


"If I know you at all from our meeting, then I can rest assured that your head won't rot."

Eleanore giggled. "I'm sure it wouldn't rot. I always make use of my brain!"

"Funding projects is our best guess at this time, but it's anybodys guess so far. He was in Yisreal in order to help dedicate a temple that the people there had uncovered in a dig. He was killed by terrorists."

"I'm sad to hear that. What happened to the temple? Was it abandoned?"

"I am Tanya Ley, Mr. Karasov. I am the Foreign Minister of the Free Republic of Lamoni. So yes, I would be able to help you in that matter. Would you mind waiting here while I get my food? We can talk about this when I return."

"Excellent! Out of all people, she is the one who can help me...."

Ivan smiled. "I'll be getting my food as well so once we get our share of food we can discuss the issue of my company expanding into the Lamonian market. Might I say that you look beautiful, Miss Ley?"

Ivan sighed a little. Hopefully he wasn't going to end up alienating her...he was really getting to like Tanya Ley.

"I'd love to meet you again, sir, and perhaps one day you'd be able to come to Ixania. I'm sure you'd even consider surprising me by coming to my family's manor. I live with my parents and brother in a manor house if you wanted to know but it's really just a big house to me."

"I read the report that Miss Ley compiled when she returned to Lamoni from Ixania. I think that I will meet your family one day; and Miss Ley had a good time when she was staying with your family, Eleanore.

Given that you are here, and eager to study in Lamoni, I would wager that you enjoyed her company as well."

Eleanore giggled. "I'm sure it wouldn't rot. I always make use of my brain!"

"That is a good thing, Eleanore." Andrew was grinning at this point.

"I'm sad to hear that. What happened to the temple? Was it abandoned?"


"As far as we can tell, it was abandoned some thousands of years in the past, and no one seems to know why. Former President Stone was attending a rededication of the temple when he was killed."

"Excellent! Out of all people, she is the one who can help me...."

Ivan smiled. "I'll be getting my food as well so once we get our share of food we can discuss the issue of my company expanding into the Lamonian market. Might I say that you look beautiful, Miss Ley?"

Ivan sighed a little. Hopefully he wasn't going to end up alienating her...he was really getting to like Tanya Ley.

"Thank you, Mr. Karasov. I shall return shortly." Tanya went to the counter, and ordered a Turkey sandwich on wheat with potato chips, and Apple juice. She took her food back to the table where Mr. Karasov had been, and took a bite of her sandwich before asking Mr. Karasov to start talking.

"I read the report that Miss Ley compiled when she returned to Lamoni from Ixania. I think that I will meet your family one day; and Miss Ley had a good time when she was staying with your family, Eleanore.

Given that you are here, and eager to study in Lamoni, I would wager that you enjoyed her company as well."

"I have enjoyed Miss Ley's company very much and I would love it if you could meet my family one day, Mr. Stinson. I am sure that they would all be interested in meeting you. I was quite excited myself when I heard that I'd be meeting you."



"That is a good thing, Eleanore." Andrew was grinning at this point.

"It's a good thing indeed. I'm dedicated to making sure nothing happens to cause me to not be in tune with my brain."

"As far as we can tell, it was abandoned some thousands of years in the past, and no one seems to know why. Former President Stone was attending a rededication of the temple when he was killed."

"Why was he killed?"

"Thank you, Mr. Karasov. I shall return shortly." Tanya went to the counter, and ordered a Turkey sandwich on wheat with potato chips, and Apple juice. She took her food back to the table where Mr. Karasov had been, and took a bite of her sandwich before asking Mr. Karasov to start talking.

Mr. Karasov had only purchased a simple roast beef sandwich with chips and some Lamonian soda which made him smirk a little due to the understandable irony he had found about it. "Miss Ley, my family's company is very interested in expanding into the Lamonian market and I was hoping to find someone who could help in that regard. I must say that I am glad to have met you, Miss Ley, and hopefully you can help put everything in place. Might I say, as well, that you look quite beautiful today?"

The Ixanian businessman smiled. "I do hope that the process of expansion is not too long because I'm interested in seeing more of Lamoni. That's why I want to get this all handled quickly so I can take advantage of being here. I'm sure my company will not care as long as I've secured the routes to expansion. After that, it's free sailing for me."

"I have enjoyed Miss Ley's company very much and I would love it if you could meet my family one day, Mr. Stinson. I am sure that they would all be interested in meeting you. I was quite excited myself when I heard that I'd be meeting you."

