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Post by Unfallious on Apr 2, 2015 1:35:38 GMT
The Chamber of the Commonwealth ParliamentOOC![](http://i61.tinypic.com/15i67o2.png") Location: Altsburg, Markotovia
Member-states
Anarchy of AOS
Amb. Ace Spade
SEAT 1A
The Coalition of Liberated Democratic Republics
Amb. Nicholas Andreas
SEAT 1B
Dai Akitsushima Teikoku
Amb. Toyotomi Hideyoshi
SEAT 1C
The Democratic Federal Commonwealth of Vista Major
Amb. Miranda Hamond-Queens
SEAT 1D
Democratic Republic of Acro
Amb. Ahmed Tarif
SEAT 1E
The Democratic States of Fibertas
Amb. Jake Matthews
SEAT 2A
The Empire of Everestopia
Amb. Charles Kennett
SEAT 2B
The Grand Republic of Vladovaskia
Amb. Yuri Il-Feng
SEAT 2C
The Most Serene Federation of Sulania
Amb. Serana Elthina
SEAT 2D
The Most Serene Kingdom of Markotovia
Amb. Jaques Dupont
SEAT 2E
The Principality of Ile-Savoir
Amb. Berndt von Metternich
SEAT 3A
The United Kingdom of Jaslandia
Amb. HRH. Prince Peter of Jaslandia
SEAT 3B
The United Kingdom of Ruclaxian Morocco
Amb. Drake Victor Cortelyou M.D.
SEAT 3C
The United Socialist States of Unfallious
Amb. Aleksandr Valentin
SEAT 3D
The United Technocratic Republic of Wicko
Amb. Winnie Harpo
SEAT 3E
Speaker of the Chamber:
TBA
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Post by Unfallious on Apr 3, 2015 3:26:00 GMT
"The Parliament calls their sessions far too early." moaned Alek as he looked out of the tinted windows of the ambassadorial car and onto the rainy streets of downtown Altsburg. "Seriously, I'm getting a law passed preventing any session being called before 12. 7am! What do they expect to accomplish with a room full of drowsy ambassadors. I hope they're not expecting decisions."
Albert wasn't listening to the moans of the ambassador, it was the same exact speech verbatim that he delivered every time an early sitting of parliament was called, he was keenly focused on the twisting turning streets of the Markotovian capital, carefully approaching each corner. He always was a careful driver, a good trait for a chauffeur.
The area around parliament wasn't very busy, it wasn't located right in the centre of the city, more out near the fringe where the central business district meets the inner city. Albert pulled the car up to the looming cascade of steps leading to a building representing the pinnacle of modern architecture that was the Commonwealth Parliament. No sooner had the car rolled to a halt that Alek was out the door with his umbrella and beginning the trek up the stairs and into the lobby. The lobby was filled with all kinds of parliamentary staff and diplomats, Alek ignored all of them instead heading straight into the main chamber and locating his seat, 3D. He sat down and looked around, it didn't look like anyone else had arrived yet, Alek being on time was an unusual sight indeed, but early? He checked his watch: 6:40. 20 minutes early. Alek sighed, the knowledge that he had missed out on 20 extra minutes in bed made him irritated. This session better be good.
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Ruclax
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WA Member: Yes
CFN Political Party: Liberal Party
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Post by Ruclax on Apr 3, 2015 4:23:24 GMT
"I know, it's almost the same as the time we went to check up on the hospital conditions in southern Markotovia, now that was a good time.. with all those kids. And remember that one weird kid who had a crush on you and was jealous. He would have been allot more if he knew how the rest of the night went!" said Dr. Darke. with a smile, as he put his suite jacket on talking into his phone on speaker. He put on a very calming and relaxing dark brown suite with a dark green tie, and a vest to match the suit. "So Ill see you tonight. The car will pick you up from the Airport"....What? Oh...well I don't know how long the session will take...Yes....good. Ok babe I have to get going. Love you too...Oh and yes...Yea I shouldn't be too tired after....Heyyy have you ever known me to turn down such an offer..Love you see you... around 5 hopefully" After he hung up with is wife a few security agents entered his nice but somewhat humble hotel room telling him the car was ready for him. He grabbed his brief case and went down elevator and then stairs to the car and motorcade. In the car he looked out the window, admiring some of the natural beauty of the city. The small parks and grand trees. He looked at his smartphone, and started to read the agenda for today. He went over the e-mails that the his Father and the King's Office had sent him on the foreign policy of his country. He read the e-mails and the notes attached to them.
