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The Republic of Aentarikik was a young nation, eager to meat it's new neighbors. What better way than a neighborhood block party?! In the ice and cold and snow of the Northern Capital; a small city with several buildings all interconnected by a series of board walks stood in the shining light. With the blizzards subsided it was finally time to let people in. The Foreign Chairwoman, The Prime Minister and the President were all preparing for the party. Keeping the kitchen running making tables, preparing for everything. Mi-Rhee Ling and her husband Bang Ling (The President and Prime Minister) were checking down their lists of what needed to be done.

Their daughter Meisha was feeling a tad left out. It was her birthday today of all days and she felt like her parents all but forgot. With four other brothers and sisters all doing their part, she also felt completely useless. Meisha was 13 and blind as a bat. Having to use her cane for guidance and her sort of "sixth-sense" all she could do was listen and be silent. Afterall, her nation needed other nations and what could she do about it. "Hello Meisha." Her guard Yoki greeted. "Hi." She said smiling. "Do you know where Ma and Pop are?"

"Busy in the Kitchen, I'm afraid."

"Yeah figures."

"Do you need something?"

"Well....No -- nothing."

"All right. Oh Happy Birthday."

"Thanks." She walked on down the hall. "Glad someone remembered." She sighed softly. "Come on Meisha, be greatful, some kids don't get a birthday...They go to war or something. I have it good." She reminded her self.

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At the south border near the airport and sea harbor the snow cars and mobiles were getting ready. Flags were marked for the guests. Big welcome banners were created for the occasion.

Aentarkik Airport

A lone C-45 transport aircraft descended towards the airport. It bore the seal of the President of the Beatus. The aircraft will old, but had been the favorite of His Holiness, Edwardo Listless, the late revolutionary leader of the Beatus, who led the nation out from under the oppressive rule of a monarch. Since than, no one dared change things he instituted, right down to the Presidential plane. Moments later, the small aircraft's landing gear touched down on the could runway. It taxied to the appropriate spot, the door opened, and President Devin Fogarty, appeared at the top of the stairs, dressed in his finest white suit, with a white fedora, a black tie, and black sunglasses.

Aentarkik Airport

A lone C-45 transport aircraft descended towards the airport. It bore the seal of the President of the Beatus. The aircraft will old, but had been the favorite of His Holiness, Edwardo Listless, the late revolutionary leader of the Beatus, who led the nation out from under the oppressive rule of a monarch. Since than, no one dared change things he instituted, right down to the Presidential plane. Moments later, the small aircraft's landing gear touched down on the could runway. It taxied to the appropriate spot, the door opened, and President Devin Fogarty, appeared at the top of the stairs, dressed in his finest white suit, with a white fedora, a black tie, and black sunglasses.

"Hello." Two women greeted. "Welcome, your transport is right over here. Were you snow mobile, or snow car?"

Cicero sat back in his chair playing chess with one of his aides. This meeting was important one Imperialis was small in populace but large in spirit allies were needed. Technologically advanced they had much to offer and friendship was their goal. All of these things rolled through his head as he moved his pieces. Cicero moved his bishop and his victory was sealed. The ship came to a halt they had arrived. Their ship was one of the newest vessels in the fleet. Produced in a few days with their technology the number of ships their fleets possessed was limited only by funding and man power.
If an alliance was struck the new Tempest class cruiser with satellite weapon unlink technology would be their own and judging by the port's appearance it was superior to their vessels.

They left the ship via the gang way. The first minister with his guards waited for the representatives of their hosts.

Cicero sat back in his chair playing chess with one of his aides. This meeting was important one Imperialis was small in populace but large in spirit allies were needed. Technologically advanced they had much to offer and friendship was their goal. All of these things rolled through his head as he moved his pieces. Cicero moved his bishop and his victory was sealed. The ship came to a halt they had arrived. Their ship was one of the newest vessels in the fleet. Produced in a few days with their technology the number of ships their fleets possessed was limited only by funding and man power.
If an alliance was struck the new Tempest class cruiser with satellite weapon unlink technology would be their own and judging by the port's appearance it was superior to their vessels.

They left the ship via the gang way. The first minister with his guards waited for the representatives of their hosts.

They were welcomed and shown to their transport. The first two cars left bound for the city further north, an hour long drive. More were still waiting for other guests to arrive.

Sea

from the deck of a Troopship (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20Navy-Army-Air%20Forces/ImperialNavySovereignAmphibiousMult.gif)a J-10 Heuy (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20Navy-Army-Air%20Forces/TheJ10Huey.jpg)took off and head toward land

"bear one to ship ETA 5"radios the pilot to the ship

Aentarkik coastline

"Imperial Army J10 to Aentarkik air control,we be over your land in two hours and beheading to the party over"

ooc just skip to it's landing at the party

Sea

from the deck of a Troopship (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20Navy-Army-Air%20Forces/ImperialNavySovereignAmphibiousMult.gif)a J-10 Heuy (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20Navy-Army-Air%20Forces/TheJ10Huey.jpg)took off and head toward land

"bear one to ship ETA 5"radios the pilot to the ship

Aentarkik coastline

"Imperial Army J10 to Aentarkik air control,we be over your land in two hours and beheading to the party over"

ooc just skip to it's landing at the party



"Roger"

When it landed they were given a prompt welcome and shown to their transport.

Aentarkik Airport, The Republic of Ark Ivira Government Jet

The Small, Private Jet of The Republic of Ark Ivira slowly began descending rapidly as it approached Aentarkik Airport. It was little more than an airstrip and various buildings scattered around the premesis, with white snow covering all but the runways and taxiways, which remained a relativley snowless grey tarmac.

Other than a lone propeller aircraft and multiple Snow and Airport Vehicles, no other transportation was in sight.

As the aircraft touched down, the noisy drone of engines began to slow and dim before tuning to a low rumble for ground movements, and the cabin lights brightened.

The Aircraft taxied slowly in next to the only other aircraft, and as the cabin door opened to present a Tuxedo clad Leonard Dirvinet and the other sharply dressed staff members, the slow whine of the engines was ever present.

Airport stairs were rolled up to the aircraft, and the Staff safely exited whilst the aircraft then taxied quickly towards a hanger near the other end of the airport.

"Roger"

When it landed they were given a prompt welcome and shown to their transport.

ooc they landing at where the party is ,they don't need transport

Aentarkik Airport, The Republic of Ark Ivira Government Jet

The Small, Private Jet of The Republic of Ark Ivira slowly began descending rapidly as it approached Aentarkik Airport. It was little more than an airstrip and various buildings scattered around the premesis, with white snow covering all but the runways and taxiways, which remained a relativley snowless grey tarmac.

Other than a lone propeller aircraft and multiple Snow and Airport Vehicles, no other transportation was in sight.

As the aircraft touched down, the noisy drone of engines began to slow and dim before tuning to a low rumble for ground movements, and the cabin lights brightened.

The Aircraft taxied slowly in next to the only other aircraft, and as the cabin door opened to present a Tuxedo clad Leonard Dirvinet and the other sharply dressed staff members, the slow whine of the engines was ever present.

Airport stairs were rolled up to the aircraft, and the Staff safely exited whilst the aircraft then taxied quickly towards a hanger near the other end of the airport.

"Welcome." He was greeted by the aids. "Your transportation is right this way."

afer the J-10 had land one Captain (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20Navy-Army-Air%20Forces/Imperial/CaptainStoneWall.jpg)Stone Wall 18 ,189 cms tall and a young Lieutenant 17 ,187 cms tall, wearing the Imperial Army (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20Navy-Army-Air%20Forces/NewMaleFormaldressUniformMT-PMT.jpg)Formal dress Uniform and along with the Tradition of wearing a Dragoon (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20rifle/DragoonCombatPistol.png)Combat Pistol and Combat (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20rifle/ImperialArmyCombatKnife.jpg) Knife which was hiden by the coat

"i'am Captain Stone Wall of the Imperial Army and you are ? "said Stone once he stood in front of someone

afer the J-10 had land one Captain (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20Navy-Army-Air%20Forces/Imperial/CaptainStoneWall.jpg)Stone Wall 18 ,189 cms tall and a young Lieutenant 17 187 cms tall, wearing the Imerpail and along with the Tradition of wearing a Dragoon (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20rifle/DragoonCombatPistol.png)Combat Pistol and Combat (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20rifle/ImperialArmyCombatKnife.jpg) Knife

"i'am Captain Stone Wall of the Imperial Army and you are ? "said Stone once he stood in front of someone

"No one important. Just an aid. You will get to meet the Prime Minister, the President and the Diplomacy Chair when you arrive at the party."

