[hr][color=pink][sup][h1] [center][img]https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BarrenWiltedAnnashummingbird-size_restricted.gif[/img][/center] [b][center][color=96D2B7]UNITED STATES OF AMERICA[/color][/center][/b] [/h1][/sup][/color][indent][sub][COLOR=6DC09B][I]Summer 1955[/I][/COLOR][/sub][/indent][indent][sup][right][COLOR=6DC09B][b]Lone Star[/b][/color][/right][/sup][/indent][hr][indent][indent][sub][COLOR=6DC09B]White House, Washington D.C.[/color][/sub][/indent][/indent][indent][indent][indent][color=BFE4D3][indent][i]President Álvarez, I know, for a fact, that you have fully weighed the ramifications of the invasion of British Belize. You should understand that my government condemns the actions of the Mexican military, as do I. The citizens of British Belize have the right of revolution against the tyranny of the British crown. Especially when their country is in the midst of a severe crisis within. Instead, they're subjects of your ambitions to make your home county relevant to the world stage. You and I know who actually belongs at that stage. Of course, I will bring my concerns about your recent expansive attitudes to the international community. However, I wanted to write this letter in the hopes of arranging some sort of agreement. Of course, talks will be held on natural grounds as well as emphasize the future of the Caribbeans. Until then, please understand that the United States must take precautions right now. As such, we are moving troops back to the border due to the current escalation of tensions between our nations. You got our attention. For your sake, do not waste this opportunity. Sincerely, President Gordon Harrington[/i][/indent] Gordon Harrington toss the pen aside and examined the finalized letter. Of all the souls inside the White House, he was the one that truly understood war. He was drafted into service when the United States joined the Great War against the Entente in Europe. Gordon partook in the Meuse–Argonne campaign, which was the deadliest battle that the American Expeditionary Force fought in the war, and remained in the frontlines for eight months. Then, the war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Rotterdam. He refused to talk about his time there not even to his wife or siblings and it haunts him still. Daryl Melton, the Secretary of War, walked in the room unannounced with today's paper from [i]The Washington Herald[/i]. Gordon was caught off-guard by the secretary's presence that he nearly threw the papers up in the air. It only took a second to calm down while Daryl apologized for the rude interruption and then placed down the newspaper. Then, Gordon picked up the paper and immediately noticed the headline: [b]MEXICAN NAVY STRIKES JAMAICAN FLEET NEAR THEIR ISLAND[/b]. [color=5FBA91]"Well, shit."[/color] Gordon put down the paper and stood up from his chair, looking pretty irritated. [color=5FBA91]"Álvarez's escalating his plan quicker than I have foreseen."[/color] [color=5FBA91]"I fear that Mexico will invade the colony in the coming weeks. Afterwards, they will march for the Caribbeans next."[/color] Daryl didn't even attempt to tell a single lie with his response. Gordon sat back down and stared at the Secretary of War with a sense of resolve. [color=5FBA91]"Alright then, they clearly give us no choice. It's time to activate [i]Lone Star[/i] and reinstate the Monroe Doctrine. I assume you understand what this means."[/color] [color=5FBA91]"Of course, I will notify the War Department of their new orders."[/color] Daryl nodded and began making his way out of the oval office. That was until Gordon called him back over, who was sealing the letter up. [color=5FBA91]"What is it, Mr. President?"[/color] [color=5FBA91]"Since you're on your way out, please give this letter to my personal secretary. She should be nearby if she isn't doing her other duties. Her name's Evelyn Harding, in case you need to search for you."[/color] Gordon handed the envelope over to Daryl and then dismissed him. [color=5FBA91]"See you soon, secretary."[/color][/color][/indent][/indent][/indent] [hr]