Alea Iacta Est

[Emperor Tekagi]

Upon their return to the negotiation room, the Kusarian delegation took their seats in a fashion reflecting their hierarchal structure.
Closest to the Bretonian Prime Minister sat his Kusarian counterpart, to her right was the Defense Minister, followed by the Governor to his right - the furthest away from the Bretonian delegation. Miki, on the other hand, secured herself a spot of utmost importance: the lap of her Lady.

"The resumption of trade between our nations has indeed been of utmost importance in recent years, especially following the liberation of the Tau sector from Gallia's influence. Further increasing mutual economic investments is one of many crucial steps to establish a bond of true friendship between house Bretonia and house Kusari, especially with the recent three decades of conflicts across the Sirius Sector in mind. - To start of easy, I wish to give the word to Lady Hakkera, as representative for the people of Honshū and their economic interests. The remaining areas of Kusari and their economic interests in Bretonia will be represented by myself later on."

Miss Sanae spoke in a calm way, eyeing her Bretonian counterpart closely - all while gently caressing Miki behind her ears.

The Defense Minister listened carefully to this brief exchange between the Prime Ministers, though he maintained eye contact with Sommerville instead.