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Post by Holmbergsvania on Jan 3, 2011 0:03:43 GMT -5
Prince Alaric Holmberg V "Bring it on... I have a need..." I fumbled in my pocket to find a pair of sunglasses I carried around with me. "For speed! Let's go!"
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Post by aatuylva on Jan 3, 2011 0:06:10 GMT -5
"One Pudrian? Bullshit? The fuck is wrong with you? Not two years ago your people threaten destroy planet, because Pudrians are 'galactic scourge' and that to let just one escape would be doom universe. And now you all friends now?! Friends with creatures that drove your leader mad enough to jump into ocean, and try kill himself with your missiles? You hooked into them, hm? He inside your mind? Is that what this is? If you consider destroyer of galaxy 'friend', then perhaps being your enemy not such bad deal, then, for you have evil in hearts to think such a monster has any good in it. In Aatuylva, we have saying. 'The friend of my enemy is my enemy.' You-"
"Enough."
Stidham stood up, brushing himself off, even as the guards assigned to Tiam rushed over, blades drawn. Even Tiam herself had her axe out, ready to jump in...
"So...this is one of those chaps then? The ones your last Emperor wanted to nuke the planet over? My my, it is so good to know that the Aneans are people of such strong character and conviction, able to tell their friends from their enemies. After all, who are we to judge a man who once tore apart an entire medbay, thinking he was inside a Pudrian base, before he was half beaten to death and sedated. Surely, the creatures who tore the people on that island to pieces and sowed them back together again using metal bits have changed and have left their former ways! Come now, come now, it's alright, lower your swords. Afterall, we're in the company of friends, right?"
His coughing becomes extremely violent as a large, bloody blob of mucus comes up out of his lungs, and he has to steady himself on one of his guards.
"I do think we shall need a place to retire until your esteemed Emperor returns, lest we get in the way of the no doubt important business you were discussing with your Pudrian friend here."
The Aatuylvans resheath their weapons and push the swords of the guards away as Stidham hobbles off again, his bodyguards and Tiam's falling in behind him.
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Jan 3, 2011 0:18:01 GMT -5
Salato took the drivers seat and nodded as IX got in. She drove off quietly until they hit the road sitting in silence. She turned as they hit the road proper shooting threw the gears.
She had them up to 80 mph in seconds.
"Right, a donation to the red serpent and you recognising will put out that fire. Dunno show up to one of there medical centres, look concerned. That really won't be a problem, it's hard not to be as they specialise in disaster areas and wars." She looked at him for a second as she once again shot threw the gears as at a corner, IX was unlikely to know what this car could do in the right..or perhaps wrong hands.
"As for an alliance, don't use the Americans, British as an example we will not be a puppy that will suck up to who ever is in-charge of your nation off. You have plenty of that kind up here for that. One of equals or don't even try and try and talk. We ain't some shitty wee empire trying to hold onto some sort of relevance in the word or some piss ant nation trying to act big."
Said something in Calie (Translates as "Shit they drive on the wrong side here") as the shot threw a gap in the road divider out of the way of an oncoming heavy vehicle.
She was muttering looking at the dash board, brushing dust off it as they when over the ton, weaving threw traffic.
"You know you have to better care of these things, goddess there's dust under here" she said looking under the steering wheel. The speedometer was touching 110 mph, it didn't help that the traffic she was weaving in and out of was half on coming.
"But yeah and alliance is possible" she said looking at IX...it would have helped if they weren't going sideways at the time threw the castle gates. The car skidded to a halt backwards half an inch of a wall. But in an exact parking space.
Salato, killed the engine and put the handbrake on fully, opened her door and said "Well come on." To the no doubt crumpled IX, the driver know when the g forces kicked the passenger less so so they always got the best of any ride like that.
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Post by Aluez on Jan 3, 2011 1:09:58 GMT -5
Tod smiled a bit when shi seen the large feline, quickly letting Tisra crawl on top of hir head before hugging back tight, wagging hir tail happily from side to side. "Good to see you again my dear!" shi giggles a bit before nodding. "Well... I figured it was appropriate!"
