The paperwork was sorted, the main point of business was settled and it was soon time for the delegations to head their different ways. The last bit of the agenda, before departure, was the closing statements. The Premier's would be rather straightforward.
"A metaphorical toast to this new partnership, then. With hope, we may yet curtail the tyrant before it is too late."
Little did the Premier realize his subordinate officials were already busy packing and getting ready to roll out.
