Uldartre Academy (year 2, IC, semi-open)

[Kwadai]

Mewan nodded at Elosqir's comment. "If KwaDai was an extremist state then I would be in prison or something for being homosexual. But I'm not I can live happily without any worry at all because religion is second to more important matters like health, safety, happiness etc.", he said.
"So that's the king then?", he said watching the man enter the room.

"That's the king," Elosqir said cheerily. "He can actually be a pretty normal guy when you speak to him a few times. He's only 19, so his footballing days are still on."

"Oh that's good then. At least he's not like Alicia", Mewan laughed.

[The greater Vakolicci Haven]

"Celebacy doesn't sound too fun," Elosqir remarked, looking at Mewan. "So many things we couldn't do with our bodies. Would you try it?"

"I had been making plans to come for a visit," Blacksen told Allen. "But things got in the way of nestalga visits to my old school."
"You mean you were flying off to play football around the world?" Alicia asked. "The same things that stopped you running the fucking country, I think."
"Surely this is foul language for such a dignified occasion as this?" Blacksen asked, pretending to be shocked.
"You'll be receiving a lot more if you don't get your act gogether."

"Hi," Elosqir said, approaching Blacksen. The King turned around, looked up a bit and saw Elosqir's face.
"I think I remember you," he said. "You were that guy who..."
"I'd prefer if we didn't talk about that...incident, if it's all the same with you," Elosqir said, blushing with embarrassment.
"Very well," Blacksen said. "Anyway...I think that a glass of the finest malt whiskey is on the cards, don't you?"
"Indeed I do," elosqir said, and began to order drinks.

[Kwadai]

"Celibacy?? Gosh no it would mean we couldn't.....have fun. How about you?", he asked.

[The greater Vakolicci Haven]

"Celibacy?? Gosh no it would mean we couldn't.....have fun. How about you?", he asked.

Elosqir did something that noone would do with most Kings he snapped his head around from him to talk to Mewan.
"I like fun," he gold Mewan. "I'm looking forward to having even more tonight..."

[Camelone]

Frederick shrugged his shoulders as he knew getting into an argument would be pointless. He limped over to Blacksen and extended his hand "Hello your majesty I am Crown Prince Frederick Krieger of the Kingdom of Camelone." He said slowly as not to stutter, hoping to get something out of this pointless journey.

[The greater Vakolicci Haven]

"Shall we skip the formalities," Blacksen said, shaking Frederick's hand.
"King Blacksen of Celeria. I didn't pick the name, so it's not my fault...it's good to meet you."

[Valaran]

"Singing well is a skill," Jonas boasted. "I actually know how to sing well. What are your tallents, might I ask?"

What an odd question. She made to reply, but was interrupted by Blacksen's arrival. The presence of Royalty was all over him, and Si got a surprisingly distinct reminder of Edric, her own monarch. The differences were profound though, and the exchange between Blacksen and Maria lacked any of the easygoing grace of her encounters with the Valaran monarch.

"Yeah, let's." She got up and waking confidently towards Blacksen, sketching a polite bow as she reached the king.

"Your majesty, I'm Sierra de sol Lyrvaen, of the Valaran Empire. Congratulations on your goal in the match." In amongst the smiling and formalities she threw a sidelong glance at Frederick, curious about his equally sudden appearance.

[Camelone]

"As it is good to meet you." Though his stutter came back. "I apologize for the stutter as I didn't get out of the War of Camelone Separation unscathed."

[Finium]

"Your Celeri Majesty." Andrea said. "What an honor it is to finally meet you."

She gave him a deep curtsy and a solemnly respectful facem her curtsy was wide enough to block out anyone else attempting to speak the Kin. She stood a little closer than most, more like two people standing in a crowded ballroom than a spacious box. It was the existence of Blacksen that had allowed the unification between Finium and the Haven and in a twisted, indirect way he was her superior. She was glad that he existed, but he vehemently hated his position within the convoluted hierarchy of the Federation.

[Kwadai]

"Me too", he grinned. "I think I'll go great the King then.", he added walking over to Blacksen. "Nice to meet you. Mewan al Zayed", Mewan introduced himself politely.

[The greater Vakolicci Haven]

((ooc: Celari))

IC:
"I'm crowded," Blacksen thought, going from one foreign noble to the next.
He looked at Frederick, looking at the scars on his body. "I confess to know little about your country," he said, nodding his head respectfully.
Blacksen bowed in return to Si, and shook her hand.
"It is nice to meet you Sierra," he said. "And it would have been harder not to score...the opposition was awful."
Next, Blacksen shook Andrea's hand.
"Just call me Blacksen," he said. "Might I learn your name?"

He didn't have much time to learn, however, because soon he was shaking Mewan's hand.
"Blacksen," he introduced himself. "My royal house is Domination, but that sounds ridiculous so I don't tend to introduce myself by it. It's nice to meet you."

