The Arrival of the Queen

[Furlanìe]

..Day 1 ►Arrival at the Furzillo airport of qween Madeline Elisabeta Hauer IV ►Lunch with the President of the republic in the senate building ►Visit at ''Dello Flora'' natural park ►Attendance at the Gigliola opera house in Rivignacco ►Accomodation at villa Luciani ►Dinner with the Gonfaloniere and the owner of the villa ....Day 2 ABBANDONED ►Traditional breakfast in the late morning at historical coffee bar in Rivignacco ►Renaming of the main street of the city with the qween's name ►Banquet near the shores of lake Giusti ►Attending in a local ninfeo to a Pentalisium meeting ►Return to the Furzillo airport and departure much sad, very sorrow

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As expected the weather was beautiful, the sun was warming the earth and a light breath of cold wind cooled the skins, in the industrious Furzillo airport the preparations had been completed, two lines of Senate guards in cerimonial uniform were arranged to form a wide corridor at the end of this corridor there was a group of musicians tuning the instruments and strumming some notes; there was also the president of the republic, with a pipe in his mouth, flanked by a translator. A little further away, next to some national police cars, there was a black limousine and another more modest car of similar design. There was also a big crowd around, kept at a safe distance by the police and some photographers and journalists.
when in the distance the people began to notice an approaching aircraft all immagined, by the unusual style, that it was qween Madeline's plane; this meeting was highly anticipated, it was not a meeting of military or economic purposes, but a pure demonstration of friendship and trust; everything had to be perfect or the whole nation would have lost face: this was the opportunity to show the world that Justiza had become a modern and respectable nation and that the bonding with the Veniasufian monarchy was indisputable.

The plane landed some meters before the column and advanced slowly to adjust the position; when the door opened, the small group began to play

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, it was not a national anthem but some appropriate classical music to make the encounter less institutional and more human. when the president began to notice the figure of the qween emerging form the door of the plane he put his pipe in the pocket of his jacket and waited her arrival...
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[Merioneth]

Queen Madeline advanced to the door of the plane she linked her arm with that of her husband and clutched at her heavily pregnant stomach they walked out of the plane door smiling at the president her various workers followed after her. Once she reached the bottom of the plane steps she kissed the president on the cheek and her husband shook his hand ' Shall we get this tour started' she said to the president. They walked towards the black limousine with him whilst discussing the ties between there countries. She climbed inside the limousine looking forward to the two days ahead.

 

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After waiting for the two monarchs to get into the limousine benedetti took the smaller car and, under the escort of the national police, the cars moved to ''Plazza de' libertade'' and then climbed with great caution to reach the square on the top of the senate hill, then they headed to the big building and after a short hallway they entered the living room where some senators that were sat talking stood up to greet the distinguished passersby who went swiftly to the next, well secluded, room.
At the center of the room there was a table prepared at which the three sat down; ''I hope that the journey was not difficult to you, I do not worry so much about you, but for your wife of course. In the limousine you should have made the acquaintance of Mariangela Durati, the doctor that will always ensure the best treatment if anything were to happen during the visit, but I am sure that whoever is in there waiting to come into the world is well educated and won't give any trouble'' Benedetti concluded with a brief and warm laugh while the first dishes were served.

 

[Merioneth]

'No, no the journey was fine and I sure hope he/she won't give us any trouble either' Madeline said.'So Mr. Benedetti I wish to learn about the day to day lives of the people and how the recent influx of foreign investment has benefited or not benefited them, I mean no offence but surely corruption has become a problem and that is something I do not wish to happen as the effect upon the wonderful people of Justiza would surely be bad, I remember as a child the numerous corrupt politicians in my mothers court they dictated over her and led to her downfall ultimately'. She sat back in the chair and waited for his answer hoping she had not deeply offended the President who clearly was a national hero...

