[b][u]The Toubres Empire[/u][/b]

Almiro Barros was a proud man, and he stood tall and alone in the small council chamber. He had spent many years as Governor of the Toubres Empire’s colony on Serranthia, and in his eyes the rebellion was his full responsibility. As the Empress entered, flanked by Vicenti Queiros, Almiro turned to her and bowed deeply, glancing up at the new, young ruler of the Empire and waiting for her to speak. 

She nodded in recognition of Almiro before gesturing for him to rise. As he did so, she spoke, her voice soft. 

[i]“How went your meeting with Mullah Kahmar Mustafa, Governor Barros?”

“Unfortunately not as well as I had hoped, Your Majesty. He is an intelligent man, and a fine leader, and while I was admitted a meeting, he refused to shift on his demands. They are extreme.”[/i]

He hesitated, glancing at Vicenti as if unsure whether to go on. Maia waved a hand dismissively.  

[i]“Mr Queiros can be trusted. Please continue, Governor.”

“As you wish, Your Majesty. Kahmar demands that we abandon Toubrian Serranthia, abandon any claim to it, and in turn recognise the land as the new Kingdom of al-Nuzzar, with himself as the ruler.”[/i]

There was a silence that dragged on for what seemed like an eternity, until the Empress finally leant forward to speak. 

[i]“I see... Thank you, Governor.”[/i]

There was sudden knocking on the door, and all three turned towards it. The Empress called for the knocker to enter, and a messenger, clearly out of breath, quickly stepped through. Bowing deeply to the Empress as he gulped for air, the messenger turned to Almiro.

[i]“Urgent message for you, Governor Barros. Mullah Kahmar Mustafa has called an International Conference. The Helrox Empire, Republic of Paraka and Tyrian Empire have been invited to mediate.”[/i]

The Governor was shocked for a moment, before quickly turning towards the Empress. She cut him off before he could speak. 

[i]“Go, Governor Barros. You know the area best, and understand the language. Report whenever you can.”[/i]

Almiro bowed low towards the Empress again, already moving towards the door, closely followed by the messenger. 

[i]“Of course, Your Majesty. Thank you.”[/i]

[u][b]OOC:[/b] [/u]
[b]- Toubres Empire will attend the International Conference.
- (+2 to Order Number 1)[/b]