Arcadia Ball [CLOSED]

[Arcadia Capital District]

The world of Arcadia, a veritable paradise stretching from the inhospitable northern wastes of Aravea to the lush isles of the Allied Connurist States, has long been a haven of varied cultures and traditions. Yet only in the last decades have the wide assortment of Arcadian cultures come to truly transcend their differences with the creation of the Arcadia capital district. This project, spearheaded by Grand Master Blackfyre of the Guild Republic of Eddoren, was with the goal of creating a city in which the nations of Arcadia could be brought together under the banner of peace for the common goal of advancing both themselves and the world. With this in mind, the Arcadia capital district drew its inspiration from every culture of Arcadia, ranging from the crystal spire common throughout Aravea to the elegant marble towers of the Eddorenian isles. Truly, Arcadia was to be a city woven from the traditions of a thousand cultures and peoples, but the multicultural styling of the city did not stop with the architecture. The multicultural aspects of the city extended into the numerous gardens, plazas, and parks which were interspersed throughout the city. Even the city plan itself made full utilization of the best traditions available throughout the world. Aside from the unique design of the capital district, what truly set it apart was its system of governance, in which a single appointed official would hold power over the independent district. This individual, known as the Lord Protector, was charged with ensuring the safety and unity of both the district and its citizens. To achieve these objectives, the Lord Protector was entrusted with an elite corps of soldiers known as the Guardians. These white and blue clad soldiers were made up of the best troops that the Arcadian nations had to offer and were willing to lay down their lives to defend the capital. At the heart of the city lay the governmental district in which the central organs of the Arcadian government, such as the residence of the Lord Protector and the Parliament lay, with each set around a massive central forum. It was here in the heart of the government district that Grand Master Blackfyre and the newly anointed Lord Protector Ashara Kingsley waited for the commencement of a special event. This event which was known as the Arcadia Ball was meant to serve as the grand event which would set the stage for not only the district’s opening but the future of Arcadia.

Arcadia City International Airport will be receiving the high profile delegations from many of Arcadia's nations this afternoon. Delegation limits are set at twenty (20) members with none allowed to bring guards or weapons. Any guards or weapons will be detained at the Airport for the duration of the Ball. The District's Guardian Corps will be in charge of the security of both the District and the Delegations. The Ball will be held in the Forum of Unity at the heart of the city. Great white stone buildings flank all sides of the Forum and provide a wonderful back drop for the ball.

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RULES
-OP's Word is Final
-Respect One Another
-No bombs, assassinations or other things please
-Arcadia RP Members ONLY
-Handle OOC in the Arcadia Thread and not here.
-This is an Inaugural Ball
-You will receive an Acceptance or Denial in a TG and not here. Please do not make posts other than an application unless the OP says you can.

[Eddoren]

APPLICATION:
Nation Name: Guild Republic of Eddoren
Head Delegate: Grand Master Adelaide Blackfyre
Number of Delegates: 14
List Delegates Please:

• Grand Master Blackfyre
• Queen-Mother Katariah and Crown-Princes Atyra
• Crown-Prince Magnus
• Grand Admiral Nara Oxham - And Son
• Guild Prelate Johannah Aerius - And Husband
• Grand Magistrate - And Girlfriend
• Air Marshall - And Wife
• Lord Commander - And Wife

[Aravea]

Nation Name: Hegemony of Aravea
Head Delegate: Empress Leila von Andresova
Number of Delegates: 10
List Delegates Please:
Empress Leila von Andresova
Crown Princess Amanda Diedrick
Prince Joseph Diedrick
Princess Avalon Diedrick
General Arcturus Nile
General Phyrra Nile
Primarch Armin Stadfeld and family

[Patrick OConner]

APPLICATION:
Nation Name: Timocratic Republic of Patrick O'Conner
Head Delegate: President General Patrick O'Conner
Number of Delegates: 10
List Delegates Please:
President General Patrick O'Conner and Dr. Rosa Franklin
Secretary of State Marai OVerhill and Major Jesse Overhill
Secretary of Defense plus Wife
Head of JCS General James Mattis plus wife
Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Horatio Nelson plus wife

