The Stelle Meeting (IC)

No time for information gathering after all...  a difficult situation here, a moment of importance to set first impressions with high uncertainty regarding what will result in a positive outcome. Fleeing or otherwise ignoring the invitation seem like bad options... will have to just guess. Maybe something similar to what he said, with some honesty to build trust since I'm not good at lying anyway.

"Hi, I am JEM of Aethelia. I have had great difficulty establishing positive diplomacy with other nations, and had hoped to make a start here. Forgive my inexperience, though I am interested in your invitation, I am unsure what I am doing... sure, we can talk, but perhaps you could lead? I don't know what to say in a situation like this one."