by Marimaia » Fri May 19, 2017 5:31 pm
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by Marimaia » Tue May 23, 2017 7:38 am
Iansisle wrote:Marimaian Embassy
California
Some might have shied away from the presumption of arriving at another nation's embassy and declaring it an official state visit, of inviting oneself over. But the Callahans were not the sort who balked at things like the feelings of others. Three hundred years ago, Europe had trembled to the might of the Royal Shadoran Artillery and the wealth of the High King; his successors cared little how much time had passed or how far the Empire had fallen.
Jessica waited for Weathers to open her door and then allowed the Grenadier to help her up from the small American sedan. He made to follow her into the embassy, but she told him to wait with the car. She was less sure of how to treat the embassy official who met her at the front door; the traditional Shieldian attitude was to dismiss any servant or non-noble, but some time living in California had taught her that might be considered rude, and she did not wish to needlessly antagonize what might be her family's last chance at dignity. She settled instead on a certain detachment, answering any questions as succinctly as possible and volunteering no questions of her own.
by Chrinthanium » Tue May 23, 2017 8:40 am
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by Marimaia » Wed May 24, 2017 6:29 am
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by Marimaia » Fri May 26, 2017 4:04 pm
Chrinthanium wrote:Tomasine Palace
Margravia City
Simon Potter adjusted his tie in the mirror of the car ensuring the Windsor knot was perfect. He slid his hand down that tie and the white hand-made silk shirt from which is hung until it disappeared into the charcoal gray suit coat. Once assured that he was in perfect order, he entered the palace and followed the directions that led him to the Marimaian throne room. He was captivated by its opulence. It was a thing known by the Chrinthani that Lysander was besotted by the grand and the beautiful. There would be nothing unexpected to the eyes of an ambassador granted an appointment to King Lysander except that which was considered simple and common, which nothing in this palace could be considered. Previous ambassadors from Chrinthania had left an appropriately-detailed dossier on the palace and what to expect inside its gates--the favorites were definitely in that dossier.
Upon entering, he made a deep bow--a reverence as it was called in some circles. Then, halfway across the room, he made yet another reverence. Finally, upon entering the Royal presence, he gave a third and final reverence. If the Marimaians were going to think themselves culturally superior to the Chrinthani, then the Chrinthani were going to show them that the ways of chivalry, grace, and grandeur were not unknown to the Chrinthani. No, such things were known in Chrinthania. They were simply ignored as being part of a bygone era. However, in this room, the Chrinthani would pull no punches when it came to such antiquated notions.
"The Empire of Chrinthania, by appointment of His Imperial Majesty, Nathaniel IV, as proposed by His government has appointed me as Ambassador to His Majesty and your distinguished nation. I humbly submit to you my credentials," Simon stated as he handed one of the attendants the official document. "It is my esteemed hope that we can continue our fruitful and close relations with your Gracious Majesty and the People of the Kingdom of Marimaia."
by Chrinthanium » Sat May 27, 2017 5:45 pm
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by Marimaia » Wed Jun 07, 2017 8:38 am
Chrinthanium wrote:In the deep recesses of Simon's heart, he was laughing with sheer delight as Lysander seemed to have been thrown for a loop. While his face showed no emotion other than a diplomatic smile, he couldn't stop feeling the urge to bust a gut right there in the throne room. He knew vaguely what the message contained-a simple invitation. Funny, these Marimaians and their incessant devotion to the status quo. When left field comes a-calling, they couldn't, in Simon's mind, be more ill-prepared.
"I shall convey your gratitude for the personal invitation and inform the Palace that you will arrive at your final decision in time, Your Majesty," Simon stated perhaps too graciously. "Of course, you are able to bring whomever you wish at your pleasure. I'm certain that The Dowager Empress would be thrilled to spend time with the Queen Mother if her Majesty is able to attend."
Simon then added, "I'm certain that it will be the event of the year."
by Marimaia » Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:38 pm
by The United Gulf States » Wed Jun 21, 2017 6:50 pm
by Chrinthanium » Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:30 am
Marimaia wrote:Chrinthanium wrote:In the deep recesses of Simon's heart, he was laughing with sheer delight as Lysander seemed to have been thrown for a loop. While his face showed no emotion other than a diplomatic smile, he couldn't stop feeling the urge to bust a gut right there in the throne room. He knew vaguely what the message contained-a simple invitation. Funny, these Marimaians and their incessant devotion to the status quo. When left field comes a-calling, they couldn't, in Simon's mind, be more ill-prepared.
"I shall convey your gratitude for the personal invitation and inform the Palace that you will arrive at your final decision in time, Your Majesty," Simon stated perhaps too graciously. "Of course, you are able to bring whomever you wish at your pleasure. I'm certain that The Dowager Empress would be thrilled to spend time with the Queen Mother if her Majesty is able to attend."
Simon then added, "I'm certain that it will be the event of the year."
You must think that 2018 is going to be a very slow year.
by Marimaia » Fri Jun 23, 2017 4:32 pm
Chrinthanium wrote:
(OOC: Thought I posted this, somehow I didn't)
"No, Your Majesty," Simon said with a polite nod. "I am grateful for your time and look forward to continuing the work between our two great nations."
The meeting had been going better than Simon supposed. Perhaps the Marimaian king wasn't as described in the dossier after all. Perhaps he was just on his good behavior. Whatever the reason, Simon felt his confidence surging as the meeting was drawing to a close.
"Were there any concerns you wish me to address with my government, Sir?" Simon added.
The United Gulf States wrote:Margravia City
“It's a wet heat. A wet heat. That's why they're all sticky, sticky people. Dirty really.”
A few nods and a difficult handshake from the pilot saw the Colonel off his charter flight as Fevecov arrived to take-over as Ambassador to Marimaia and to expand the role considerably, per his legally dubious mandate.
His first job, which he didn't much like, was to introduce the Secretary of State and former Prime Minister, Adam Ravenshaw, to the Marimaians as he made a slightly awkward visit on behalf of the troubled Federacy. Though Ravenshaw's American Party lead the government in Fredonia, it had been obliged by the incomplete nature of its democratic majority to incorporate into several high offices members of the Constitution Party to which Fevecov was aligned, and things were not going well.
The SoS had insisted on coming here, in hopes of mitigating the damage he was sure the Colonel would do to highly valued Gulfer-Marimaian relations. Boehm was an idiot. This appointment actually mattered! He left the airport in a separate motorcade while Fevecov was still in the airport, accepting the salutes and other gratitudes of local officials and staff.
“Boehm will sink us, and this toad is his fucking straight-running torpedo.” Adam lamented as he headed to a hoped-for meeting at the palace, leaving the new ambassador to sun himself on the apron.
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