[Allied Connurist States]

APPLICATION:
Nation Name: The Empire of Allied Connurist States
Head Delegate: Emperor Connor I
Number of Delegates: 4
List Delegates Please:

• Emperor Connor I
• Empress Alice I
• Chief General Scarlett
• General Richard Quick

[Naval Monte]

Nation Name: Mediterranean Republic of Naval Monte
Head Delegate: President of the Mediterranean Republic, Monique D'Aubainne
Number of Delegates:
List of Delegates: 14
President Monique D'Aubainne- and her two sisters Cheryl and Constance D’Aubainne
Prime Minster Alto Clef
Defense Minster Joana d’Fabelle
Foreign Affair Minster Paulo Montserrat
Sir Arthur Compton- and his pet cat
Lady Lydia Goodman- Her husband
General of the Ground Defense Force Alexander Rodríguez- Sergeant and friend
Captain of the Maritime Defense Force Calypso Myrsilis
General of the Shadow Defense Group "Nyx" (SDG members only give out code names)
General of the Air Defense Force Cyrus Rhodes

[The Royally United Provinces]

APPLICATION:
Nation Name: The Royally United Provinces
Head Delegate: King James Wessex I
Number of Delegates: 4
List Delegates Please: King James Wessex
Queen Alaina Wessex
Crown Princess Caroline Wessex
Prince Aleksandr Wessex II

[Togeria]

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Nation Name:People's Empire of Togeria
Head Delegate:The Fumetsu
Number of Delegates:6
List Delegates Please:
•The Fumetsu
•High General
•Head of Treasury
•Head of TPDA
•Head of Security
•Head of War
•Head of development

[Eddoren]

The Eddorenian Delegation stood watching as the other arrived to the Forum of Unity in Arcadia City. The Forum was white stone surrounded by other grand white stone buildings. Sakura trees lined the Forum as did poles holding the Flags of Arcadia itself, Eddoren, Aravea and the Allied Connurist States, as they had been the architects and founders of the District. Others would be added as they joined in recognition of the District's ultimate neutrality. The sun was at midday and the festivities would last long into the night. Arcadia's symphony would be playing live for the duration, helped by the loudspeaker system in the Forum. A water light show would take place just at sundown. Food was catered and prepared from all the Represented Nations. Of course this was a black tie even meaning evening gowns or ball gowns for the ladies, military uniforms were acceptable. For the men it was a tux event or ceremonial regalia, military uniforms were also acceptable. No guards were allowed outside the International Airport as the Arcadian Guardian Corps would take over security there. No weapons other than ceremonial swords were allowed outside the Airport either. Delegations that brought weapons into the Forum (the Ball) would be arrested and deported immediately as the neutrality of Arcadia would be violated. In the bay two large Battle-Dreadnoughts were anchored keeping watch. Most of the City's roads were closed as well. There was no curfew but most citizens were out in the merchant district or in the garden district enjoying the day off they had been given by the Lord Protector.

"Now to see who actually shows up," chimes the Queen-Mother, wearing a red dress with golden trim. Her crown nestled on her hair which had been styled fashionably. A few nods and agreements came from the other Eddorenians in the Delegation. All dressed in their finest. The Royal Family wearing crowns and tiaras. Grand Master and Grand Magistrate were in their armor with swords at their hips. The others were in evening gowns or tuxedos. This had been a function the lot of them were not to excited about but had attended as to represent the Guild Republic internationally. They stood waiting and watching, chatting some among themselves but nothing overly intriguing.

[Patrick OConner]