"I can imagine, Eleanore. Lots of people are rumored to even feel weak at the knees at the prospect of meeting me. To be honest, I know that it is not me that they react in this way about; but the office that I carry. I think that I would enjoy meeting your parents someday as well, Eleanore."

"It's a good thing indeed. I'm dedicated to making sure nothing happens to cause me to not be in tune with my brain."

"That is good, Eleanore. I've seen what drugs can do to people, and I myself swore to never go near them. Look where I am today. I was elected to the highest governmental office in Lamoni."

"Why was he killed?"

"It is believed that the terrorist group that killed Stone was interested in making a political statement. Shortly afterwards, the nation of Yisreal fell apart, and it became impossible to track the terrorists down."

Mr. Karasov had only purchased a simple roast beef sandwich with chips and some Lamonian soda which made him smirk a little due to the understandable irony he had found about it. "Miss Ley, my family's company is very interested in expanding into the Lamonian market and I was hoping to find someone who could help in that regard. I must say that I am glad to have met you, Miss Ley, and hopefully you can help put everything in place. Might I say, as well, that you look quite beautiful today?"

The Ixanian businessman smiled. "I do hope that the process of expansion is not too long because I'm interested in seeing more of Lamoni. That's why I want to get this all handled quickly so I can take advantage of being here. I'm sure my company will not care as long as I've secured the routes to expansion. After that, it's free sailing for me."

"We can handle the small legalities in my office tomorrow, Mr. Karasov. For now, let's focus on the overview. How large of a market share does your company have in Ixania, Mr. Karasov? What products would you introduce to Lamoni?

Thank you, Mr. Karasov, you are quite handsome. Maybe after we conduct business, I might show you around."

Tanya would have a full background check made on him first, of course. A government minister could never be too cautious, after all.

"I can imagine, Eleanore. Lots of people are rumored to even feel weak at the knees at the prospect of meeting me. To be honest, I know that it is not me that they react in this way about; but the office that I carry. I think that I would enjoy meeting your parents someday as well, Eleanore."

"Anyone can be weak at the knees with any major political figure like a President or an Empress but it is the position that draws forth the weakness. If you were but an ordinary man, I'd not have been as enthusiastic as I was to meet you."

"That is good, Eleanore. I've seen what drugs can do to people, and I myself swore to never go near them. Look where I am today. I was elected to the highest governmental office in Lamoni."

"I have never touched any drugs and I've been often told about the effects of drug use. Such words are entrenched in my mind and I dare not try to think that I am somehow immune to them."

"It is believed that the terrorist group that killed Stone was interested in making a political statement. Shortly afterwards, the nation of Yisreal fell apart, and it became impossible to track the terrorists down."

"Is Yisreal at peace now?"

"We can handle the small legalities in my office tomorrow, Mr. Karasov. For now, let's focus on the overview. How large of a market share does your company have in Ixania, Mr. Karasov? What products would you introduce to Lamoni?

"We are the dominant soda sales company in the Ixanian Empire and we would just introduce our brands of soda including some new ones we are introducing currently back in Ixania. I must ask you for your contact information and information on how to get to the office, Miss Ley. For my future reference, of course."

Thank you, Mr. Karasov, you are quite handsome. Maybe after we conduct business, I might show you around."

"It would be a pleasure to have you as my tour guide." Mr. Karasov said with a smile. He was really happy that she was the one who would be showing him around. After all, she was gorgeous to him.

"Anyone can be weak at the knees with any major political figure like a President or an Empress but it is the position that draws forth the weakness. If you were but an ordinary man, I'd not have been as enthusiastic as I was to meet you."

"Ah, a spark of honesty. Not that you have been anything but honest with me so far, but it is so rare in the political sphere."

"I have never touched any drugs and I've been often told about the effects of drug use. Such words are entrenched in my mind and I dare not try to think that I am somehow immune to them."

"No one is immune to them."

"Is Yisreal at peace now?"

"Yisreal fell apart into chaos. All that is left by now is an group of people not much different from those who first settled in Ixania."

"We are the dominant soda sales company in the Ixanian Empire and we would just introduce our brands of soda including some new ones we are introducing currently back in Ixania. I must ask you for your contact information and information on how to get to the office, Miss Ley. For my future reference, of course."

Tanya gave Mr. Karasov a business card, and gave him directions to her office. "I will be expecting you there at ten in the morning, Ivan. Please don't be late."

