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Anastasia’s eyes light up a bit. She moves her glass in a circle motion so the ice clicks together.
“Yes, peace is the goal 100%. However, my uncle isn’t optimistic. He tries to keep that on the down low as to keep morale high, but he is concerned.
If you do not mind me asking, Ma’am, when you said that Antebellum leadership was concerned about the size of their empire…could you elaborate a bit on that? Why were they concerned?”
“We appreciate any and all support. Coming from an old ally such as you, will also mean so much for us. Indeed, pushing them out will be difficult. However, I believe holding onto land in Asia will be harder still for Antebellum.
My cousins are meeting with leadership in the GN and the Roman Empire now. We hope that perhaps a coalition of sorts can be built. I think from a combined force standpoint our odds would be much better. Are there any other nations you think we could add to this coalition?”
(OOC: I just updated my Factbook to reflect that you have a military base in my country since you had one when the country was Hondura)
The Olympian Palace has respectfully declined the invitation. The Sovereign Prince very rarely, if ever, leaves the realms of Dorianopolis for security purposes.
Either Prince Leo and Andrew Lee can continue talks, or the Emperor is more than welcome to the Olympian Palace in Logos or to the summer palace in the Bangka Belitung islands.
“I appreciate your fervor. It’s refreshing. I now see why my uncle wanted me to meet with you. We think quite similarly. However, I’m afraid as a very small nation we cannot even consider an invasion of that level. We don’t have those resources or infrastructure.
I was hoping maybe we can discuss starting a bit smaller. Dorianopolis has experience and the resources to deploy assets in Southeast Asia. Plus, my cousin and sister are in the GN and Xemtianjia trying to build a coalition. The resources and strong leadership of the Roman Empire would be invaluable to that coalition. Where do you stand there?”
Dorianopolis thanks the Roman people for their actions and expresses support for anything to help discourage aggression from Antebellum.
Hey! Been doing well, finally have some time to RP again for a bit. What about you?
Tatiana takes another sip of her whiskey and notices Anastasia’s eyes light up.
“Of course peace is always the goal but sometimes we have to be ready to fight if it comes to it. If your uncle is not optimistic that should be a sign as your uncle always is optimistic. Of course he has to hide that so people dont get concerned:”
She pauses for a beat and takes another sip.
“Oh, I believe that I may have misspoke or there may have been a mistranslation. They are not concerned with the size. I meant that it seems to be the only thing they worry about. They want power and land above all else. At least that is what it seems like to me. It is fine when they do that sort of thing in the Americas but when they are in asia and threatening you, that is when I am concerned and angry. I can tell that the Xemtianjians are angry about this as well.”
Aurelian pauses for a moment and smiles. "I will be willing to help out my fellow Roman brothers in arms, I can have the 5th fleet and its marine legions set up base in your capital to secure it, and to plan out future incursions against the Antebellum state. Along with this of course would be the resorueses needed to maintain the 5th fleet in your region including weapons, fuel, aircraft and military advisors. Its not small but it is something to make sure the Antebellum doesn't attack you while you are working on making a collation of states. But if you are looking for a collation you could join the Pax Romana."
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Isabella nods and takes a deep breath as they go inside where the defense minister is waiting for them. "Thank God that you've both made it here in one piece after everything that's happened today! I've been instructed to escort you both downstairs to the operations center right away!" He then leads them towards the elevator at the end of the hallway.
Princess Anna is relieved that the noise didn't wake Adrienne up and she carries her inside the castle. Once inside, she carries Adrienne up to one of the bedrooms and gently places her on the bed. She then gets a fire started in the fireplace and makes sure that the door is locked before taking a seat in a chair beside the bed. Anna breaks down and cries for a little while and then takes a double dose of her anxiety medication which soon makes her feel really tired and fall asleep.
(Adrienne and Anna's part in the story line is over for now.)
Birgit sees the defense minister and nods. “I am glad that we made it safely as well. Lead us to the operations center so that we can make a plan.” Once they get to the center she looks around at everything and then turns to the minister. “Do we know anything about where they were taken?”
Adrienne stays asleep through all of this but wakes up a couple of hours later and cries for a long time. She is eventually able to get back to sleep.
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The commander nods. "I figured as much, but I had to be sure." He motions for the driver to keep going straight once they reach a fork in the road. "I've instructed the driver to drop us off about a mile away from the border crossing where we'll have to part ways. He's volunteered to lead the military and the police on a wild goose chase while we make our escape!"
The young man seems a little nervous but otherwise professional as he assesses her condition. "Are you feeling alright? Do you remember when the last time you took your medication was? Can I get you something to eat or drink?"