"No one important. Just an aid. You will get to meet the Prime Minister, the President and the Diplomacy Chair when you arrive at the party."

ooc sorry about that i hit post ,when i meant to hit preview

IC

"which would be inside no,seeing we landed right here where it's bring held"said the Stone to the Aid

ooc sorry about that i hit post ,when i meant to hit preview

IC

"which would be inside no,seeing we landed right here where it's bring held"said the Stone to the Aid

(Oh no worries)

"In the capital. About an hour drive from here."

(Oh no worries)

"In the capital. About an hour drive from here."

"we'll walk it,as we did not bring a M-21 war hog to drive"said the young Lieutenant

"point us to it and we'll be gone"said Stone

"we'll walk it,as we did not bring a M-21 war hog to drive"said the young Lieutenant

"point us to it and we'll be gone"said Stone

"Uhh, it's over 100 KM, and we have transports. You really want to walk all that way. I mean if you truly feel up for such a long trek, than you just go north, 100 km."

"Uhh, it's over 100 KM, and we have transports. You really want to walk all that way. I mean if you truly feel up for such a long trek, than you just go north, 100 km."

"we walk that far to battle while carrying 98 pounds or 49 Kgs of gear"answer Stone as they turn to face north and head off

The Oda Family arrived and were blasted by cold. They had prepared but were taken a back. Yui and Kaori who lived long in the tropical climate of Motokata were hard hit. James Oda her husband was a little more used to the cold. "Hello." Kaori said. "We're the Oda family, can you show us to our transports please?"

Isabella Cullen was sitting in the private jet that she was given along with the titles and the powers associated with the post of Consul and was dressed in one of those expensive winter outfits that complimented her voluptuous figure and which was certain to get plenty of attention. This, though, was never her intention. She was known for her fiery speeches and her devotion to her work but she had never once, at least publically, ever thought about procuring a husband or even a lover from which she could get some romantic if not carnal enjoyment. Beside her was Leah Miller who was dressed in an equally expensive outfit that also complimented her looks. Leah and Isabella, if one looked at them, were two mighty fine women but neither of them really cared for the attentions of men. Around them were several emotionless bodyguards who looked pretty well trained and built because, if you wanted to apply for a job as the bodyguard of the Consul and his or her ministers, then you had to be well fit.

"We should be there soon," Leah said as she went through the information on Aentarikik that she stored on the laptop she always carried around. It was her link to everything that was going on the work, or rather, one of many links which was generally considered to be the most convenient. Isabella smiled. She was quite happy to be on her first foreign excursion as Consul. She just wanted to enjoy herself and let Leah do all the work even though she doubted that this would be so. "Excellent, Leah. Do make sure you speak with as many people as you can."

Leah nodded. "I'll try my best but whether a diplomatic venture is successful can never truly be ascertained unless by experience alone. Let's just hope, at the very least, that we return to Foreland with some pretty good results." She closed the laptop and adjusted her dress for a moment. "I just hope that what I say gets more attention then how I look."

Isabella giggled. "Women have always got to expect a meeting with some lewd man who wants to get into their pants. I'm sure, though, that we won't have much problems with them. Especially with our bodyguards around. I wouldn't mind some dancing."

When the jet finally landed at the nearest airport or the nearest designated landing site, Isabella and Leah walked out of the jet with their bodyguards trailing behind in a fashion befitting a president's Secret Service as their hands were in their pockets as if prepared to blow someone's head open in defense of the two ladies. They walked to what looked like one of the host's welcoming entourages and smiled. "We are Isabella Cullen and Leah Miller of the Free People's Republic of Foreland. We are hopeful that you may escort us to the dinner party your nation is holding tonight."

Samantha Butler gracefully disembarked from her plane, having it cruised in lightly at the small airport. The cold blasted her, but hopefully it didn't affect her as much as the rest of the delegates. I have grown up in the north, after all... she reflected, hopping onto a snowmobile that had been left for her use. OK, we're heading for this point. She entered the co-ordinates into a convenient GPS unit Samantha brought for this purpose, and headed for the party. One hour.

Astrid sat back in her chair, thouroughly tired of watching the terrible in-flight movie. She couldn't help but laugh at the whole thing thinking of this. "Why does a Government jet have an inflight movie anyway?" Still chuckling, she turned to the primer that the boys down at Foreign Affairs had whipped up for her and her entourage.

The first thing that struk her about it was it's stark sparseness of information. She twisted around in her seat, beckoning on of the other diplomats over. "Roger, come here for a minute," she said in a preoccupied manner.

Roger, who was on the verge of stepping out into the world as a full-fledged ambassador, rose with a groan from his seat and made his way down the plane. "What is it Helga, I was watching the movie."

Astrid appraised him scorningly. "Like hell you were. Nobody's watching that movie, it's absolutely dreadful. Take a look at this."

Roger looked blankly at the sheet, pursing his lips slightly in confusion. "It...looks rather nice, madam," he said slowly, unsure of how to proceed.

Astrid rolled her eyes. "You don't think it looks a little empty?" she said, tapping the paper in emphasis.

Roger thought for a minute. "Well, now that you mention it, it is a little blank. I'm fairly certain the Defense Corporations one was longer, and that was a weapons company."

"Right," Astrid said, pleased to have made her point. "It makes no sense. You'd think they would have some cultural information on here or something."

Roger shrugged in a I'm-going-to-say-I-guess-but-really-mean-not-really sort of way. "Well, they are just coming out of very deep isolation. Look at it this way," he interjected upon seeing Astrid's face, "the blankness here just means we need to learn as much as possible about Aentarikik. They're new on the world stage, give 'em a chance," he put in a little too heartily.

"Pfff!" Astrid said unconvinced. "Well, we'll see when we get there, I suppose. Never judge a book by it's poorly written prolouge. Hand my that blindfold," she added as she leaned back in her seat.

Roger complained passing it over wordlessly, if grumpily. The hell with her, he thought with a snort. He, for one, looked forward to meeting the new guy on the block.
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A few hours later, the plane touched down at the airport. A groggy Astrid made her way down from the plane and onto the runway, along with roger and three other diplomatic understudies. After taking a moment to collect their things, and wrap their coats even tighter around their bodies, they made their way across the busy runway and over to the waiting transports.

The Oda Family arrived and were blasted by cold. They had prepared but were taken a back. Yui and Kaori who lived long in the tropical climate of Motokata were hard hit. James Oda her husband was a little more used to the cold. "Hello." Kaori said. "We're the Oda family, can you show us to our transports please?"

"Certainly."

When the jet finally landed at the nearest airport or the nearest designated landing site, Isabella and Leah walked out of the jet with their bodyguards trailing behind in a fashion befitting a president's Secret Service as their hands were in their pockets as if prepared to blow someone's head open in defense of the two ladies. They walked to what looked like one of the host's welcoming entourages and smiled. "We are Isabella Cullen and Leah Miller of the Free People's Republic of Foreland. We are hopeful that you may escort us to the dinner party your nation is holding tonight."

"Welcome. Your transport is right this way."

And with them the next set of transports took off.



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The first set of transports and then the second arrived at the capital, they were shown inside their coats were taken and hung up. "Gloves here."

"Please feel free to mingle around with our officials and other nations officials."

Astrid sat back in her chair, thouroughly tired of watching the terrible in-flight movie. She couldn't help but laugh at the whole thing thinking of this. "Why does a Government jet have an inflight movie anyway?" Still chuckling, she turned to the primer that the boys down at Foreign Affairs had whipped up for her and her entourage.

The first thing that struk her about it was it's stark sparseness of information. She twisted around in her seat, beckoning on of the other diplomats over. "Roger, come here for a minute," she said in a preoccupied manner.

Roger, who was on the verge of stepping out into the world as a full-fledged ambassador, rose with a groan from his seat and made his way down the plane. "What is it Helga, I was watching the movie."

