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A keycard slides through the first grid to get into the King’s chambers. Next the keypad, which the slim man types onto quickly without breaking eye contact with the door itself. Finally the lock clicks, and he opens the door to reveal a 30 or so year old fellow reading a pure white paper.

“Mr. Davidson. Did I request for you to come in my chambers?” The man at the desk asks as he drops the paper.

“My King. I meant no disrespect, but your advisors sir. They need an answer to Astana-Anders very soon.” Mr. Davidson answers.

The king raises an eyebrow.
“Ah yes. That twat of a nation. They really think that threatening us to go to a stupid little conference is the way to calm things down.” He slightly smiles. “What a jester huh?”

“Ah yes, one of the funniest men in the world your majesty.” Mr. Davidson replies swiftly.

“You’ve always been one of my favorites Alan. How about you go to this little squabble?” The King asks as he slowly stands.

“Me sir?” Alan Davidson asks puzzled.

“Yes Alan. Take Minister Veronica Bates as well. Go there, listen to whatever that dumb fool has to say, but contact me before agreeing. Alright?” He answers with a smile. A white smile.

“Okay sir... I’ll take her.”

“Good. Now Alan, please leave and shut the door. I have a phone call to make.”
The King asks as he sits back down and begins dialing a number.

Alan Davidson immediately bows and walks to the door, closing it slowly. Once the door is closed, King Benjamin picks up the phone with a stern face.

“Mr. Hephase. Do not move your troops.”
He puts the phone down softly after hanging up, and goes back to reading the paper.

As Lord President Joseph looks in the distance, he sees a limo coming through. It waves both the tiny flags of Astana-Anders and the flag of United brennia. Lord President Joseph is excited. For this conference both sides will not see each other as enemies but as instead different nations with opposing ideologies and perspectives.

When the limo arrives at the driveway of the building. He is overly happy. When the door opens, he sees a thin little professional man coming out of it. "Not the glamorous king that I expected. "But a representative is a representative." He walks over to the man and gives out his hand. "Welcome to the Lancaster Conference, please feel free to get comfortable. We have a 24/7 service to meet your needs." The man only says coldly. "Thank you but we will I not be asking for your services of your country. My name is Alan Davidson." The man then walks into the building. "His country must be very nationalistic then."

As Joseph enters the building he decides to talk with the fellow. "So how is your day going on." He shares no reply. "You know our country's people are very kind and open-minded. "We love to have visitors with us." The man replies is cold. "I am not meant to respond to you until the meetings start."

Joseph then stops for a moment and simply sighs to himself. "This is for peace."

Astana-Anders wrote:

As Lord President Joseph looks in the distance, he sees a limo coming through. It waves both the tiny flags of Astana-Anders and the flag of United brennia. Lord President Joseph is excited. For this conference both sides will not see each other as enemies but as instead different nations with opposing ideologies and perspectives.

When the limo arrives at the driveway of the building. He is overly happy. When the door opens, he sees a thin little professional man coming out of it. "Not the glamorous king that I expected. "But a representative is a representative." He walks over to the man and gives out his hand. "Welcome to the Lancaster Conference, please feel free to get comfortable. We have a 24/7 service to meet your needs." The man only says coldly. "Thank you but we will I not be asking for your services of your country. My name is Alan Davidson." The man then walks into the building. "His country must be very nationalistic then."

As Joseph enters the building he decides to talk with the fellow. "So how is your day going on." He shares no reply. "You know our country's people are very kind and open-minded. "We love to have visitors with us." The man replies is cold. "I am not meant to respond to you until the meetings start."

Joseph then stops for a moment and simply sighs to himself. "This is for peace."

Alan Davidson looks over with a cold stare like before.
“Your nation threatened war on us unless we came to this little meeting, but when I arrive you ask how my day is going? It’s going pitiful. Thanks for asking.”
He continues to walk until stopping.

“So where are these talks? When do they begin?”

Joseph looks for a moment and then says. "The meeting will begin when all national representatives have arrived and when Lake perseverance comes via video call. "Also please don't use that tone with me in my nation. "Let us not see ourselves as enemies here. Let us see ourselves as different nations with different ideas and goals. "Besides my nation would never have threaten war if your king didn't try to force positive relations with frontline infantry. "What ever happen to soft power?"

Astana-Anders wrote:

Joseph looks for a moment and then says. "The meeting will begin when all national representatives have arrived and when Lake perseverance comes via video call. "Also please don't use that tone with me in my nation. "Let us not see ourselves as enemies here. Let us see ourselves as different nations with different ideas and goals. "Besides my nation would never have threaten war if your king didn't try to force positive relations with frontline infantry. "What ever happen to soft power?"

