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| Tweet Topic Started: Mar 27 2011, 04:28 PM (1,084 Views) | |
| Deleted User | Mar 27 2011, 04:28 PM Post #1 |
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Princess Anne had to tear her gaze away from the countryside as she prepares to arrive at the Justosian palace. When the motorcade arrived at the Palace the Princess was indeed impressed. "Certainly equal to the Unity Palace in Solaria," the Princess thought to herself. The car stopped and the Princess made her way out and into the open air. Wearing her national colors, a blue dress, blue shoes, nude hose, and the tri-star gold earings which were the fashion in high society in Rathtinia, the Princess approached the waiting Justosian royals. She stopped before the king and curtsied. |
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| Deleted User | Mar 27 2011, 04:46 PM Post #2 |
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Princess Anne now finally had the chance to meet the real ruling monarch of Justosia, His Royal Majesty The King. "Your Imperial Highness, Anne Rathtin of Rathtinia.....so nice to meet you! I am Carlos Pierre Francisco The Second, Son of the Martyr, and King of this Holy Kingdom of Justosia. You honor us!" The King said as he did a nod-semi-bow, and shook her hand. "I believe you already know my wife. So THIS is my first, only, and eldest son, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Carlos Pierre Francisco The Third." The CP walked up to Anne, fully bowed, took her hand, and kissed it as is customary of introduced Justosian men to foreign women. "......Hello...the rumors are true.....you more than.....honor us.....me." The King laughed. "Well! Now that my son's awkward stuttering is out of the way, shall we proceed inside?" The Royal Band begin to play a celebratory theme when the King interrupted them. "No....not now....too late...." |
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| Deleted User | Mar 27 2011, 04:57 PM Post #3 |
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The Princess was accustomed to receiving the royal treatment, but she was still impressed by the welcome she had received. The King introduced himself, his wife, and his son. She had seen pictures of the Crown prince, but this was the first time seeing him in person. Her heart fluttered as she laid eyes upon the Crown Prince, "Wow, what they said was true..." the Princess thought to herself. As the Prince placed his lips upon the Princess's hand, she felt a jolt surge up her arm and it took all of her strength not to pull her arm back as if she touched an open wire. As the King began to lead the group forward, Princess Anne managed to say, "Your Majesty, the Honor is all mine. The welcome you have given me has been nothing short of extraordinary. I do sincerely hope, that I, and my countrymen earn this kindness that you have bestowed." |
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| Deleted User | Mar 27 2011, 05:21 PM Post #4 |
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"How could you not?" The King asked. "You're quite stunning, simply lovely to be around. I do hope you love it here tho. I shall designate my son to be your official tour guide. Beware tho, he knows ALL the best, and worst places of the kingdom. Worst by my definition anyway." The King said as he chuckled. A Royal Aide then ran up to the King. "My King, the Senate has just ratified the PATO Treaty." "Wonderful! Did you hear that Anne? Now THIS is cause for some celebration! Let us go inside and pop some bottles!" The Royal procession made its way inside and they walked down the Grand Hall to 1 of the palace's parlor rooms: ![]() ![]() |
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| Deleted User | Mar 27 2011, 05:32 PM Post #5 |
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The Princess continued to be overwhelmed by the beauty and splendour of the Justosian palace. However, despite its ornate grandeur, she could not take her attention away from the Crown Prince. When the King said that the Crown Prince would be her guide, she nearly fainted. She managed a reply to the King, "Your Majesty compliments me beyond what I deserve. I do love it here in Justosia. I never thought a place could equal the beauty of Solaira, but I truly say, that it has met its match. We had a taste of Justosian beauty when Her Majesty visited us in Rathtinia, but now we know only such a kingdom as this could deserve a queen such as you have." When the aide announced that PATO had just been ratified, she made a mental note to inform her brother (if he hadn't known already) of the good news. When asked if she heard the news, Anne replied, "I did indeed, this shall mark the beginning of a beautiful friendship and I look forward to the Crown Prince's company as he shows me more of the beauties of your country." |
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| Deleted User | Mar 27 2011, 06:03 PM Post #6 |
