Meeting in Cologne, Phase 1

[Swifty]

Mounier notices that the guards are watching him carefully so he doesn't make unnecessary moves that may look suspicious in any way. He remains calm and nods at the design of the inside of the Altenburg. Acknowledging the efforts of the Rheinland engineers in their impeccable work.Thank you for the warm welcome, madame Habermeyer. He proceeds to firmly salute her in a respectful direct manner, raising his right hand, tip of his forefingers touching the under the head above and to right of his eye. The upper arm is parallel to the deck and the forearm is at a 45 degree angle. Face expression is neutral and serious but with no intent of domination or intimidation whatsoever.Do please lead the way madame. He says and proceeds to follow her at a slow pace. The story of the great Westfalen has reached even the darkest sectors of Gallia, but it is the very first time i got the privilege to explore one of those ships like now. It's truly an impressive sight to say the least. A very potent crew with the will to live through any circumstances to tell their story, one that would be remembered for a very long time.He paused for a very short moment.Very well instructed men, et very stubborn to accept defeat, i know some of us share that same spirit in Gallia, myself included. I can tell your engineers do not waste their time when it comes to developing technologies for war, much like ours really. It's truly fascinating the more i hear of Rheinland, considering everything it has been through et still is on it's feet. That is commendable.Mounier nods at Traudel and enters the office. He then walks around in it, with his hands behind his back, just observing the decorations and the design of the room.We have an old saying in Gallia. "A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots." Unfortunately the new so called "system" in Gallia is looking to annihilate those roots et replace them with new, fake or "hybrid" ones... since you mentioned traditions. I believe we are the only ones who want to stick to those roots that made us the mighty power we once were under the leadership of our powerful King Charles. He says almost with a painful tone in his voice, makes a long sigh then proceeds to take a seat on one of the chairs.

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