Davidson looks over with fury in his eyes.
“I’m not here to make friends, and I’m not going to call you my buddy. I’m here because my King told me to be here. He didn’t say make peace, and he sure didn’t say to make you our biggest ally. He is not a fan of a nation and especially its leader who thinks they can threaten Brennia. So how about we crank these little talks out real quick. Right here, right now, so I can even get home before dinner.”
He crosses his arms and begins to tap his foot.

Joseph looks very sadden. "Look I know how you feel about my nation and how we threaten yours. "I now realize that sending troops may not have been the best idea. "But you must also understand our nation and me as well. "We have a bad taste with imperialism and you trying to use force to make a nation comply with your terms just made it almost unbearable to watch. "My nation clamored at you, calling for the invasion of your nation and the arrest of your king. "I know that setting aside differences may be difficult but if you want to make peace then we must come together not as enemies but as friends, we must not be enemies.

Popular Democratic Front formed to contest elections

In a joint statement, the Ñacihua Unity Movement, the Socialist Party of Tergai, the Laborist Party of Tergai, and several other organizations have declared that they would enter into an alliance with each other known as the 'Popular Democratic Front'. In its founding manifesto, all parties have condemned the actions of the French Administration, called for a new constitution, the expansion of the labor and welfare systems, and the protection of indigenous and sexual minorities, among other things. The FDP has announced that its candidates for the Presidency are Izhi Chalco of the MUÑ and Yuri Huyhua of the PLT. Chalco and Huyhua would take the position of President and Vice President respectively. No comment has been made from the opposing parties.

Many have already placed the FDP as the frontrunner in the elections, with the Ñacihua voting bloc having turned away from the Democratic Party after he was exposed for racism. Even so, their entry into the election has already enflamed right-wing Tergans, who see them as a major threat. Experts believe that the Tergan people and government should prepare for mass unrest in the weeks ahead of the election.

Astana-Anders wrote:

Joseph looks very sadden. "Look I know how you feel about my nation and how we threaten yours. "I now realize that sending troops may not have been the best idea. "But you must also understand our nation and me as well. "We have a bad taste with imperialism and you trying to use force to make a nation comply with your terms just made it almost unbearable to watch. "My nation clamored at you, calling for the invasion of your nation and the arrest of your king. "I know that setting aside differences may be difficult but if you want to make peace then we must come together not as enemies but as friends, we must not be enemies.

Mr. Davidson scoffs.
“We’re not currently, nor, unless King Benjamin says so, ever will be friends. So are we going to have this little meeting or what? I have more pressing matters to attend to, and I appreciate your acknowledgement of being a little weasel in our affairs.”
He shrugs his shoulders.

Joseph hangs his head "Fine the meeting will start now, but you shouldn't just think that we should be friends just like that. "We should just put aside that now to become better people for both our nations, besides what is more valuable to us. A dead or living man?"

"Anyway, here are the current rules for the meeting.
1. We must see each other as different nations with different perspectives, not as mere enemies of our own nation."
2. The first issue we will talk about is how to settle a peace agreement to prevent war.
3. If we cannot find agreement then the next issue we will talk about is how to make sure that the country of North Electrica does not face the rage of a war if it is to come.

"To get started let us give a short background of our nation okay? "I will go first." He raises his hand. "I am Lord President of Astana-Anders, my nation was first born as a corrupt monarchy and was replaced with a progressive liberal republic. We are one of the highest ranked in terms of Integrity, Safety, and Pacifism. Most of my citizens are very compassionate and polite. I believe that all root of problems stem from old values and tradition and the only way to solve it is to adopt new ideas and equality for all. "Now it is your turn.

--- THEY KNOW MORE THAN WE THOUGHT --

Part 1 - Kuzikstania

Kuzikstania - one of the largest and busiest cities in Northern Utopia, is once again waking up into another day. the whole city just hit 130 million inhabitants, but no one seems to notice it. Everyone's fully focused on the incoming presidential elections. People have begun painting their car fronts into orange, green, or blue, as they represent the 4 parties that have candidates yet running in. The central plaza and Kuzikstanian Eye are full of running president Sjazkera Bjuzka's fans. He is once again running for the president, as he lost for the current president, Qier Zyzzka. Qier, however, has his fans on Northern Kuzikstan.

Everyone has chosen their sides, except for the few ones. Anes Qiezlerr is one of them. He knows something many others don't know.

Anes walks to his home at the suburban area, staring at his phone continuously. Suddenly, his friend, Aqnus decides to call him.
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Anes: How's it going, Aqnus?
Anes greets Aqnus with a cheerful voice.

Aqnus: I need you to come back to your home right now. I'm waiting for you there.

Anes: Uhhh... What happened, Aqnus?

Aqnus: They are coming. They know everything we have found out.

Anes: I'm not sure what are you talking about... Have you taken extra pills or something...?

Aqnus: No no no... We're f*cked up. We really are.