"It would be a pleasure to have you as my tour guide." Mr. Karasov said with a smile. He was really happy that she was the one who would be showing him around. After all, she was gorgeous to him.

Tanya had already admitted to herself that Ivan was handsome... she would use the later meetings with him to see if he was more than just eye candy. "You are quite welcome, Ivan."

"Ah, a spark of honesty. Not that you have been anything but honest with me so far, but it is so rare in the political sphere."

Eleanore smiled. "Honesty can be very valuable to us sometimes."

"No one is immune to them."

"That is true."


"Yisreal fell apart into chaos. All that is left by now is an group of people not much different from those who first settled in Ixania."

"What do you mean by that, sir?"

Tanya gave Mr. Karasov a business card, and gave him directions to her office. "I will be expecting you there at ten in the morning, Ivan. Please don't be late."

Karasov recorded the information Tanya provided him and smiled. "I will not be late, Miss Ley, and I do hope you will be able to meet me."

Tanya had already admitted to herself that Ivan was handsome... she would use the later meetings with him to see if he was more than just eye candy. "You are quite welcome, Ivan."

"Have a good day, Miss Ley, and may we strike a deal profitable for both my company and your nation."

Thy thread hast been bumped, milord!

Eleanore smiled. "Honesty can be very valuable to us sometimes."

"Certainly."

"That is true."

"That is why nations spend so much on controlling the drug problem."

"What do you mean by that, sir?"

"I meant that Yisreal is no more. Everything went into anarchy there, and there is no more Yisreal."

Karasov recorded the information Tanya provided him and smiled. "I will not be late, Miss Ley, and I do hope you will be able to meet me."

Tanya smiled. "I will be there, Mr. Karasov."

"Have a good day, Miss Ley, and may we strike a deal profitable for both my company and your nation."

"We shall indeed, Mr. Karasov. Until then, Ivan." Having finished with her food, Tanya placed her trash in a receptacle, and left in order to collect Eleanore.

"Certainly."

"....even if it makes us say things we would rather not have said to people whom we wish never to offend. I try to be honest whenever I can, Mr. Stinson, but I do know that it is hard for some people to be honest in certain situations in which they struggle between choosing to be honest and to keep up a charade."

"That is why nations spend so much on controlling the drug problem."

"I am sure the entire world with the exception of a few does so, Mr. Stinson, because many people do not want to see their nations consumed with the effects of these illegal drugs that we've all heard about. I've never tried any drugs and I never will because I don't want my brain to rot and my body to decay. I love how I look thus I could never permit myself to tarnish my image."

"I meant that Yisreal is no more. Everything went into anarchy there, and there is no more Yisreal."

"I am very sorry to hear that. It makes me wonder if any of the nation's people survived and fled to other lands as refugees. I'm very glad that Ixania has not been attacked and I pray that is the story we tell for many more years to come."

Tanya smiled. "I will be there, Mr. Karasov."

Mr. Karasov smiled. "Excellent, Miss Ley. I look forward to meeting you again on that day and I must say that hopefully we won't take up too much time with the meeting."

"We shall indeed, Mr. Karasov. Until then, Ivan." Having finished with her food, Tanya placed her trash in a receptacle, and left in order to collect Eleanore.

Watching Tanya leave with a smirk with his eyes, at one time, studying her as if she was ancient parchment, the Ixanian businessman began imagining the meeting with the Foreign Minister of Lamoni, that gorgeous lady, and hoped everything would go well. His eyes were fixed on her because not only was she an interesting person but because he was attracted to her and his eyes scanned her from top to bottom with the result being a grin. "What a woman....I would not be surprised if she had a man...."

Not only that, he thought, but he felt quite attracted to Tanya Ley and had a hard time not thinking that he was attracted to the Lamonian woman who he was just talking to. "That girl is gorgeous....I think I'm going to court her and, as they say, seduce her but in a gentlemanly style."

When he left the restaurant, he smiled. "Tanya....I wonder if you have a lover already..."

"I am sure the entire world with the exception of a few does so, Mr. Stinson, because many people do not want to see their nations consumed with the effects of these illegal drugs that we've all heard about. I've never tried any drugs and I never will because I don't want my brain to rot and my body to decay. I love how I look thus I could never permit myself to tarnish my image."

"That is a very good attitude to have, Eleanore."