Astrid appraised him scorningly. "Like hell you were. Nobody's watching that movie, it's absolutely dreadful. Take a look at this."

Roger looked blankly at the sheet, pursing his lips slightly in confusion. "It...looks rather nice, madam," he said slowly, unsure of how to proceed.

Astrid rolled her eyes. "You don't think it looks a little empty?" she said, tapping the paper in emphasis.

Roger thought for a minute. "Well, now that you mention it, it is a little blank. I'm fairly certain the Defense Corporations one was longer, and that was a weapons company."

"Right," Astrid said, pleased to have made her point. "It makes no sense. You'd think they would have some cultural information on here or something."

Roger shrugged in a I'm-going-to-say-I-guess-but-really-mean-not-really sort of way. "Well, they are just coming out of very deep isolation. Look at it this way," he interjected upon seeing Astrid's face, "the blankness here just means we need to learn as much as possible about Aentarikik. They're new on the world stage, give 'em a chance," he put in a little too heartily.

"Pfff!" Astrid said unconvinced. "Well, we'll see when we get there, I suppose. Never judge a book by it's poorly written prolouge. Hand my that blindfold," she added as she leaned back in her seat.

Roger complained passing it over wordlessly, if grumpily. The hell with her, he thought with a snort. He, for one, looked forward to meeting the new guy on the block.
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A few hours later, the plane touched down at the airport. A groggy Astrid made her way down from the plane and onto the runway, along with roger and three other diplomatic understudies. After taking a moment to collect their things, and wrap their coats even tighter around their bodies, they made their way across the busy runway and over to the waiting transports.

"Welcome to Aentarkik. Your transports are over here."

The next transports arrived at the Capital and they were shown inside the room.

"Welcome to the party. We are happy you could make it."

President Zigana Saáry looked at the six members of the Ursavian White Spear. They were experts in mountain combat, snow warfare, and VIP protection. They were silent though, and their military builds made Zigana have to avoid stiffling a small laugh: square chins, buldging triceps and biceps...black suits with white button-up shirts and ties. The small aircraft, which despite having been small enough for the airport, was still mostly empty save for the pilot, co-pilot, the four soldiers, and Zigana herself as they touched down on the runway. They knew they were late for the party but affairs of the state were far more important than dinner parties. As the aircraft touched down all five people donned warm coats (with all five of them all wearing Ushankas: all light gray to confuse snipers in a crowd) and went down the steps where they already had prearrived transports in the form of a Volvo Tracked Over-Snow Vehicle painted generally white save for the bright orange roof, hood, and doors: bright enough to be spotted if one was determined enough but not if the vehicle was moving too fast. Zigana and the soldiers loaded in while the driver started up the engine and started for the location of the party.

Cicero left you ground car his aide in tow. He pulled his pipe from his pocket and lit it, a little tobacco was what he needed after the long car trip to settle his uneasy stomach. The ground car containing his five bodyguards arrived. They were all dressed in business suits like his own this was trip was for business not pleasure they had a mission to accomplish.

The bodyguards surrounded the first minister as they waited. One thought crossed Cicero's mind why did the emperor want an alliance with this nation there were many like it but why this one? He was young and brash but not stupid. Representatives approached Aentarkik and Cicero greeted them in a friendly Imperialis manner.

The first set of transports and then the second arrived at the capital, they were shown inside their coats were taken and hung up. "Gloves here."

"Please feel free to mingle around with our officials and other nations officials."

Isabella and Leah walked calmly into the ballroom with their eyes scanning their surroundings in the search for possible officials to talk with before they took their seats at one of the tables. Eventually, after some light conversation, Leah decided to find the wine table, wondering if the host nation made any wines of their own, while Isabella sat alone at the table, open to any prospective suitors and foreign leaders, thinking about her plans for Foreland.

Cicero entered the ballroom after being welcomed by Aentarkik's representatives. Cicero's men stayed by the entrance silently and at attention. Cicero stood in the center of the ballroom his pipe in his hand. He scratched at his stubble as he stared at the beautiful artwork gracing the ceiling. He noticed the representatives from Foreland. He moved to the wine table and greeted Isabella.

"Hello nice to meet you, how are you doing today?"

Stone and the Lieutenant enter the ballroom still with some snow on their shoulders

"well we have guests from Motokata and mm i think the woman sitting herself is from Foreland,but who knows where the others are from"said Stone to the Lieutenant on seeing the Oda Family and Isabella while looking around the room

Cicero entered the ballroom after being welcomed by Aentarkik's representatives. Cicero's men stayed by the entrance silently and at attention. Cicero stood in the center of the ballroom his pipe in his hand. He scratched at his stubble as he stared at the beautiful artwork gracing the ceiling. He noticed the representatives from Foreland. He moved to the wine table and greeted Isabella.

"Hello nice to meet you, how are you doing today?"

Isabella smiled as she noticed Cicero walking towards her and decided that she would talk to him. He did look like one of the foreign representatives and, thus, he'd be a pretty good person to talk with. Besides, she was the leader of Foreland, and she didn't really view being antisocial as a desirable trait.

"It's nice to meet you as well. I am doing quite well. I am Isabella Cullen, the Consul of the Free People's Republic of Foreland. Who might you be?"

Leah, meanwhile, was sipping the wine from her glass while demurely watching Isabella and Cicero; a grin came upon her face as she watched. She wondered if she'd be talking to any diplomats from foreign lands or from the host nation. Either would be good in her mind. Perhaps she would soon be called over so she could introduce herself to Cicero. She wouldn't have minded that. This was a social gathering, after all.

ooc Foreland you said Leah was at the wine table so how came it's now Isabella ?

ooc Foreland you said Leah was at the wine table so how came it's now Isabella ?

OOC: Leah is at the wine table. Isabella is at some ordinary table - at one of the tables at which you would usually see people eating their food, etc.

OOC: Leah is at the wine table. Isabella is at some ordinary table - at one of the tables at which you would usually see people eating their food, etc.

ooc The Grand Imperialis said
He noticed the representatives from Foreland. He moved to the wine table and greeted Isabella.
which why i asked how came it's her now

Astrid carefully steped down from the snow-car and wrapped her coat even tighter around herself. If she had thought the country was a chilly as possible already, riding headfirst into the wind had given her a suitably different perspective.

She gently opened the door to the hallway, where she and her fellows took off their coats and hats. After taking a moment to fix her hair from the abuse of the elements, she and her understudies turned the corner and emerged into the ballroom.

She couldn't help but be somewhat impressed by the sight. The room was, in fact, well furnished and classily designed. Perhaps I did judge them too soon, she thought with a shrug. Noticing the wine table, and the few guests already gathered there, she decided to make for it and have a go with what she presumed to be Aentarikik's finest wines.

"wine thats all is there any water"said Stone looking at the wine table with the Lieutenant standing next him

"guess we don't drink while we are here"answer the Lieutenant as they turn an saw a woman(Astrid) walking towards the table

"another guest from some other land we never head of i guess"said Stone

"My name miss Isabella Cullen is Cicero Tiberius I'm the first minister of the Grand Imperialis", Cicero said pocketing his pipe and kissing her hand which was the traditional way of his people.

"So Foreland I see, if you don't me asking what is Foreland's interest coming here tonight?"

The Snowcat, after traveling the distance to the party, pulled up to the appropriate area and came to a park. All four White Spear special forces soldiers got off first followed by President Saáry herself. Then, in black coats and light gray Ushankas they all headed for the the main door. There they were greeted like any other foreign political figure and then headed inside where they took off their coats and hats. The four men were nearly bald and didn't have anything to worry about when it came to hat-hair but Zigana promptly pulled a comb from her pocket and combing her hair straight before fixing it in to it's usual pony-tail. Then Zigana headed in to the ballroom with the four men following her: watching anybody nearby through sunglasses that hid their eyes from said people.

Zigana headed for the wine table while looking at all the other foreign nationalists that filled the beautifully designed room.

"where the water we asked for, as i don't want to end up standing in front of a wall"said the Lieutenant

"don't know and here another one walking over here,wonder if any end up drunk" Stone say back as he leans on the walk

Leonard Dirvinet and his group were slowly escorted to a large snow car by the aids, taking in their surroundings as they went.

