Valerio had always disliked the bubble that isolated officials from the public wherever they went, and motorcades were a prime example of that. It had been years since he had last taken a bus unaccompanied, without security following him. He liked his job and was hoping to serve a second term, but the unending security bubble was one aspect that he disliked. Except that it did have its benefits every once in a while. Even he had to admit that it was quite nice having a luxurious jet all to himself, getting to meet foreign leaders, not having to wait in traffic. As his motorcade made its way to the hotel, with the streets mostly clear, he talked with his Senior Advisor.
"How are we with the schedule, Claudio?"
Claudio Vincenzo looked up. He had been reading some emails, mostly updates from the advance team that was already at the hotel. "We are doing great so far, First Councillor. Our advance team is already at the hotel, so everything is ready for when we arrive. You will have about thirty minutes to rest, and then there will be a meeting with Ambassador Rezia in the second floor. She will be briefing you on the state of relations between Sartoria and Alssahra. We gave you a full report, but it will be good for you to hear how things are from her perspective, particularly since she was here for the full duration of the Nahr War."
Valerio nodded. "I assume we'll be leaving for the gala dinner immediately after that?"
"That is correct sir. Your meeting with the ambassador should take about thirty minutes, and then you will both leave for the gala dinner. Your schedule for tomorrow and thereafter is as we discussed during the flight. You should have the full details in your email."
"Fantastic. Thanks Claudio." Valerio leaned back, but a few seconds after he called for Vicenzo again. "Remember that brief on the formation of an alliance? Can you ensure I have that with me in time for the meeting with Maria Rezia?"