Gaelian-Rombard diplomacy

[Greywall]

In the ever growing need to expand Gaelian diplomacy, ambassador Greg Haney would send a telegram detailing his arrival to the Imperium. He hoped to open an official embassy as well as establish trade relations.

[VoxApocrypha]

The Rombardi response would be to welcome him to come to the capital itself, site of the nation's second-largest port. They were ready to receive him through whatever means he might take, though detailed they would prefer to be informed of his method of travel to the country so they could then plan ceremonial details accordingly.

[Greywall]

Method of travel would be by ship, a light passenger runner owned by the state to cross the shawbalt and arrive via port. Once they arrived they would adhere to Rombard customs and inspections.

[VoxApocrypha]

Their arrival would come on the edge of bad weather, so rather than keep them on their ship for any longer than needed, they were taken off of the vessel and a small team did an overall inspection of the vehicle itself and of its cargo and persons, rather needlessly in-depth but not itself not taking longer than about an hour. Greg would be guided away from the dock as the waters began to grow a bit more intense and port authority declared it closed, closing the small water way and the docks themselves off from the sea.

Once he was brought off of the dock, as it began to rain, he would be met with a somewhat warmer reception. While there were no cameras and press, there were several men wearing the garb of the Rombardi diplomatic corps, and as well a man wearing a suit that tried to blend Rombardi aesthetics with the more common Westerner business attire. He had on his chest a nametag that read in plain Common 'A. Numerian', and he would approach them and hold out his hand in greeting, the blonde haired man offering them a small smile.

"Welcome to Rombarda, Mister Haney."

[Greywall]

Haney smiled and shook his hosts’ hand, “thank you for having me. Looks like I dodged quite the storm coming here.”

[VoxApocrypha]

"Yes, the weather seems to have taken a turn. Good that you got in before the waters got choppy." He'd reply, Numerian gesturing with a hand to the door behind him. "We have a car just outside ready to take you anywhere. If you would like we already arranged for a hotel room for you, but if you'd rather get right to business we can head to City Hall." He'd tell them.

[Greywall]

"If its all the same, i'd like to get down to business. I can rest up afterward and take in the country when there isn't a storm."

[VoxApocrypha]

The man nods his head and turns, gesturing to the door with his hand. "City hall it is. Right this way, Mister Haney." He'd say as he took an Umbrella from a hangar by the door, and would step outside, opening it and holding it above the both of them. Outside would be a pair of soldiers wearing ceremonial gear beneath a pair of drab and dull green rainproof jackets. They'd lead him to the car, and then open the side door to the limousine for him to climb into the back. After, Numerian and the soldiers would get in on different sides, the soldiers up towards the driver side while Numerian sits down a seat away from Haney to keep a bit of distance, though he is not far.

Soon the vehicle is moving down the road, the rain getting a bit worse.
Numerian decides to break any silence not long after it might have settled.
"How was the trip before the weather took a turn, if you don't mind me asking?"

[Greywall]

“Not my first time across the shawbalt, but a first coming here. Served in her majesty’s navy during the war, pursued a Galra destroyer that was harassing shipping out on the western fringe. But I’d say this trip was far more pleasant storm and all.”

[VoxApocrypha]

"A sailor I see. I'm glad this second trip was better for you than the first. Admittedly we were a bit surprised you didn't just take a train but I suppose, at least given the current tensions between Rombarda and its land neighbor, it might have been a safer choice all around."

[Greywall]

“Well it’s that, and us Gaelians have been on a boat since the age of five. It’s a comfort thing I suppose, i wouldn’t have protested travel by rail but the ministry felt certain...complications could delay my arrival here.”

[VoxApocrypha]

"Indeed. Many Rombardans feel similar about the sea life. Our culture has always had a presence in the sea. I myself used to be a sailor."
He'd check out of the window, his eyes scanning the roadside and checking the sign as they turned a corner. "Shouldn't be too long now. We're on the main road leading to the acropolis."

[Greywall]

“Excellent, I look forward to a productive meeting.”

[VoxApocrypha]

Before long they begin to ascend a steep uphill road, before the vehicle is soon making its way through a open gate. A few guards might be seen out the window, though they are civilians wearing black clothing and holding rather outdated firearms, likely private security rather than state funded. The next three minutes is a steady and quiet drive into a roundabout, stopping in front of a large castle of sorts, clearly not a recent construction. The building has banners of which hang from it, shining with rain falling off of their waterproof surfaces.

Numerian would get out of the car first, and with an umbrella, shield Haney from the rain until they had gotten inside. Once in City Hall, he folded it back up and put it into a bin with a few others, and led him through the building, until they reached a room in the center of the structure. Opening the door for them, he'd see a large round table and a few comfortable looking seats, of which one is pulled out for Haney. The walls are made of stone and the ceiling of wood, with a light fixture decorated to look like candles hanging above the center of the table.

Once seated, Numerian takes the seat across from him and sets his hands together, crossing his legs beneath the table and relaxing a bit.

"So if I recall correctly your mission is about establishing trade and opening an embassy?"

[Greywall]

“Indeed, I have permission from her majesty the Queen and parliament to establish an embassy here as well as expand trade opportunities. I have been permitted to negotiate the terms of the trade agreement.”