The trip was short and fast to the Aentarikik Northern Capital, where the party was being held, but the scenery was amazing. Much of the surrounding terrain was covered in a huge blanket of snow and ice.

Leonard made sure to brief his staff members on what the party would entail, although he was quite unsure of what it would look like himself.

Finally, the snow car pulled up around a large circular drive to the main entrance into a large, ornate ballroom.

Upon exiting the car and striding through the large doors, The Ark Iviran Group was warmly greeted and taken of their overcoats.

"Ok, here we are," Leonard said to his staff "Feel free to mingle and chat."

As the rest of his group began to scatter he quickly pulled them back for a final word.

"And please, whatever you do, try not to sour international relations. Were rather new on the world stage and it would be a shame to upset anyone this soon."

With that, Leonard began to move away and chat with some of the other diplomats it the room.

President Lin was finishing her dressing in her quarters. Her daughter Meisha sitting on her bed. "I bet you look pretty ma, you always do."

"That's sweet of you dear."

"Are you wearing the presidential seal?" Meisha asked.

"No, I want to go incognito for a short while."

"Why?"

"Well, you never know who the two-faces are in the crowd. You always want to see who's really here for relations and who's here for something else."

"Ma, you don't think..."

"No. But it's a rough world."

"What would we have to be exploited. We're a country on a giant-ice cube."

"Yeah, your right. Meisha, are you okay, you haven't said much today."

"I'm fine."

Mi walked over and felt her forehead. "You feeling all right?"

"I'm fine ma. Go on, go mingle with the guests."

"Alright, if you need anything, you can send for me, sweetheart."

"It's fine. Go on."

Mi kissed her daughter's head and left to go talk with the guests.

Meisha stood and began her usual walk-to-think around the grounds.

(Meisha can also interact with any guests. As well as the rest of their children. Prime Minister Lin will come soon)

(OOC: Ok so I'm trying to have Leonard talk to President Lin, but I'm not sure of her age or looks)

Leonard was surprisingly enjoying himself. He wasn't usually one for parties, but this one seemed to have a nice atmosphere.

He took a small sip of his glass of wine and looked about.

A woman had entered across the room. She looked to be Aentarikik, and Leonard wanted to learn more of the culture.

Leonard walked toward her and introduced himself.

"Leonard Dirvinet, Deputy Foreign Minister of The Republic of Ark Ivira." He said politly. not sure if it was proper ettiquette to hold out his hand, he simply decided on a slight nod of the head.

Leonard looked around again.

"Lovely party, isn't it?" He asked

(She's mid-30's Asian female, relatively tall, slender and perfectly married)

"Oh yes it is a lovely party." She agreed.

"So you are Aentarkik?" Leonard asked curiously, wanting to know more about the country.

"And, I didn't catch your name, by the way," He replied kindly.

"is it me or is there a lot of woman here from other nation then men"asked the Lieutenant to Stone who was looking his watch

"mm think my watch stop,an i don't know stop look a hour ago at the other guest or any one else here"said Stone

As Astrid approached the table, she couldn't help but notice two very out of place military men. As they eyed the liquor distastefully, she decided to indulge her curiosity. "My, it's funny to see men such as yourselves at a party like this! I'm Astrid Gustaf, Greenlandic Secretary of Foreign Affairs. And you are?"

"So you are Aentarkik?" Leonard asked curiously, wanting to know more about the country.

"And, I didn't catch your name, by the way," He replied kindly.

"Yes I am from Aentarikik. My name, well it's not important, I'm just an aid here, making sure the guests are good. Are you enjoying your time so far, what do you think so far of our fine country? I know we don't look like much, but it's home."

"is it me or is there a lot of woman here from other nation then men"asked the Lieutenant to Stone who was looking his watch

"mm think my watch stop,an i don't know stop look a hour ago at the other guest or any one else here"said Stone

"How are you gentlemen?" Interior Chairman Koizumi Iku greeted. "I'm Koizumi Iku, I'm the Interior Chairman, I want to welcome you to Aentarkik."

"Yes I am from Aentarikik. My name, well it's not important, I'm just an aid here, making sure the guests are good. Are you enjoying your time so far, what do you think so far of our fine country? I know we don't look like much, but it's home."

"Yes indeed, the country is quite an amazement. Is the weather always this cold?" Leonard asked.

Leonard took a sip of wine before continuing.

"In Ark Ivira the coldest areas are the cliffs and mountains of the North West, and it still doesn't often snow there."

As Astrid approached the table, she couldn't help but notice two very out of place military men. As they eyed the liquor distastefully, she decided to indulge her curiosity. "My, it's funny to see men such as yourselves at a party like this! I'm Astrid Gustaf, Greenlandic Secretary of Foreign Affairs. And you are?"
"Captain Stone Wall and Lieutenant Tom Fallout Imperial Army"answer Stone
"How are you gentlemen?" Interior Chairman Koizumi Iku greeted. "I'm Koizumi Iku, I'm the Interior Chairman, I want to welcome you to Aentarkik."

"we are waiting for water to drink"said Tom to them while Stone talked to Astrid

"Yes indeed, the country is quite an amazement. Is the weather always this cold?" Leonard asked.

Leonard took a sip of wine before continuing.

"In Ark Ivira the coldest areas are the cliffs and mountains of the North West, and it still doesn't often snow there."

"Oh indeed it is always cold. Once or twice we may go over 4 degrees centigrade but usually we hover bellow that. But you get used to it after a while."

"Captain Stone Wall and Lieutenant Tom Fallout Imperial Army"answer Stone


"wwe are waiting for water to drink"said Tom to them while Stone talked to Astrid

He raised his hand for a waiter. "Waters please."

"Right away."

"And you ma'am, how are you doing this evening?"

He raised his hand for a waiter. "Waters please."

"Right away."

"And you ma'am, how are you doing this evening?"

"good now i don't have to be worried about facing a firing squad"said Tom

"Oh indeed it is always cold. Once or twice we may go over 4 degrees centigrade but usually we hover bellow that. But you get used to it after a while."

Leonard was astonished.

"Wow, only above 4 degrees? It must be quite hard to get used to for foreigners." Leonard said.

"So, would you mind telling me of how the country, and government works? It's always interesting for me to hear of other countries, so I suppose I chose the right job for myself." Leonard said with a smile.

Leonard was astonished.

"Wow, only above 4 degrees? It must be quite hard to get used to for foreigners." Leonard said.

"So, would you mind telling me of how the country, and government works? It's always interesting for me to hear of other countries, so I suppose I chose the right job for myself." Leonard said with a smile.

"We're a democratic country, with a President and Prime Minister. The President does the executive orders, and the Prime Minister presides over the Legislature. We have other chair members that do other matters, such as diplomacy, or internal matters, or the Treasury. They all meet together once a month to give their reports on matters of the country, then we publish the reports to the public. We have elections once every 5 years."

"good now i don't have to be worried about facing a firing squad"said Tom

"Anything else you need?"

Now that the Imperials were preoccupied with their deluxe water Astrid turned her attention to woman who had greated her. "Oh, I'm doing fine, thank you! If I overheard correctly, you're Interior Chairman Koizumi Iku, right? Nice to meet you. I'm Astrid Gustaf, Greenlandic Secretary of Foreign Affairs. I must say, I'm quite impressed with the display you've put on here." She looked down a little as she continued. "I'm...embaressed to say that I may have been pre-disposed to disliking it here. It's rather stupid really, it's all because of a peice of paper, but I wanted to apologize nonetheless. In fact, I'm very interested in learning more about Aentarikik."

She reached over to the table and grabed herself a glass. "I'm very impressed with the wine selection here," she remarked as she filled it witha darke coloured bottle of wine. "How do you grow it here, or is it imported?"

Now that the Imperials were preoccupied with their deluxe water Astrid turned her attention to woman who had greated her. "Oh, I'm doing fine, thank you! If I overheard correctly, you're Interior Chairman Koizumi Iku, right? Nice to meet you. I'm Astrid Gustaf, Greenlandic Secretary of Foreign Affairs. I must say, I'm quite impressed with the display you've put on here." She looked down a little as she continued. "I'm...embaressed to say that I may have been pre-disposed to disliking it here. It's rather stupid really, it's all because of a peice of paper, but I wanted to apologize nonetheless. In fact, I'm very interested in learning more about Aentarikik."

