[b][color=00a99d]5th of September, 1939
Valkalia, Greater Republic of Avalia
Cyntwleidyddion Hîr Radidnahr en'Lóthien Gosodnelh[/color][/b]

[quote=@Skepic]As the group was led inside, Helena walked between the two leaders, making light conversation with both before they entered there more serious discussions. "I must say Premier Commissar, I was somewhat surprised to see your Tinite adviser with you, I am thankful he wasn't immediately shot by my security on accident!" Helena said with a chuckle as they entered the meeting room. On the east wall, four touring windows allowed plenty of the warm sunlight in to naturally light the room. In its center was a long wooden desk, with four chairs on either side, and one on the center end. Finally, on the west wall, three paintings of previous Chancellors hung, level and neat. At the table, sat Walt Hoffer, Airborne Commander of Avalia's Airborne fleet, who rose upon the entry of the leaders. 

"Good day to you, Prime Minister. Pardon me with not giving your name, but with this old noggin of mine, I wouldn't want to offend you by butchering your name. I am the commander of Avalia's Airborne Fleet and welcome to my proud nation. Last I heard, the research exchange programs were a great success for both of us." he said, shaking the hand of the Prime Minister.[/quote]"[i]Greetings, Sir Walt Hoffer. I'm delighted to hear your courteous concern though you have no need to worry. Yllendthyr's nobles aren't as conceited to expect people mentioning their full title at all times. Sir Gosodnelh would do.[/i]" The prime minister answered in his usual courteous and nearly musical tone. No, there are actually elven nobles who grew arrogant enough to be offended by such a simple matter. But they also prefer to isolate themselves within their lands and never leave Yllendthyr. Hîr Radidnahr en'Lóthien Gosodnelh was their exact opposite. He had shown tolerance to other races which he may not allow for his own kind. Radidnahr believed that all sentient races were made equal in front of Eru Illuvatar; all people had their strengths, weaknesses and destined role in His divine plan.

"[i]Indeed, the cooperation with Avalia is a rather enlightening experience to our engineers. Your ideas in aviation impressed even the Ymherodr (Emperor) himself. I'll be looking forward to see our results together.[/i]" Radidnahr continued as the two men shook hands. Both Avalia and Yllendthyr profited much from their cooperation. Elven precision and mechanical knowledge combined with Avalia's aircraft inventions was almost like a match made in heaven. Following the exchange the Prime Minister met with several more Avalian officials and went through the same ceremony. He didn't mind any of the formalities, though. He was an elven noble, compared to home affairs the Avalian welcome ceremony was plain and quick to the point.


[quote=@Skepic]With formalities over with, the group finally took their seats. An assistant entered the room and placed a few folders next to Helena, who thanked the assistant and began to open one of them. "Well then, let us finally begin. Starting with the elephant in the room, The Sultanate of Tin. We might come from fairly different nations, as I am not ignorant to the fact that the Empire of Yllendthyr and the PRK may not see eye to eye on a great many things, but I think we can all agree that Tin is a simmering threat. My nation has shared a heavily fortified border with them, and while I had hopped that maybe this new Sultanate "Tartu Babur" might have a more modern view, it seems that, in fact, we might see one of the most fearsome, hostile sultanate yet. They are too rooted in tradition I guess to be reasoned with. The number of guns pointed at my nation's border only grew, not shrunk, these past few months. Avalia has naturally cut off any trade with them recently, and I am expecting some sort of response soon from them. Whether its increasing their sanctioned barbaric piracy or all war is unknown." She paused for a moment, closing one of the folders. 

"For now, there is peace, but war with Tin is inevitable. While I can assure that my nation will never conquer or annex a foot of Tin land, I will openly tell you, great leaders, that both me and the senate have discussed a preemptive strike of some sort. However, it may not be worth it, as it may be unpopular with other nations. Sadly I cannot fully gauge how others may react to a preemptive strike, even if its in the name of defending my nation in the long run... Well, in any case, that is were my nation currently stands with Tin." 
[/quote]Radidnahr listened attentively to the Avalian Chancellor. Indeed, compared to the previous generations Babur was more proactive. Whether this meant the new Sultanate became a threat or not is another matter, though. The young hatchling of a Sultan only officially took the throne four days ago. Of course Radidnahr learned to not underestimate humans for their youth as the man who effectively changed Yllendthyr during the revolution was said to be just barely 22. Regardless talking about preemptive strike seems rather hasty for now. Should he remind the Chancellor? No, from the sounds of it the decision in Avalia was practically a done deal. Lady Vortzeria would never speak so openly about this matter otherwise. As expected the Chancellor jumped straight to the most difficult topic at hand. On its own way that quality of hers was actually rather admirable.

Besides, Tin has been a thorn in Yllendthyr's side for a while now. So it was for the new Kataylabinsk Republic that viewed Tin as the most abhorable icon of imperialism. Fighting a war to free the Tinities from the Sultanate's evil would be a sure way for Velikaya to get re-elected. Helena Vortzeria had a simple but rather effective plan here, Radidnahr mentally complimented her once again. Which meant he had no choice but to play along with her scheme. "[i]I agree, the Tinite Dragon is awakening from its 250 years old slumber. I had fortune meeting Sultans from the previous generations and Tartu Babur Genghis Khaghan seems to be unlike any of them. Reports say he follows the old values and seeks to restore Tin to its former bloodstained reputation. He's young but also determined. I concur with the Chancellor's assessment that he would eventually become a threat to our peace.[/i]" Radidnahr said that and he also meant it. He just omitted several sentences from his speech. "[i]These are recent news so I would not expect you are aware yet. Four days ago on midnight the Tinite-Yllendthyr border on Zanshir came under a series of vile bomb attacks. Their trail of destruction claimed almost a hundred lives, including the sacrifice of Hîr Esnathemar en'Brascad, one of the Cyngorgad. His presence and keen selfless action saved many more lives. I'm honored to have called him my friend. His death will be mourned by all Yllendthyr.[/i]" Radidnahr kept a long pause. The aging elven general will be always remembered by him as a national hero, regardless the circumstances of his death. "[i]Investigations are already underway though our chief suspicion is on Ajdar extremists supported by the Tinite Sultanate. They apparently prepared similar atrocities within their own border and the Sultan recently used this as an excuse to terrorize Zanshir. According to the telegraph this morning they also appear to demand Yllendthyr's colonies on Zanshir. Though my information is still incomplete the evidences paint the Tinite ambitions clear as day.[/i]"Radidnahr finished his speech. He counted his luck for maintaining the constant flow of information with the mainland. Things are turning out better than expected.