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As they entered the parlor room for celebrations and more social conversation, the entire royal procession was stunned to find His Holiness, Grand Archbishop Enrique Marseilles II, The Vicar of Yahweh, already there, waiting for them:![]() The King was surprised but knew His Holiness had a penchant for trying to keep things fresh. "Holiness! I wasn't expecting you yet. Praise Yahweh." As he knelled and kissed his holy ring. Conversely, His Holiness then bowed and they embraced while the Queen and CP both bowed "Holiness." This allowed Anne to begin to ascertain the power structure of Justosia. It remains unclear who's authority is top sometimes. There has been some underground talk of a latent power struggle, tho occasional and even then cordial. The King rules all Justosia yes, and is also an ordained HCOJ Bishop. Everyone must at LEAST bow or curtsy. ALL who reside within Justosian borders are his subjects, including His Holiness and his church. The King himself subscribes to Divine Right, which is bestowed upon him by His Holiness upon coronation. His Holiness has no....official....governmental authority, but reins as the supreme, unquestioned, spiritual leader of the Holy Church of Justosia. Yahweh's chief representative on Alterra, his holy vicar, he kneels to NO ONE but God. So he bows to the King instead. The King, knowing how holy and close to God he is, SHOULD kneel, but may also bow. The REAL, EXACT relationship, both professional and personal between the King and His Holiness, royal palace and St. Perez's Basilica, remains mostly unknown...... |
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| Deleted User | Mar 27 2011, 06:21 PM Post #7 |
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Princess Anne was taken aback by many things during her brief stay in Justosia, but she had absolutely no idea that she would be meeting the head of the Holy Church of Justosia. She had dealt with the clergy of Rathtinia on many occassions. Many of the charities she ran we tied in with the Rathtinian Orthodox Church. The Patriarch himself had baptized her along with every member of the royal family. However, it seemed that the church in Justosia seemed to intertwined with the Royal family here while back home the church was more independent. As the Justosian queen and crown prince bowed, the Princess could only follow suit, but she remained silent. |
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| Deleted User | Mar 27 2011, 07:14 PM Post #8 |
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His Holiness quickly made a beeline for Princess Anne. "Princess! Most blessed to meet you am I. May Yahweh find you and your fine nation well this day. I ask you kindly if you could please send back home for some official numbers as to how many of my children and flock reside in your nation. I feel their prayers, calling to me. Blessed are they." They continued talking as the group sat and aides beginning bringing in bottles of expensive looking wine, champagne, and lobster. However the CP brushed it aside, and ordered an aide to bring him a cheeseburger. The Queen thought it cute....the King just sighed. |
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| Deleted User | Mar 27 2011, 07:28 PM Post #9 |
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The Princess composed herself quickly as the Archbishop made his way to her. She listened to His Holiness's request and nodded, Your Holiness, thank you for your kind words. I will be happy to send your request to our government and I am sure I will pass that to you as soon as I receive it. Please be assured that we have complete religious freedom in Rathtinia as that is one of the reasons my country was established." The Princess enjoyed her drinks with the Justosians. The lobster was delicious, but she smiled and shook her head as the Crown Prince ordered a cheeseburger, "Something Andrew would have done," Princess Anne thought to herself. |
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| Deleted User | Mar 27 2011, 08:01 PM Post #10 |
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The King thought to himself while he sampled his wine whether or not he should conduct official state business with Anne. He was concerned about the distance between his new found allies Rathtinia and Xosaia. Should they ever require his military aid, or vice versa, it would be difficult, as they are half a world apart. The only RAF planes that can reach them quickly are his FR-2 Sigilio Halcons as they travel in the easier atmosphere and are supersonic, however they aren't armed as they're spy/recon craft, actually acquired from Xosaia in their earlier, separate treaty of alliance. "Anne. When you get the chance, please relay back home to your Emperor that I would like us to exchange ambassadors, and talk of the more concrete and technical facets of our new PATO alliance. Thank you." The CP then chimed in. "Mama, papa, Your Holiness, if we can wrap this up? I wanna have the princess to myself, show her around and such." |
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