Anes: ... I know...
Anes said and shut his phone instantly and threw it away on the neighbor's house. Anes started running faster & faster to his home.
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When Anes was about 100 meters away from his home, he noticed, that a completely black car is following him in distance. He freaked out and tried to sprint to his house. At the same time, the car was coming closer. Right before Anes got home, the car stopped right in front of him. the completely black windows made it impossible to see inside. The window was lowered, and there appeared to be 2 men in black suits. Anes knew what was about to happen, and he almost fell to the ground, as he was so frightened.
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Driver: Hello Mr. runner, or may I call you Anes?
The driver said and glanced at Anes. the other guy in the back was taking something from the rear seats.

Anes: W-what do you mean? I-I'm Iqle, not Anes...

Driver: You sure? We found your phone in the neighbor's yard. We looked at all your information on this phone, and it clearly says that you're Anes.

Anes: Okay. Funny joke... Wait, what's that thing behind you? look at it!
Anes tried desperately to make the two men look behind them.

Driver: Hmph. Funny joke indeed...
the driver said and took his orange badge out.

Driver: Just saying, my name is Iqer Sjyzel, and this my friend is Ola Qierno. We're from A.I.A.P. Is that a known thing for you?
Ola on the other seat took a suppressed pistol from the rear seat.
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Anes said nothing and tried to back up. At the same time, Ola pointed the gun on Anes and opened fire. Anes died almost instantly.
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Iqer: You know, sometimes I'm questioning why you kill people too soon.

Ola: They won't tell us anything anyway. It's much faster if we kill them as fast as possible rather than asking stupid questions we already know.

Iqer went quiet and continued driving in front of Anes's house. They stopped the car in front of it.

Iqer: By the way, have you ever thought, that what really happened in those facilities?

Ola: What facilities we're talking about?

Iqer: You know... That arctic one and that another, which both seemed to end up in a failure.

Ola: Oh... Well, you already told an answer. They both "failed". The first one was just a plan to make everyone think something really happened there.

Iqer: What do you mean...?

Ola: You don't understand? The complete failure of the first facility was meant to happen. It was PLANNED. It was just a way to
keep people out of the real business in Kjarlemad, where we found these human-like anomalies. Have you ever thought what is the real objective of A.I.A.P?

Iqer: We're eliminating every person that knows about us.

Ola: Exactly. We're making sure that no one will never go deeper into this stuff. It's all just the tip of the iceberg. Even we don't know what is going on there, but soon we will.

Iqer: And what do you mean by that?

Ola: We're going to the Operation Pillar. We will go for a little, but a dangerous trip around the Northern Utopia. We'll explain later, let's do our task now.
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They both stepped out of the car with suppressed pistols and went quietly inside the house. 5 gunshots were heard in the house.
A minute later, both Ola and Inqer walk calmly back to their car and leaves the area.
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Ola: We're going to the Kuzikstanian Eye now. We're checking out the operation we're taking part of.

Iqer: You seem to know a lot about the operation. Could you tell me what we're chasing now? The president?

Ola: No, of course not! Remember the incident in the arctic facility? Yep, you guessed it, We're chasing the pillar men.

Feng dynasty wrote:

quote

previously

Who knew that the flowers would be so beautiful today?, Prince Zhou thought. Spring’s beauty is wide renowned, with flowers that bloomed bright in the warmth. To him however, the season’s fragrance is all too pungent, and he much preferred the cool of autumn and its golden-red showers of dry leaves. He sighed, and stood up from his kneel on the petal-covered ground. His loose trailing robes of dark azure silk rustled softly among the petals, and his unbound hair swung freely to his waist.

“Your grace, the prince of Huazheng shall arrive very soon.” A servant called. “Your servant thinks that it is best to prepare with haste.”

The prince gazed upwards and nodded. A breeze blew through and brushed shyly at his hair. His robes billowed merrily in the wind. “Of course.”

****

“Prince Liang-?”

“Wait, he’s here-“

“WHERE”

They were craning their necks for a glimpse of white hair as the limousine swept past, escorted by horsed guards in their ceremonial armour. The pagoda-styled houses were hung with red silks in welcome today, and the bells of Taijing were tolling merrily in the spring air. The Fengese were gathered at the sides of the road, cheering as the limousine swept past.

Pink petals were falling in torrents as they passed all seven gates of the seven rings of walls in Taijing. And through the brightness, a plaza was revealed. And at the far end, a massive gatehouse of crimson wood, with a hall on it of red painted wood, yellow-orange terracotta roofs, and gilded brackets and decorations. The Imperial Square of Taijing, entrance to the seat of the throne.

The beat of a hundred sonorous drums rang through the air. The enormous doors, with its golden nails, opened with an almighty creak. And as Prince Liang descended from the car, the doors revealed an even larger expanse of a square; a huge paved plaza of ancient pale stone, and a huge hall in the distance.

