RP [IRC 46] Negotiations

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RP Date

46.3

RP Location

Reikan Park, Yamatai

Conference Center
Continued From: Day 1

The previous night's diplomatic kickoff at Reikan Park had gone well into the evening with Yamatai's head-of-government, the Imperial Premier Ketsurui-Shinjuku Hanako, successfully leading a few initial discussions to agreement. That first meeting had borne early fruits for the Kikyo Sector's gathered nations, whose representatives soon found common ground under the Star Empire's leadership. But warm introductions and kindly twilight negotiations could only carry the International Relations Conference of YE 46 for a short time. So the conclave of emissaries from across the galaxy broke just before midnight, briefly going their separate ways—some even continuing off-the-books discourse well into the morning—before congregating again the next day.

Warm sunlight and clear springtime skies replaced the subtly greenish glow that Yamatai's twin moons had cast down over Reikan Park last night. Though Yamatai's yearly Hanami Festival was best appreciated on Riverfront District streets and in the parks of Kyoto itself, a handful of Sakura trees planted near paths around the main conference hall released their pink-petaled blooms for the diplomats as they made their morning arrivals. There was still some bustle on Reikan Park's grounds, but it was distinctly subdued compared to the first evening's soiree. From today forward was dedicated more to business than pleasantries, and so only emissaries and envoys had any reason to be there.

Little had changed at the negotiating table this morning. The same leaders and functionaries were now assembled at the big, round desk in the same places they'd taken the night before, seeming to flank Premier Hanako's position despite there being no truly central seat. Although there were several topics on the agenda to be introduced by the Yamatai Star Empire, discussion today had yet to begin and so it was any diplomat's chance.

 

[Andrew]

As the second day of the International Relations Conference unfolded, Nira, the Norian Jol'Aestaesys, approached the negotiation table with a blend of anticipation and apprehension etched upon his elven-appearing features. Tall and commanding, his presence exuded an air of authority softened by a subtle elegance.

Clad in his customary U.N.N-style uniform, the black panels of his attire accentuated his imposing stature, a stark contrast to the uncertainty that churned within him. Having been forced to excuse himself from most of the social events of the first day, Nira bore the weight of his absence during a tumultuous period for their people. The failed coup orchestrated by Ujin had left a lingering sense of unease and uncertainty, compounded by the hospitalization of his nephew, Tetsuya, who remained in a comatose state.

Despite the lingering unrest at home, the Jol'Aestaesys understood the importance of the conference in shaping the future of their nation. However, he harbored reservations about presenting their proposals too early. Instead, he chose to bide his time, opting to follow the lead of other delegates from various nations as they addressed their own pressing matters.

As he settled into his seat at the negotiation table, Nira's gaze swept over the assembled delegates, noting the tension that hung in the air. Though nerves fluttered within him, he remained resolute in his decision to wait, believing that patience and strategy would serve their cause best in the intricate dance of diplomacy that lay ahead. With the fate of the United Norian Imperium hanging in the balance, Nira knew that timing was crucial, and he was determined to seize the opportunity when the moment was right. He had yet to figure out how to broach the topic without bringing the trans-universal origin of his people to light, with information always came more questions. Perhaps he would end up having to seek communication with the YSE's Premier in a more private setting before he went further anyway.