With both delegations gathered and the room secured, both members sat opposite one another in an uneasy atmosphere. It became clear that no one was willing to deliver an opening statement from the Coalition delegation, probably because they expected the Bretonians to do it, and the Bretonians weren't expecting the Coalition to even show up.
It became apparent to Weber that since he had a hand in organizing this meeting, it feel to him by default to deliver the opening statements.
Gentlemen, he began, Thank you all for coming. I need not explain to you what the purpose of this meeting is about but just so we are all on the same page, our business today is to discuss the relationship between the Kingdom of Bretonia and the Coalition revolutionary army. This will include discussing Economics, Military matters, Geography and of course intelligence. In order to keep this discussion as civil as possible, only one person may speak at a time, and that the respective topics be discussed by the appropriate people, for example, the representative from the Armed Forces will not lead discussions related to trade, although they are welcome to have input.
He paused to gather his thoughts, choosing his words as carefully as he could. We will also discuss the matter of this system in due course, for the time being however we should begin discussing military matters, since the war is still very much on, so..Mister Thomas Fraser, if you would. He said gesturing to the Bretonian Flag officer to continue.
