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Aniversario Airport
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11 AM Justosian Time

The stage was set with all the frills proper for Queen Annabella's first state visit. Justosian & Tyskonian flags fluttered. The Milenio Imperio Palace Honor Guard Band stood at the ready while the Imperial Guard had the airport locked down. It was a beautiful, partly cloudy, sunny day. It was 21 degrees C.

Prime Minister Jean Blount stood at attention upon word HRM the Tyskonian queen, chancellor, & delegation were incoming. His next hand motion would officially start the reception.

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Queen Marie-Charlotte and Chancellor von Lütke stepped off their private jet to the attention of the Milenio Imperio Palace Honor Guard Band and a majestic greeting. Greeted by Prime Minister Blount, the Queen wearing a black skirt and white floral patterned blouse stepped off the plane behind the Chancellor who wore a full three piece black suit. They waved at the group greeting them and of course at the Prime Minister himself. The age difference was starkly apparent. The young eighteen year old Queen accompanied with a man in his fifties.

That is not to say that she was alone. Her royal entourage that stepped off the plane behind her also contained some very young men and woman. If anything the Chancellor would perhaps feel out of place on a plane with an average age of around twenty.

The Queen exchanged pleasantries with the Prime Minister Blount. “Thank you, most honorable Prime Minister Blount. This display is quite exquisite. I’m impressed with the preparations for this occasion. The music and the Imperial Guard look lovely.”
 

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"Your Majesty. You are radiant. On behalf of my sovereign, everyone here, all the empire, welcome." He said this as he respectfully bowed his head.

The band played the Tyskonian national anthem first. Timed for their arrival. Followed by the Justosian anthem.

After pleasantries the delegation departed the airport. En route to the palace via the quickest streets.

"If Her Majesty has any inquiries pre arrival, I humbly implore you to ask. Please know that we are most honored."

The motorcade hastily graced center city Avalon.

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“Thank you so kindly, Prime Minister Blount.” She sat observing the sights as he asked if she had any questions. “I would like to know how well your people are doing in your humble opinion? I would wish to be a gracious guest and honor them with something that they might find need of before I depart.” Her words were filled with a sense of hopefulness but also a naivety. She was only eighteen, and she did genuinely want to make the world a better place. “Maybe, I could also use a brief lesson in you more modern history? You are descended of Aurarians and French, yes? Or I have I misunderstood my history lessons?”
 

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The PM wasn't expecting the first question. As if one of her aides perhaps told her Justosia was impoverished.

"How utterly gracious and kind of Your Majesty. The Justosian economy is humming along. Our credit is A rated. Our unemployment rate is four point six percent. The new policy priorities of our queen are also bound to create even more jobs.

If Your Majesty would like to leave us with a gift, I'd say we'd all, especially our citizens, would appreciate a true insight into the soul of the north."

He then shifted gears.

"Justosia was once a colony, possession of imperial Auraria. Back when Auraria was still great. Father de Justosia, Ferdinand the First, our first king, was once Aurarian nobility. We're the last seed of their bygone, crowned days. From our palace, kings and queens will always reign."

The motorcade entered the palace gates.
 

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Marie-Charlotte nodded. She didn’t really want to hear about the Justosian economy in that instant, but really just wanted to give a good gift. “Very well, I’ll have to be creative about our northern soul then. It is my hope that I can give something to Justosia that its people can regard as something truly worth while.” She again nodded. “Thank you for the short history lesson. The story of the Aurarian nobility is truly tragic. It is reassuring that such barbarity will not be found here.”

The Queen as well as the entourage were extremely happy to be entering the palace area. She put on her sunglasses in anticipation of the bright sun. She hoped to not stay too long in it for her pale complexion would surely lead to burns. “I’m quite excited to see the palace. There are stories that I’ve heard. From my grand-mama when she once travelled here. I was told about beautiful ornate fountains, gold, and the most sincere of people. I can only hope someday I’ll be able to tell grandchildren of my own similar stories.” She was ready to meet with Annabella and hoped she could consider her like family.
 

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As the motorcade entered the palace main gate, a squadron of Talon Mach II's flew over. Followed by a 21 gun salute. Upon pulling up to the North Face of the Milenio Imperio Palace a satin red, gold trimmed carpet adorned their walk up. Justosian, Vanguardian, Victorian Island, & Tyskonian flags hung overhead. The palace staff stood at attention.

"Your Majesty, we have arrived. Welcome to the Milenio Imperio Palace."

He offered to take her hand upon exit of the limousine.

Queen Annabella awaited them at the top of the steps.
 
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She took his hand out of the limousine, watch the scene unfold in front of her. It was something to behold. The colors, the sounds, the roar of the jets and exploding sound of the guns. She found the red carpet to be beautiful, something that would’ve been impossible with the weather in Hertha.

She reached the top of the stairs and met Queen Annabella, where she gave a curtesy to her, as she visited her realm. She followed along with her greeting. “Thank you for such hospitality Your Majesty. I am satisfied to say that your display of such welcome is impressive. Even more amazing than I had imagined. This is my first visit with another royal and so it will be one that I shall never forget!” Marie-Charlotte wanted to be a proper as possible, but also appear modern while maintaining her youthful charm. Her advisor said that due to her youth she could likely get away with a faux pas, but it would be best to maintain proper decorum.
 

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Queen Annabella returned the curtsy.

"I am Annabella Sofia Francisco the First. Queen of Justosia. Empress of Vanguardia and Victoria Island. Welcome to Justosia. To the jewel of the south, Avalon. God is good to have brought you to me."

The contrast was only slight. Marie-Charolette 18, young, vibrant. Annabella 41 but not looking a day over 30. After rightly exchanged pleasantries, the two sovereigns proceeded into the beating heart of renewed Justosian power. The select few paparazzo admitted in, all but two of them IHN, let their cameras flash.