President General Patrick O'Conner walks, with only a slight limp, up to the Queen-Mother. He right at 6 feet tall and broad shouldered. The left side of his face heavily scarred and he has a black leather eye patch over his left eye. Inscribed on the eye patch is grinning skull wearing a old style battle helmet . His right eye is peirceing blue that seems to see right through you and expose all of your secrets to him. He is dressed in a midnight blue jacket with red trim and blue pants with a red seam. On his head is a white peaked cap and white gloves on his heads. His chest is decorated with many ribbons and medals and around his waist is a white belt, but for all of his medals and ribbons and other shiny bits, he does not hold a candle to the woman on his arm. She is not tall at all. At only 5' 7" she could almost be called short but is irrelevant. Her hair is bright red and long spilling down here back in what could only be described as a waterfall. Her face seems to glow with life and energy. She is wearing a long black with a simple necklace of rubies. Dr. Rosa Franklin was happy to be with O'Conner and he was also happy to be with her at this official ball Behind them are the various other representatives of Patrick O'Conner. They are Secretary of State Marai Overhill who is escorted by her brother Major Jesse Overhill, current head of Force Recon. He is in a rather surly mood after having been forced, by O'Conner him self no less, to divest himself of all of his weapons at the airport. The entire process had taken about 5 minutes and left the officials stunned at mound of guns, ammo, knives and explosives he was forced to leave behind. Behind them is the Secretary of Defense and his beautiful wife, Following them was the Head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine General James Mattis and his wife and finally bringing up the rear was Chief Of Naval Operations Admiral Horatio Nelson and his wife. All of the men are smartly dressed in their uniforms, all of which are similar to O'Conner's since he is wearing the official dress uniform of Patrick O'Conner Armed Forces and the women look amazing in their dresses of various colors mostly concentrated on reds and blues. And for the men you are not wearing a dress uniform they are wearing the classic tuxedo.
O'Conner walks up to the Queen-Mother and then offers his hand, he does not salute or bow to her because to do so would imply superiority and all of the leaders here are equal.
"Greeting Ma'am. I must say it is wonderful to be here" A genuine smile split his scarred face, and transforms it from its usual angry look to one of happiness and joy, a rare expression on his face in recent times. Dr. Franklin curtsies to the queen as well.

[Togeria]

The Fumetsu had arrived, along with heads. He was wearing a generals uniform, though his was altered slightly just to show his postion. The new formal dress had a red top, and black bottoms. Replacing the green and blue the old uniform had. The left side of his chest was decorated with many medals, many from his military service, others for civilian activities, and few for his term as Fumetsu.

He and his high general went to the president and queen, while the rest went around and mingled. He had a gold dragon along with his decoration, while the High Genral had the shinning star to separate him.

"Hagimemashite?" They both asked, the general bowing to them.

[Allied Connurist States]

Arcadia Capital District. A symbol of unity, progress, and what can happen when people and nations co-operate. It was to be a shimmering and shining beacon and example to show the entirety of Arcadia and, in fact the world, how things were done. This design philosophy had led to the creation of an architectural utopia, appearing like the stuff of dreams, an elaborate paradise direct from the world of fiction... but it was most certainly real. Utilitarian was not a word in the vocabulary of any engineer who'd built this place ; not to say anything at all was impractical, but to rather state that everything was attractive and pleasing to the eye.

The Connurist Delegation was small, possibly the smallest one that would show at the event. To assume it was insignificant would be a huge mistake. It consisted of the Emperor and Empress, and two military Generals. Naturally, General Scarlett (who refused to divulge her forename to literally everyone) and General Richard Quick were in the military uniform which would fall under Ceremonial Regalia and though it was clear that both of the military minds were middle-aged, they did not look worse for wear. General Scarlett still maintained the ginger hair which, once again, nobody knew whether it was or wasn't natural and nobody dared to ask. In civilian clothing, one wouldn't really look twice at her (unless of course they were on the singles market) but she executed her missions with ruthlessness and cold efficiency, and had been awarded appropriately with various medals which adorned her uniform. This cold stance was not unheard of to be carried over to her general personality, but only if you did something to get on the wrong side of her. Of course, due to the nature of the event Scarlett would strive to be as nice as possible. General Quick on the other hand appeared as a man of short blonde hair and 5'10" , his specialty lying in ground forces and primarily tanks, as opposed to Scarlett's proficiency in all theatres of war, hence why he was not Chief General. They were noticeably different from the two people they trailed slightly behind, in pretty much all manners of appearance.

