Palazzo Malzo
Council President Marco Valerio sant on his desk, and promptly noticed that Foreign Councillor Grazia Marelli was sitting in one of the couches to the left. He closed his eyes for a few seconds, trying to rest them after what was turning out to be a very hectic evening, but soon after he got up and walked towards the couch. Marelli stood up, but Valerio waved dismissively, indicating that they should both sit. He was well aware that everyone stood when the Council President entered a room, but he found no use for such fancy traditions, and preferred to keep a simple work environment when possible.
"Hey Grazia. What can I do for you?"
"Mr President, I'm sorry to bother you with the issue of the infiltrators, but I need to know what will be our answer to Procellia and to the letter from Sylon."
"Ah, yes." Valerio smirked. "I have to admit, after talking with Sergeant Vemel, after getting an idea of the attitude that Procellia displays towards other nations, I'm more incline to heed the advice of Sylon. If we have a nation willing to send in their military whenever they feel like it, steps have to be taken to ensure our safety." He paused for a few seconds. "Are we sure Selene is off the table?"
Marelli shook her head. "I've been in touch with Emperor Justinian, and he is adamant that Selene would honour its treaty commitment if it came to war, but it will otherwise remain neutral in any international conflict. He said it was time for us to take the mantle."
"They had to choose this particular time to withdraw from international affairs." Valerio sighed. "Alright, we'll have to make do with what we have. I'll get in touch with Procellia, to see what's the deal with the infiltrators. I want you to reply to Sylon, asking for a ministerial-level meeting to discuss our security situation, but make sure that this is all kept secret. We don't need to let the whole world know."
In the next few minutes, two letters were sent:
Ufficio del Presidente del Consiglio
Risposta sulla Invitazione del Governo di Procellia
I write to express the discomfort of Sartoria over the actions of the Procellian Government. Tonight we aprehended a small group of individuals who claim to be members of your military, and whose allegiance has been duly verified. They infiltrated our territory and made their way to our capital, claiming to operate under direct orders from you. Their entry had been detected, but this does not excuse what we consider to be a serious breach of our territorial integrity.
I ask on behalf of the Sartorian Government that Procellia offer explanations on this matter and apologises for this detrimental action, one that jeopardises the prospects of good faith negotiations at the impending summit.
Marco Valerio
Presidente del Consiglio, Principato di Sartoria
Ufficio del Consigliere degli Affari Esteri
Risposta sulla Communicazione Ufficiale
In response to you previous communication, the Sartorian Government is interested in a bilateral meeting in the near future to discuss our security situation and the steps that can be taken to ensure both Sartoria and Sylon can mutually guarantee their territorial integrity and diplomatic weight.
I eagerly wait for your answer, and respectfully ask that this communication be treated with the utmost discretion.
Grazia Marelli
Consigliere degli Affari Esteri, Principato di Sartoria