[u][b]Commonwealth Embassy
Bushu System
Musahi Empire
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Kessel was nervous again. Since he'd opened the embassy, things had been relatively straightforward. He thought fondly back to Xiao Xiang's visit; such a charming, intelligent woman. He'd heard she was appointed minister of foreign affairs recently; he mentally made a note to visit with a bottle of fine wine from Whitehaven. For the moment though, he had something distintly less pleasant to deal with than the young Musashi woman. James Conrad, Executis of the Dominion. For some ungodly reason, the Executis had requested a meeting. Kessel was in no mood to risk his life, so he'd called on his Su'urtugal, and been somewhat surprised when not one but two had emerged from seemingly nowhere to answer his summons. And then, the door chime rang.

As James rang the door he heard a distinct "Come in" and so he followed suit. He opened the door to see a nicely decorated room though when he looked towards the ambassador he chuckled as he was flanked by two of his reptillian guards. "Ambassador I don't think those are nessacary, though if you truly believe that I'd hurt you I'm afraid the deal I had plan will take more than I hoped for." 

"Executis Conrad, my Su'urtugal ensure all our safety. The two of us meeting together could present a desirable target for....well, let's not count the enemies." Kessel chuckled. "Drink?" he offered, pouring himself a glass of fine old Terran scoth.

James shook his head no. "Fair enough I suppose." He said as he moved closer to the ambassadors desk before taking a seat. "Ambassador Kessel, I must say it's a plessure to meet with you. Though this shouldn't come as a surprise, I have been speaking to all delegations on musashi. While most have been fairly well as I hope this one to be one was not. But that is besides the point. Shall we get down to business?" James as he crossed his arms and looked at him with a soft smile.

Kessel shifted in his seat. "Executis Conrad, let me tell you a story before we proceed. In the time of the old Emperor, before the fall, my great grandfather was a moderately prosperous businessman. He worked hard, he paid his taxes, he fathered four sons. He struggled, but was comfortable, and every day hoped that his sons might be even more successful than he was." Kessel took a drink from his glass. "Fate spat upon his dreams. The imperium collapsed, the local Imperial Noble turned into a power hungry warlord, and three of my great-grandfather's sons were worked to death in the mines. My grandfather survived by virtue of being to young to work in the mines. Where was the Imperium, or any trace of it? Gone, forgotten, obliterated, I don't care. And then came the Commonwealth. Oh, times were hard at first, but nothing compared to what we'd endured. And then, then our world received constituency. My father saved enough to earn citizenship, married a beautiful woman, and happily raised three children." Kessel laughed. "My sister is a doctor, on Praetoria. My brother is assistant deputy minister of agriculture for the colonies. And I am an ambassador to the Musashi Empire." Kessel leaned forward in his seat.
"Executis Conrad, the Commonwealth has done more for my life and my family than the old Imperium or its successors ever did. Your Dominion and everything it stands for intends to rip that all away. What could you possibly have to offer us?"

James smiled "I understand many people aliens and humans had to endure the hardships when the Imperium fell. Yet the Dominion isn't the only one which wishes to return the Imperium back to glory if you havn't noticed." He took a small pause to look at the guards before making eye contact once again "Now, I believe the Dominion has plenty to offer. Resources,Manpower,Aggreements and more. Though I believe it's not what we can offer but rather what you and the commonwealth want?" James said as he cocked and eyebrow

Kessel was tempted to swear at the Executis until he left his office. But, you didn't get this far into the diplomatic corps without learning to control your temper, so he reigned in those baser instincts. "Sir, forgive my rudeness, but there is nothing that jumps to mind that her Imperial Majesty's Government wants from the Dominion. Perhaps it would be better if you stated what the Dominion wishes for, then we can discuss what might constitute an equitable trade. Despite your 'track record', the Commonwealth always believes there is a diplomatic resolution for any situation."

James seemed rather confused as to what track record the commonwealth has been following unless he meant it for the dominion politics in general manner. "Well, Ambassador, I'd like to fomally offer the Dominion's hand of friendship to the Commonwealth. As such a pact of Non-Aggression would have to be agreed upon."

A brief slash of surprise marred Kessel's face before he brought it under control again. "Well, Executis, that is a most generous offer. Unfortunately however, I have been granted full confidence of the crown...to negotiate with the Musashi. I would have to confer with my government before accepting such a Non-Aggression agreement. The supspace web between Bushu and Corinthene is not the most well maintained, and I fear it will take several days for your request to reach Parliament. However, know that I will convey your request with the strongest possible endorsement. Now, I hope I will see you later tonight at Xiang-dono's inaugural reception!" Kessel managed to legitimize his enthusiasm with thoughts of Xaio Xiang's porcelain skin and...voluptuous figure.

James had yet to recieve any news of Xaio Xiang and so his face turn into a small smile. "You know Xaio Xiang aswell? Why this is excellent, myself and her had conducted a trade meeting recently as she did with you. It was rather satisfactory. She is certainly one to watch for. In fact perhaps we could speak more there along with our mutual friend." James gave a small chuckle. 

"Indeed!" Kessel again overlapped his enthusiasm. "Now, Executis, if you would please excuse me I have a thousand trade embargo requests to deal with from private citizens. I will let you know as soon as I have a response from my government."

"Very well, if the parliament wishes I'd be more then happy to speak to them in person as well." James gave a small smile and nod as he stood up and headed for the door.

The door closed, and Kessel took another sip of whiskey, vaguely offended Conrad hadn't taken any. "I'm sure you would, asshole" he murmured to himself.