Up front were the protagonists - that is to say that they were the centrepiece and the most prominent of not only their party but their Empire ; the definitive Connurists themselves, the couple which would spring to mind when anyone mentioned the Allied Connurist States - Emperor Connor I and Empress Alice I. They were easily distinguishable from their small company by the fact that they dressed differently and were clearly younger. The Emperor just grazed the 6' mark and still maintained the short hair which was still the subject of debate in gossip magazines - no one had yet decided whether it really was dark brunette or black. The magazines and the press in general had enjoyed a field day when it came to the engagement and later the marriage of Connor and Alice ; not only focusing as much as they could on the wedding itself (which was a strictly private event anyway) but also on Alice too. As for Alice, she still was in her early twenties and hit 5'9", long black hair (this, everyone was certain of) and possessed a pair of mesmerising hazel eyes... also mesmerising was her dress, or more appropriately her evening gown, for it was cobalt blue and accentuated her figure, chiefly her striking legs. The Emperor, even for his comparable eyes ; equally capable of transfixing someone before they slowly got lost in the blue, could not hold a candle to his spouse. His sharp tuxedo was good, but it was a case of close, but no cigar.

Entering the forum of unity, the group of four had been blessed with the pleasure of everything running smoothly. After noting the rule concerning weaponry, none had been brought, and the flight itself benefitted from literally zero turbulence on the way. The weather was flawless and the whole event was shaping up to be something rather congenial. Everyone seemed to be in one place ; at least from what they could all make out, there were definitely a mix of Eddorenians and people from the Timocratic Republic and it would probably be best to just become a part of the mix. With the Queen-Mother and President-General Patrick O'Conner clearly occupied, Emperor Connor personally kept an eye out for Grand Master Blackfyre. Truly, she was the person really in charge of the Guild Republic, and the two had met before and it seemed a sound idea to get the social events underway with her.

"A pleasure to see you again, Grand Master." he said, addressing her.

[The Royally United Provinces]

King James looked out his window at the surrounding city. His nephew who is now 9 looked out the window as well. They looked ahead where there was a Chevrolet Suburban in front leading the motorcade with lights flashing and the same behind. They were in an easy to distinct Mercedes G-Class. The car came to a slow halt and out stepped the King. He helped his wife out and helped his daughter the Crown Princess. His nephew climbed out himself. The began to walk up to the forum and they soon were there. King James stopped in marvel of the archatecture and the newness of the building. He soon caught up to everyone rejoining and making the group of four. They soon had split up. The children off doing their own adventures and the King and Queen made their way over to see the hosts of the ball. Queen Alaina's long, elegant, royal purple, dress flowed behind her as the King had on a military dress piece only for officers of the Provincial Army. It was tan with a yellow sash complimented with a hat of the same color. His suit differs by the number of metals and the sash itsel. All made specifically for the Royally United Provinces. He extended his hand as he approached the delegates from Eddoren. "Hello, this is a very stunning venue." He began...

[Serrian]

APPLICATION:
Nation Name: The United Meritocratic Islands of Serrian
Head Delegate: Charles Snippy
Number of Delegates: 5
List Delegates Please:
-Allen Mallory, Synapse Representative
-Charles Snippy, Minister of Foreign Relations
-Christopherus Hatchenson, Vice-Minister of Foreign Relations
-Silas Jannery, Prime Admiral of the Joint Serrian Security Forces
-Alad V, Executive Intelligence Officer of the Overwatch

[Aravea]

While the Eddorenian delegation and the Lord Protector waited, an unadorned black limo containing ten notable individuals was rolling through the chasms of the city. The individuals in this vehicle ranged from Aravean Empress Leila to the Niles, two retainers of the imperial delegation. To say that today would be an important day for the Aravean delegation would be the understatement of the century. In large part this was due to the momentous occasion that the ball would represent for the rulers of the Hegemony. As their vehicle made its way through the heart of the capital district the various members of the delegation , the Empress especially, conversed amongst themselves and plotted out what they hoped would occur during the ball. Finally the vehicle ground to an abrupt halt before the steps on which the Eddorenian royal family were waiting.. The door opened to reveal a group of figures clad in flowing uniforms of every accompanied with verdant cloaks with blue trim. Yet at the head of this group was a a platinum blonde haired woman of middling height clad in a lengthy cobalt gown whose shoulders were draped with a flowing emerald cloak. This attractive woman was none other than the Aravean Empress, Leila von Andresova. As she made her way up the steps to where the Eddorenians waited the other members of the delegation filed into two columns behind her, all the while awaiting any possible commands. Upon reaching the Queen mother’s position the Empress halted and spoke “ I am Empress Leila von Andresova of the Aravean Hegemony. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance your majesty.” While the Empress awaited the Queen Mother’s response, two figures separated from the rest of the entourage and walked towards Lord Protector Ashara and began to strike up a quiet conversation with her.