She reached over to the table and grabed herself a glass. "I'm very impressed with the wine selection here," she remarked as she filled it witha darke coloured bottle of wine. "How do you grow it here, or is it imported?"

"Mostly it's imported, but we do have a few greenhouses that use both geothermal and solar energy to grow. Not enough to produce several kinds of wines, but enough to make some. Better than none right?"

"We're a democratic country, with a President and Prime Minister. The President does the executive orders, and the Prime Minister presides over the Legislature. We have other chair members that do other matters, such as diplomacy, or internal matters, or the Treasury. They all meet together once a month to give their reports on matters of the country, then we publish the reports to the public. We have elections once every 5 years."

"Intresting, very organized aswell."

"You have a very orchestrated knowlege of your government."

"Anything else you need?"

"whats with all the wine for a ice covered nation,oh we don't drink on duty other wise we face a firing squad"said Tom

"Intresting, very organized aswell."

"You have a very orchestrated knowlege of your government."

"Well, let's say they drill this into us from an early age."

"whats with all the wine for a ice covered nation,oh we don't drink on duty other wise we face a firing squad"said Tom

"Wine is a very formal drink. And I understand completely, and admire for strict rules regarding drinking while on duty."

"Mostly it's imported, but we do have a few greenhouses that use both geothermal and solar energy to grow. Not enough to produce several kinds of wines, but enough to make some. Better than none right?"

Astrid took a sip and smiled warmly. "Definitely. Speaking of which, Aentarikik must have very advanced agricultural methods to sustain itself here. I'd imagine you use high-yield, minimum space methods right? High Tunnel Production and all that? It's quite impressive."

Astrid took a sip and smiled warmly. "Definitely. Speaking of which, Aentarikik must have very advanced agricultural methods to sustain itself here. I'd imagine you use high-yeild, minimum space methods right? Hight Tunnel Production and all that? It's quite impressive."

"That's right. But there's only so much we can do on our own, which is why we need to find other friendly nations to trade with."

"Well, let's say they drill this into us from an early age."

Leonard wondered what to make of the comment.

"Ah, I see," He replied neutrally "Well I must say, the wine is amazing, and I can imagine the food is to be aswell. Do you happen to know what the meal is to be this evening?" Leonard asked.

"Wine is a very formal drink. And I understand completely, and admire for strict rules regarding drinking while on duty."

"huh is that so,well if you don't mind i need to ask my Artificial Virtual Intelligence to do something for me while the captain busy with the lady next to him"said Tom

"That's right. But there's only so much we can do on our own, which is why we need to find other friendly nations to trade with."

Atrid smiled wryly. "I'll bet. A classy party such as this isn't really the right place for it, but in the near future, I'm sure we can work something out. I mean, after all, you need food, we have food. I'm sure the Republic would be happy to help in this regard."

Leonard wondered what to make of the comment.

"Ah, I see," He replied neutrally "Well I must say, the wine is amazing, and I can imagine the food is to be aswell. Do you happen to know what the meal is to be this evening?" Leonard asked.

"Lobster Bisque I relive."

"Lobster Bisque I relive."

"Very Nice," Leonard Smiled.

"Are Aentarkik's main food sources from the sea?"

"Very Nice," Leonard Smiled.

"Are Aentarkik's main food sources from the sea?"

"Very much so. As we can only cultivate so much in the ways of natural plants, we rely a good deal on fishing. It's a hard balance to strike though, keeping environmental balance, with food for everyone. So we've tried our best to try alternative methods."

"My name miss Isabella Cullen is Cicero Tiberius I'm the first minister of the Grand Imperialis", Cicero said pocketing his pipe and kissing her hand which was the traditional way of his people.

"So Foreland I see, if you don't me asking what is Foreland's interest coming here tonight?"

"Foreland only seeks to make new friends in this world, Cicero, and hopefully that is what we shall see happen. Perhaps you would like to sit down? Certainly we may talk until my friend, Leah, returns."

OOC: I suppose that Leah is still at the wine table. For those who do not know, Isabella is Foreland's head of state and government while Leah is the Foreign Minister.

"I would love to sit down",Cicero said taking a nearby seat.

"Yes my nation too only wishes to make friends in this world that is why my Emperor sent me here. We have much to offer and we seek trade."

"I would love to sit down",Cicero said taking a nearby seat.

"Yes my nation too only wishes to make friends in this world that is why my Emperor sent me here. We have much to offer and we seek trade."

"What does your nation have to offer Foreland? As the leader of Foreland, it is essential that I know all about that if I am going to give support to any deals between us, Cicero."

"Well we don't have much to offer in terms of resources but we have the most advanced technology this side of the planet. If weaponry is what seek then we have satellites that can destroy anything with kinetic bombardments and bombers the the size of city blocks that can drop their payloads from the edge of space. If medicine is what you want we have laser scalpels and cures to many diseases. It is really up to your imagination, we can fulfill your technological needs Isabella."

By that time Cicero's drink had arrived brandy his favorite.

Samantha Butler parked her snowmobile outside of the building that housed the party. She promptly entered and took her coat off, revealing a beautiful black dress. Time to work. Samantha immediately walked into the center of the fray, ordering for herself a fine champagne and steeling herself for the tiresome dealings of diplomacy.

"Well we don't have much to offer in terms of resources but we have the most advanced technology this side of the planet. If weaponry is what seek then we have satellites that can destroy anything with kinetic bombardments and bombers the the size of city blocks that can drop their payloads from the edge of space. If medicine is what you want we have laser scalpels and cures to many diseases. It is really up to your imagination, we can fulfill your technological needs Isabella."

By that time Cicero's drink had arrived brandy his favorite.

"All of that sounds pretty interesting, Cicero. That technology could be pretty useful to the Free People's Republic. Do you have any thing in mind that your nation requires? Perhaps we can trade goods that we have and that you need for some of that technology? Wouldn't that sound like a mutually beneficial arrangement?"

As Isabella was talking to Cicero, Leah Miller returned with her calm eyes focused squarely on the man talking to her nation's Consul. Noticing her minister's presence, Isabella smiled. "This is Leah Miller, Cicero. She is my nation's Minister for Foreign Affairs. An embassy request could be processed by her with ease."

"All of that sounds pretty interesting, Cicero. That technology could be pretty useful to the Free People's Republic. Do you have any thing in mind that your nation requires? Perhaps we can trade goods that we have and that you need for some of that technology? Wouldn't that sound like a mutually beneficial arrangement?"

As Isabella was talking to Cicero, Leah Miller returned with her calm eyes focused squarely on the man talking to her nation's Consul. Noticing her minister's presence, Isabella smiled. "This is Leah Miller, Cicero. She is my nation's Minister for Foreign Affairs. An embassy request could be processed by her with ease."

Cicero rose to greet Leah by kissing her hand and pulled up a chair for her ushering her to sit and join them. "Yes it would be beneficial both parties. We need three things in my land uranium, steel and potatoes if you have surplus of any of those commodities we would be more than happy to trade with you any technology", Cicero stopped to take a sip of his drink. "As for an embassy we should develop diplomatic ties, if you are interested I can have my aide process a request of your own but yes we would like an embassy established.

"joy this like watching smoke rise from a burning tank"said Tom to Stone

"yup all is need is a sniper to pin us down while we watch it burn"said Stone

"Very much so. As we can only cultivate so much in the ways of natural plants, we rely a good deal on fishing. It's a hard balance to strike though, keeping environmental balance, with food for everyone. So we've tried our best to try alternative methods."

"Ah yes, I can see that balancing everything is very tricky," Leonard said smoothly.

"I understand that your nation is rather new to the International Scene, has the government yet adopted any plan of foriegn policy, or embassy exchanges?" He asked.

Cicero rose to greet Leah by kissing her hand and pulled up a chair for her ushering her to sit and join them. "Yes it would be beneficial both parties. We need three things in my land uranium, steel and potatoes if you have surplus of any of those commodities we would be more than happy to trade with you any technology", Cicero stopped to take a sip of his drink. "As for an embassy we should develop diplomatic ties, if you are interested I can have my aide process a request of your own but yes we would like an embassy established.

"What a charming man....." Leah thought.