 

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''No offence at all'' he said, turning theatrically his head in sign of denial ''only who feels guilty can be offended by your innocent words. As crime, corruption is not a problem in our island, what can some money do to you if all the community refuses to even look at you? we are not a communist nation, but not a capitalist one either. The nation and its valours come before the money. Regarding the day to day lives, well, we live our lives slowly I should say; and for those who are too agitated to live like that, well, there is fencing'' he raised his glass of wine pointing it to the qween ''salût-cheers''
''the economical development is for sure changing the lives of many citizens in better, but the government keeps under strict control the companies''

 

[Merioneth]

'Well that is certainly great to know' she said 'I am pleased to know that money hungry corporations are not polluting the nation and it's culture, As you know I can not raise a glass but I certainly would if I could' she said laughing. 'This certainly is lovely, but I was wondering if we could move on to the tour of this beautiful nation filled with wondrous sites' she said smiling.

 

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''Oh no no, I know, is just a local custom I suppose, rising the glass in one's direction'' he said, a bit embarrassed, right after hearing the translation. ''well I hope is not our cooking the reason why you want to leave this place so quickly'' he laughed again.

 

[Merioneth]

"No, no of course not" She laughed with him in reply. A Man in an all black suit whispered in her ear "We received news Tensions are rising at home". "Okay, well I'm sure the PM can handle it" She whispered in reply. They then all stood up and left the room moving on to the second part of the visit.

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I'm back sorry for taking so long to reply)

OOC: no prob, is just some diplomacy, I don't need it to be fast
I'll try to write tomorrow

 

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"No, no of course not" She laughed with him in reply. A Man in an all black suit whispered in her ear "We received news Tensions are rising at home". "Okay, well I'm sure the PM can handle it" She whispered in reply. They then all stood up and left the room moving on to the second part of the visit.

President Benedetti returned to sit on his chair and took a sip of wine while watching the Queen and her attendants go away ''foreigners, always in a hurry...'' he thought to himself with a smile.


The visit of the island proceeded to the ''dello Flora'' natural park under the careful guidance of the head of the keepers and some government officials; the party was brought in a clearing near the placid Flora river that formed at the foot of the Nevâi (snowfields) mountain range, from the union of the rivers Giglio (Lily) and Rosa (Rose), in the plain the water had not a sufficient energy to transport the sediments coming down from the mountains and so its course was waved and divided in many places by large and small islands, the land around was fertile and lush, full of plants and animal life.
A large gazebo was set up that overshadowed some chairs and tables where the group sat down.
After waiting for the queen to be comfortable and give a look to the colors and the nature that surrounded her the head of the guards, Fabritio Naturli, adjusted quickly his military uniform and went near the monarch ''well, like I said this is the largest park on the island, and is the destination of many holidays, many justinians find shelter for a few days in the city of Caminetto or in the pretty little Verdiuolo and take long walks or picnics in the woods and glades; there are those who still like to move horseback in the park's paths.
Taking some time in the middle of nature is important for the justinian culture, just think of the ninfei, our places of worship, which are located far from urban centers.''

 

[Merioneth]

"I can definitely see why they find peace here" she said smiling taking in the beauty."I am greatful to see such beauty when I was a child Veniasufia industrialized so quickly before I knew it I was surrounded y clouds of smoke" she added. She walked around a bit before saying "I hope I can do something to help preserve this beautiful place if I can donate or do anything to ensure it's protection I would".

 

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''Well, your nation has already prevented it to be burned by the evil kadiki, what could we ask more? maybe to see you here more often, your highness'' he said and slightly bowed his head.
''I'm sorry for what happened to you nation, but sometimes a sacrifice is necessary if it's for the good of the people''

 

[Merioneth]

"Yes, it is but I believe we can get through it when the economy collapsed and over 3/4 of the people lost their jobs we survived so if we can survive that I believe we can survive anything" she said smiling. "Also, I would love to come here more in fact my husband and I were looking at building a villa in the North Himyar-South Germania region and this place is definitely the perfect balance". A butterfly flew over and landed on her and she looked at it with great intrigue.