[Eddoren]

The Queen-Mother smiled and nodded to OConner. "Pleasure to have you here. If you need anything please just come find me. I will be about." She said smiling. Watching the gathering crowd of dignitaries. She smiled widely seeing the Emperor and Empress of the Empire approach and nodded as they headed to the Grand Master. After all, the Queen-Mother was a figure head, she knew that but didn't mind. As she watched OConner she noticed a smile on his face and she returned it, first to him then to the woman with him. She hated the man and what he stood for. To Eddoren the nation represented in the man OConner was horrid and dishonorable. Of course the official stance was amicable but nothing beyond that. That was also not likely to change any time soon.

Meanwhile the Grand Master smiled and shook the hand of Emperor Connor and smiled at Empress Alice. She believed they looked gorgeous and made a mental note to talk to the two of them in private later. "Pleasure to see the two of you again. I trust the weather and the flight have been well for the two of you?" She asked, her voice upbeat and welcoming. She glanced over seeing the Queen-Mother talking with OConner and would speak to her about that later. She didn't trust the man or his people and the last thing she wanted was them in the District. The most neutral ground in the world, and she believed their being there would violate that.

A little later the King of the Royally United Provinces arrived and greeted the Queen-Mother who graciously returned the smile. "It is a wonderful venue. Though your praise should not fall on my people, this island is sovereign we merely helped build it." She said smiling before noticing a woman in a wonderful dress and several others approaching. She excused herself from the King and smiled as the woman introduced herself as the Empress of the Hegemony. "Pleasure to finally make your acquaintance your majesty." She said bowing slightly in recognition of the aristocratic hierarchy. "If there is anything at all that you need please find me or any of the Pages milling about. They will know where I am." She adds smiling one last time.

[Allied Connurist States]

Needless to say, the Empress returned the smile. The Grand Master once again appeared in her majestic crimson armour,a colour clearly loved by the Guild Republic and had her sword at her hip. Alice felt and was resplendent but this feeling did not extend to the Generals who despite being a part of the delegation were being rather passive. It was likely a mixture of embarrassment at their uniform ; which paled by comparison to their Eddorenian ally and had the effect of making their apparel looking spartan (though it really wasn't and it just lacked splendour) and likely to be something to do with the fact that neither of the High Command pair had been involved in an event as such.

"The weather has been and is fantastic, don't you agree?" said the beaming Empress cheerfully. "And the flight here was marvellous, I kid you not that there was absolutely zero turbulence." Connor concurred, and nodded faintly in agreement. "How about yourself?"

[Serrian]

The seemingly plain man, bearing the appearance of a bored delegate, scratched his ear in a perfectly normal manner; what was not normal was the hidden radio piece hidden inside. He muttered a few words, easily caught by the paper-thin nanowire implanted in his cheeks.

"Radial clear. Inject diplomacy."

At the coded signal, five more well-dressed men appeared; these, however, were not mere security agents. These five were among the most powerful human beings within all of Arcadia.

Allen Mallory, the Synapse Representative and the main link between the mysterious intelligence and the populace of Arcadia, led this procession as they strode over to meet the other delegates, almost all of which were strangers; only Charles Snippy, the tall and somewhat abused-looking man with messy black hair and the stubble of an intensely stressed man, recognized a few faces such as the President General of Patrick O'Connor and Empress Leila of Aravea.

Confident in their safety at the hands of the international security task force, composed of elite elements of the Serrian, Eddorenian, Connurist, and O'Connorian armies, the delegates walked up next to the Aravean Empress, currently engaged in conversation with the O'Connorian PresGen, and Charles caught her attention.

