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Crown Prince Aristo lounged in the shade near the airport runway. He had his usual face on: very pensive, not necessarily sad or worried but thoughtful. This was a large amount.

Elected to found the next dynasty at age 24, he was also going to be the first monarch of Dekho to truly open it up to the international community. any time now, an Ixanian ambassador was due, and he wanted to make a good impression. It was hard to be the face of nation about to create a reputation for itself.

The Foreign Minister of the Ixanian Empire, Ivan Rucinsky, stepped out of his private jet after it landed on the runway at the airport. He looked around and prepared himself to be greeted by the standard welcoming party of soldiers and officials....

Upon seeing Ivan exit, Aristo started a quick walk out to greet him. he was accompanied by five soldiers. Walking up to the Foreign Minister, he stuck out his hand.

"Mr. Rucinsky,I am Crown Prince Aristo," he said in greeting.

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"It is a pleasure to meet you, Crown Prince. I am sure that we will have a productive meeting."

"I'm sure we will," he replied, leading him off the tarmac into a reception area nearby. Turning the hallway, he walked to a door leading to a small, comfortable room holding a conference table with 6 chairs. The 4 middle charis, 2 on each side, were filled with important citizens, including the commander of the Armed Forces, an economic minister, a man in a black suit, and a man in a blue suit.

"Take a seat," Aristo offered, stepping inside.

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ooc: should I just call this thread dead?

"I'm sure we will," he replied, leading him off the tarmac into a reception area nearby. Turning the hallway, he walked to a door leading to a small, comfortable room holding a conference table with 6 chairs. The 4 middle charis, 2 on each side, were filled with important citizens, including the commander of the Armed Forces, an economic minister, a man in a black suit, and a man in a blue suit.

"Take a seat," Aristo offered, stepping inside.

OOC: Sorry for not posting; it's been hard to get access to a computer.

Ivan Rucinsky took his seat at the conference table and smiled at his hosts before proceeding to speak. "It is proper that we swiftly proceed with our meeting. What shall we discuss first?"

Every Dekho citizen interrupted the other. Aristo let it go on for two seconds, then raised his palm. everyone shut up at once. He then nodded to the commander of the Armed Forces, who began to speak.

"Dekho is always trying to expand its military presence," he began. "a lot of this involves setting up small military bases in friendly countries, so we are able to mobilize more quickly in place of trouble. we would be interested in setting one up somewhere in the Ixanian empire, and would invite you to do the same in Dekho. The troops, we assure you, would be kept under control."

Every Dekho citizen interrupted the other. Aristo let it go on for two seconds, then raised his palm. everyone shut up at once. He then nodded to the commander of the Armed Forces, who began to speak.

"Dekho is always trying to expand its military presence," he began. "a lot of this involves setting up small military bases in friendly countries, so we are able to mobilize more quickly in place of trouble. we would be interested in setting one up somewhere in the Ixanian empire, and would invite you to do the same in Dekho. The troops, we assure you, would be kept under control."

Ivan was intrigued by the idea of a foreign military base within the borders of the Ixanian Empire and thought about it for a moment and, after he had finished thinking, he responded like this:

"The Ixanian Empire will need more time to think about your proposal, Commander, concerning the presence of Dekhan soldiers in Ixania. Although I do not hold the belief that malevolent intentions are behind your proposal, we must take time to consider it from my nation's end. Do know, though, that trade and an exchange of embassies is fully supported by Ixania."

"of course," said the economic minister. "Name's Charlie, by the way. does your nation have any limitations on imports? We don't allow in drugs or certain religious materials, and explosives, arms, and toxins require permits."

"as for the embassy," said the man in the blue suit, who was a culture minister, "I'll get on it right away."

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"of course," said the economic minister. "Name's Charlie, by the way. does your nation have any limitations on imports? We don't allow in drugs or certain religious materials, and explosives, arms, and toxins require permits."

"as for the embassy," said the man in the blue suit, who was a culture minister, "I'll get on it right away."

"Anything which can harm Ixania is forbidden. That's a summary of our policy. Any other questions?"

OOC: Sorry for the lateness.