The PM interjected.

"Would a working breakfast please her Tyskonian Majesty?"
 

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Marie-Charlotte nodded. “A working breakfast would be delightful Your Majesty. I think that we have a lot in common and so much to achieve!” She found the Justosian Queen and Empress and quite beautiful, and most of all confident. This would be something she knew she would have to learn in her own time. Confidence did not come naturally to her. Something that maybe was something tied to becoming an adult. Being an adult didn’t seem a part of life that she was prepared for, but becoming eighteen said that she must be.

“I mustn’t be rude! I would like to introduce my Chancellor Alexander Wilhelm von Lütke.” The Chancellor himself had been tailing the Tyskonian Queen, and realistically most of the powers of government rest with him. He was a tall man that looked awkward bowing with his foot forward and arm out. He expressed his own greeting and gratitude, “Your Royal and Imperial Majesty, this visit is simply astonishing. On behalf of the people of Tyskonia, I stand here in awe and with great thanks for your royal welcoming.”

They followed the Justosian display of elegance, and their Queen of course to where breakfast might take place.
 

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A proper breakfast dining table was promptly brought in with all the frills. Normally one of the palace 'living rooms' wasn't for any kind of eating, ever, but Annabella loves this room. While this was underway, the Justosian PM introduced himself to his Tyskonian counterpart. Exchanging pleasantries.

They were seated. Annabella spoke.

"Thank you Chancellor. Your words honor me, all people of Justosia, Vanguardia, and Victoria Island."

She then turned back to Her Majesty.

"Your Majesty. I am of the opinion that a friendship, non aggression, trade pact treaty would immensely benefit both our nations. I am of this strong opinion. I should like to, how you say, pick Your Majesty's brain as to your feelings on near future joint military exercises and tax break incentives for Tyskonian companies based in my realms as well?"

Palace waiters came in. Annabella ordered her usual favorite. Almond croissant with espresso, two sugars.
 

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“Yes, I would like a plain butter croissant and a filter coffee please. Two sugars, no milk.” The Queen of the Jewel of the South gave her an interesting proposal and she nodded. A request with much of what she came to Justosia to arrange anyhow.

“Yes, of course Your Majesty. I share this opinion. I believe that we, Chancellor von Lütke and I came here with a similar intent in mind. I believe that an agreement of friendship, non-aggression, and simplified trade would be of great benefit to us. As for the question of military questions, I must admit I am a bit caught off guard. Not completely though Your Majesty. I emphasize a bit. I think Chancellor von Lütke can better arrange the military details. Naturally he’ll handle the finer points of the trade treaty as well. I think we have nothing at odds here in concept though. I want to say though is that your ships are always welcome in our ports. Of course, I can only hope our generosity is shared. It makes me happy to know that there are friends out there.”

She tried to speak beyond her years, but she knew she was feeling a bit out of her place though. Eighteen years old and she knew nothing about how to create a good trade agreement. Leave it to the Chancellor and the civil servants her advisor told her. He was right. She simply had to tell them to jump. They’d merely ask her how high.

Chancellor von Lütke sat quietly. He nodded, but also did not want to interrupt what was clearly a bonding moment for the new monarchs.
 

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Their respective diplomatic corps began drafting the treaty. The PM, the seasoned Justosian politician in the room kept close watch offering input when & where needed.

"Your Majesty. A luxury of our job is that we supervise, ascend facets of government in our name. Let us adjourn and return when we're informed by our dutiful friends here that they need us. Come walk with me. Let me give you the tour. My tour. Not the standard tourist spiel."
 

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Marie-Charlotte nodded and followed along. A tour would fit quite nicely, and be exciting for her. She was used to the palaces in Tyskonia and Petits-Pays but this would be something of an entirely different tradition. She followed along with Annabelle to get the real tour. As they walked she decided it would be a good time to ask questions. “I’m afraid I don’t know much about your history. Have you married? Children?”
 

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Annabella was silently surprised. She thought Marie Charlotte would have at least received a basic brief before departing for Justosia.

"Yes. I am married Your Majesty. My husband was the first and former emperor. I have one child, a son. This palace has been the seat of Justosian power and governance since the mid eighteenth century. We employee over a thousand aid staff. The paintings, other assorted treasures housed here are frankly priceless. Like these."

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She revealed the Crown Jewels of Justosia as she thought up some poiniant questions to ask Her Majesty. These were usually off limits to civilians.
 

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Marie-Charlotte nodded. “These are so beautiful, and historic. It is wonderful to see such tradition existing so far from home. It’s a rare honor and treat to be able to see them.” She wanted to continue a more human conversation with Annabella though. She thought it would be wise to avoid the topic of her husband, and thought she could speak about her son instead.

“How is your son? Does he live trying to be like a normal child? My father tried to do this for me by having my schooled in the public system. It was never really normal though. A Princess can never be a normal child while a Royal Guard is always at her back. Even still, I believe that it was good that he tried. I understand many other royal houses give their children more strict and formal education though. Schooled in the ways of governance and royal professionalism. Is that how your son is raised?”
 

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Annabella was curious. Then again she figured not every nation may get IHN or may even want to. Did she really not know that (former Crown) Prince Carlos III forfeited his claim to the Throne of Falcons after finally, publicly admitting he's bisexual? Indeed there was more 'normalcy' in his life now.

"My son is well. Our family has its trials and tribulations, but every family does. Our duties complicate our personal and family lives. Yet, this is our Divinely Righted calling. The crown.....it weighs on every head it falls on differently.....but it weighs nonetheless....always. Sometimes in the worst twist of all on those we love before ourselves...."

The sovereigns were then summoned for the official treaty signing.
 
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