There were three halls here, the three seats of Fengese power. The Daming Hall was the largest, and the one Liang stared at right now. Double tiered, roof of orange-yellow terracotta tiles, golden brackets, pillars and walls of red painted wood, copper bells, gilded lanterns, all on a multi-tiered platform of pale stone.

There was a huge crowd, all gathered in formation. Servants in pale servant robes, guards lining the sides with high gilded halberds, attendants with sceptre-like fans, and in the central aisle; the Empress.
Empress Taihe wore her best today; wine red silk robes that trailed the floor seven feet, outlined with pearls. There were golden phoenixes that flew gracefully over emerald green mountains, sapphire blue seas, and around a single golden sun. Her shoes were brocade, outlined with pearls and elevated by okobo-like platforms ten centimetres in height, which just showed beneath the skirts. Before her trailed servants with tall phoenix feathered fans fans, porcelain vases of white and blue, and a single umbrella.

The servants all kneeled as one with practiced grace. “Hail the Prince of Huazheng,” they announced.
“And welcome,” the Empress smiled. “Welcome to the Yongan Palace.

Liang was astounded with the aid of the beauty he was presently witnessing. Finally getting faraway from ice blue-grey skies of Hanwei, it became quite a comfort to inhale the gracious breeze of the spring. His white hair was blowing through the warm and alluring winds of mother nature, and his face changed into displaying his warmest expression of happiness. When he saw the Empress, he did not once hesitate bowing down. It was a traditional way to greet people, especially from higher ranks in Huazheng.

"Quite pleasant days, Her Majesty. I am thrilled to be in your presence." said Liang, with a warm tone of voice. His voice was thin, almost androgynous, would possibly be classified as a "tenor". He had a white suit with several designs on it, decorated with silver linings and a tie. His both hands were covered with white silk gloves, being almost the same colour as his snow white skin. He was indeed excited, being in presence of such salubrious event. Huazheng drastically differed from such moment, only dark grey, black and white ruled over there. The palace was absolutely stunning, having colours Liang couldn't even imagine it would have. "You have such gorgeous place, i see."

Previously

Feng dynasty wrote:

Who knew that the flowers would be so beautiful today?, Prince Zhou thought. Spring’s beauty is wide renowned, with flowers that bloomed bright in the warmth. To him however, the season’s fragrance is all too pungent, and he much preferred the cool of autumn and its golden-red showers of dry leaves. He sighed, and stood up from his kneel on the petal-covered ground. His loose trailing robes of dark azure silk rustled softly among the petals, and his unbound hair swung freely to his waist.

“Your grace, the prince of Huazheng shall arrive very soon.” A servant called. “Your servant thinks that it is best to prepare with haste.”

The prince gazed upwards and nodded. A breeze blew through and brushed shyly at his hair. His robes billowed merrily in the wind. “Of course.”

****

“Prince Liang-?”

“Wait, he’s here-“

“WHERE”

They were craning their necks for a glimpse of white hair as the limousine swept past, escorted by horsed guards in their ceremonial armour. The pagoda-styled houses were hung with red silks in welcome today, and the bells of Taijing were tolling merrily in the spring air. The Fengese were gathered at the sides of the road, cheering as the limousine swept past.

Pink petals were falling in torrents as they passed all seven gates of the seven rings of walls in Taijing. And through the brightness, a plaza was revealed. And at the far end, a massive gatehouse of crimson wood, with a hall on it of red painted wood, yellow-orange terracotta roofs, and gilded brackets and decorations. The Imperial Square of Taijing, entrance to the seat of the throne.

The beat of a hundred sonorous drums rang through the air. The enormous doors, with its golden nails, opened with an almighty creak. And as Prince Liang descended from the car, the doors revealed an even larger expanse of a square; a huge paved plaza of ancient pale stone, and a huge hall in the distance.

There were three halls here, the three seats of Fengese power. The Daming Hall was the largest, and the one Liang stared at right now. Double tiered, roof of orange-yellow terracotta tiles, golden brackets, pillars and walls of red painted wood, copper bells, gilded lanterns, all on a multi-tiered platform of pale stone.

There was a huge crowd, all gathered in formation. Servants in pale servant robes, guards lining the sides with high gilded halberds, attendants with sceptre-like fans, and in the central aisle; the Empress.
Empress Taihe wore her best today; wine red silk robes that trailed the floor seven feet, outlined with pearls. There were golden phoenixes that flew gracefully over emerald green mountains, sapphire blue seas, and around a single golden sun. Her shoes were brocade, outlined with pearls and elevated by okobo-like platforms ten centimetres in height, which just showed beneath the skirts. Before her trailed servants with tall phoenix feathered fans fans, porcelain vases of white and blue, and a single umbrella.