"We have all of those resources, Cicero, and we could surely give you some of them in exchange for that technology - we would also like to develop diplomatic ties beginning with the exchange of embassies. I believe that, by the time we leave this dinner party, we will be close friends or at least cordial acquaintances." Isabella said.

Leah nodded. "We can make it all official tonight if you wish, Cicero, or we could have some sort of formal conference if that is what you would prefer."

'i'll say those from Foreland have taken a look think we have nothing to offer and i think that miss Astrid do too"said Tom

"pff,like it matters to me,as i much like that i don't have do any thing here "answer Stone as leans on a wall and closed his eye's

"Ah yes, I can see that balancing everything is very tricky," Leonard said smoothly.

"I understand that your nation is rather new to the International Scene, has the government yet adopted any plan of foriegn policy, or embassy exchanges?" He asked.

"We have started an embassy exchange, it's been slow going since we put it in. We thought this party might help"

Brent emerges from a door. "Man that was a long dump... Nice bathroom..." .His Guard whisper something into his ear. "Oh boy! Ummm is there anything in important in your any of you coat rooms?" As he takes a seat. "So changing the subject,what are we talking about? Macgruber is willing to set up a embassy in your country and are you willing to do the same? But there is one question, what is your country's military like? Favorite weapon, tactic you know? "

"What a charming man....." Leah thought.

"We have all of those resources, Cicero, and we could surely give you some of them in exchange for that technology - we would also like to develop diplomatic ties beginning with the exchange of embassies. I believe that, by the time we leave this dinner party, we will be close friends or at least cordial acquaintances." Isabella said.

Leah nodded. "We can make it all official tonight if you wish, Cicero, or we could have some sort of formal conference if that is what you would prefer."

"I hope we become close friends by the time this dinner is over and our nations as well. What exactly would you like in regards to technology, I can fulfill anything that strikes your fancy.,"Cicero said a broad but gentle smile crossing his face. Cicero turned his attention to Leah his smile remaining "Yes I believe a formal conference would be best, it will really show the importance of this diplomatic exchange".

Samantha took a seat close to the conversation and tried to listen in and catch up on what was going on.

Brent glared at Samantha. "What country do you come from?"

Brent glared at Samantha. "What country do you come from?"

"Kenavt. What about you?" Samantha slightly snarled back. "Some country who's economy is shot?" She couldn't help make a rude remark in return. The nerve of some people... besides, he mentioned military before. He's a big military man, and so is his country most likely. So his economy is absolutely shot. In the head.

"Shot?" Brent gets to his feet. "Shot eh? I'll tell you what will be shot if you don't shout your mouth!" Brent lights a ciggar. "I have two letters for you. AK. It has changed the world! Will it change your country?"

"gi lor natha clau karliik vel'uss talinth uk talinth alur t'yin ilta"said Stone to Tom
"vith karliiken saph ukta start shu jal l' draeval"answer Tom

"drunk all readly ,oh dear some people just can't hold their drink without making a scene"Stone now said

The doors burst open, allowing the cold and snow into the building. Hussien Al-Asad walked in slowly. He wore a white Arabric 'man dress'-type robe, and a red and white keffiyeh covering his face. He had an AK-47u strapped to his back. "Hello, everybody," he shouted in a thick Arabic accent, "Sorry I'm late." Two combat fatigue wearing guards standing behind him, closed the door from the outside. He moved to the group of on-time guests.

"Son of a Bitch..." Brent whispers to himself.

"Shot?" Brent gets to his feet. "Shot eh? I'll tell you what will be shot if you don't shout your mouth!" Brent lights a ciggar. "I have two letters for you. AK. It has changed the world! Will it change your country?"

"Undoubtably yes, sir. But other things change the world - and countries too. Like technology. Warfare isn't always the answer." This man thinks he can intimidate me. Funny. Samantha leaned back.

"Well if i say gave a Ak-47 or a RPG to every criminal and every terrorist group in your country, i would love to see you sweep that under the rug." Brent walks towards Samantha and whisper quiety "With the snap of my fingers my body guard will snap your neck like a chicken's. Remember that before you speak again."

"look a cook sucker who think he big bad wolf"said Stone say to Tom as lean on the wall by the wine table

'55 to head and he be dead"answer Tom

"Well if i say gave a Ak-47 or a RPG to every criminal and every terrorist group in your country, i would love to see you sweep that under the rug." Brent walks towards Samantha and whisper quiety "With the snap of my fingers my body guard will snap your neck like a chicken's. Remember that before you speak again."

"You snap my neck, and you cause a massive diplomatic incident. Whole alliances will get involved. We could reach the scale of the recent Grand World Order-Stoklomovi war. You wouldn't." Samantha did not change expression or her position on her seat. "And giving out AK-47s and RPGs? For one, good luck getting past our security, and two, you could cause a same war. Once again, that's a horrible, weak bluff."

"I hope we become close friends by the time this dinner is over and our nations as well. What exactly would you like in regards to technology, I can fulfill anything that strikes your fancy.,"Cicero said a broad but gentle smile crossing his face. Cicero turned his attention to Leah his smile remaining "Yes I believe a formal conference would be best, it will really show the importance of this diplomatic exchange".

Ignoring the scuffle between other leaders, Isabella focused her attention on negotiating the deal with Cicero in the hopes she would leave with him as a friend. "It's my desire as well that we end up being close friends. As for technology, I think we'd like an assortment of it if you get my drift. As for a formal conference, I think that would be a pretty good idea. Leah can represent Foreland while you, Cicero, or someone else could represent your nation."

Leah nodded her head. "I wouldn't mind visiting your nation. I haven't really been outside Foreland and I've only been recently appointed to the post I have. That's because Isabella just recently won the election we had some time ago."

"Well your right with the killing part, but i'll be sure that 20,000 AK and rpgs will be on your streets very soon." Brent moves towards The New Guy. "I know you from somewhere... General of the cuborg loyalists right?

"so do we talk to Isabella from Foreland sir"asked Tom

'she may be a good looker but i don't think she spare time to talk to some officers from Imperial about anything"said Stone

"what about that woman who was talking to the clau karliik"Tom now asked

"no she'll would as well,see we'll soldiers not mm government types"answer Stone

Al-Asad walked over to Brent, ignoring Samantha. "Yes, I am General Hussien Momar Al-Asad, of the Cuborg Loyalists. I here you are interested in smuggling..." He said as he grabbed a glass of champageon from some guy (probably a waiter) and shotguned it.

OOC: No, shotguned like 'chugged it', not 'shot it with a shotgun'. Poor choice of words.

OOC: No, shotguned like 'chugged it', not 'shot it with a shotgun'. Poor choice of words.

OOC: Ah. I assumed you meant the Urban Dictionary's meaning....

ooc any one have any idea when the op was on ?

Ignoring the scuffle between other leaders, Isabella focused her attention on negotiating the deal with Cicero in the hopes she would leave with him as a friend. "It's my desire as well that we end up being close friends. As for technology, I think we'd like an assortment of it if you get my drift. As for a formal conference, I think that would be a pretty good idea. Leah can represent Foreland while you, Cicero, or someone else could represent your nation."

Leah nodded her head. "I wouldn't mind visiting your nation. I haven't really been outside Foreland and I've only been recently appointed to the post I have. That's because Isabella just recently won the election we had some time ago."

Cicero was quite pleased that his nation and he had made some new friends in the world. "I will put together a package of technologies that you will enjoy. I will represent my nation at the conference," Cicero said turning his attention to Leah. "If you wish to visit my nation you can come back with me if you want. Its a lovely place this time of year. If you wish you can stay at my residence, it would be nice to have some company besides the staff I am alone there".

Cicero then noticed the scuffle. How dare that man threaten that woman and her nation. They think they can just come into this place of peace carrying weapons. I should teach them a lesson that the pen is mightier than the sword. Those child with nations. Cicero than remembered his own time in the Polaris war. The horrors returned which he quickly suppressed. He wrote something quickly on a piece of paper. "My friends I will be back in a moment", Cicero said bowing to Leah and Isabella.

He walked over to Brent and Al-Asad who were discussing smuggling of arms to destabilize that woman's nation. "Gentlemen you think you can walk in here dressed in your uniforms and bearing your arms. Well guess what today you shall learn why my pen here is superior to that assault rifle there",Cicero signed his paper and gave it to Samantha. "That is a letter stating that she will receive military aid years ahead of whatever you have. Also it contains a nice little section on how we will give a full military alliance if she so wishes it. You there (Brent) if you ever threaten a Woman in my presence ever again you shall regret it," Cicero said his rage building.

