Greetings!

I would like to make a state apology on behalf of myself and the German Empire regarding an event which occurred rather recently. Without further adieu I would like to continue with the story of what occurred, and so forth. And so it begins...

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The storyline in the first shot is simply me coming in the conversation stating that I had proven a little rumor was false. Sherlock Holmes as Reichstag Deputy (Senator in your terms) then proceeded and talked to me about a gift, and of course it ended up him saying he was going to spy on RoA. When I heard about this, I was not amused, I stressed the terrible things which could occur, and stated my disapproval. And of course, the German Empire is a constitutional monarchy, and me being the ebil absolute monarch, when word is said from the Emperor, it is usually obeyed without question. Orders! Orders! Orders which must be obeyed at all times!

So then I assumed (wrongly) that the situation was over, that the Reichstag Deputy knew that he would end the idea and life would go on in a normal fashion. However, not all went as assumed it would be. However, lucky for us, RoA had contacted me and informed me of the dreadful situation, that Sherlock Holmes had continued his mission and had attempted to infiltrate RoA. Once this had be brought to our attention, he was asked to make his resignation speech and der Rote Baron asked to report him for multi use shown here.

For those who don't understand, a nice visual has been made to replace a tl: dr, enjoy!

After much discussion and with a pleasant end, the German Empire was asked to follow a few terms for the event, which we saw were very generous terms, expel the spy, an apology, and some reparations for the amount which Sherlock Holmes received before getting deleted for multi use. And here is our reparations:

So now that we present to you our story, we also end it with an apology, however also with thanks to RoA for understanding what occurred and how it was the fault of a Deputy who seemed to do things on his own. With the close of the discussions with RoA and others, I had felt that RoA had acted extremely well and had also ended the Blackout which was in place. Full and complete communications now reside, and now we all drink to a bright and happy future of greater friendship and prosperity to all!


Fritz

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Thank you, Emperor Frederick: apology accepted.

On behalf of RoA, I would also like to thank everyone who has patiently helped us through this difficult situation, particularly Hizzy and Nelchael of Nueva Vida, Nemhauser and Zeppelin of Nordreich, as well as our beautiful and talented MoFA, Elfriede Riotte.

Let us hope that with this represents a new page for everyone's history.

Thanks Fred, I knew that you would make the right decision. And stop flattering me, Valdemar!

o/ Kaiser
o/ everyone else that made this possible

o/ Peaceful resolution.
o/ NO MOAR BLACKOUT

Awesome show from all involved. Except Sherlock Holmes Spies ftel.

Once more diplomatic measures and cool minds prevail. Classy apology Frederick; best of luck to your alliance.

I'm glad this came to a peaceful conclusion. Good luck to my friends in TGE and RoA

The irony in Sherlock Holmes leaving a paper trail of evidence behind him....

Oh wait! We forgot a term...we want your pimping hat.

Elfriede, that cracked me up.

weak. war ftw.

Just to let you know Valdemar that if Sherlock Holmes still had a nation, we would had happily ZI him.

In the RoA Concilium Ministrorum, an intruder appears...


For any other spies out there...please do better than this guy next time.

Diplomacy!

Finally this situation is over with.

Very civilized behavior. Well played.

no war? no exciting conclusion? just peace? awwww

congrats to both of you

Well done!

well this is unfortunate

good for you guys, though.

After hours of talking, it's good to see this.

Fritz, I will be sending your pimping hat to Aquisgrana. You left it at our last party.

Cool. I'm glad it was solved rather quickly and without conflict.

My hat's off to RoA for their generosity and understanding in these terms. I've always expected nothing but the best from them, but these terms surprised even me. Frederick seems to understand this gesture of good will, and I trust these will be just the first few steps towards reconciliation between RoA and TGE.

o/ RoA, and all of our wonderful allies who helped ensure a smooth resolution to this

Glad to see this situation come to a peaceful end...

o/

Good to see this resolved guys.

Let this be the foundation for both of you to grow a good and positive relationship in the future.

Well that's certainly interesting. I figure he'll either learn from this or continue to act like a complete and total fool. I'd never let him back in after a ridiculous stunt like that and I hope that's the case here. There's nothing to gain from having idiots like him on your side.

It certainly is the case. I don't know much about the fellow but I heard he was quite the alliance hopper so good luck to whoever ends up with him in their roster.

K-Fred, it's not always easy to make a public apology (I speak as one who has been compelled to issue one), but you made the right decision. I am glad to see that this was resolved in a peaceful way, without bloodshed. By falling on the grenade, you saved many people from unnecessary conflict.

RoA, you guys were a class act in this whole affair. It is very infrequent that one encounters an alliance as reasonable and accommodating as you have demonstrated yourselves to be. In too many disputes, ultimatums are issued to provoke a war, but your demands were fair and their intent was to achieve peace. My hat is off to you.

-Craig

I wanted war; it would have been fun.

But ya, congrats on solving it peacefully and all that.

I know, right? They wouldn't take my advice

Shouldn't this be an alliance announcement? Anyway congrats on reaching a resolution.

RoA was very generous and forgiving in offering these light terms, but I guess that's what should be expected from such a great and honourable bunch of people.

o/ RoA

An apology cannot be sincere when concluded with an exclamation mark, sir.

It was concluded with my name. So you are right.

Fritz

This was a very sincere apology!

edit: needed an exclamation point for emphasis

Sir, no one reads anything other than titles.

/me stabs Cook's exclamation mark.

Nueva Vida not only stands with its allies, it works to keep the peace. Well done, all persons involved in their search for peace.

this makes me sad... oh well, I'll just get back to waiting for a war... sigh

Good to see a peaceful resolution. This could have gone much much differently.

Cooler heads prevail.

Darn.

Let me say that this could have gone any which way but loose. Nueva Vida and Nordreich, among many others, however, have shown that they support peace.

o/ NV
o/ NoR

Dammit!

Thought I finally had a chance to legally inflict myself with nation casualties.

I wonder when this thread will devolve totally into shoutouts for RoA's allies?

This was a positive outcome, and only good things should flow from it.

TGE got caught with their hand in the cookie jar.......they wisely took the terms.

I have lots of respect for RoA and NV in this....

TGE had little other options but with that being said I'm glad peace prevailed.

Great, I'm very happy that the mistake of one individual did not lead to an unnecessary war. Kudos to everyone who pressed for a diplomatic solution to this incident

/me gives a shoutout from an ally of an ally of an ally.
Oh yeah.

What?

They discovered someone in TGE was spying on RoA, without any consent of the TGE government whatsoever. They immediately expelled the person.

I wouldn't call this 'caught with their hand in the cookie jar' - it's a great display of correct diplomacy by TGE, RoA, Nordreich and Nueva Vida.

Hail all of the above.

You would got caught in the crossfire

That's not exactly an accurate summary of the events, but hail regardless.

A TGE government member was spying on RoA and told Frederick about it, RoA discovered it on their own, confronted TGE, and then action was taken by TGE. Had it occurred in the order you mentioned, no apology would be necessary.

OK, then I misunderstood the stuff stated in the OP.

Still, well handled by all involved parties!

I can agree with that and I really like Fritz's cartoons