The servants all kneeled as one with practiced grace. “Hail the Prince of Huazheng,” they announced.
“And welcome,” the Empress smiled. “Welcome to the Yongan Palace.

Huazheng wrote:

Liang was astounded with the aid of the beauty he was presently witnessing. Finally getting faraway from ice blue-grey skies of Hanwei, it became quite a comfort to inhale the gracious breeze of the spring. His white hair was blowing through the warm and alluring winds of mother nature, and his face changed into displaying his warmest expression of happiness. When he saw the Empress, he did not once hesitate bowing down. It was a traditional way to greet people, especially from higher ranks in Huazheng.

"Quite pleasant days, Her Majesty. I am thrilled to be in your presence." said Liang, with a warm tone of voice. His voice was thin, almost androgynous, would possibly be classified as a "tenor". He had a white suit with several designs on it, decorated with silver linings and a tie. His both hands were covered with white silk gloves, being almost the same colour as his snow white skin. He was indeed excited, being in presence of such salubrious event. Huazheng drastically differed from such moment, only dark grey, black and white ruled over there. The palace was absolutely stunning, having colours Liang couldn't even imagine it would have. "You have such gorgeous place, i see."

The Empress made a move towards him, but her handmaiden got there first. She helped the Prince up from his bow.
“Do arise, Prince Liang, and I give thanks. You are eloquent in your tongue, I see. The Prince has not come at a better time: the flowers are in full bloom this season. I trust that your journey here was pleasant?”
She smiled, the powdered gold on her face twinkling merrily. Her hair was gathered into elegant knots and studded with precious jeweled ornaments.

Feng dynasty wrote:

Previously

The Empress made a move towards him, but her handmaiden got there first. She helped the Prince up from his bow.
“Do arise, Prince Liang, and I give thanks. You are eloquent in your tongue, I see. The Prince has not come at a better time: the flowers are in full bloom this season. I trust that your journey here was pleasant?”
She smiled, the powdered gold on her face twinkling merrily. Her hair was gathered into elegant knots and studded with precious jeweled ornaments.

"I indeed experienced a very pleasant journey, your majesty. I am actually quite invested in your country, such amazing structures. I remember seeing pictures of Huazheng in 1500's that were almost identical to this scene, before... You know." said Liang, with a slight sassy attitude. He was meaning the times where Huazheng was colonised and vassalized by the Feng dynasty. "So, i suppose your country is waiting for the big spring festival? Such a joy, it must be. Bright pink, fluffy blossoms never failed to fascinate me, and i see you have plenty of them for this time of the season. Must be thrilling, isn't it?"

Previously

Huazheng wrote:

"I indeed experienced a very pleasant journey, your majesty. I am actually quite invested in your country, such amazing structures. I remember seeing pictures of Huazheng in 1500's that were almost identical to this scene, before... You know." said Liang, with a slight sassy attitude. He was meaning the times where Huazheng was colonised and vassalized by the Feng dynasty. "So, i suppose your country is waiting for the big spring festival? Such a joy, it must be. Bright pink, fluffy blossoms never failed to fascinate me, and i see you have plenty of them for this time of the season. Must be thrilling, isn't it?"

“Indeed, Prince Liang, Taijing is at its best today.... However, I do not think it best for you to remain standing any longer; you must be weary. Do follow me, I have cakes which I know you will savour.”
And so they left, walking the length of the plaza. They exchanged pleasantries to the eyes of beady cameras before they left the square into the Palace’s gilded depths. There, the true discussions begin.

****

Chirp chirp
Twittering sparrows filled the air as they flitted through the branches of the trees. In the gardens of Yongan Palace, there nestled a pleasant pavillion overlooking a lotus lake. Above their heads were wisteria, its many flowers like bunches of purple grapes. They had settled on silk cushions around a low ornate table, with peony designs carved into its top. Servants had placed silver plates piled with cakes, small pastries, mochi shaped like flowers, and chrysanthemum tea contained in a blue and white teapot. When their cups were filled, the Empress smiled and dismissed them with a nod of thanks and for a moment the wind was the only sound.

“The Dynasty is most glad that Huazheng accepts talks of friendship. Oh, do drink up; this is some of our best tea.”

Feng dynasty wrote:

Previously

“Indeed, Prince Liang, Taijing is at its best today.... However, I do not think it best for you to remain standing any longer; you must be weary. Do follow me, I have cakes which I know you will savour.”
And so they left, walking the length of the plaza. They exchanged pleasantries to the eyes of beady cameras before they left the square into the Palace’s gilded depths. There, the true discussions begin.

