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La Uffda, Chapter 1

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President Sarkozy was not usually an anxious man. He preferred a good slow burn and then see how things go, though not with the naivety of his predecessor. Though the recent riots and skirmishes both in France and French North Africa have taken it's toll on him.

Why does anyone want a job like this? Sarkozy thought to himself as he soaked in a tub of bubbles and warm water, sipping his white wine. The riots in France had finally cooled down after he caved in and had the Legion fight back against the rebels, though things were still fairly tense. With a public this big, armed, and mad, it was not like he had a choice in the matter.

President Sarkozy heard a knock at the door. He fumbled to make himself decent. "Who is it?" he called with anticipation and guilt. This moment of weakness would surely smear him later on, or so he thought.

"Oh, monsieur President. Pardonnez moi, I can come back later", said Foreign Minister Marine Le Pen, blushing a bit as she scrambled to close the door.

"No, no. Stay", he said, sinking back into the tub with a look of defeat on his face. "What do you need, Foreign Minister?"

Marine, trying her best to act normal, regained composure. "...Our recent intel on Spain is quite damning, to put it nicely".

Sarkozy's expression slowly evolved from a look of defeat to reserved intrigue. "And what's that? The Spaniards finally accomplish something today and not tomorrow?"

"You could say that. The regions of Extremadura, Asturias, and Navarra have all seceded from Spain. I suppose the Falangist regime was too unkind to them over the years".

"Very interesting. What are they like?"

"A coalition of traditionalists, mainly. A few Ratists, Liberals, and Gravonists all discontent in the same way. It's a good opportunity to flex a bit, particularly after this incident in Africa", stated Le Pen.

"Indeed. King Hugo sure has his uses. Respectable, popular, landed. He'll make a fine ally I'm sure. How much damage have they done?"

"Oh, some dead regional leaders, many dead police, a few riots. The usual. The Spaniards are confident that they can be sniffed out quickly".

"Based on their current success, I doubt it", replied Sarkozy.

"It will keep the public distracted while things calm down. besides, if we are going to lose Africa.."

"We won't lose Africa", said Sarkozy with a growl.

"If we WERE to lose Africa then...it would be good life insurance for the French Sphere. And besides, we need more ETU members and the Falangists are too obsessed with trade restrictions to consider anything but isolationism".

"Fair point. It's been a while since we've had a war anyway. Let's see how successful they are and go from there. Get Hugo in touch with us when you get a chance".

"It shall be done, Monsieur President. is there anything else you need?"

Sarkozy hesitated for a minute. "Close the door.."