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01-01-2019, 06:46 PM
11th of Tolven, 1595
I'valis, Mestra
United Allied States
The delegation awaiting the arrival of the Arkianian Royalty was prepared and watched with bated breath as the plane was taxied to the delegation. The stairway was moved in place and the doors to the aircraft were opened. As the Arkianian delegation began to exit the plane, the Imperial Band of His Majesty's Imperial Guard began to play the national anthem of Arkiania. Waiting at the base of the steps a few feet back was the ancient Chancellor Markus Salrio, who was expected to retire after nearly 50 years of service to the Crown. Along with Markus was Grand Duke Brian Lucas Halva, cousin to the Emperor and soon to be appointed Chancellor. The Mestran's watched as the Arkianian King and Queen descended the stairway with their children in tow.
Markus and Brian bowed first, followed by the rest of the delegation. "It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Imperium your Majesties," Markus said in a soft but somewhat regal voice. His age was catching up to him quickly now. He stepped back as Brian began to speak. "It is truly an occasion for you visit," Brian spoke as he shook King Tiberius' hand. Brian turned to Sophia, "It is good to see you again dear cousin." Brian kissed the side of Sophia's cheek. "I do apologize that your dear brother could not arrive to greet you. There were some urgent matters that arose that needed to be handled with haste. We will take you to the Palace now." Brian motioned to the limos that would take the Arkianian's to the Palace. Markus bowed again and returned to his own car. Brian explained that he would be waiting for the Drahen Delegation to arrive, while Brian accompanied the Arkainian's to the Palace.
The trip took 15 minutes to cross from the airport to the center of I'valis, where the Palace stood upon its hill. The Palace was regal in its own way and ancient compared to the rest of the city. The cars rolled up to the north entrance. Brian exited the car first, then Tiberius and Sophia followed by the children. Brian lead them through the grand entrance and into the entrance hall, where Edward, Mami, and their two children waited to greet them.
--10 minutes earlier--
Edward was pouring over paper work, signing various documents, making comments on others. He was unfortunately behind on some of the matters of State, and it did not help with Markus being so ill. Brian was of course doing a good job filling in for Markus, but he wasn't Chancellor yet and therefore had limited legal authority. Even the Imperial Senate was becoming agitated. It was becoming difficult in some regards to maintain perceived control over the vast Imperial State. Concessions had to be made to delegate additional powers to the Houses of Parliament, but Edward was hesitant to what those would entail. It didn't help that the UAS celebration was to begin soon, and the planning that entailed was beyond the allotment of time in a day, but somehow they had managed it well. At least, the children and Mami were a great distraction and his plans for a surprise for Mami were still well kept.
The final order of business was to determine how best to prepare for the Octiania crisis. There were growing concerns as tensions began to rise between Octiania and Arkiania. Of course, the Imperium was committed to its allies, but the situation was not helping at home.
"We should be concerned about a possible outbreak of war, my Lord should either side enter into full confrontation. We are currently not in a position to provide rapid response or aid should the unfortunate occur." The Lord Commander stood near a projected map the region, current deployment of Mestran Forces were being constantly updated.
"That would be an issue, I assume the Archon Defense Net is online in Arkiania? That will provide some comfort." Edward was looking at the map, Arkiania was well enough away from the Imperium to provide air support from the mainland, and well enough away from Drahen. Either case, this would require the deployment of a fleet into Arkianian or nearby international waters. Something that may upset Octiania even further. Perhaps Edward thought...
"What if we repositioned the deployment of the Second fleet from the war games. Move it closer to the Arkiania, but still far enough away to not bring great notice?"
"That might be possible, my Lord. Issue is we would have to move the entire war games which might draw attention. There is the option of expanding the exercise zone."
Before Edward could respond, a footman walked in and bowed, "My Lord, the Arkianian delegation is just arriving." The man bowed again before exiting the room.
"Well I best be off then. Expand the exercise zone, Lord Commander. Inform the Drahen and Arkianian commands of the change as well." Edward left the office as the Lord Commander saluted and left through a side door. Edward walked down the hall towards the entry hall. Mami and the children were already waiting. Edward quickly kissed Mami and waited as Tiberius, Sophia, and there children were lead in by Brian.