"Empress, my greetings." He extended a hand, giving a polite smile, "How goes the nation? I do not believe I have introduced you to my colleagues yet."

[Patrick OConner]

O'Conner is busy exchanging pleasantries with the Queen mother when he finally sees someone he actually likes, Emperor Connor. He then excuses himself and walks over to him and Empress Alice I. He was slightly offended that she refused to shake his hand but he brushed it off. He was not man to hold onto petty things and he was well aware of Eddoren thought of him and his people. And as far as he was concerned they could pound sand, but he would never say such a thing to them for there maybe way to change what they think of him and his people. Always keep your options open. He smiled as he walked over to Emperor Connor and Empress Alice. It was a rare thing for him to like a man such as Emperor Connor but they both shared more in common than one might think at first glance. He nudged Dr. Franklin in the side gently
"This was the man I was talking about"
"Him?" She asks
"Yeah so come on sweety" O'Conner escorts her over to Emperor Connor and smile broadly at him as he walks up to him and says
" Emperor Connor what a real pleasure to see you here!" He turns and look at the woman by his side "And this must be the amazing Alice, excuse me, Empress Alice that I heard so much about. What a delight it is to see you and i can see that the Emperor is man of exquisite taste. I brought someone you just have to meet. Allow me to introduce Dr. Rosa Franklin a genius without peer, she truly is the smartest person in OConner, she is the one who single handily I might add provided all of the nation high tech gear and equipment" Dr. Franklin Blushes vividly at the high praise she receives from O'Conner
"Oh stop it Pat it wasn't all that hard" She says to him before turning and preforming a perfect curtsy to the Emperor and Empress
"Dr. Rosa Franklin it is a pleasure to meet you both" She smiles and it is a wonderful blinding smile that lights up the place.

[Allied Connurist States]

If it was a rare thing for a man such as O'Conner to like someone similar to the Emperor then it was probably even rarer for the Emperor to respect and like a man such as the President-General. The PresGen being formerly what was basically a mercenary, coupled with his colourful and controversial character would normally be a man that the Emperor would despise, and truth be told before he met the man in person he definitely was not a fan of him. Nonetheless, Connor had been happily proven wrong from his initial assumptions and would consider him a friend but still regarded the man with suspicion. On top of already having 'trust issues' in general, the Emperor had experienced a lot of shit from fellow males in his life and all throughout his life ; at school, at home with his father (who unbeknownst to literally everyone, Connor had disowned after the last time he'd seen him a couple of years back) and military opponents. That wasn't to say Connor couldn't maintain a friendship with a fellow man ; he did have friends after all, but none would ever enter his inner circle.

The Empress was by no means unaccustomed to flattery but still felt somewhat honoured every time someone commented in such a pleasant matter ; especially from someone in the position of O'Conner. Still, adulation was not something she liked, and her husband especially did not like any sort of praise directed at him - he was common and ordinary and in his mind had done nothing to deserve such praise - it was a slight annoyance whenever anyone referred to him as 'Your Majesty' or bowed or curtsied - but easily forgiveable, especially as it was hardly likely for people to know of his distaste for such matters. He found it trivially odd that world leaders, such as Grand Master Blackfyre in the past, and important people ; national treasures such as Dr Franklin would do as such ; because surely they were officially equals, but then again it was probably for the same reason that he never brought up this subject matter, that reason being politeness. Anyway, adulation was an extreme form of flattery that was not on show here in the Arcadian Capital District and no problem arised as a result.

On the subject of politeness,(though mainly actual personal sentiment) the Empress made sure to utter her thanks to the PresGen whilst he continued to talk. It appeared that Dr Franklin was an incredibly capable woman and she was not lacking in the looks department either. Despite over a decade existing between the Empress and Dr Franklin it would have been a fair statement to say that the Empress felt insecure. Many would take a look at Alice and be unable to believe that a woman of such beauty (and wealth too) could ever face self-confidence issues but looking at the fact she grew up without parents and the only friend she still had left was the man beside her who she was married to, low self-esteem wouldn't be surprising from a psychological perspective. Regardless, any issues were well masked right at this moment by a pretence that everything was awesome.