****

Chirp chirp
Twittering sparrows filled the air as they flitted through the branches of the trees. In the gardens of Yongan Palace, there nestled a pleasant pavillion overlooking a lotus lake. Above their heads were wisteria, its many flowers like bunches of purple grapes. They had settled on silk cushions around a low ornate table, with peony designs carved into its top. Servants had placed silver plates piled with cakes, small pastries, mochi shaped like flowers, and chrysanthemum tea contained in a blue and white teapot. When their cups were filled, the Empress smiled and dismissed them with a nod of thanks and for a moment the wind was the only sound.

“The Dynasty is most glad that Huazheng accepts talks of friendship. Oh, do drink up; this is some of our best tea.”

"Oh i indeed am weary, carrying such height is no easy job." said Liang jokingly, and did follow the empress with the path she paved. The garden that appeared by the following was marvellous, every second was enough to fascinate Liang. Although, he was still trying to be aware of his allergies. Liang seemed to be satisfied by how he was greeted, couldn't believe it was the same country his sister loathed with a passion. Oddly enough, he liked Feng Dynasty better than his homeland precisely. The following plates with such mesmerising colours was indeed quick to get the attention of any person sitting there. Although he would regularly be very sceptical when served any food or drink, probably because of the such risk of poisoning, he was more than happy to receive her offer. He held, then took a large sip out of the ceramic cup.

"I do thank, her majesty. It tastes perfect, i must admit. I am quite impressed by your country, everyone was being oddly kind to me. Huazhese people are usually not supporters of such kindness, as you know. Not seeing frowning faces for once filled my heart with joy, it is very relaxing to be here."

Astana-Anders wrote:

Joseph hangs his head "Fine the meeting will start now, but you shouldn't just think that we should be friends just like that. "We should just put aside that now to become better people for both our nations, besides what is more valuable to us. A dead or living man?"

"Anyway, here are the current rules for the meeting.
1. We must see each other as different nations with different perspectives, not as mere enemies of our own nation."
2. The first issue we will talk about is how to settle a peace agreement to prevent war.
3. If we cannot find agreement then the next issue we will talk about is how to make sure that the country of North Electrica does not face the rage of a war if it is to come.

"To get started let us give a short background of our nation okay? "I will go first." He raises his hand. "I am Lord President of Astana-Anders, my nation was first born as a corrupt monarchy and was replaced with a progressive liberal republic. We are one of the highest ranked in terms of Integrity, Safety, and Pacifism. Most of my citizens are very compassionate and polite. I believe that all root of problems stem from old values and tradition and the only way to solve it is to adopt new ideas and equality for all. "Now it is your turn.

All Joseph sees is a raised eyebrow.

“You’re kidding me. You’ve actually got to kidding me. What are you? A 3rd grader? This isn’t going to turn into a show and tell, or an ice breaker. So I’m not going to go into that idiotic state of sharing what we’re good for and bad for. Which means I’m just going to stand in silence sir.”

Previoisly

Huazheng wrote:

"Oh i indeed am weary, carrying such height is no easy job." said Liang jokingly, and did follow the empress with the path she paved. The garden that appeared by the following was marvellous, every second was enough to fascinate Liang. Although, he was still trying to be aware of his allergies. Liang seemed to be satisfied by how he was greeted, couldn't believe it was the same country his sister loathed with a passion. Oddly enough, he liked Feng Dynasty better than his homeland precisely. The following plates with such mesmerising colours was indeed quick to get the attention of any person sitting there. Although he would regularly be very sceptical when served any food or drink, probably because of the such risk of poisoning, he was more than happy to receive her offer. He held, then took a large sip out of the ceramic cup.

"I do thank, her majesty. It tastes perfect, i must admit. I am quite impressed by your country, everyone was being oddly kind to me. Huazhese people are usually not supporters of such kindness, as you know. Not seeing frowning faces for once filled my heart with joy, it is very relaxing to be here."

“Feng Dynasty is greatly flattered indeed, Prince Liang. I heard many things about Huazheng, and I would give my most sincere compliments to Huazhese charm as well....”

A phoenix trotted up, dragging its train of golden feathers. The Empress gave it a scratch on the head.
“Well, perhaps it is best we head down to business. As you know, the Dynasty does hope truly for a friendship between us mandarin speaking nations, is that correct?”

Feng dynasty wrote:

Previoisly

“Feng Dynasty is greatly flattered indeed, Prince Liang. I heard many things about Huazheng, and I would give my most sincere compliments to Huazhese charm as well....”

A phoenix trotted up, dragging its train of golden feathers. The Empress gave it a scratch on the head.
“Well, perhaps it is best we head down to business. As you know, the Dynasty does hope truly for a friendship between us mandarin speaking nations, is that correct?”

"Oh, Huazheng is just... A bit off if you ask me. I haven't seen that much sunlight since the eternal spring." said Liang, afterwards correcting himself, "I am sorry. I forgot i am here as a diplomat. I should not bash my homeland i am representing like this."