He was prepared and determined to look out for the interests of his country., although all the while he was more-so filled with curiosity the anything else, of what will happen today. He had a relaxed and open decorum. His car pulled up and stepped inside he found his way to the chamber. It was 6:43. He rubbed his dark beard for a minute and then was relieved to see one person in the chamber next to his seat 3B. He sat down and turned over the name holder to see if this was his seat. It read The United Kingdom of Ruclaxian Morocco and a smaller print that read Dr. Drake V. Cotelyou. He tuned it back over and relaxed in his chair a bit. He Turned over to the man siting next to him and figured, that since this guy will be sitting next to me for debates why not get familiar.
He turned to the Man, noticing the name plate before when he reached to turn his over, "Hello Ambassador Valentin" My name plate says Dr. Cortelyou, but you can call be Dr. Drake....just being in this place and having these seats is enough formality for me", he laughed at bit and shot a warm smile and his calming blue eyes at the ambassador and offered his hand.
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Post by Jaslandia on Apr 3, 2015 4:29:58 GMT
Prince Peter looked at his watch as he sat in the back seat of a black luxury car. 6:45 AM. "Looks like I'm running early," Prince Peter remarked to his chauffeur Max. "Session doesn't start until 7."
"I hope this won't be a problem," the driver politely said.
"Not at all," Peter replied. "If I got up any later we might have hit traffic and got there late."
As the prince was speaking, Max stopped at a stop sign, looked both ways for incoming cars, then proceeded onward. "It's a nice city, Altsburg," Peter commented. "Nice layout, nice architecture. Good place for the Commonwealth Parliament."
"I agree, Your Highness," Max responded. "Not too hard to navigate, either. Oh, I think we're here." The chaffeur slowly pulled up to the steps of the grand parliament building.
"Thank you, Max," Prince Peter said to his driver as the former got out of the diplomatic vehicle. "I'll see you after the session ends?"
"Of course."
"Excellent. Until then, have a good day, Max." The black car then pulled away from the parliament. The prince put up his umbrella and walked up the steps to the main lobby.
Upon entering the lobby, Peter put his umbrella in a bin located near the door, with his black top hat and brown coat being taken by an attendant. Prince Peter walked through the lobby, exchanging quick greetings with a few staff members as he passed. Peter strolled toward the main chamber, and approached the two men near seat 3B. According the nameplates, they were the delegates from Unfallious and Ruclax.
"Good morning, Mr. Valentin, Mr. Cotelyou," the Jaslandian prince said as he approached seat 3B. "I'm glad I'm not the only one who got here early. I am Prince Peter, ambassador from Jaslandia. How are you two?"
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Post by Unfallious on Apr 3, 2015 4:42:40 GMT
Valentin eyed the Ruclaxian official cautiously for a brief moment before firmly grasping the man's extended hand. "Good morning, Dr Drake. I hope the ride over was pleasant. Altsburg is such a splendid city."
Manners were of the upmost important when dealing with the officials of other nations and Valentin knew this. Bad manners end in bad relations. Just as Valentin had finished shaking Drake's hand in strode another official. He knew royalty when he saw it and this guy was no exception. The way he held himself, it was honourable. Introducing himself as the Jaslandian Prince Peter only validated his observation. Valentin rose from his seat and shook the prince's hand "Good morning. I'm doing quite well, I was just asking Dr Drake over here about the drive over. Altsburg is quite an impressive city."
Valentin couldn't help but feel slightly ill from the politeness of the whole thing. He was much more accustomed to fiery debates than morning pleasantries.
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Ruclax
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CFN Political Party: Liberal Party
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Post by Ruclax on Apr 3, 2015 4:52:24 GMT
"Dr Drake rose from his seat as Amb. Valentin was shaking the Prince's hand. He extended his own hand with a warm smile and his warm blue eyes at the Prince.