Shi then looked over at all the commotion, giving a sigh and lowering hir ears as shi waited for the guards to do something about it, smiling as they did. "This is neutral ground, everyone on this planet, if not Galaxy, will be here, so please let's keep the rivalries checked at the door. Kick each others asses once you leave"
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Jan 3, 2011 1:10:21 GMT -5
Emperor Isaiah Xaimoungkhoun I got out of the car. That was actually pretty fun. "Donation and recognition of the Red Serpent. That will be done. Showing up a medical center would of course be done as well. "Well, I meant nothing bad by using the Americans and British. I was just referring to the wars, the Revolution and War of 1812, and then the friendship, if not alliance, between them more or less afterward. I have no love for either of them to be honest though. "Heh, though we are a shitty wee empire... for now. "I'm just glad that we may be able to make an alliance in time. Also, since I have nothing really to give you, you can have the car if you want it. I could load it in the 747 back at the base when the party is over. Then you can take that back home." Heh, now that I think about it, it should be done with putting the new nation decals by the time it's over as well as the imperial coat of arms. I headed toward the doors of the castle. The guards outside saluted as the doors opened. But Nakhi came out first. He said, "Stidham is pissed." "Am I supposed to be surprised?" "Not really, but PudrIX-" "Say no more." I pushed through Nakhi. Nakhi said to Salato, "Oh, hello Prime Minister." As I stepped in, the Palace Guards, as well as the Aatuylvans, all seemed... agitated. PudrIX had a smirk that looked like he was enjoying this. I don't doubt it either. "Alright, someone explain to me what the FUCK happened here!" I had my new battleaxe over my shoulder. And an unlit cigar in my mouth. Heh, I never realized just how stupid this looks in a business suit. Commander Vincenzo Soldavini The Humvee pulled into the castle walls and I stopped next to IX's DB9. "Well, we're here. The Emperor beat us here and should be inside." I heard the engines of another two Humvees enter. Staff Sergeant Nakhi Welhan II "We made it finally. Welcome to IX's castle! The finest waste of money in Anean history!" I got out and looked around. It's a little cooler up here, being 3000 feet above sea level and all.
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Post by aatuylva on Jan 3, 2011 13:00:24 GMT -5
"Oh, nothing of consequence, just a bit of an altercation concerning your wisdom in choosing who to invite. I want my bloody bullets back. No one said anything about that."
Stidham points his cane at the direction of the doppleganger that some would know as the Prophet. He quickly put the cane down, leaning on it as his body was racked by coughs. One of his guards steps forward, but he waves him off.
"I do hope this is just a misunderstanding, Your Majesty."
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Jan 3, 2011 13:13:57 GMT -5
Salato smiled at Nakhi "Long time, tailinto asked me to give you this", pulling out of pocket a letter* folded with a wax seal on it in a sealed plastic bag. She haded to him.
"She said something about keeping the her sent on it....I won't ask"
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OOC: the letter's content are somewhat blue.
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Al got out of the Humvee and looked at the skid marks left by the DB9 and smiled to Lyie "Well salato got here in one piece"
Lyie smiled as she got out "Yes, I see she is driving like even more of a lunatic than usual, must be getting in touch with her teerie side"
"Shut up moggy." Al replied.
"This will be interesting, I don't think we have one friend in there" Lyie smiled.
"Well best case we can make some, worst case we might be able to stir up a war between them." Al replied in teerie*
"Al has anyone called you a cynic?"
"Hey it's foreign affairs, if you not a cynic your and idiot. It's all about self interest, that's all any government cares about.
Well that and idiots egos." Al replied again in teerie
"But what of the good of all people." replied in teerie
They both laughed.
---- * teerie is an incredibly difficult language to understand and is effectively code speaking as it bare no relation to any other language.