He smiled when he observed the incoming Phoenix, his passion for animals was enormous and it was one of the moments where he was absolutely fascinated by such existence of these creatures. "Such cute little fellow, isn't he? Adorable." said Liang, then nodding to the Empress as she spoke. "I agree with you, your majesty. Although my sister denies such possible alliance between Li and Feng Dynasties, i truly believe we could build a middle ground for both of us to benefit from. I would be very pleased by a form of affair that leads to friendship between two historic rivals, i can not lie."

Crew Manifest of the CDSV Discovery for Service Dates* 708-00 to 714-00 (2020.09.17 to 2021.03.13), presented in plain English for viewing pleasure.

Rank | Name | Position Aboard Ship | Pronouns | Other
Lieutenant-Commander | Sonja Daughter-Of-Bahram | Captain | She/Her | Status Unknown.
Lieutenant-Commander | Jubilation | First Officer | He/Him, They/Them | Service starts 710-04.
First Lieutenant | Ezra Ascendant | Second Officer | Zie/Hyr | Evacuated to CSV Paragon.
First Lieutenant | Ron Smith-Forgodosolovedtheworldthatshegotmyannoyingassoffofit | Chief Engineer | He/Him | Service starts 710-04.
First Lieutenant | Isaac Isaacschild | Chief Science Officer | They/Them | Service starts 710-04.
First Lieutenant | Renard Skywatcher | Chief Medic | They/Them | Status Unknown.
Second Lieutenant | Daneel Starchild | Chief Pilot | It/Its, They/Them | Prefers to be addressed only as "helmsman". Status Unknown.
Second Lieutenant | Teresa Starlight | Pilot | She/Her, They/Them | Evacuated to CSV Paragon.
Second Lieutenant | Noun | Engineer | If/Ifs | Status Unknown.
Second Lieutenant | Vera Sunbeam | Engineer | Sie/Hir, She/Her | Status Unknown.
Second Lieutenant | Sina Utopi | Science Officer | 3/3s, They/Them | Service starts 710-04.
Second Lieutenant | Mara Felicity | Science Officer | Any | Service starts 710-04.
Second Lieutenant | Nathan Son-Of-Aurora | Medic | He/Him | Evacuated to CSV Paragon.
Second Lieutenant | Rachel Zimmer | Chief Chef | None, They/Them | Service starts 710-04.
Ensign-Cadet | Armina | Pilot | She/Her | Service starts 710-04.
Ensign-Cadet | Josephina Dreamer | Engineer | Any | Evacuated to CSV Paragon.
Ensign-Cadet | Darnel Spaceborn | Engineer | They/Them | Evacuated to CSV Paragon.
Ensign-Cadet | Marlin Salmiak | Engineer | None, They/Them | Service starts 710-04.
Ensign-Cadet | Estrella | Medic | Ny/Nys, They/Them | Evacuated to CSV Paragon.
Ensign-Cadet | Jo Peaceandlove | Cook | She/Him | Service starts 710-04.
Ensign-Cadet | Ally Freedom | Cook | Any | Service starts 710-04.
Ensign-Cadet | Salma Newhope | Security Chief | He/Her | Service starts 710-04.
Ensign-Cadet | Prototype 113 | Security | None | Service starts 710-04.
Ensign-Cadet | Jonathan Josephs | Security | He/Him | Service starts 710-04.

*Service Dates are one codification of one of several Official Time Measures used by Lake Perseverance. This time measure uses lunations- lunar months as seen from Utopia's surface- divided into Lake Perseverance's peculiar 40-"day" synodic month (a sidereal month is, conveniently, exactly 3 days shorter). Each day is 18 ersatz-hours, which are exactly 59 minutes long just to make things more aggravating. This measure varies with the length of the lunation, with a theoretical shortest day being approximately 17.55 hours and a theoretical longest one lasting approximately 17.91 hours. Lunations are measured from the start of the lunation the Unified Church was established in, -452 by the standard from-2000 measure (though Lake Perseverance measures this as Lunation 0). In the from-2000 measure, the current lunation is #257 and we are in the 24th day of it- by the Service Date measure, it is 709-32.07. The CDSV Discovery's mission has thus far lasted from 709-26.03 to now, but the planned mission was supposed to end at 709-27.09.

Joseph's face becomes wrinkled with rage. "Listen here you over-pompused little brat! "I am just trying to not let either of our people suffer a war which could be devastating! "So sorry if you think that your spoiled little butt thinks he can just waltz right in here and act like he owns this place! "This is my nation, my building, my conference, my rules so don't go acting like you can do whatever you want because I am the leader of this nation and you will give me the respect I and my nation who was so generous allow you to come peacefully and not with tomatoes all over your fancy little suit!" Joseph's face then relaxes. "Forgive me, that was rude. "You were generous enough to accept I just want you to at least show some manners and respect, the last thing I want is shouting and threats. "So please just say what I did?"