"Hello Your Highness." And yes", he looked back at Amb. Valentin for a moment and then at the Prince "This city is quite the treasure of beauty I find. It's very inviting and the parks are so peaceful. Perhaps this chamber could be like that...peaceful, he gave a sarcastic smile., But one can only dream....good to see you here"
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Post by Markotovia on Apr 3, 2015 12:46:32 GMT
"Sir, we're almost here" said the driver
"Very good, I just need to look over these notes one more time"
The Ambassador's car pulled up to the steps of the Commonwealth Parliament
Two men got out, escorting the Ambassador into the building
"Good Morning Ambassador Dupont", said one of the receptionists
"Good Morning" he said a bit sternly
He walked in to the Chamber, and before sitting down he greeted each Ambassador
"Good Morning Everyone" he said
In a sort of hushed and drowsy tone they replied, "Good Morning"
He sat down
"Well this should be interesting"
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Post by Ile-Savoir on Apr 3, 2015 13:57:42 GMT
(Hi, I've never done any RP before, so I apologize if this isn't in the right format.)
[Slamming open the car door before the attendants could open it for him]
"Hurry up, I need to get to the chamber before the hearing begins" Berndt von Metternich screeched in an oddly Franco-German accent.
With his cane poking out of the ominously-black limousine, the ambassador began to slip out of the car, one leg at a time. "Geez, I sure do hate getting old" the ambassador murmured.
"Sir, can I get you anything?" the female attendant politely asked.
"I'm fine, deary" he responded.
"Very well, sir. I will escort you to the chamber" she soon responded.
Escorting von Metternich to his seat, the attendant complimented his colourful attire--noting his distinct, navy blue and golden suit.
"Wow, sir, I do enjoy your suit."
"Thank you, my dear. I am well known for this suit; it was a gift from former Soviet leader, Mikhail Gorbachev" he responded with uttermost pride.
"Well, here we are, Mr. von Metternich. I wish you the best of luck at your first Parliamentary meeting" the attendant said with a glowing smile.
"Thank you, have a nice day!" von Metternich replied with a smile.
[Entering the chamber, Berndt von Metternich noticed that there was already a few other ambassadors present, and proceeds to introduce himself to them]
"Hello, all, I am Berndt von Metternich, Parliamentary ambassador to the island nation of Ile-Savoir. It is my most humble honour to meet such a skilled set of politicians" he said with a charming and grandfatherly voice.
[None of the ambassadors seemed to notice]
"Well, this ought to be interesting" he said under his voice, in a less-confident tone.
[He walked over to the second row of seats, finding his specific seat, 2D, and proceeded to sit down, resting his ornate cane against the table]
[Noticing the two neighboring ambassadors, Berndt von Metternich greets them]
[Turning to his left]
"Good morning, and hello, Sir Dupont!"
[Turning to his right]
"Good morning, honourable Prince Peter of Jaslandia."
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Post by Vladovaskia on Apr 3, 2015 15:30:31 GMT
[BEEP BEEP BEEP]
The Vladovastok ambassador swung over in the white, hotel bedsheets, slamming his hand upon the snooze of the screeching alarm.
*3 minutes later*
[BEEP BEEP BEEP]
This time Yuri finally responded properly. 6:33. The ambassador fell out of bed lazily, trudging over to his closet. The Vladovastok government had bought out the entire top 2 floors of the Ritz Carlton hotel in Altsburg for the entire duration of Yuri's stay. Therefore, needless to say, Yuri made himself at home. The unfashionable man hung his attire for the day, a simple black suit with a charcoal undershirt without tie, on a rack near the bathroom door, and hopped in the shower for a quick wake-up rinse. When done, he dressed and exited the luxurious room, his two body guards assembling behind him. Before he could get down the hall, Saul, one of the guards, noticed Yuri was lacking his flag pin. He quickly handed Yuri his own pin of the Vladovastok flag.