Cicero was quite pleased that his nation and he had made some new friends in the world. "I will put together a package of technologies that you will enjoy. I will represent my nation at the conference," Cicero said turning his attention to Leah. "If you wish to visit my nation you can come back with me if you want. Its a lovely place this time of year. If you wish you can stay at my residence, it would be nice to have some company besides the staff I am alone there".

Leah grinned at the thought of staying at Cicero's residence; her mind instantly filled with the assumption that he had some romantic motive behind his proposal. "I believe that it wouldn't be a problem visiting your nation, Cicero, since we could probably get the diplomatic conference immediately over with after this party here. Wouldn't you agree?"

Isabella nodded. "I believe that sounds like a good idea. You would be more than welcome to visit Foreland, Cicero, when you are able to do so - it would only be fitting to reciprocate the generosity."

Al-Asad spoke to Cicero in a more respectful, quieter tone that he had been using that evening. "I have no interest in starting a war with you or the woman. I simply overheard an old comrade of mine speaking of smuggling, a, how do you say it, past time of mine." Al-Asad took a seat. He placed his glass down on the table gently. "There is no need for a war to start because of my friend is a little drunk. Please, sit. Tell me what technology you can offer my men." Al-Asad motioned at Cicero to sit.

"Well the prescription i'm taking doesn't really say it goes well with alcohol. Well its a health hazard... I do issue my apology to the girl. I do want to start good terms with other countries just I do only know War-related stuff and i have a short fuse. I was never big on international relations except if it involed lauching a ICBM, but i do feel bad for getting off on the wrong foot." Brent says as he offers his hand to Cicero.

"Well the prescription i'm taking doesn't really say it goes well with alcohol. Well its a health hazard... I do issue my apology to the girl. I do want to start good terms with other countries just I do only know War-related stuff and i have a short fuse. I was never big on international relations except if it involed lauching a ICBM, but i do feel bad for getting off on the wrong foot." Brent says as he offers his hand to Cicero.

"Thank you very much, sir." Samantha leaned back into the conversation. "Apology accepted."

Cicero shook Brent's hand in friendship."Would you two (Brent and Al-Asad) and you Miss (Samantha) like to join Isabella, Leah and Myself in conversation? That is if it is alright with you Isabella and Leah", Cicero said Leah's name with a smile on his face that confessed the fact he liked her.

"Leah I agree that we will be able to get the conference over right after the party. Then I can show you my nation how it was meant to be shown to a guest and thank you Isabella for the invitation to explore your nation it sounds like a beautiful place. Sir (Al-Asad) let us discuss what we can build together."

Cicero shook Brent's hand in friendship."Would you two (Brent and Al-Asad) and you Miss (Samantha) like to join Isabella, Leah and Myself in conversation? That is if it is alright with you Isabella and Leah", Cicero said Leah's name with a smile on his face that confessed the fact he liked her.

"Leah I agree that we will be able to get the conference over right after the party. Then I can show you my nation how it was meant to be shown to a guest and thank you Isabella for the invitation to explore your nation it sounds like a beautiful place. Sir (Al-Asad) let us discuss what we can build together."

Isabella smiled. "We would certainly not mind that having the two gentlemen and the lady join our conversation since it's always nice to make new friends and acquaintances. Cicero, you're more than welcome to visit Foreland after the conference if you would prefer that. I'll make sure all the necessary arrangements will be made for such a visit."

Leah grinned while speaking in a rather demure tone. "That all sounds pretty good to me, Cicero, and I'm very hopeful our nations can become solid friends. Foreland is always willing to make friendships with other nations; the Free People's Republic desire to know everything it can about the outside world."

Leah noticed that Cicero had a non-political interest her but didn't seem too concerned by the notion. She was a single beautiful woman who had risen to the post of the Foreign Minister of Foreland and she hadn't really made plans to settle down. Even if she was to get hitched with Cicero, she thought, who knew if he would really be all that good. Nothing is ever certain.

Stone and Tom walk pass Isabella, Leah ,Brent ,Al-Asad and Samantha

"wow look at that amazing that the youngs one have all got together "said Stone as he looks at the group

"huh three good looking ladies having to talk about boring things to other guest while We All wait for them to us serve dinner" Stone added as he looked at his watch

"i don't think any of us have a clue when we'll eat"said Tom

"The question on my mind is what your country lovely has to offer." Brent says as he joins in Isabella's conversation

At the hearing of the Imperial's remarks, Mi ran into the kitchen. "Is it ready yet?"

"I'm sorry madam, but we've fallen behind, someone forgot to refill the propane tanks."

"Oh lord, this party is falling apart before it begins." She slummed against the wall and Crossed her self.

"Please, relax madam President, we have everything under control here."

"Maybe I should just order pizza."

"Now, we'll get a lot more done with out you Madam, please."

"Of course." She left the kitchen and composed her self.

'we may as well go back to the ship,there nothing here that worth anything"said Stone as he turn to face the door

"sir"answer Tom as he fell in behind Stone

'we may as well go back to the ship,there nothing here that worth anything"said Stone as he turn to face the door

"sir"answer Tom as he fell in behind Stone

"Leaving so soon?"

"The question on my mind is what your country lovely has to offer." Brent says as he joins in Isabella's conversation

"That depends in what your looking for." Isabella said with a smile.

"Leaving so soon?"

'well Isabella and all the others are too busy with one another and not likely going to talk about trade or anthing else that matter as we just soldiers and would not know anything like that"said Tom

"I am personally interested in offering us the best we have to offer, economically. I am sure that everyone is interested in new economic opportunities." Samantha tried not to sound like she was the basic textbook of diplomacy, and so then characterless, but wasn't very good at it. "What I mean is, that we are a very industrial-driven nation, so we have loads of exports, largely consumer goods and green technology. Anybody interested?"

Stone returning from the bathroom stop and looked at Samantha

"do you have fusion batteries in your nation?"he asked her while looking at her face

"Fusion batteries?" Samantha wasn't all that fazed. He's probably one of those advanced cultures. "Are you one of those advanced civilizations from other planets?" She was a little astounded, though, and the scientist in her wanted to know more, probably at her own risk.

"Fusion batteries?" Samantha wasn't all that fazed. He's probably one of those advanced cultures. "Are you one of those advanced civilizations from other planets?" She was a little astounded, though, and the scientist in her wanted to know more, probably at her own risk.

" no earth(ns),but we do have advanced Technology "said Stone

"troopship can not send back the J10 at this hour till the weather changed" said a unseen voice

'thank Tim"said Stone back to it

"Well, we don't have fusion batteries, no. We're on the verge of harnessing fusion batteries but we aren't quite there yet. And then fusion batteries will take a lot longer. Come back in twenty-five to fifty years.

"Well, we don't have fusion batteries, no. We're on the verge of harnessing fusion batteries but we aren't quite there yet. And then fusion batteries will take a lot longer. Come back in twenty-five to fifty years.

"don't need to ,we have them all readly,fact there one powering my PDA" Stone said as he took it out (http://hazzard65.deviantart.com/art/PDA-Prop-26888225)

"That depends in what your looking for." Isabella said with a smile.

"Everything. We have claimed a new piece of land in the ocean and we need supplies to help keep it." Brent says "Its a beautiful piece of land you should really come see it some day."

Al-Asad removed his keffiyeh, revealing the face of a young Arabic man. He wrapped his scarf around his neck, and leaned back on his chair. "Did I miss dinner?"

"nope and they said nothing of when they bring it out to us"said Stone

"So Leah tell me more about yourself", Cicero said intrigued with this woman.

"Everything. We have claimed a new piece of land in the ocean and we need supplies to help keep it." Brent says "Its a beautiful piece of land you should really come see it some day."

"I wouldn't mind visiting the island; what supplies do you need to help keep it?"

"So Leah tell me more about yourself", Cicero said intrigued with this woman.

Leah was convinced that Cicero was acquiring a romantic interest in her but she couldn't just jump to conclusions with this so, instead, she decided to give him what he wanted. "As the Foreign Minister of Foreland, it is my responsibility to represent my nation whenever I am called but, when I am not working, I generally devote my time to a variety of interests including researching the history of my beloved nation and the usual cultural pursuits which many posess."

