The man and the empress

Palais du Chevalier Blanc, Noveaux
16th of Octide

The Empress smiled as the Chairman greeted her. “I assure you the pleasure is ours.” She said before extending her hand to shake his. She then turned her attention to those who were with her on the steps of the Palace. “This is Sebastien du Veer of du Veer International. One of our youngest billionaires.” She said with a smile showing pride that Noveaux was home to someone of his caliber. Sebastien then shook the Chairman’s hand as well before resuming his place. “And this is the Minister of the Treasury, Chiarra Gale.” She said motioning to the other woman on the steps. Upon the final introductions the Empress led the small group of Novean and Nofreesonian delegations through the Palace into a beautiful terraced garden that was on the fourth story. Aspen trees along with plenty of flowers, all of which were white, were spread around with some fountains as well. A table had been placed at the center of the garden and had some chairs for the people. The view was out over the western portion of the city, what was colloquially referred to as the ’Old City’ that had lots of renaissance, medieval and classical architecture that had been restored through the years as well as a view of the ocean.

“Welcome to Auvon.” Empress Satine said with a smile and motioning for those accompanying her and the Chairman to sit. Nofreesonia’s emergence from isolation presents both our countries with a unique opportunity to learn from one another and grow.” She added taking her seat and pouring herself a glass of lemon water. A pitcher kept ice cold and several glasses were on a small tray placed at the center of the table.

The Foreign Minister then spoke up, “What kind of things would you like to be discuss first?” She inquired directing the question to the Chairman of Nonfreesonia. The Novean delegation was going to discuss opening of normal relations with the formerly isolationist corporatist state. Though there were stipulations to further development in the relations between the two states, namely that the corporate government was detailing the religious freedoms well the lack there of. While Noveaux had a state faith it allowed for a wide degree of choice and expression. Ensuring such freedoms for citizens of other countries was a cornerstone of Novean foreign policy.