Upon entering the elevator Yuri grabbed for his cell phone, immediately dialing a number. He began speaking Korean or Chinese, it was unbeknownst to his Siberian guards. That was the nature of Vladovaskia; several languages are commonly spoken due to the country's quick accumulation of land, with Korean being one of the premier languages for the governing class. "물론 상! 지난 밤은 완전히 믿어지지 않았다. 여자는 가슴을 ... 의 크기가! 나는이 서방 국가를 사랑 해요. 우리는 그 이상을해야합니다 ... 그러나 어쨌든, 네, 모든 것이 설정되어 오늘의 계획 ... 내가 집에가는 친구를 반환 할 때 나는 당신을보고하여야한다." Yuri quickly ended the personal call and scurried into the large, black SUV. As soon as he entered the Siberian guards gave the driver the acknowledgment that Yuri was securely inside, and the driver sped off. K-Pop began to play inside the car at a horrendous volume, leaving the driver and ambassador to enjoy themselves for the next 15 minute drive. (https://youtu.be/U7mPqycQ0tQ)
[Music comes to a fading halt]
Finally, 6:53, the ambassador arrives. He leisures out of his vehicle, allowing the driver to find a place to park and wait. Yuri enters the marvelous building, strolling towards his seat, making introductions with the fellow ambassadors along the way. Making note of it, Yuri offers his hand to the ambassadors of Jaslandia, Prince Peter, and Dr. Cortelyou of Ruclaxian Morocco. "It's a pleasure to find friends even amongst the strangest of lands," he tells them both, "I hope the recently formed LOTR will be kind for all of our nations. Please, call me Yuri. Mr. Il-Feng is my father," Yuri calmly says with a smile.
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Post by Vista Major on Apr 3, 2015 16:19:46 GMT
6:29 PM, ALTSBURG, MARKOTOVIA- 30 MINUTES TO PARLIAMENT APPOINTMENT
Ambassador Queens sat leisurely in the central party of Altsburg, reading from the Vistonian Times. Not too far away was a security guard, armed with a single baton. Miranda sighed while reading through Congressional Affairs. "Why Reginald Trese would propose an anti-breastfeeding bill is beyond me. I thought we settled that matter ages ago... Apparently not." She said to herself. The next minute, her phone buzzed wildly, falling from the bench she was sitting on and onto the pavement. Unluckily for Queens, the phone's screen cracked, a single fracture down the middle of the glass. She cursed none too softly; civilians gave her odd looks. "Sorry," She mumbled under her breath.
62-93-08. Unlocking her phone, her Digital Assistant flashed onto the screen, smiling a plastic smile. "Excuse the interruption, Miranda Hamond-Queens, but you have your Parliamentary Appointment in approximately 30 minutes from now,[/i] DA spoke in an elegant tone, though there was a hint of electronic static in her voice. Miranda's eyes widened and she snatched up her paper, dashing towards the security guard. "Jamal, I have to go now! I'm almost late to the Meeting! Get me to the Parliament as fast as you can!" She said, panicking, dragging Jamal towards the Revenue IV.
6:53 PM, ALTSBURG, MARKOTOVIA- 7 MINUTES TO PARLIAMENT APPOINTMENT
Queens rushed out of her vehicle and hurried into Parliament Chamber. The architecture was a balanced blend of modern and classical, but she had little time to enjoy its majesty. A busied discussion with a secretary guided Queens towards the meeting hall. As she approached the door, Miranda straightened her violet suit and red-brown hair. It took several deep breathes for her to calm. 'This is for the Commonwealth... For the Commonwealth' She thought to herself before finally making contact with the door handle. Miranda pushed forward, revealing a grand chamber packed with diplomats and mediamen. Queens clenched her fists and made her way slowly to the table labeled Vista Major
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Ruclax
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Post by Ruclax on Apr 3, 2015 16:26:38 GMT
Dr. Drake, extremely pleased that someone else is as relaxed about formality as he is stands up and greets Yuri. "Hello Yuri. Good to see see you here. And yes, my countrymen have faith that the LOTR will be a positive force. Hey, this meeting might be one for the record of most relaxed entrance, he gave a smile, hopefully we could shoot for the Academy Award of most relaxed debates" He looked at the other Ambassadors and shot them a warm smile as well.
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Post by Everestopia on Apr 3, 2015 18:08:52 GMT
Sir Kennett is always up early as he likes the most of the day. He sat smartly dressed, calmly drinking his morning cappuccino in his hotel suite when there was a knock at the door. It was his personal secretary, Michaela.
"Your car has arrived, Sir."
