With such an occasion at hand, it was important for President Atarii Segasis to make a good impression. He had quite cordial relations with Noveaux's former Empress and meant to continue that legacy with the current monarch. However, this being the first time they met in person, many felt tensions of Emperor Olivier Bast's arrival. At least this was the case with the Capitol Guard and their supervisors. Segasis knew this and hoped the day would go smoothly, in the least for their sake. "Yes, yes, I'm aware..." He dismissed the various concerns the Chief of Security had about the meeting. This man was no threat to the President or Atariia, he was trustworthy despite it only being his second trip out of Noveaux.
As Atarii heard of the Emperor's arrival in Atar and his motorcade traveling to the Atariian National Senate, he got up from his desk in the Office of the President of Atariia and walked over to the window overlooking just a small part of the crowds surrounding the building. He watched as they were being held back by the ever-faithful Capitol Guard. "Those men and women do so much for their country and us here in the National Senate personally," he spoke aloud. One of his advisers chose to reply:
"Yes, sir. They truly deserve the respect and gratitude of this nation."
At any rate, Segasis was informed of the motorcade's arrival and began to make his way to their meeting room, just down the hall. It was one of three grand meeting rooms in the President's Wing of the Atariian National Senate, adorned with portraits of various high-ranking officials that have served at some point or another in the Segasis Administration, as well as large draperies in the national colors of Atariia that hung over the beautiful lacquered wood floors. The main hallway that ran through the President's Wing connected these rooms and was decorated in much the same way. There were grand arches above the walking space that were supported with grand marble pillars that were part of the walls. The president often enjoyed these walks in the halls; he never tired of them, especially knowing the horrors of the bloody civil war and the long road after reconstruction that made this all possible.
Upon finishing setting up in the meeting room, Atarii received the word that Emperor Olivier had arrived and was making his way through the halls. As his security team scrambled and slightly panicked to make sure everything was perfectly secure for their meeting, Segasis relaxed in his chair and patiently waited. This was the day he had been waiting for since hearing of the change in leadership for Noveaux, and he would continue to wait until the Emperor had completely arrived. Just as this thought was passing through his mind, such an event happened. He calmly stood up as the doors were opened and the Emperor walked in, along with General Karl Sieg and the security escort.
"Hey Karl," said the President upon seeing his old friend, then quickly turning his attention to the Emperor,
"It is so great to finally make your acquaintance! I have been looking forward to this day for some time." The gracious acceptance of Noveaux's sovereign was appreciated, judging by the look in his eye and the slight smile at the sight of the President, presumably for the same reason as was mentioned: this meeting was highly anticipated by most all within both nations, especially their leaders.
"Thank you for having us today." He was gracious for the hospitality he had received so far and was looking forward to the rest of the time spent in Atariia.
"Shall we get started?" Segasis looked pleased at the Emperor's desire to continue with the meeting and dive into discussions.