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Jan 3, 2011 13:44:02 GMT -5
Emperor Isaiah Xaimoungkhoun "Yes, it's one hell of a misunderstanding. I didn't invite him, he just showed up." I walked to the right to where I have all my weapons on display. Well, all the less valuable ones, but no one needs to know that. I opened one of the larger cases and set the axe in there. It's made for swords, but it'll work for it. "But you're not getting bullets. I am trying to keep guns out of my castle. Loaded guns anyway. If you have a problem with that, you can leave. The Guards will show you to the shuttle. "There will be no fighting here. I am trying to celebrate quite possibly the most historic moment in the Empire in centuries, not catering to your people's seemingly instinct to fight everything. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have to change clothes. This suit just doesn't work for me. "But, since I am here, you can go ahead and head into the dining hall." I pointed to the doors on the left side of the room. "Please, get comfortable and eat whatever you want. There's food from all over the planet, as well as a few from all over the Andromeda Galaxy." General Nakhi Welhan "Well that's unexpected." I took the bag and letter. "And it's better not to ask as I have no idea what that's supposed to mean. "But, to the current event. If you head inside, to the left is the dining hall. Since the Emperor is here, I'm sure the cooks and servants will be bringing out the food. If you're not hungry though, to the right is IX's library if you feel like reading. If not, then feel free to just explore the castle. There's guards everywhere if you get lost. "Sorry, I am kind of the greeter right now until everyone arrives. Staff Sergeant Nakhi Welhan II I walked back to the Princess and Foreign Secretary... or Minister. Hell if I know. I'm not paid enough to know that. I said to them, "If you come with me, then I will bring you into the castle. The Prime Minister, the Anean one, should be in there."
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Jan 3, 2011 14:16:15 GMT -5
Salato smiled as she walked in "Like hell you don't know, i suspect knowing my cousin exactly how she put her sent on it..and you do to"
A few seconds passed and Al showed up and smiled at Nakhi "Has salato hit anyone yet? Or made some caused a problem?"
He got the answer as he heard it from the other room.
"I thought this was meant to be a party! Where's the music, the booze and get the food out. Lets cut the formal bollocks and let it rip!" Salato shouted throwing her suit jacket away.
Al sighed "Well this is a diplomatic incident if I ever saw it."
Lyie put her paw on Al's back and said "Might be what it needs, I think she might be doing the right thing."
"So she's thought it threw."
"In her current mind she is due a total brake down...we just clean up the mess."
"Why here?"
"They hate us anyway, what can she do to piss them off more?"
Al pushed a button to ensure the extraction teams were on alert.
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Post by aatuylva on Jan 3, 2011 14:23:52 GMT -5
"Hmph. Last I remember a Pudrian 'inviting themselves' made you people launch missiles everywhere."
He shakes his head before heading into the dining hall, muttering under his breath.
"Hrmph. The nerve of that man."
Tiam sighed, staying near Tod. Stidham made her so angry.
"I swear one day he's going to get himself killed. Did you know he's the only person that my nation has ever found that has actually made the Governor angry?"
She debated following IX, but figured he doesn't want to see an Aatuylvan right now, and instead went into the dining hall...
And saw Stidham's face a bright purple as he stared at Salato.
"Trust a Cali to show no respect for decorum or decency."
He continued muttering as he made his way to the table, the guards of both of them extremely tense as they saw the presence of the Commonwealthers there.
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Jan 3, 2011 15:37:57 GMT -5
Salato on the way up the stairs, she pulled out her hip flask. saying "They said it was for those that where enemies, the drink it for you...you that hate us
Well if we can be friends there is no reason why you can't work together with us.. I don't care, my people, my family made the commonwealth...and we paid for it. Drink to those that helped to make my home safe and might make people work as one,.
Salato's eye had a tear that she batted away.
