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Post by Greywall on Mar 25, 2021 14:03:46 GMT -5
Colleen had been refined to her room for two days now, the news of the Galran Imperator dying filled her with mixed emotions. The man that caused a global war and the death of her father and thousands of countrymen was gone, but Galra remained and tensions were rising between the UKUG and the empire. Parliament was divided on increasing pressure on Galra following the Imperator passing away and de escalation.
Moriarty had one suggestion, talk to them. It made her sick to her stomach, to talk to the Galra, the ancient enemy of the Gaelians. Ever since Galra left the empire the two countries have been at each other’s throats fighting wars and posturing for power. Her father Rufus McDonald gave the benefit of the doubt that the war would not break, he died in the emerald palace during the battle of Gaelia. Her mother was furious the old queen of thorns wanted war right now, but even Meredith knew this was Colleen’s time and her choice. After sitting in a dark room conflicted she ordered a message to be sent to Galra, the heirs to come to Edinburgh to discuss the future of the two countries. As she prepared herself she also demanded Moriarty be present as it was “his damn idea”.
To the twin heirs of Galra,
Her majesty Queen of the Celts, Ruler of the United Kingdom of Ulster-Gaelia has requested your presence in the city of Edinburgh in the Emerald palace. It is her hope to discuss the possibility of a future between our two nations. Please bring whatever entourage you feel needed and you will be approved to land in the Edinburgh airport.
Thank you;
Colin Moriarty, Prime Minister of Ulster-Gaelia
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Post by Moshel-Generał on Mar 25, 2021 14:17:03 GMT -5
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Post by Greywall on Mar 25, 2021 15:03:09 GMT -5
The Galra official would be allowed into Edinburgh and escorted to the Emerald Palace, Prime Minister Moriarty and Queen McDonald would meet them at the grand hall.
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Post by Moshel-Generał on Mar 25, 2021 15:09:34 GMT -5
The Galran official was Sam Doyle, a Nemato. He was quite annoyed with the requirements of the job, however he was doing what was required of him. Though even still he would do the bare minimum required. He politely greeted the Prime Minister and Queen.
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Post by Greywall on Mar 25, 2021 15:24:10 GMT -5
“Welcome to Ulster-Gaelia, I trust the trip wasn’t too difficult. The Prime Minister and I are hoping to clear some things between our countries. But before we get started, is there anything we can provide to make this more comfortable? We have refreshments at the ready and even some food if you need any.” They would relocate to a side room with a long table and servants at the ready. The emerald palace was an old but lavish building with several paintings of old kings and queens placed in its halls.
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Post by Moshel-Generał on Mar 25, 2021 15:46:19 GMT -5
"Nothing for me, I'll be fine." He would follow them to the meeting place. "So if you don't mind me asking why have you reached out now of all times?"
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Post by Greywall on Mar 25, 2021 20:42:07 GMT -5
Moriarty looked over to Queen McDonald as she took a moment to respond, "to prevent escalation, our governments have not had official lines of communication since the end of the war. I feel if nothing is done, and we continue, war will resume between Galra and Gaelia as it has for hundreds of years. I want to reestablish diplomatic relations with Galra."
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Post by Moshel-Generał on Mar 26, 2021 12:44:16 GMT -5
"I see I see," the catfish stroked one of his whiskers. "Well you are always welcome to set up an embassy in Wellington."
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Post by Greywall on Mar 27, 2021 21:18:28 GMT -5
Colleen nodded, "We weren't sure how the Galran government would react to it, so we would like to establish an embassy in Wellington and would like to have Galra have an embassy in Edinburgh. The other issue, we would like make it clear that with the recent war, Ulster-Gaelia cannot condone further annexations by Galra. The Empire was broken up for a reason, the sudden annexation of the UAR was a concern for us here and stirred our Parliament to react harshly."
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Post by Moshel-Generał on Mar 27, 2021 21:34:28 GMT -5
"Annexation?" The catfish man looked incredibly confused. "I don't follow what you mean." He looked at his own notes. "Um all my records say that the Galran governor just returned from vacation." He legitimately looked confused as to what was being talked about. He scratched his chin. "I don't think you'd find a single member of my species that is upset about the return of the Governor. We knew he left when we were invaded and our fields trampled by soldiers. We always figured he'd be back though, we even made sure to meticulously keep up with taxes and turned them in once the governor returned. They even came in and took care of the pest problem. It's been quite nice actually."