I'valis, Mestra
United Allied States
The delegation awaiting the arrival of the Arkianian Royalty was prepared and watched with bated breath as the plane was taxied to the delegation. The stairway was moved in place and the doors to the aircraft were opened. As the Arkianian delegation began to exit the plane, the Imperial Band of His Majesty's Imperial Guard began to play the national anthem of Arkiania. Waiting at the base of the steps a few feet back was the ancient Chancellor Markus Salrio, who was expected to retire after nearly 50 years of service to the Crown. Along with Markus was Grand Duke Brian Lucas Halva, cousin to the Emperor and soon to be appointed Chancellor. The Mestran's watched as the Arkianian King and Queen descended the stairway with their children in tow.
Markus and Brian bowed first, followed by the rest of the delegation. "It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Imperium your Majesties," Markus said in a soft but somewhat regal voice. His age was catching up to him quickly now. He stepped back as Brian began to speak. "It is truly an occasion for you visit," Brian spoke as he shook King Tiberius' hand. Brian turned to Sophia, "It is good to see you again dear cousin." Brian kissed the side of Sophia's cheek. "I do apologize that your dear brother could not arrive to greet you. There were some urgent matters that arose that needed to be handled with haste. We will take you to the Palace now." Brian motioned to the limos that would take the Arkianian's to the Palace. Markus bowed again and returned to his own car. Brian explained that he would be waiting for the Drahen Delegation to arrive, while Brian accompanied the Arkainian's to the Palace.
The trip took 15 minutes to cross from the airport to the center of I'valis, where the Palace stood upon its hill. The Palace was regal in its own way and ancient compared to the rest of the city. The cars rolled up to the north entrance. Brian exited the car first, then Tiberius and Sophia followed by the children. Brian lead them through the grand entrance and into the entrance hall, where Edward, Mami, and their two children waited to greet them.
--10 minutes earlier--
Edward was pouring over paper work, signing various documents, making comments on others. He was unfortunately behind on some of the matters of State, and it did not help with Markus being so ill. Brian was of course doing a good job filling in for Markus, but he wasn't Chancellor yet and therefore had limited legal authority. Even the Imperial Senate was becoming agitated. It was becoming difficult in some regards to maintain perceived control over the vast Imperial State. Concessions had to be made to delegate additional powers to the Houses of Parliament, but Edward was hesitant to what those would entail. It didn't help that the UAS celebration was to begin soon, and the planning that entailed was beyond the allotment of time in a day, but somehow they had managed it well. At least, the children and Mami were a great distraction and his plans for a surprise for Mami were still well kept.
The final order of business was to determine how best to prepare for the Octiania crisis. There were growing concerns as tensions began to rise between Octiania and Arkiania. Of course, the Imperium was committed to its allies, but the situation was not helping at home.
"We should be concerned about a possible outbreak of war, my Lord should either side enter into full confrontation. We are currently not in a position to provide rapid response or aid should the unfortunate occur." The Lord Commander stood near a projected map the region, current deployment of Mestran Forces were being constantly updated.
"That would be an issue, I assume the Archon Defense Net is online in Arkiania? That will provide some comfort." Edward was looking at the map, Arkiania was well enough away from the Imperium to provide air support from the mainland, and well enough away from Drahen. Either case, this would require the deployment of a fleet into Arkianian or nearby international waters. Something that may upset Octiania even further. Perhaps Edward thought...
"What if we repositioned the deployment of the Second fleet from the war games. Move it closer to the Arkiania, but still far enough away to not bring great notice?"
"That might be possible, my Lord. Issue is we would have to move the entire war games which might draw attention. There is the option of expanding the exercise zone."
Before Edward could respond, a footman walked in and bowed, "My Lord, the Arkianian delegation is just arriving." The man bowed again before exiting the room.
"Well I best be off then. Expand the exercise zone, Lord Commander. Inform the Drahen and Arkianian commands of the change as well." Edward left the office as the Lord Commander saluted and left through a side door. Edward walked down the hall towards the entry hall. Mami and the children were already waiting. Edward quickly kissed Mami and waited as Tiberius, Sophia, and there children were lead in by Brian.