04-08-2020, 11:44 PM
Tuesday, April 7th
Republic House, Laeralsford
“Your majesty? The President is ready now, please come in,” the secretary said, interrupting Nōlinyauh’s musings.
“Thank you very much,” Texōccoatl replied, gesturing to Nōlinyauh to stand up. The two men entered the office, where President Liu was waiting. “Your majesty, Secretary, thank you for coming. I am very pleased to be able to meet with you both,” Liu said warmly.
“Thank you for having us, President Liu,” Texōccoatl replied, with a polite bow. “We have been looking forward to this visit for a long time,” the Crown Prince replied, as the two men seated themselves at a gesture from Liu.
As he sat down, Texōccoatl took a moment to assess the President. Liu was, in appearance, as he had been briefed: a polite and kind woman who had the demeanor of someone’s mother, or perhaps grandmother. As she had refreshments brought to the Xiomerans, the Crown Prince took a cup of tea gratefully, expressing compliments at the quality of the tea.
For her part, Liu found Texōccoatl and Nōlinyauh, at first glance, to be much as she had been advised. The Secretary of International Affairs, an older gentleman with a dapper if old-fashioned style of dress, seemed like the steady rock for the Crown Prince to lean on. For his part, Texōccoatl was also, on the surface, much as advertised: younger, a bit brasher, with a smile that could charm the sun itself down from the sky - but too intelligent to be just a pretty face in a suit.
“I am hopeful that this will begin a new chapter in the relationship between our two countries - especially as we begin trying to change things in Xiomera,” the Crown Prince said with another smile as he set down his teacup after the initial polite chit-chat had taken place. “We are eager to discuss ways that we can grow closer in regards to trade, and in diplomatic relations as well. We are also quite interested in cultural and educational exchanges, as we can learn much from each other.”
“I agree, and we are definitely interested in pursuing closer ties as well,” Liu said. “Of course, I cannot commit to anything concrete just yet. The relationship between Xiomera and Laeral has been....well....nonexistent in some ways, and a bit strained in others. While we want to have a closer relationship, it is hoped that the changes your mother the Empress is proposing will lead to a strong foundation for such ties to bear fruit.”
“Of course,” Texōccoatl said politely. “We know that Xiomera has much to prove, given our past, before you would be able to truly commit to written agreements in this regard. More to the point, we would need to maintain our course of reform for such ties to even be possible. We have no problem with taking things slow, as they say,” the Crown Prince said, with yet another smile.
Liu couldn’t help but be amused by the rogue-ish nature of the Xiomeran monarch. She was too experienced, however, to let it cloud her judgement. “I am glad to hear that, your majesty. For now, we would be highly interested in beginning discussions to explore how those ties between our two countries may form, in time, and with the new era you and your mother are bringing about in Xiomera. We would be pleased to also agree to cultural and educational exchanges. Learning more about each other is the best way to lay the foundation for closer ties.”
“This is excellent news,” Nōlinyauh said. “I know there are many in Xiomera who would love to learn more about Laeralite culture and how your political and educational systems work.”
Liu smiled. “Indeed, and there are many in Laeral who are quite interested in learning more about Xiomera as well. I understand you met with Léo Chapelle. Many of us share his interest in Xiomera, especially since your nation has been somewhat isolated in the past. I am also quite curious to learn more about Xiomera, and the unique culture of your homeland.”
The Crown Prince grinned. “We have been quite isolated - for much too long. I am very hopeful that this visit of ours will be the beginning of the end to that isolation.”
“I believe it will,” Liu said. As the visit came to an end, she stood up, shaking the hands of the two Xiomerans. “Thank you once again for taking the time to visit, and I look forward to speaking with you both again soon - and, perhaps, the Empress as well. My staff will begin the process of setting up the discussions with your government at your convenience.”
“The pleasure was ours, madam President. Thank you again for seeing us. I look forward to future talks, and a friendly relationship between our countries,” the Crown Prince replied, giving Liu a short bow of respect once again before the two Xiomerans were led out of the office.
After the two Xiomerans had left, Liu turned to an aide. “Have our staff get in touch with the Xiomeran embassy so we can begin setting up discussions,” she said. Liu sat back down at her desk, pleased with the direction of things. If Xiomera really does change, with their strong economy and technology, they could do a lot of good in the world, and be a good friend to us, she thought. She hoped that it would work out that way.
For their part, the Crown Prince and the Secretary were both also quite pleased. “That meeting went quite well,” Nōlinyauh said.
“It did,” the Crown Prince replied. “President Liu, in her own way, reminds me of my mother....when she’s in a good mood, anyway,” he said, as Nōlinyauh smirked. “She strikes me as a good person, with good intent. If this is an example of how things will go on this visit, I am quite optimistic.”