Leah demurely smiled. "I don't have anyone to share my life with if you've been wondering about that, Cicero, but don't go thinking I'll become your wife or anything like that. I'm not that sort of woman. When I'm ready, I'll find myself a sturdy man who can provide for me and who can love me for who I am rather than how I look. People have said I'm a voluptuous woman plenty of times."

She suspected Cicero probably had the same opinion.

Al-Asad removed his keffiyeh, revealing the face of a young Arabic man. He wrapped his scarf around his neck, and leaned back on his chair. "Did I miss dinner?"

"No. I hope it's coming soon, though," Samantha commented on the side. She was largely just listening to the conversation, perhaps looking for a place to jump in.

"any one want to have a chocolate bar ,i picked up some as i walked here"asked Stone while taking one out of a pocket

"I wouldn't mind visiting the island; what supplies do you need to help keep it?"

"We mainly need food rations for the workers and farmers as they establish our cities and grow the food." Brent says "I think you would really like the beaches and eventually the retreats that will be there within a year."

"We mainly need food rations for the workers and farmers as they establish our cities and grow the food." Brent says "I think you would really like the beaches and eventually the retreats that will be there within a year."

"How much food rations do you specifically require? Perhaps we can make a deal that will be beneficial for both of our nations out of this."

"How much food rations do you specifically require? Perhaps we can make a deal that will be beneficial for both of our nations out of this."

"Well all we need is enough food to last 50 million people 120 days." Brent says calmly" I Know that will be costly but it is necessary for a speedy completion. I am wondering what the damages come to?"

Al-Asad kept his eyes on Leah. A single word resonated through his mind: Damn! He sat quietly, listening to Brent speaking of hundreds of millions of food rations. He also showed some interest to Stone's speak of fuel cells. Both could benefit his men greatly. But he must wait. When the food came out, Al-Asad would make his move...

"Dinner is served, please move to the dining hall."

Stone whistled Tom to join him in the dining hall

"so what is this food"asked Stone with Tom next to him

"Lobster Bisque. It's a very hardy soup. "

"what kind of people eats this"asked Tom looking at it

"RSOBs"said Stone as he looks at it as well

Al-Asad did not care much for the bisque, but was polite and ate it anyways.

Astrid took a seat in a chair in the dining hall, looking appraisingly around at the furnishings. Once she had said a polite hello or two to the guests seated next to her, she carefully took her utensils and began to eat.

Astrid, being Greenlandic, very much loved Atlantic Seafood, and it was with great pleasure that she took part in the dish

"Astrid how was your talk"said Stone who had finish eating and now just seat there

Astrid looked over at Lieutenant Stone and gave a warm smile, “How nice to see you again, Lt! My talk was just fine, thank you. I must say, I can't help but feel a sort of kinship with these people. We come from very similar environments, them and I, though I must say Greenland isn't nearly as desolate as Aentarikik.

ooc no that captain stone the other one the LT

Astrid looked over at Lieutenant Stone and gave a warm smile, “How nice to see you again, Lt! My talk was just fine, thank you. I must say, I can't help but feel a sort of kinship with these people. We come from very similar environments, them and I, though I must say Greenland isn't nearly as desolate as Aentarikik.

"no i'am Captain Stone he the Lt"said Stone pointing to Tom next to him

"well that nice that you gotten to talk to someone from Aentarikik,the one one i have talking to have only asked is thing are okay" Stone added

"Lobster Bisque. It's a very hardy soup. "

"Indeed." Samantha took a sip, and was quite interested at the taste. A good mix of seafood but with some cold parts added in... interesting.

ooc 101 you did not sign up for this there for you should not be posting

Brent takes a seat an takes a spoonful of the Bisque. "This is great!" he proclaims.

"We have started an embassy exchange, it's been slow going since we put it in. We thought this party might help"

"Ah, I am sure it will," Leonard said enthusiastically.

He noticed many of the guests moving into the dining hall after dinner was announced, and thought it was time enough to follow.

"If you will excuse me miss," Leonard nodded his head politley and continued on with the rest of the group, and sat down just as the soup was being served.

"Indeed." Samantha took a sip, and was quite interested at the taste. A good mix of seafood but with some cold parts added in... interesting.

OOC: Yah... about that... me and 101st are RL friends... and I got my account screwed up with his. Carry on, please.

"Indeed." Samantha took a sip, and was quite interested at the taste. A good mix of seafood but with some cold parts added in... interesting.

Stone turn and looked at Samantha

"by the tone of your voice, you are use to this kind of food?"

Stone turn and looked at Samantha

"by the tone of your voice, you are use to this kind of food?"

"Somewhat, yes. I grew up near the sea in the more wintry part of our nation. Although I haven't really returned to my roots since high school." Samantha looked thoughtful for about five seconds, and then continued eating. "Excellent."

"Somewhat, yes. I grew up near the sea in the more wintry part of our nation. Although I haven't really returned to my roots since high school." Samantha looked thoughtful for about five seconds, and then continued eating. "Excellent."

"left high school two years ago and we have seafood but this kind of food not eaten"said Stone

Al-Asad spoke up. "I never went to high school. And now look at me! General of whole army!" He took another spoonful of the main meal, and then a far more sophisticated sip of champagne then his first. "What is this?"

Taking two dishes of lobster bisque for themselves, the representatives of Foreland began to partake in this local delicacy and, soon enough, smiles came upon their faces. "This is some pretty good bisque," Leah began, "but at a function like this, one would expect some pretty good food."

OOC: This will have to do - due to lack of time.

"I'm glad you are all enjoying it." She looked at her wrist watch. "Oh where is my husband?" She thought to her self.

'that what you "said Tom as he all so sits there as he too was finished

"think we go after this seeing all they doing when talking to us is asking if everything okay and not doing any real talk"said Stone

"Miss, your husband is on the phone." A waiter whispered. "Oh. Will you all excuse me for a moment, please."

She exited the room. "Where are you?"

"I'm sorry, there's no way I'm going to make it, the ice has thawed slightly and I have to wait for the temperature to drop more to make sure it's frozen."

"Right, I don't want you sinking into the water. Be safe." She hung up the phone. She returned to the dining room.

"Everyone, I have a confession to make, I was waiting for my husband, but he won't be making it tonight. I'm really the President of this country. Forgive my deception but it was needed for me to see how you people are without knowing my status. It was to get to know you assure that you are hear because you want relations and to assure that you wouldn't be the type to double talk us. I'm pleased that you are all what we hope you would be, good nations wanting good diplomacy. That is the truth of my deception. "

"please what deception you talked to one person and no one else"said Stone rolling his eye's

"Miss, your husband is on the phone." A waiter whispered. "Oh. Will you all excuse me for a moment, please."

She exited the room. "Where are you?"

"I'm sorry, there's no way I'm going to make it, the ice has thawed slightly and I have to wait for the temperature to drop more to make sure it's frozen."

"Right, I don't want you sinking into the water. Be safe." She hung up the phone. She returned to the dining room.

"Everyone, I have a confession to make, I was waiting for my husband, but he won't be making it tonight. I'm really the President of this country. Forgive my deception but it was needed for me to see how you people are without knowing my status. It was to get to know you assure that you are hear because you want relations and to assure that you wouldn't be the type to double talk us. I'm pleased that you are all what we hope you would be, good nations wanting good diplomacy. That is the truth of my deception. "

Leonard Took a spoonful or bisque and nodded in agreement.

He was slightly surprised, but it made sense that a nation's leader would keep a low profile at their first major 'entrance' into diplomacy.

He spoke up

"A wise decision ma'am"

(I do want to apologize for my absence. First some personal issues came up, then we had the ice storm which took out our power for a while so if anyone is still in this thread I will keep it going for a while)

ooc beside Ark Ivira,i think the others have forgotten it

(Well I would assume as much, considering I was gone for so long)

ooc you can carry on with just the two of us or let it die

I'll probably let it die unless anyone wants to continue

don't know if you want to know a Stratocracy Monarchy Government so i may not continue

OCC: Well I'm up for continuing, but it would probably end soon anyway, if anyone comes back.