--- Al looked at salato..."OK she is having a break down." Lyie looked at what she was doing "Yes it would be best get her home"
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Jan 3, 2011 15:44:15 GMT -5
Prime Minister Luca Rio Stidham is going to start a fight between him and IX if he doesn't knock his shit off. Better make sure he knows it. "Guards, block the hall." They dropped their pikes and blocked Stidham's way. I walked up to him and said, "Listen Stidham, you're in the Empire now. You might get away with your bullshit in your country, but IX won't put up with it. Either you show proper respect to the Emperor and all guests here or you'll be back in Aatuylva before you realize what you did wrong. "Of course, knowing you, you'll think that everything you do is right and care little about the tradition of other nations." General Nakhi Welhan Well, now this is interesting. I should probably tell IX to get something stronger than wine now. I used to my phone to write him a message. Might as well. Emperor Isaiah Xaimoungkhoun I heard Salato say something as I left the hall, but I didn't couldn't make out what it was. I climbed up the spiral stairs to my fifth floor room, but I think there's someone following me. I went through a side hall and other smaller paths through the castle. I designed the place, so it's not hard to remember where they are. After an extra three minutes, I was in my quarters. I have to get out of this suit and into something more extravagant. As I went through my countless outfits, I heard my door creak open. When I looked out of my closet, something attacked me. Almost immediately, I got stabbed. Still, I managed to push the person off. Rio. Once we looked right at each other, his... anger I suppose faded to fear. I pulled the knife out and sliced his neck with one quick motion. He was gasping for air now. I then stabbed him in the chest and left him there. I got my uniform out though and set that on my bed. I walked to my bathroom and got out the same medical kits that AGF medics carry. I wrapped my stomach in several layers of bandages. I waited a moment to see if it was bleeding through. It wasn't. Good. Though now I am going to look like I put on a few pounds in a couple minutes. I got my uniform on with little assistance. I picked my AGF sword off a shelf and put it on my belt, the right side. I was tempted to put on a hat, but I'll get one later. I left my room and headed down the stairs. As I reached the ground floor, I got a message from Nakhi. Apparently Salato likes parties more than I thought. I went down three more floors and picked up a case of Talonian Liquor. 50 bottles. That'll get people wasted pretty damn quick. Should anyway. I headed back up the stairs and into the hall. Hopefully things didn't happen while I was gone that puts us on the brink of war. As I stepped out, I noticed Salato start to speak. I set the case down and listened to her. Then, when she finished, I stepped out and said, with a glass of wine in hand, "Prime Minister, I cannot speak for the people from other nations here, but you will find no hate from my people directed at yours. "Yes, let us drink to the people that helped to make your nation. As you know, one of them was a friend to me. Now, at least in honor of him, it's time we set aside rivalries and work together." --- OOC: What IX will be wearing (but not hat and a slightly lighter blue): Link
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Post by aatuylva on Jan 3, 2011 16:20:22 GMT -5
OOCEDIT: He's talking to Luca, by the way. EDIT2: Stidham, is. That is.
"Tradition? So far what I have seen of Anean 'tradition' involves rudeness and allowing enemies into the midst as friends. I have not seen your opera houses, your places of art and music, although I am sure there are many, and there was no one at the door to correct any notions I had, as there would be in other places. There were no diplomats instructing me on the nuances of Anean speech and dress, nor have I seen much decorum, save for the Imperial Family, Xaimoungkhoun himself included. For there to be traditions to respect, there must first be tradition. But that is not what you wish to lecture me...I can tell from your eyes that you had a worker's beginning, so I'll spare you the eloquence. When a lady wants a gentleman to be less raucous in the house of her host, she but only ask, there is no need to mention anything else other than 'please sir, stop' and any decent gentleman would comply. The only other reason I can see for your particular word-choice would be that you are attempting to 'get a rise' out of me, and make me angry. I can see no logic in this, but I do apologize for my earlier behavior. I was rankled by the presence of the thing responsible for thousands of torture-deaths. It is only reasonable that I would be angry at it."
He bows slightly, suppressing a cough.
"By your leave, Lady Prime Minister, I would not think to cause embarrassment to His Majesty while inside his home, in front of his invited guests."
He didn't quite hear what Salato was saying up front, and he harrumphed again, waiting until the guards allowed him to pass.
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Jan 3, 2011 16:29:34 GMT -5
Salato simply picked up the glass and said "To those past,"
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Post by Aluez on Jan 3, 2011 16:44:55 GMT -5
Tod and Tisra both got hit by the scent of fresh blood like a ton of bricks, only to shake it off and look at one-another like they were insane.
"That was awkward..." shi mutters before looking over at IX and Salato, clearing hir throat before speaking up. "I don't hate your people, nor does Aluez, we just hate hardheaded, arrogant, greedy, anarchaic nutters that think they own the world." shi shrugged. "Personally, if we'd stop pointing guns at one-another, we could find a little common ground." Shi then started for the door, shi needed some fresh air. "If anyone needs me, I'll be poking at my garden"
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