"I am very sorry to hear that. It makes me wonder if any of the nation's people survived and fled to other lands as refugees. I'm very glad that Ixania has not been attacked and I pray that is the story we tell for many more years to come."

"There are communities from Yisreal here in Lamoni. For the most part, they've seamlessly integrated into Lamonian society."

Mr. Karasov smiled. "Excellent, Miss Ley. I look forward to meeting you again on that day and I must say that hopefully we won't take up too much time with the meeting."

"I'm sure that our next meeting will be equitable for both parties, Mr. Karasov."

Watching Tanya leave with a smirk with his eyes, at one time, studying her as if she was ancient parchment, the Ixanian businessman began imagining the meeting with the Foreign Minister of Lamoni, that gorgeous lady, and hoped everything would go well. His eyes were fixed on her because not only was she an interesting person but because he was attracted to her and his eyes scanned her from top to bottom with the result being a grin. "What a woman....I would not be surprised if she had a man...."

Not only that, he thought, but he felt quite attracted to Tanya Ley and had a hard time not thinking that he was attracted to the Lamonian woman who he was just talking to. "That girl is gorgeous....I think I'm going to court her and, as they say, seduce her but in a gentlemanly style."

When he left the restaurant, he smiled. "Tanya....I wonder if you have a lover already..."

Tanya noticed that Ivan's eyes were on her while she left the restaurant, and she did everything that she could to keep his eyes there as she exited.

"That is a very good attitude to have, Eleanore."

"I just hope that I keep that attitude of mine for a long time."

"There are communities from Yisreal here in Lamoni. For the most part, they've seamlessly integrated into Lamonian society."

"Do any of them still keep the original language? The culture? The religion?"

"I'm sure that our next meeting will be equitable for both parties, Mr. Karasov."

"That's all I can really ask for at the moment, Miss Ley, and I do hope your words come to pass."

Tanya noticed that Ivan's eyes were on her while she left the restaurant, and she did everything that she could to keep his eyes there as she exited.

Ivan smiled as he watched her until she was finally unable to be seen. She really was gorgeous in his eyes and just looking at her really enticed him and make her look all the more attractive to him...he imagined himself coming to Lamoni merely to make a deal for his company and leaving with a lady on his arms....that was an amusing thought or two.

"I just hope that I keep that attitude of mine for a long time."

"Just from the short time that I have known you, I would suspect that you will, Eleanore." The door opened, and Tanya was back in the room, fresh from her lunch. President Stinson wordlessly acknowledged her presence in the room, and kept listening to what Eleanore had to say.

"Do any of them still keep the original language? The culture? The religion?"

"Certainly. Just because they have become part of Lamonian society doesn't mean that their culture, language, or religion would get subsumed. Lamoni is proud of it's multi-cultural identity, Eleanore."

"That's all I can really ask for at the moment, Miss Ley, and I do hope your words come to pass."

"Trade is a good thing, Mr. Karasov. Used wisely, it can increase relations between nations. Used unwisely, it can be a cover for war. This instance is the good kind of trade, one would think."

Ivan smiled as he watched her until she was finally unable to be seen. She really was gorgeous in his eyes and just looking at her really enticed him and make her look all the more attractive to him...he imagined himself coming to Lamoni merely to make a deal for his company and leaving with a lady on his arms....that was an amusing thought or two.

As she left the restaurant, Tanya was smiling as well. She was hoping that Mr. Karasov made it to the meeting on time; there was something about him that she liked.

"Just from the short time that I have known you, I would suspect that you will, Eleanore." The door opened, and Tanya was back in the room, fresh from her lunch. President Stinson wordlessly acknowledged her presence in the room, and kept listening to what Eleanore had to say.

Eleanore was excited to see that Tanya had returned. "Welcome back, Miss Ley! I was just having a good conversation with the President of Lamoni and I must say he is a charming man. It was a pleasurable honor to meet him and I hope to talk to him further in the future."

"Certainly. Just because they have become part of Lamonian society doesn't mean that their culture, language, or religion would get subsumed. Lamoni is proud of it's multi-cultural identity, Eleanore."

"The Ixanian Empire has many minorities as well, Mr. Stinson, and everyone seems content with that image although I don't know if that is completely true."

"Trade is a good thing, Mr. Karasov. Used wisely, it can increase relations between nations. Used unwisely, it can be a cover for war. This instance is the good kind of trade, one would think."

"Of course! I don't feel like helping start a war between us....I don't think I've seen any reason why I would want to."