Astana-Anders wrote:

Joseph's face becomes wrinkled with rage. "Listen here you over-pompused little brat! "I am just trying to not let either of our people suffer a war which could be devastating! "So sorry if you think that your spoiled little butt thinks he can just waltz right in here and act like he owns this place! "This is my nation, my building, my conference, my rules so don't go acting like you can do whatever you want because I am the leader of this nation and you will give me the respect I and my nation who was so generous allow you to come peacefully and not with tomatoes all over your fancy little suit!" Joseph's face then relaxes. "Forgive me, that was rude. "You were generous enough to accept I just want you to at least show some manners and respect, the last thing I want is shouting and threats. "So please just say what I did?"

“You did nothing wrong. You’re a good leader just looking out from the good of your nation. However, you should know something about us Brennians. We aren’t the easiest to make deals with because of our own national pride. Not to mention your little threat isn’t really making the people of our nation want to do anything less than shoot you and bomb your capital. Okay? So this whole meeting is nothing more than a hockey game on millimeter thick ice that can break at any moment.”

Joseph then becomes more stern and professional. "Alright then, let us get on with it then shall we?" He sits down in a chair. "So here are what me and my chiefs of staff have prepared as terms to peacefully end this conflict that we believe both sides will be happy by." Joseph then pulls a document from his briefcase and puts on the table facing the Alan. Joseph then pulls out a copy and reads it to him.

1. All troops are to be removed from each nations borders, Astana-Anders will be the first to do this then United brennia.
2. United brennia will not use military action to force to make Lake perseverance have good relations. Instead, United brennia should write a telegram to their leaders to try to make some sort of positive alliance.
3. Both nations will create a phone line directly linked with each others capital in order to deal with situations like these.
4. Astana-Anders will build an embassy with both nations for quicker communication.
5. Astana-Anders will pay United brennia 12 million dollars in stock and artwork.
6. Both nations will publicly apologize on national television to the following people:
a. The opposing nation for military action and threat of war
b. North Electrica for almost causing a crisis at their borders
c. United brennia to Lake perseverance for using unnecessary military force to establish positive relations.
7. Both nations will work with North Electrica to help maintain a stable border in case of war.
8. Both nations will sign a Nonaggression Pact stating that neither nation will attack each other except in the case if either breaks said pact.

Joseph then slides a pen toward Alan. "If you agree with all of these terms then sign it. "If you reject a term or term, then we will debate about it."

Astana-Anders wrote:

Joseph then becomes more stern and professional. "Alright then, let us get on with it then shall we?" He sits down in a chair. "So here are what me and my chiefs of staff have prepared as terms to peacefully end this conflict that we believe both sides will be happy by." Joseph then pulls a document from his briefcase and puts on the table facing the Alan. Joseph then pulls out a copy and reads it to him.

1. All troops are to be removed from each nations borders, Astana-Anders will be the first to do this then United brennia.
2. United brennia will not use military action to force to make Lake perseverance have good relations. Instead, United brennia should write a telegram to their leaders to try to make some sort of positive alliance.
3. Both nations will create a phone line directly linked with each others capital in order to deal with situations like these.
4. Astana-Anders will build an embassy with both nations for quicker communication.
5. Astana-Anders will pay United brennia 12 million dollars in stock and artwork.
6. Both nations will publicly apologize on national television to the following people:
a. The opposing nation for military action and threat of war
b. North Electrica for almost causing a crisis at their borders
c. United brennia to Lake perseverance for using unnecessary military force to establish positive relations.
7. Both nations will work with North Electrica to help maintain a stable border in case of war.
8. Both nations will sign a Nonaggression Pact stating that neither nation will attack each other except in the case if either breaks said pact.

Joseph then slides a pen toward Alan. "If you agree with all of these terms then sign it. "If you reject a term or term, then we will debate about it."

“We never threatened Lake perseverance. We requested that the nation of Greater autenheim choose relations rather than war. We never even said anything to LP. So how about you rewrite this entire thing?”
He slides the paper and pen back.

1. All troops are to be removed from each nations borders, Astana-Anders will be the first to do this then United Brennia.
2. Both nations will create a phone line directly linked with each others capital in order to deal with situations like these.
3. Astana-Anders will build an embassy with both nations for quicker communication.
4. Astana-Anders will pay United Brennia 12 million dollars in stock and artwork.
5. Both nations will publicly apologize on national television to the following people:
a. The opposing nation for military action and threat of war
b. North Electrica for almost causing a crisis at their borders
6. Both nations will work with North Electrica to help maintain a stable border in case of war.
7. Both nations will sign a Nonaggression Pact stating that neither nation will attack each other except in the case if either breaks said pact.