It was Emperor Connor who had met O'Conner before so he took the initiative with the conversation. "We've heard great things about you, Dr Franklin" he opens merrily. He and Alice both take the opportunity to shake the hand of Dr Franklin . "And it's good to see you again!" Connor continues, this time solely to the President General. As soon as he finishes his counterpart takes the opportunity to speak, with a sunny disposition. "I am indeed Empress Alice. I'm delighted to make your acquaintance."

[Patrick OConner]

O'Conner is still in an unusually cheerful mood that looks like nothing will dampen it this evening. This is in fact due mostly to the woman he brought as his plus one.
"I am glad to finally meet someone here you will do more than just spit on me of course. Everyone here still holds that mercenary thing against me, when in truth I myself was never one and I was against the whole idea honestly, but it was put to a vote and the people wanted it so there was nothing I could do really." OConner shakes his head sadly "Why can't people see that we have moved on? Bah, most everyone here has there head stuck in the past" Dr. Franklin finally speaks having seen where this conversation might go and bad things that might happen
"Empress Alice I was wondering how do you get looking so good? for me it takes hours and hours really...I mean I spend most of my time working in a lab" O'Conner snorts then speaks
"Or the in field. I seem to remember someone going along on a test cruise for a certain vessel and winding up covered in grease " Dr. Franklin barely bats and eye and retorts
"And I seem to recall a certain someone offending a diplomat at a certain important function by referring to his shoes in a rather obscene manner"
"Can't help it, they were mighty funny looking and I am soldier not a diplomat"
"Doesn't matter you almost had a international incident on your hands"
"Yeah but it all go smoothed over"
"By Marai I might add without whom you would be in deep trouble" O'Conner merely shrugs at this
"True but a leaders job is to pick good subordinates to do the things he can not and that is part of the reason I put you in charge of R&D"
"Flattery will get you no where" There is a gleam in her eye however, and this entire discussion has well worn feel to it as if they have had it many times before.
"Why don't you tell then about you latest project Rosa?"
"I can't and you know well that it was all classified."
"True but you don't have to give then details and specifics and they might be interested in collaborating with us on it"
Franklin looks a little miffed at the fact that O'Conner seems to be suggesting that she might need help with something, but she says nothing and says to them instead
"Alright I have been working on building a quantum computer"

[Allied Connurist States]

It was probably for the best that Dr. Franklin made a digression in the conversation, because moving on to a subject matter like the past was really just asking for trouble ; like tempting fate itself to make the day come crashing down. As Dr. Franklin should especially know given her scientific nature, the thing that changed one's perceptions and opinions was evidence, and so O'Conner wasn't thought of in a poor manner by the Imperial couple. Nevertheless, the fact that it was put to vote showed once again in the minds of the Connurists, that democracy was inherently flawed as a way to run an entire nation. Democracy existed in the Empire, but at local levels, for things such as council seats and mayorship. Whilst officially the Empire was classified as an absolute monarchy, the Emperor and Empress were bound by a weak legislature which could be overruled, but if the council really wanted change in leadership it could technically do so if they had a majority, and then they would have to call a national vote on the matter for the people. These steps had never been taken, overruling was a rare occurence as normally the council concurred with the two, and the Emperor and Empress were without a doubt certainly in charge of the council ; not vice versa. It was therefore, not an absolute monarchy, but it was definitely not constitutional, and on all forms it was far easier to write two words than to give a synoptical paragraph on the matter which would simply conclude that the Empire was practically an absolute monarchy with a minor difference.....

With the fortunate detour of conversational topic courtesy of Dr. Franklin, Empress Alice was taken aback slightly. In the split-second that it took for her overly-modest self to become composed and collected again, the conversation had moved on to what appeared to be a popular subject matter for the PresGen and his partner ; it appeared almost rehearsed in the fact that it was almost like it had been memorised from a script by two talented performers and had been repeated over and over and over. The two were clearly close and likely to be more so than one would assume at first glance ; but that was none of their business. Still, when collaboration had been mentioned, there was great interest taken. The Empire, it must be said, was rather intimidated by its Arcadian neighbours, hence the recent spending of trillions on defence (though defence spending meant exactly that ; and not offense) and any help they could get to further themselves would go a long way. At the formation of the Empire, it had been technologically advanced for its time but these days it was current, and only that. With nearby nations having both larger militaries and likely more advanced militaries in combination with the isolationist paranoia that had been reinforced by recent war it was of paramount importance for the Empire to advance itself. And quantum computers would make a nice start....

