Eternity RPC Board
01-08-2017, 06:04 AM
Marcus was an aging man in his late 70s by now. He had long served the Menra family and long had he been a member of the government. He was a childhood friend of the late Emperor Nicholas and his fondness for the Imperial family was strong. Often times it was hard for him or even the family to remember that Marcus was not in fact apart of it. His own family often spent time in the palace. His grandchildren spent time with the youngest two children of Nicohlas, Edwards youngest siblings. Now here he stood waiting to greet in a way an extension of the family. the Drahen imperial family was often cited as a cadet branch of the the Menra family, in a way that was true. The first Drahen emperor was in fact the younger brother of the Mestran monarch at the time, and now the Empress of the Imperium was none other than the sister to the drahen emperor. Regardless of the lineage, this was an important occasion and Marcus was surely glad of the opportunity to greet their majesties. As the Drahen plane was taxied up to the gathered crowd, the cheers began to grow louder. It took a few minutes for the airstair to be positioned and the door of the plane to be opened. On cue the band began playing the Drahen national anthem as the occupants of the plane emerged. Quntilus saluted the flying Drahen flag before descending the stairs with his family. Marcus stepped forward to greet the young emperor.
"Fair Tidings, Chancellor Salrio. It's nice to be back in Mestra." Quntilus spoke as any royal would with confidence and bravos, but Quntilus, just like Edward, spoke with humility and respect.
"Your Majesties, your royal highnesses, it is my great pleasure to welcome you on behalf of the Imperial Family and of the people of the Mestra to the Imperium." Marcus gave a bow, his head leaning forwards so that his chin touched his chest. He paused for a moment before bringing his head upright. He extended his hand to shake hands with Quntilus. The two men shook hands and paused for a minute to allow the press to take pictures. It was after all an auspicious occasion. After the pictures, Marcus turned towards the Queen bowing his head and kissing the back of her left hand. He gave bows to the princesses as well. The formalities of the occasion were in full force. Returning his attention to Quntilus with inclination that the whole family was included, Marcus began his conversation as he escorted the royals to the limousine that would carry them to the heart of I'valis; to the very heart of the Imperium, the Imperial Palace.
"I trust you trip was an easy one. It is never easy crossing the great distance that lies between our two nations. I myself have only made the journey twice, once when I was a young lad and the last, well I was a bit older then." Marcus laughed. He was a light hearted man, and while he wasn't the most formal of leaders, he was nevertheless respected by those who knew him and in some cases by those who did not.
"Fair Tidings, Chancellor Salrio. It's nice to be back in Mestra." Quntilus spoke as any royal would with confidence and bravos, but Quntilus, just like Edward, spoke with humility and respect.
"Your Majesties, your royal highnesses, it is my great pleasure to welcome you on behalf of the Imperial Family and of the people of the Mestra to the Imperium." Marcus gave a bow, his head leaning forwards so that his chin touched his chest. He paused for a moment before bringing his head upright. He extended his hand to shake hands with Quntilus. The two men shook hands and paused for a minute to allow the press to take pictures. It was after all an auspicious occasion. After the pictures, Marcus turned towards the Queen bowing his head and kissing the back of her left hand. He gave bows to the princesses as well. The formalities of the occasion were in full force. Returning his attention to Quntilus with inclination that the whole family was included, Marcus began his conversation as he escorted the royals to the limousine that would carry them to the heart of I'valis; to the very heart of the Imperium, the Imperial Palace.
"I trust you trip was an easy one. It is never easy crossing the great distance that lies between our two nations. I myself have only made the journey twice, once when I was a young lad and the last, well I was a bit older then." Marcus laughed. He was a light hearted man, and while he wasn't the most formal of leaders, he was nevertheless respected by those who knew him and in some cases by those who did not.