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[i]The Sacred and God-granted Kingdom of Ulgyrikan[/i][/centre]

[right]14:50, Thursday 4th January, 1900[/right]

'Your Sacred Majesty, two telegrams from Aquarian,' Lord Francis Knollys, Private Secretary to the Sovereign, extended the two pieces of paper to the King, who was sat at his desk reading another report on the incident in Candor.
'Urgent?' Agnacious asked without looking up from the report.
'Somewhat, Your Sacred Majesty,' the Viscount responded. Agnacious slid the report aside and reached out for the telegrams, which the Viscount handed to him. He scanned them quickly with his intense blue eyes. The first letter was from General Dallas Finton requesting a meeting between them in two days, and the second was from the Vice-President Nix Finton - the former's wife - beseeching he accept the strange request.
'Awfully short notice. I am scheduled to review our five new frigates at Portshead on that day - is that not right, Lord Knollys?' The Viscount nodded.
'Your Sacred Majesty is correct,' came his response.
'Has Sir Edmund Monson not yet returned to Aquarian?' The King questioned.
'He is scheduled to depart in two weeks, Your Sacred Majesty. He wishes to spend the beginning of the new century with his family.' Agnacious looked down at the telegrams once more and put them aside.
'Duty calls, Lord Knollys. Inform Sir Monson that he is to depart for Aquarian tomorrow morning at the latest. He must be present in Eau by the 6th for this meeting.' Lord Knollys nodded and bowed deeply.
'I shall immediately write to Aquarian with Your Sacred Majesty's response - if it please Your Sacred Majesty.' The King nodded as he handed Dallas' telegram back to the Viscount. He would respond personally to his sister's telegram.
'Yes, do that Lord Knollys, and I shall return to these overblown reports. I will never understand the Alai - these reports are no different from the previous ones. I hardly think another investigation will be necessary...' the Viscount did not respond, but bowed respectfully before leaving the King's study to write the necessary letters.

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[right]Thursday 4th January, 1900[/right] 

To the Honourable Sir Edmund Monson, 1st Baronet,

[indent]His Sacred Majesty is sorry to inform you that a matter of utmost urgency has arisen, and you will be required to return to your diplomatic duties in Aquarian forthwith. It is His Sacred Majesty's desire that you depart to Eau tomorrow morning at the very latest. You will be briefed on the particulars of your mission during your journey to Eau. Your transport arrangements have been made and we await your prompt arrival in London.[/indent]
Yours sincerely,
The Right Honourable Lord Francis Knollys, 1st Viscount Knollys, Private Secretary to the Sovereign

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[right]Thursday 4th January, 1900[/right]

To His Excellency Dallas Finton, General of the Democratic States of Aquarian,

[indent]His Sacred Majesty has instructed me to write in response to your urgent telegram of this afternoon. His Sacred Majesty is extremely interested in discussing all the matters you mention in your letter, and prizes the good relationship between our two nations extraordinarily. Unfortunately, the meeting is at far too short a notice for His Sacred Majesty, and so his presence will be impossible. However, His Sacred Majesty has instructed the Honourable Sir Edmund Monson to immediately return to Aquarian so as to see to this most important matter personally. We look forward to establishing firm relations between our two nations, and entering this new century strongly and confidently together.[/indent]
Yours sincerely,
The Right Honourable Lord Francis Knollys, 1st Viscount Knollys, Private Secretary to the Sovereign

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[right]Thursday 4th January, 1900[/right]

Dearest Nixie,

[indent]I received your distressed letter this afternoon and put everything aside to write back to you. I assure you that I will do everything in my power to ensure a bright future for our countries. Ulgyrikan and Aquarian are both equally my home - our people share the same blood, the same language, the same love for our Lord and Saviour. Don't be sad and don't be distressed, I will not be allowing anything bad to happen to our homeland. Look after yourself, and please do visit us soon. Little Fredrick misses his favourite aunt very much and sends all his love and kisses.[/indent]
Your loving brother,
Agnacious