Eleanore was excited to see that Tanya had returned. "Welcome back, Miss Ley! I was just having a good conversation with the President of Lamoni and I must say he is a charming man. It was a pleasurable honor to meet him and I hope to talk to him further in the future."

"Thank you, Eleanore. I have had the pleasure of having multiple conversations with President Stinson, and I have found them to be... enjoyable. I'm sure that there will be other chances to speak with him in the future, though. Would you like to tour your school now, Eleanore?"

"The Ixanian Empire has many minorities as well, Mr. Stinson, and everyone seems content with that image although I don't know if that is completely true."

"There will always be those who won't like others, but that number is shrinking by the day as more cultures come into contact with each other. The more contact that you have with something, the less cause that you have to fear it."

"Of course! I don't feel like helping start a war between us....I don't think I've seen any reason why I would want to."

"That is good, Mr. Karasov. I see no reason at all to start a war with Ixania, either."

"Thank you, Eleanore. I have had the pleasure of having multiple conversations with President Stinson, and I have found them to be... enjoyable. I'm sure that there will be other chances to speak with him in the future, though. Would you like to tour your school now, Eleanore?"

"It is plainly obvious to me, Miss Ley, that you would talk to him multiple times since you are his foreign minister and I would wish to tour my school now, Miss Ley, since I am quite interested in seeing it!"

"There will always be those who won't like others, but that number is shrinking by the day as more cultures come into contact with each other. The more contact that you have with something, the less cause that you have to fear it."

"Sometimes, Mr. Stinson, people are more bound to hate when in constant contact with something different from themselves."

"That is good, Mr. Karasov. I see no reason at all to start a war with Ixania, either."

Karasov smiled. "Glad to hear, Miss Ley, glad to hear...."

"It is plainly obvious to me, Miss Ley, that you would talk to him multiple times since you are his foreign minister and I would wish to tour my school now, Miss Ley, since I am quite interested in seeing it!"

"Thank you for handling Eleanore for me, Mr. President. I hope that the two of you had a good time? And Eleanore, please follow me."

"Sometimes, Mr. Stinson, people are more bound to hate when in constant contact with something different from themselves."

"It is easier to relate well with others when there is only a fence between you, rather than a wall."

Karasov smiled. "Glad to hear, Miss Ley, glad to hear...."

"I shall be seeing you, then."

"Thank you for handling Eleanore for me, Mr. President. I hope that the two of you had a good time? And Eleanore, please follow me."

Eleanore began to follow Miss Ley with a smile upon her face. "I had a good time with the President of Lamoni who was courteous enough to entertain me with a conversation in his office. I do hope to talk to him again sometime."

"It is easier to relate well with others when there is only a fence between you, rather than a wall."

"It is the easiest to relate to someone with nothing between you."

Eleanore began to follow Miss Ley with a smile upon her face. "I had a good time with the President of Lamoni who was courteous enough to entertain me with a conversation in his office. I do hope to talk to him again sometime."

"You'll be able to tell your children and grandchildren one day that you have met with him, Eleanore. And, you might even get a chance to meet him again one day. Who can say?"

Tanya led the way down to the waiting limo, which would take them to Eleanore's new school.

"It is the easiest to relate to someone with nothing between you."

"Sometimes, that can be true. However, good fences make good neighbors."

"You'll be able to tell your children and grandchildren one day that you have met with him, Eleanore. And, you might even get a chance to meet him again one day. Who can say?"

Tanya led the way down to the waiting limo, which would take them to Eleanore's new school.

Eleanore got into the limosuine and smiled. "I am sure that I will be able to tell my children and grandchildren that I have met the President of Lamoni one day, Miss Ley. I'm quite eager, you should know, to see my new school and I hope I'll have a good time there. I would not want to desire to leave Lamoni because of school related problems."

"Sometimes, that can be true. However, good fences make good neighbors."

"It all depends on the people."

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Eleanore got into the limousine and smiled. "I am sure that I will be able to tell my children and grandchildren that I have met the President of Lamoni one day, Miss Ley. I'm quite eager, you should know, to see my new school and I hope I'll have a good time there. I would not want to desire to leave Lamoni because of school related problems."