Republic House, Laeralsford
“Your majesty? The President is ready now, please come in,” the secretary said, interrupting Nōlinyauh’s musings.
“Thank you very much,” Texōccoatl replied, gesturing to Nōlinyauh to stand up. The two men entered the office, where President Liu was waiting. “Your majesty, Secretary, thank you for coming. I am very pleased to be able to meet with you both,” Liu said warmly.
“Thank you for having us, President Liu,” Texōccoatl replied, with a polite bow. “We have been looking forward to this visit for a long time,” the Crown Prince replied, as the two men seated themselves at a gesture from Liu.
As he sat down, Texōccoatl took a moment to assess the President. Liu was, in appearance, as he had been briefed: a polite and kind woman who had the demeanor of someone’s mother, or perhaps grandmother. As she had refreshments brought to the Xiomerans, the Crown Prince took a cup of tea gratefully, expressing compliments at the quality of the tea.
For her part, Liu found Texōccoatl and Nōlinyauh, at first glance, to be much as she had been advised. The Secretary of International Affairs, an older gentleman with a dapper if old-fashioned style of dress, seemed like the steady rock for the Crown Prince to lean on. For his part, Texōccoatl was also, on the surface, much as advertised: younger, a bit brasher, with a smile that could charm the sun itself down from the sky - but too intelligent to be just a pretty face in a suit.
“I am hopeful that this will begin a new chapter in the relationship between our two countries - especially as we begin trying to change things in Xiomera,” the Crown Prince said with another smile as he set down his teacup after the initial polite chit-chat had taken place. “We are eager to discuss ways that we can grow closer in regards to trade, and in diplomatic relations as well. We are also quite interested in cultural and educational exchanges, as we can learn much from each other.”
“I agree, and we are definitely interested in pursuing closer ties as well,” Liu said. “Of course, I cannot commit to anything concrete just yet. The relationship between Xiomera and Laeral has been....well....nonexistent in some ways, and a bit strained in others. While we want to have a closer relationship, it is hoped that the changes your mother the Empress is proposing will lead to a strong foundation for such ties to bear fruit.”
“Of course,” Texōccoatl said politely. “We know that Xiomera has much to prove, given our past, before you would be able to truly commit to written agreements in this regard. More to the point, we would need to maintain our course of reform for such ties to even be possible. We have no problem with taking things slow, as they say,” the Crown Prince said, with yet another smile.
Liu couldn’t help but be amused by the rogue-ish nature of the Xiomeran monarch. She was too experienced, however, to let it cloud her judgement. “I am glad to hear that, your majesty. For now, we would be highly interested in beginning discussions to explore how those ties between our two countries may form, in time, and with the new era you and your mother are bringing about in Xiomera. We would be pleased to also agree to cultural and educational exchanges. Learning more about each other is the best way to lay the foundation for closer ties.”
“This is excellent news,” Nōlinyauh said. “I know there are many in Xiomera who would love to learn more about Laeralite culture and how your political and educational systems work.”
Liu smiled. “Indeed, and there are many in Laeral who are quite interested in learning more about Xiomera as well. I understand you met with Léo Chapelle. Many of us share his interest in Xiomera, especially since your nation has been somewhat isolated in the past. I am also quite curious to learn more about Xiomera, and the unique culture of your homeland.”
The Crown Prince grinned. “We have been quite isolated - for much too long. I am very hopeful that this visit of ours will be the beginning of the end to that isolation.”
“I believe it will,” Liu said. As the visit came to an end, she stood up, shaking the hands of the two Xiomerans. “Thank you once again for taking the time to visit, and I look forward to speaking with you both again soon - and, perhaps, the Empress as well. My staff will begin the process of setting up the discussions with your government at your convenience.”
“The pleasure was ours, madam President. Thank you again for seeing us. I look forward to future talks, and a friendly relationship between our countries,” the Crown Prince replied, giving Liu a short bow of respect once again before the two Xiomerans were led out of the office.
After the two Xiomerans had left, Liu turned to an aide. “Have our staff get in touch with the Xiomeran embassy so we can begin setting up discussions,” she said. Liu sat back down at her desk, pleased with the direction of things. If Xiomera really does change, with their strong economy and technology, they could do a lot of good in the world, and be a good friend to us, she thought. She hoped that it would work out that way.
For their part, the Crown Prince and the Secretary were both also quite pleased. “That meeting went quite well,” Nōlinyauh said.
“It did,” the Crown Prince replied. “President Liu, in her own way, reminds me of my mother....when she’s in a good mood, anyway,” he said, as Nōlinyauh smirked. “She strikes me as a good person, with good intent. If this is an example of how things will go on this visit, I am quite optimistic.”
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