At a quiet tea house, not far away from the conference, President Song Lee sits quietly. Either he'll soon have company or he won't. It hardly matters to him as the quality of the tea is exceptional.

OOC: If you're talking about the Kyokujitsujin conference.... well, I suppose I can go with this. Let's recon this to before the Camberlain incident.


IC: Kawasaki Shozo, stressed at how the Coalition just walked out, came into the tea house. He was surprised at Song Lee being there. He went over to the President.


"It seems you're a civilized gentleman, President Song." He said in Gyeongsangdo dialect Korean.

President Song Lee smiles and replies in his Chungcheongnamdo Province accented Korean, "I do try. Please have a seat with me kind sir."

OOC: Be gentle my knowledge of Korean Tea rituals is somewhat limited as the one formal function that I attended ended up with every heading to the nearest bar.

OOC: If you want sumer I can get onto IRC or MSN and we can hammer this out a bit quicker in realtime.

OOC: I was actually thinking of those small cafes, but I'll follow your drift. Also, I'll be on IRC.


IC: "Thank you, your Excellency."

As Shozo seated himself, he noticed that the President was drinking in the traditional Korean way. He had to smile.

"Such a person like you is rare in this modern day of speed. Where did you learn your matters?"

"A very stern ajumma reinforced my manners with the back of her hand when I was a small boy," replies President Song Lee.

OOC: Bounce over to irc.esper.net #teatime and I'll be waiting. I can't get on coldfront for some reason.

Kawasaki orders a cup of ssanghwacha with a raw egg.


"It's interesting to see a Korean here of all places. Could you tell me about Boomstown? I'm interested in what we can do together for our mutual benefit."

A short elderly man, with a long white mustashe that hung over the edges of his chin, dressed in a long black robe quietly walks into the tea house and finds himself a place to sit as he removes his gat.

PresidentSongLee says, "Boomtown as you may or may not know comes from a refugee population. My ancestors were driven off the Peninsula during some of the factionalism that occurred several years ago. How we can help you is a matter of great debate, but the question certain isn't will we help you. Help will definitely be forth coming, in what form is a difficult answer to provide."

21:03 Sumeragi "Ah, so you faced the same problem that Kyokujitsujins faced. Factionalism can always cause a nation to fall." Shozo takes a sip of his tea
21:03 Sumeragi "Perhaps an industrial project could solve the problem of you helping us without attracting the eyes of the Coalition"
21:05 PresidentSongLee says, "A great deal of my nation's security depends upon the protectorate in place with the Empire of Dragonsia. I can't allow action against them within the territory of Boomtown proper. Perhaps if you were to help me understand the problem in entirety I could make a more educated decision?"
21:15 Sumeragi "I believe that due to the massive mission in Diberia, Boomstown is short on money. Kawasaki Heavy Industries has accumulated much capital during its time in Kyokujitsu, and with our functioning factories, we are willing to make an industrial plant in your territories in Diberia in exchange for 50 ownership."
21:17 PresidentSongLee replies,"We aren't opposed to such a notion. Providing that the factory is open to the eyes of the international community. We have no desires to implicate ourselves in any sort of duplicitous schemes."
Sumeragi "We do things publicly, since we are a corporation, not a government"
21:33 PresidentSongLee thinks for a moment before saying, "I do believe that Diberia will be a large market for a variety of heavy equipment in the future. Such an arrangement could only stand to benefit everyone. Further, any Kyokujitsujin who can demonstrate a blood relationship with a citizen of Boomtown via their Korean heritage will also be given permission to settle in our Diberian properties as a full citizen. Their Kyokujitsujin heritage will be recognized to the fullest of our abilities through equality in our educational systems."

"That would a most excellent proposal. I shall start bringing in supplies and engineers to Easytown when I get back to Camberlain. Thank you for your business, your Excellency."


Drinking the rest of his tea, Kawasaki shook hands with President Song and left.

President Song Lee quietly nods as the gentleman leaves and looks over to the elderly chap who entered a bit earlier. He says, "My tea is not yet cold. Might I share some with you honorable sir?"

The old man turned his head in the direction of the voice. He squinked as he tried to focus on the sorce of the voice. Realizing who it was, the elderly man responded, "No", turned his head, and then continued to sip his tea.

President Song Lee returns his thoughts to his own troubles and continues to enjoy his tea. It really is quite good, and he motions for his aide to refresh his cup.

OOC: I'm guess this is just an undisclosed time so any conferences or other things Sarah is having, this is before.

IC: As promised to the President and though not involved with the current diplomatic negotiations in Asia, Prime Minister Tintagyl arrives alone after an extremely long flight from Helsinki to Boomtown. "Your Excellency." She says walking into the room where Song Lee is seated. "I first want to apologize for making you left the Andonian conflict a week ago, but I thank you for your patience. I hope you don't mind that I finally made good my promise to visit."

"Please be seated," President Song Lee replies with a smile on his face. He places a small cup in front of her, and with both hands pours her a cup of tea. He speaks again and says, "Don't concern yourself with the Andonian conference at all. My departure had more to do with matters of state than the conference."

Sarah smiles as she takes her seat and reaches over to the small sugar bowl on the table. Placing two spoonfuls into the small cup she looks at the President with an embarrassed look. "You'll have to excuse me, ever since I was a kid, I was a bit of a sugar fiend. It's going to put me into the ground while I'm young, but besides that I enjoy it to no end." Taking a sip she nods in acceptance. "Quite good, Your Excellency. But I must ask, how have things been going in Boomtown since we talked last?"

"In Boomtown things are difficult. The funerals for the men who have died in Diberia are far to common. It dampens the mood of the people, but so far it hasn't extinguished their spirits entirely."