"I'm sure that you will not have to leave Lamoni to do problems at school, Eleanore. You'll fit in just fine, I think." The Limousine left the grounds of the Presidential Palace, and immediately started to head to Eleanor's new school. (OOC: Forgot the original name of the school, so i'm going to assign it a different name) The limo ride had been about fifteen minutes before they pulled into the parking lot of the Pacific Academy; which was a prestigious Lamonian Private School, catering to those who had the "obvious financial means to attend." This basically boiled down to those who were rich, and the immaculate condition of the school grounds clearly showed it. There was not one blade of grass that was taller or shorter than any other, the buildings glistened from a recent outdoor cleaning, and you could already see other limos in the parking lot, as people from differing parts of the Free Republic were getting their children enrolled in the school.

Tanya led Eleanore inside of the school, and got directions from a janitor who looked surprised to see the Foreign Minister at the school. In the office, Tanya and Eleanore were quickly ushered into the office of the school's Principal ( http://www.asdk12.org/images/schoolimages/785principal.jpg ), Mrs. Eileen Smith.

It was obvious that Principal Smith recognized who the Foreign Minister was, as her entire face brightened in the way that people's faces would publically do when confronted with someone who was obviously quite senior in the government. "Foreign Minister Ley, welcome to the Pacific Academy. And who is this lovely young woman who is here with you?"

"It all depends on the people."

"That it does, Eleanore. Fare well in your studies."

"I'm sure that you will not have to leave Lamoni to do problems at school, Eleanore. You'll fit in just fine, I think." The Limousine left the grounds of the Presidential Palace, and immediately started to head to Eleanor's new school. (OOC: Forgot the original name of the school, so i'm going to assign it a different name) The limo ride had been about fifteen minutes before they pulled into the parking lot of the Pacific Academy; which was a prestigious Lamonian Private School, catering to those who had the "obvious financial means to attend." This basically boiled down to those who were rich, and the immaculate condition of the school grounds clearly showed it. There was not one blade of grass that was taller or shorter than any other, the buildings glistened from a recent outdoor cleaning, and you could already see other limos in the parking lot, as people from differing parts of the Free Republic were getting their children enrolled in the school.

Eleanore noticed all the kids who were coming to be enrolled at the Pacific Academy and they all reminded her of her own classmates back in the school she attended in the Ixanian Empire as a result of her family's ability to be wealthy and keep it that way for many years. Eleanore noticed their nice clothes and the like and looked at her own. She would fit in, she thought, because she was just like them. When she got out of the limosuine, she looked around to see if anyone noticed her and she tried to get a look at the school she would be attending. "This looks like a nice place, Miss Ley, I do hope I'll make plenty of friends and good grades."

Tanya led Eleanore inside of the school, and got directions from a janitor who looked surprised to see the Foreign Minister at the school. In the office, Tanya and Eleanore were quickly ushered into the office of the school's Principal ( http://www.asdk12.org/images/schoolimages/785principal.jpg ), Mrs. Eileen Smith.

It was obvious that Principal Smith recognized who the Foreign Minister was, as her entire face brightened in the way that people's faces would publically do when confronted with someone who was obviously quite senior in the government. "Foreign Minister Ley, welcome to the Pacific Academy. And who is this lovely young woman who is here with you?"

Eleanore looked at the woman with the brightened face and smiled. "My name is Eleanore Bergmann and I'm an Ixanian exchange student here to begin my studies at the Pacific Academy while I stay at Miss Ley's house. I must say it's nice to meet you, Mrs. Smith."

Eleanore noticed all the kids who were coming to be enrolled at the Pacific Academy and they all reminded her of her own classmates back in the school she attended in the Ixanian Empire as a result of her family's ability to be wealthy and keep it that way for many years. Eleanore noticed their nice clothes and the like and looked at her own. She would fit in, she thought, because she was just like them. When she got out of the limousine, she looked around to see if anyone noticed her and she tried to get a look at the school she would be attending. "This looks like a nice place, Miss Ley, I do hope I'll make plenty of friends and good grades."

"I'm sure that you will, Eleanore. Your father sent me a copy of your school transcripts from Ixania, and they all said that your teachers were impressed with you and your good grades."

Eleanore looked at the woman with the brightened face and smiled. "My name is Eleanore Bergmann and I'm an Ixanian exchange student here to begin my studies at the Pacific Academy while I stay at Miss Ley's house. I must say it's nice to meet you, Mrs. Smith."

"Likewise, Eleanore. You likely know this, but you will be our first Ixanian exchange student at the Pacific Academy, but hopefully, not the last. In fact, I already have a schedule in mind for you. Would you like to hear what I have in mind?"