[Valaran]

"Thank you, and its a pleasure for me as well." she replied swiftly I'm sure, but I'm hardly going to belittle your achievements, your majesty. And a goal is still an achievement."
Should I give him some space? Perhaps not yet, though I could talk with this Frederick, or maybe Andrea.

[Kwadai]

"You're popular alright!", Mewan said shaking Blacksen's hand.

[Finium]

"I am Andrea Nian Faebrook, Margrave of the Seventh District of Relica, Daughter of the Earl Faebrook of East Amyn, the Hair Apparent for the Imperial Barony of Amyn and of course, your loyal supporter in the Federation." Andrea continued, quickly stepping in between Mewan and Blacksen. "My congratulations on the unification."

[Camelone]

"That is fine your highness. The war ended I believe about a month ago, Camelone rebelled against the Republic of Plebian for our liberty and faith. When I turned 16 I joined the Holy and Royal Army of Camelone as an artillery man a year I was captured and tortured for information for about a month. After I was liberated I rejoined the artillery corps and participated in the final push in which an enemy shell blew up our munitions and left me with this stutter, a limp, and some metal in my head." Frederick said explaining what happened to inform Blacksen on his country and chuckled at how he reacted "Also sorry for the crowding."

[The greater Vakolicci Haven]

"Well thank you," Blacksen responded. "All the drinks are on me, by the way," he said to the group at large.
"Indeed I am," Blacksen smiled at Mewan.

"Ah Andrea," Blacksen said, looking at her. "The new Emperor didn't make the unification difficult though, I must say. And with so many common interests, it was farely inevitable."

"You were tortured?" Maria asked Frederick aghast. "I'm sure you can have surgery to counteract the issues in the Haven, surely? Oh...I haven't introduced myself, I'm Maria, of Clan Schtenko." She extended her hand. "Did you come for the exchange programme?"

[Finium]

"As yes, Emperor Goddard is a great leader." Andrea replied, generalizing the tortuous and inhumane practices of the Finian despot, "He will doubtless invite you to Hallsind soon to discuss your estates in Finium."

It was a matter of fact that anyone of importance was awarded a number of estates so long as they were of noble birth. Since the President was an elected office, it was Blacksen and others such as he that were owed a piece of the Finian pie.

[Kwadai]

"Wow thank you very much!", Mewan thanked Blacksen. "Time to be adventurous with my choice of beverage then....", he said to Elosqir grinning.

[Camelone]

"What is the point of healing a scar? I'll keep it to remind me of the dishonorable Pinkos that the Plebians can be. I'm Crown Prince Frederick Krieger though I assume you've heard that already. As for the exchange program I do not know I was put on a military plan and told to come to this country by my father after he and I were nearly killed. I guess I am though." Frederick said with his stutter as he shook Maria's hand. "I would endure the torture again for God, King, and Country though."

[The greater Vakolicci Haven]

"I look forward to it," Blacksen told Andrea. "Finium and Celeria have had very good relations for years. But what am I doing...this isn't a diplomatic meeting, this is a time to talk and get drinks. What will you be drinking?" he asked.

"I don't really like fancy cocktails," Elosqir told Mewan. "How about a very good whiskey?"

"I don't mean the scar," Maria said, looking at the selfsame item on Frederick's face.
"I mean the vocal damage. I'm sure we could have that sorted out."

[Woodstovia]

Allen looked over at the annoying guy with a stutter and glanced back to Alicia to see if the guy was serious or if it was all just a joke. He then looked back to Blacksen, thankful that he didn't have to introduce himself. He'd even have to curtsy which would be embarrassing. "Can you get me rum?" he called out to Blacksen, feeling more and more like a human and less and less like Alicia's pet.

[Kwadai]

"Whiskey? Ok then. You say it's very good and I trust you so I'll go for it. I'm having to rely on your advice until I get more used to this alcohol which should be anytime soon..", he laughed.

[Camelone]

"It's my brain that was hurt not my vocal chords." Frederick said as he put his head down to show her where the metal plate was in his head "I thank you for the thought though." He said though his stutter was still there.

[The greater Vakolicci Haven]

"Just straight rum," the barman called over. "We've got 5 types of rum. Do you just want a shot, or do you want a quarter-pint of it?"

"I'm such a bad influence on you," Elosqir said, kissing Mewan. "Drinking, smoking, and even fun..." he said.

"I'm sure that their are people in Celeria who would sort that out," Maria said, looking at him thoughtfully. "I'm a cyborg," she explained. "Most of my body is metalic. I could put you in contact with someone who can put computerised elements in your head."

[Kwadai]

"But I couldn't possibly be happier", he replied rather seductively returning Elosqir's kiss.