The East PacificBoard

- "But we haven't even begun an investigation yet, we have yet to find out who in the damned kingdom of hell is responsible for throwing that beauty to the trash!" - The way an officer said something about hell marks that he's very religious, but he kind of makes a good point.

Pakitsk wrote:

One month later...

He pulls out a small sketch he had drawn while preparing to leave. It is a drawing of the horse he is fond of, the great brown stallion at the temple stables which he raised from a colt. It's not particularly good, Martis being better as a storyteller than an artist, but there is still obvious love put into the task. "This, Tikhon, is a parting gift for you. Sórálàts, the horse whom I love, and whose name I thought you could not pronounce -- I have written his name, and its pronunciation in your letters, as best I could on the paper. I hope that you will keep this as a memento, and take it as gratitude for your hospitality. I can give little else now, but should you ever come to Pakitsk, ask simply for clan Avēlsk and you shall have a warm bed made ready." He smiles and hands the paper to Letwin before digging in his pouch for the gift he prepared for Asp.

"I'm happy our recent changes are to your nation's standards." Estelle finishes her cup of tea, wavering to the hotel staff to refill her cup. "We definitely have some interests on our agenda that we must discuss."

The waiter comes back with a piping hot teacup. The smooth and delicate aroma trespasses into the conversation. "As I've probably mentioned earlier. Our Government has shifted its primary foreign policy ideology to be more... diplomatic. If that even is the right word for it." The Foreign Affairs Minister takes another sip from her teacup. "The military has generally influenced diplomatic initiatives in the recent past. Which resulted in a jingoistic approach to international politics. But using a chainsaw for open-heart surgery would be extreme, wouldn't you think? That same scenario follows into our change in ideological positions. The pen beats the sword, after all. The Government of Gorbastan has the sole interest of facilitating a wide trade network across Valsora. Your location in Eastern Yastreovakia can be a key position to ease trade with Northern Orientalis. We simply ask for your permission to construct a "mega-port" which will be a benefit to both of our nations. Global shipping will make our exports on the international stage cheaper, which would give our industries an edge on the competition." Estelle hands over a document. "Think about it, the Green and Gold Gorbastani flag and the Blue, Grey, and Brown stripes of Brethren flying side-by-side as a leading shipping hub of Valsora..."

Take your pick.