"My condolences for your loss Your Excellency, dealing with such loss is extremely hard I understand all too well. I spoke to the Vice-CEO of GTI recently, he told me that any intentions for my people to head to Diberia would be a horrible move. But I have to tell you after Boomtown helping the Hansa out with our crisis. If there is anything we can do to aid your people during this time of suffering, please ask. It is the least we can do between our nations."

"I think the situation in Diberia will be resolving itself shortly. We've sent some of our best fighting men to deal with the accursed. They are being led by our former President who resigned from office to attend to the matter personally. I suspect his decision was influenced by the desire to avoid the day to day challenges of running a nation. Many have commented that the ongoing exertions were driving him half batty with irritation."

He stops for a moment, takes another sip of tea, and resumes with, "We do thank you for your offer of support, but I can really think of nothing at this time. I do worry about the welfare of the Kyokujitsujins. What are your thoughts on this matter?"

"I'm afraid Mr. Lee that I do not know the conflict concerning Kyokujitsujins. While the news may have very well reached Europe I personally have not read up on the situations. But I would be more than willing to have you enlighten me on the matter."

"They are a refugee population from the fallen DKT nation. The problem is particularly vexing to us given our shared Korean ancestry. Right now they are being persecuted for the actions beyond their control of what appears to be a very small minority of their past leadership who is wanted for a variety of criminal offenses," replies President Song Lee.

"That is a shame Mr. Lee, I once heard a quote that went along the lines of, 'If two men from two countries sat down at a bar even with the language barrier they would eventually be able to put aside that difference and have a night of merriment. But those two men can be driven to kill each other because of their respected leaders who want to fight a war for land, resources and glory.' My heart goes out to Kyokujitsujins however and I hope that the world and the prosecuting nations will eventually realize that it the fault of a few evil persons that cause problems in the world and not the majority of a population." She puts down the tea cup. "What action do you all this will result in, for the future? Of Boomtown and I guess the world in general."

"The government of Boomtown will assist the Kyokujitsujins who chose to resettle in our newly acquired Diberian lands. I really can't speak for the rest of the world. I do hope there is a willingness to discuss the plight of refugees everywhere. I know your recent struggles with the Andonians must give you some insight into the matter."

"I agree with you fully Mr. Lee, refugees are a problem that our world faces everyday and need to be dealt with accordingly. If it were possible I am sure that you and I would open our gates and let as many of the poor souls in at once, in fact when I return I will bring this up to the Diet. We recently released over one-thousand Forstellenic refugees to Forvenge and with the Andonian situation over perhaps it is time once again to offer a temporary home to those who remain without. But there is no doubt that I will look further into this situation to provide aid to the Kyokujitsujins." Smiling at the President the Prime Minister continues. "Your regard of the plight of these people is truly majestic President Lee and I would love to see a conference in Boomtown in the future of which you could head to tell the world that problems like this must be avoided at all cost." She sighed. "But unfortunately Mr. President, it would seem to stop an influx of refugees and the pains that strike the world one would need to eliminate war as a whole and I doubt humanity has the heart for such a thing. But in a perfect world."

"Yes, we do tend to dwell in a most imperfect world. I'm open to the idea of a world congress regarding the rights and protection of refugees in Boomtown. Have you any suggestions as to how to best go about this?"

"We could do it together Mr. President, you and I could hold a world conference together to begin talks on the rights of those affected during war displacement. Considering our nations are not enormous empires nor expanding kingdoms and republics we can look at the world from a neutral eye. There could be various things to propose, the creation of a world task force to send humanitarian aid to hurt countries, even the creation of a protection force to monitor refugees and protect them from harm. I have seen trials and countries taking judicial matters into their own hand at the cost of not ruling in the interest of the majority of the people. The world should stand judge for great wars and expansion should stop. President Lee, my country has already began a series of treaties to open my state up to free-trade, why can we not do this on a grand global scale? Would you help me do this President Lee? Together we could bring good to this chaotic world."

OOC: Can I hop in on this?

"Shall we set a date for this event? I'll see if the Grand Dragon Hotel in Boomtown has open space. They might say no due to an unfortunate incident at a weapons design conference that resulted in a dancing girl being injured by .50 caliber weapons fire."


OOC: open to all kaiser.

"Well if we can't do it in Boomtown we can make room in my country for a world conference and if that proves to be a problem then we can find another country to hopefully host this conference. But since it is more your idea than anyone else Mr. President I look forward to having the congress in Boomtown." Looking at her watch, Sarah smiled back at the President and sighed. "But I must be going for now my dear President Lee. I hope that we will be holding this conference in a few weeks and maybe this will be the beginning of a new age for all of us." She bows to the President as she gets up from the table. "Also thank you for the tea, it was excellent."

OOC: Whenever you want to make the thread is fine my me Firestorm, I'll look out for it, pleasure chatting as always and hopefully we stumbled on to something really good.

Kaiserinmelcha Rania shows up to the tea party in a pleasent pink summer dress and bonnet with a big flower in it. With her, she has pots of the only tea she drinks, beduin sweet tea and Oolong tea.
"May I sit down?" she asks.

An inconspicuous black-suited man carrying a laptop computer arrives at the tea house, opening the computer at an available table, beginning a rather audible conversation with the computer.
Generalissimo on a Computer:

“Excellent, half your payment has been wired to you’re account, continue to monitor the conference.”

The old man in the black rope realizes he had fallen alseep overhearing the converstation. He puts his gat back on, ties the strans, stands up and quietly leaves.

"It has been my pleasure as well. Expect to hear from he soon," he says as he stands up as well and bows his head in deference to Sarah's gender and status.







Almost as soon as Ms. Tingtagyl leaves another person takes her place. He smiles at Kaiserinmelcha Rania and says, "By all means, please be seated," and he waits for her to take a seat.