"Thank you, my dear. I shall be down shortly" Sir Kennett replied.
He finished his cappuccino, stood up and walked over to the mirror and straightened his tie. Then went on to leave the hotel.
Once he steeped outside of the hotel, a black executive car with a Everestopian bonnet flag pulled up in front of him.
The chauffeur quickly got out, walked round the car and opened the car door for Sir Kennett.
"Good morning, Sir Kennett" he said with a smile.
Sir Kennett smiled and replied, "Good morning, Martin". Then got into the car.
The chauffeur closed the door, got into the car and pulled away from the hotel.
Later, nearly at the Commonwealth Parliament...
"It's a nice city, Altsburg. A pleasant drive" remarked Sir Kennett.
"Indeed it is, Sir.
Uh, I can see the Parliament, should arrive imminently Sir" replied the chauffeur, Martin.
Sir Kennett, gathered his papers into his briefcase.
Shortly after...
The executive car pulled up at the Parliament, the chauffeur got out and opened the door for Sir Kennett.
"Thank you, Martin" said Sir Kennett.
Sir Kennett, entered the parliament building, walked through it's great hallways before entering the chamber.
Upon entering the chamber, Sir Kennett walked over to ambassadors Prince Peter of Jaslandia, Yuri Il-Feng of Vladovaskia and Dr. Cortelyou of Ruclaxian Morocco.
"Good morning, gentleman. How are my trading league partners?" he said with a comforting smile whilst offering his hand.
A few minutes later, "I'll be back in a short while, off to socialise". remarked Sir Kennett.
Sir Kennett walked around the room to greet and socialise with Jaques Dupont of Markotovia, Aleksandr (Alek)Valentin of Unfallious, Miranda Hamond-Queens of Vista Major and last but not least Berndt von Metternich of The Principality of Ile-Savoir
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Post by Jaslandia on Apr 3, 2015 19:00:03 GMT
"Yes, this is a beautiful city," Prince Peter said to Valentin and Drake. "Whoever planned out this city did a fine good job." The other ambassadors entered the chamber in rapid succession. Prince Peter shook hands with the delegate from Ile-Savoir first.
"Excellent to meet you, Mr. Von Metternich," Prince Peter said to the representative from Ile-Savoir. Soon afterwards, Prince Peter was approached by the Vladovastock delegate. "Excellent to see you, Yuri," the Jaslandian delegate said as he shook Yuri Il-Feng's hand. "I am Prince Peter, ambassador from Jaslandia. I am sure our LOTR pact will be a strong and mighty alliance."
The ambassador from Everestopia was the next to approach Peter. "It is wonderful to see you, Sir Kennett," Prince Peter said. "Jaslandia is well." The two exchanged small talk for a few minutes before Kennett left to mingle with some other ambassadors.
"So," Peter remarked to Dr. Drake and Mr. Il-Feng, "I wonder what we'll need to discuss today. Probably some sort of obscure regulations on the exportation of extra-virgin olive oil or something of that nature."
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Ruclax
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Post by Ruclax on Apr 3, 2015 20:10:03 GMT
Dr. Drake laughed at bit and shared a smile with Prince Pete. "You know that's not a bad hunch...or we could be ferociously debating the exact amount of milk allowed in ice cream" he smiled and his blue eyes seemed to laugh along, as he looked at Yuri and the Prince. "Speaking of which I just had some excellent gelato yesterday evening from a place near the Grand Square, you guys should try it sometime...I highly recommend it"
As he continued small light chatter and share some more laughs with the gentleman, a mass of men and women in suits and red rectangular credentials labeled "Press" came to the the three of them snapping photos and lighting their faces.
He also saw a few men and women take the higher benches far off. He turned back
"We should be starting soon. Just a few more seats..."
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Post by Vladovaskia on Apr 4, 2015 16:44:29 GMT
Yuri Il-Feng shared in amongst the jokes that the other ambassadors were enjoying. "Well, actually, gentlemen, I have a few ideas that I was hoping to propose, but I'd like to wait until we cover the issue we were called here for," Yuri smiled. The Vladovastok walked over to the other LOTR ambassadors, briefly greeting them, and then making his way to his seat next to Sir Kennet, 7:10.
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