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Post by Greywall on Mar 27, 2021 22:29:35 GMT -5
Colleen looked annoyed, "What annexation? The annexation of the United Agrarian Republic. The state established after the war Galra started, are you seriously implying your nation just...let them reoccupy you without a single."
She was starting to get angry, she heard rumors and never dealt with one but...'goddamn they are this stupid' she thought.
"Whether it's been nice or not, your nation was used to wage a war against the UKUG. It...re entering the Galra Empire was concerning to us despite details of how it happened. And it be communicated that it simply cannot be the start of something more, if Galra intends to retake its old empire then it'll pose a threat to peace once more as it did before."
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Post by Moshel-Generał on Mar 27, 2021 22:44:17 GMT -5
The catfish would blink again. "Um I am sorry if I sound rude, but have none of you spoken with a citizen of Galra before now?" he asked, with what sounded like genuine curiosity. "No one wants a war. However every single one of my people likes the Imperial State's government. It has never mistreated us and the government has always been helpful." He shrugged a little. "However I suspect nothing I say will convince you since your prejudices seem to be set. But most citizens, or I suppose former citizens apparently, like the Imperial State, and more importantly the Imperial Family."
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Post by Greywall on Mar 27, 2021 23:06:51 GMT -5
"Why would we speak to you? Galra blitzed several nations, launched unrestricted aerial warfare on my country and killed civilians during those bombings. We invaded your home to stop this war, established its independence and then you gave it away because you liked a nation that committed these acts. This was a poor choice of words ambassador, it will not reflect well on our people that yours willingly joined back with the empire."
Moriarty shifted in his seat, "Your highness, all due respect. I think we've run this as far as it can go for now. Ambassador, your embassy will be established and we will assign a member of the Ministry of Foreign affairs to Wellington. But I think it best to adjourn for now. Please enjoy your stay in our city if you wish to prolong, you have a hotel room for three days if you need to rest before returning home."
He would stand up and the Queen followed, she still showed annoyance but still said "Thank you for coming, maybe the next meeting will be...less tense."
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Post by Moshel-Generał on Mar 27, 2021 23:13:50 GMT -5
"Your majesty, before I go, your soldiers killed my family, destroyed our crops, and worst of all you stripped away our basic dignity by not caring what we thought. However none of us hold a grudge, because that is not our way." He stood and bowed. "If you continue to hold this grudge you will bring about the very thing you claim to wish to prevent. I shall head back home, and I hope you think about how my people feel. We want peace more than anyone else." With that he left, making sure he left the nation as soon as possible. His job here was done.
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Post by Greywall on Mar 27, 2021 23:28:50 GMT -5
Queen McDonald looked to Moriarty, "This was your bloody damn idea."
Moriarty laughed, "Yes, should have known they'd send one of the fish people. They're..." she snapped as she began moving her chair back under table with anger, "Simpletons". Moriarty nodded, "At any rate, we did the courtesy of talking to them, found it was pointless. What shall we do now?" Queen McDonald looked as the ambassador left and shut the door to the room, "you get every ship in the shawbalt and you tell them to keep Galran vessels out of our damn lanes that is what you do. And every former Galra state I want our people there, because if Galra thinks they can just retake their empire and rewrite how history happened they'll have to do it over mountains of their own dead." Moriarty smirked as he nodded and looked to the floor, "you sound like your mother, we don't have the military capacity to fight an offensive war your highness."
McDonald peered at the table, a dark oak table made well over a hundred years, "If we're the only ones in the world who give a damn, then we will have to be the only ones ready. I want our island protected from anything Prime Minister, increase aerial defense measures. Have the Royal Fleet deployed near the Eastern keys, spin it as military drills, send people in the CTSS, Grinvel, Lusatia, hell...the URRV. Whatever it takes to prevent them getting into a position where they can wage a global war like they did before."
Moriarty began walking to the door, "I'll have it done, I think Higgins was already told to expand trade with the URRV or some other shite. Guess he gets to talk to their government all over again." he began laughing at the expense of his diplomat when Colleen stopped him from leaving, "Do...do you think i'm doing the right thing?" he was frozen, he tended to forget that despite everything his queen was only in her twenties. "You know. I wanted to strangle that gilled fuck, not because of the bullshit he spewed...but because for a split second. I was back in his shithole country, I was part of the invasion he tried to high horse you over on. We killed and slaughtered them sure, but those airfields killed our people first. So fuck him." He turned to Colleen who had a look of shock on her, "Even if we're just being...over the top. Galra doesn't get to erase that past, it was only a few years ago. They don't get to play this game, take back their lost empire and act like nothing happened." Colleen nodded and the both of them finally left the room.
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