“You were smart to check. You figured I would have chosen to go after Hrafna but it is smart to check.” He is silent as the truck passes the fork and is on the lookout for army or police vehicles. “Sounds good. I guess we are hoping that he manages to keep the military and police away for long enough so that we can cross the border?”
Karolina is silent as she tries to remember the answers. “I am feeing ok enough,no soreness or tiredness. I cant remember the last time I took my medicine, possibly last night or the night before? I would like some water as my mouth is dry.”
The defense minister sighs deeply and then shrugs. "We don't have the slightest indication of where they might have been taken and our monitoring of Joshuastanian military communications hasn't really been of any use because they're using codewords for everything! We do believe that a couple of the codenames may be in reference to our missing queens because they keep asking if the white queen has been found yet and they've just said that the red queen was handed off to someone called black eagle."
The commander shakes his head. "I'm sorry to say this but you've made your decision and I can't come with you." He then hands Jarosz a backpack full of supplies and a map. "I've marked the location of the border crossing and the lodge where Queen Hrafna was staying on your map. There's a three day supply of food and water in that backpack and a first aid kit as well."
The young man nods. "Then it's time for another dose of your medication or else the old man will probably have me shot!" He's about to go to the kitchen when he stops and turns back around. "When was your last treatment with the experimental medication for your neurodegenerative condition?"
Jarosz nods sadly. “I understand, I am on my own now.” He takes the map and supplies and looks at the map. He sees the location where Hrafna was and measures it out. It does not seem that far but it will be dangerous. “Food and water will be good, along with the first aid kit. Will I have anything to defend myself with or am I on my own?”
Karolina looks at him, not knowing whether or not to trust him. “I cant remember when the last treatment was for that.”
Birgit sighs. “I should have known that it would not be this easy. From what you are telling me it seems like one of them has escaped and that one of them was handed off to someone. Could black eagle be the premier, or possibly the head of the rogue order?”
Man this poor place has really dried up
Yeah, it has been slow and dead recently
The commander shrugs. "I could give you a gun to defend yourself with, but it might not be the best idea since Queen Hrafna's soldiers are out on high alert and have even been involved in a few shootouts with the JRAF." He then removes his sidearm and presents it to Jarosz. "You've heard my opinion, but this choice is entirely yours to make..."*+
The young man lets out a frustrated sigh and shakes his head. "Damn it! I need you to seriously think about when your last treatment with that experimental medication was because that answer might just save you from being executed after your trial..."*+
The defense minister shakes his head. "We don't have any good intelligence or leads yet but I can assure you that our deep cover agents and the analysts over at the military intelligence building are doing everything in their power to get the information." They are suddenly interrupted by one of the soldiers who is listening to the JRAF's radio chatter. "We've just picked up something of interest on their communications and I think it's worth your attention!"
Jarosz sighs and takes a moment to weigh his options. “You are probably right. If the Queens soldiers have already been involved in firefights then I do not need a weapon. I dont want to be accidentally involved or killed in a firefight. Thanks for the offer but I will refuse your sidearm”
Karolina hears him and his tone and realizes that he is serious and that he can be trusted. “Ok, ok. I am seriously thinking and from what I can recall, my last experimental treatment was a couple of years ago. What do you mean, are they planning to kill me? Who are you anyway?”
Birgit nods. “I understand that these things can take time and that we do not get results right away. I am glad to hear that the deep cover agents and analysts are working hard.” She hears the soldier interrupt them and goes over to him. “What is it? What do we need to hear?!
The commander nods and puts his sidearm away as the truck slowly comes to a stop. "This is where we have to part ways, and I wish you the best of luck on your journey..."
The young man seems a bit relieved after she says this. "That's good because we can say that you weren't in your right mind when you signed the agreement with your niece and then slept with Princess Isabella!" He then walks over to the kitchen where he fixes her drink and prepares her medication. "I'm sorry but I'm not allowed to say anything more than what I've already told you..."
The minister of defense orders the soldier to play the audio so everyone in the room can hear it:
"The truck has stopped approximately one mile east of border crossing four." The person speaking is then cut off by a woman's voice. "I'm ordering the military and police units in pursuit of Black Prince and Rattlesnake to stand down immediately!"
The defense minister turns to the head of the air force and orders him to get a drone into the sky right away and locate the truck in question...
Jarosz looks out as the truck comes to a stop. “Thank you and I hope that I will not need luck. Good luck to you as well.” He gets out of the truck and begins making his way towards the border, hoping that he does not get stopped.
She notices his relief and it is a bit strange. She then takes a moment to think and process what he says. “What? I am confused at what you are saying buf I understand why you cant tell me more.”
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