Peter Ilyich Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 "What you thought I meant was not at all what I meant." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PresidentDavid Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 "I apologize then, care to elaborate?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Ilyich Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 "I did not by any means mean that we want to have the right to expand anywhere in North America, but rather, by 'protect', I meant protect from foreign colonization from more of a political point of view rather than one requiring military movement into anywhere in America. I apologize if that was not clear. But, I will not apologize for using the terms 'debate' and 'disgrace' as I feel no reason to debate over my choice of vocabulary, and a choice that I agree with still." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evangeline Anovilis Posted March 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Akiyama quietly sat next to the two, drinking her tea and glancing out of the window. It was kind of strange that although the room was quite comfortable, this still was a battleship... the largest in all of Japan. When she thought about the enormous size, the massive impression such a ship with its towering superstructure, it's enormous 510 mm (20 inch) guns and its length of over 300 metres made, she could understand partly why Date seemed so obsessed with them... yet, this ship was hardly invulnerable, it had to be escorted and its usefulness was always hampered by considerations to avoid its loss. Akiyama kind of felt that more than anything, the Akitsushima seemed an expression of national pride, rather than a proper worthwhile military asset, even if the Naval Staff was quite adamant about the usefulness of battleships. As she drifted off into musings over the Japanese fleet, the Prime Minister wondered whether or not to say something, or to just leave... but both seemed not really too wise at the moment. One could just hope the americans would arrange themselves, though Akiyama never had been one to have a high opinion of fellow human beings. Well, if all else failed, Akiyama always had the option to just cut losses and withdraw the nation from North America to leave the country to its own devices. The eyes of the world would be less harsh on Japan and even in the worst case of Americans resenting Japan... if the Americans didn't manage to work together anyway, they were now still far less of a problem than during the times of the Commonwealth. Akiyama sighed. The world sure was a harsh place for a politician like her... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PresidentDavid Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 "I wasn't implying I wanted an apology, Senator. I don't like the idea of foreign colonists either, but the Prime Minister had made it clear earlier that the Japanese armed forces will continue to protect American lands for the time being; so for now we don't need to worry about colonialism. The Prime Minister was saying earlier that if we would found an American organization, then in the future the Japanese could begin to to cede the protection of the rest of the Americas to our organization. Please Prime Minister, correct me if I got anything wrong, but I don't think it would be unreasonable for us to try to found such an organization. The United Nations building in New York City has been unused for quite some time now. I'm not sure in what direction you'd like this discussion to go, Prime Minister, but we could talk about the more specific details of such an organization right now; or the Senator and I could return home and meet up in New York to do it in the next few days. I know that your time is valuable, so I don't want to be taking more than we need to." Gabriel could sense the disinterest/lack of faith emanating from Japan/s Head of State. "And what do you think Senator, does that all sound fair?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evangeline Anovilis Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 "Huh? Ah, do not mind me. Take your time working on the issue, as long as it is moving forward it's all fine. If you feel the need to first work on this matter at home, the meeting can be finished, but well... in that case I'd hope the matter will be adressed as soon as possible.", the Prime Minister stated, somewhat surprised to have been spoken to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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