"Quantum computers. For stuff like cryptanalysis and other such functions?" said the Emperor ambitiously, trying to remember his recent dealings with research and development. It was certainly something being already looked at, but it was pretty much a given that Dr. Franklin had much more progress on the matter. "Forgive me. I'm no genius...unlike my wife." he says as he diverts his eyes her way. "Collaboration would be something that we'd like."

[Patrick OConner]

Dr.Franklin smiles again and continues
"Well I am not entirely sure of the military applications of a quantum computer that would be Pat's...excuse me, the President Generals department. I am simply perusing it because it offers me a great challenge to overcome and to be frank with both of you I have been rather bored recently."
O'Conner snorts and tries to smother a chuckle. He is only partially successful.
"More like driving everyone else crazy" Franklin's head snaps around and her eyes lock on to O'Conner with a look that says he will in trouble later but it hits O'Conner and rolls off like a water does a duck and he continues speaking
"What such a computer can do is amazing. With one a nation can literally hack anything on the planet. They can calculate things millions of times faster than any supercomputer built today. You are limited only by your imagination really" Franklin coughs and then speaks
"Unfortunately due to certain laws of Quantum Mechanics it is supposed to be impossible or at least extremely difficult to construct one, but that is why I decided I was going to build one really."
"If you wish to discuss this more we can later in private. This real is sensitive materiel and we have given you all that we can really How goes the life in your home by the way? Everything running smoothly? We ourselves finally finished reconstruction and have things more or less back to normal. We of course have made some changes."

[Naval Monte]

Even with them coming into the Arcadia by a supersonic passenger plane the Monteans still found a way to make it late into the ball but regardless once the motorcade of different car types arrived it was clear that the Naval Monteans have arrived. The first enter the unity forum was the president of Naval Monte follow by the Prime Minster along with both Minster of Defense and Foreign affairs. President Monique D'Aubainne is a woman with a creamy tan complexion with long black hair that reached to her hips was wearing a modern style black clock with while symbol of Naval Montean design with the rest of her outfit being a a white shirt, black leggings and skirt, and black knee length boots. However the most eye part of her clothing was the monochrome mask that she wore on her face, infact one could say that the color scheme of her outfit was made to fit with that of the mask. Most of the men choose to wear tuxedos along with both Constance and Joana. Prime Minster Alto Clef, a man with brown and an average built however dressed with a white trenchcoat along with wearing a brown hat, he to is wearing a mask but of different design and coloring to what the president is wearing. Both Cheryl and Lydia are wearing gowns, cheryl's being white as snow while Lydia's was gold. The three general and single caption choose to come in with their uniforms instead of wearing gowns or suits, but they along with the others came in with masks. The only one that wasn't wearing a mask was
Sir Arthur Compton's white cat but that goes without saying much cause who would even try to make masks for animals?

Monique walked to where the Queen-Mother stood and extended her hand "Sorry we were late, we ended up having car trouble on our way to getting here." said the masked president.

[Allied Connurist States]

The Imperial couple politely listened to O'Conner and Franklin. This was the O'Conner that most people saw, the one making inappropriate and ungentlemanly comments which one ought to keep to themself, and there was no doubt that a part of him was, quite frankly, a rude bastard, but he was definitely without malice. Sometimes it was as if the President-General was straight out of military fiction, and that said, the Emperor could easily imagine a film á la 'The Expendables' starring O'Conner himself. And Connor would definitely watch it....

"Naturally we can discuss things further at a later date under secure circumstances... Everything seems to have plateaued out. In all honesty not much is going on and everything is running fine at the moment, I think it'd be nice if the Empire stayed that way too. You and I both have had our fair share of home affairs to deal with recently." he says calmly.