"I'm sure that you will, Eleanore. Your father sent me a copy of your school transcripts from Ixania, and they all said that your teachers were impressed with you and your good grades."

Eleanore smiled. "I always try to do good in school, Miss Ley, because I know it will all help me in the future when I want to get into a good career instead of having to resign myself to something...petty in life."

"Likewise, Eleanore. You likely know this, but you will be our first Ixanian exchange student at the Pacific Academy, but hopefully, not the last. In fact, I already have a schedule in mind for you. Would you like to hear what I have in mind?"

"...I would indeed like to hear what you have in mind, Mrs. Smith. I'm quite looking forward to seeing what I will be doing here at the Pacific Academy."

OOC: Forgot to ask you this on IM, but I need to know what kind of classes that Eleanore has taken before, so that there are no repeats.

OOC: Forgot to ask you this on IM, but I need to know what kind of classes that Eleanore has taken before, so that there are no repeats.

OOC: Check your telegrams.

Eleanore smiled. "I always try to do good in school, Miss Ley, because I know it will all help me in the future when I want to get into a good career instead of having to resign myself to something...petty in life."

"That is exactly right, Eleanore. You are much too bright to do something... petty."

"...I would indeed like to hear what you have in mind, Mrs. Smith. I'm quite looking forward to seeing what I will be doing here at the Pacific Academy."

"For your first period, you'll be taking Lamonian History. It is a required course, and I think that it might be interesting if you are the sort to actually pay attention in class. Second period will be Journalism, third period will be advanced math, fourth period will be Human Anatomy and Physiology, fifth period will be AO history, and for your remaining three periods, you will have a choice of classes that you can pick from."

OOC: TG me, and we can work the final 3 classes out.

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"For your first period, you'll be taking Lamonian History. It is a required course, and I think that it might be interesting if you are the sort to actually pay attention in class. Second period will be Journalism, third period will be advanced math, fourth period will be Human Anatomy and Physiology, fifth period will be AO history, and for your remaining three periods, you will have a choice of classes that you can pick from."

OOC: TG me, and we can work the final 3 classes out.

"....All of those classes sound interesting to me and I hope that I won't have too many problems when it comes to getting good marks and so forth; I'm looking forward a bit to taking part in them. What other classes can I choose from? Are there any extra-curricular activities as well?"

"....All of those classes sound interesting to me and I hope that I won't have too many problems when it comes to getting good marks and so forth; I'm looking forward a bit to taking part in them. What other classes can I choose from? Are there any extra-curricular activities as well?"

"There are various classes in art, drama, physical education, agriculture, Literature, and Cooking. If any of those subjects interest you, I can tell you about the various classes that the categories that you like contain."

"There are various classes in art, drama, physical education, agriculture, Literature, and Cooking. If any of those subjects interest you, I can tell you about the various classes that the categories that you like contain."

"....I would like to take literature but what does it entail? Isn't it just an analysis of Lamonian literature? I would not mind learning about the other ones as well. I just hope that the classes I'm put into won't be too challenging."

"Our literature classes comprise the literature of both Lamoni, and other nations, as well. If you are interested, there is an Intro to Lamonian Literature class, as well as literature classes for the nations of, Ixania, Lyras, Damirez, Manhattan Prime, Pacitalia, Bazalonia, and other nations, as well. Do any of the other subjects interest you, Eleanore? Or is it just Literature so far?

From what I see of your grades while in Ixania, I think that you will do well here, Eleanore; so long as you don't get lazy in your studies, but I don't think that that will happen."

"Our literature classes comprise the literature of both Lamoni, and other nations, as well. If you are interested, there is an Intro to Lamonian Literature class, as well as literature classes for the nations of, Ixania, Lyras, Damirez, Manhattan Prime, Pacitalia, Bazalonia, and other nations, as well. Do any of the other subjects interest you, Eleanore? Or is it just Literature so far?

"Literature is the only one so far that is prevalent in my mind but if you can tell me more about the others, I think they may be more interesting to me. I'm sure that I have an idea, though, of what each of them is about. Physical education would be nice since it would help me stay fit and I suppose I could try my hand at drama. What's agriculture class like?"

From what I see of your grades while in Ixania, I think that you will do well here, Eleanore; so long as you don't get lazy in your studies, but I don't think that that will happen."

"....I'm often said to be very devoted to my studies."

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OOC: Yeah, I know. Posting this from work. Hopefully, i'll be able to properly reply sometime tonight.