Egelion

[Louis]

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After a very successful and illustrious coronation, Emperor Leon Alexander and Empress Isabella stayed at the Royal Family's estate, Casa Varestela, in Eveari Kalistan. The temporary stay at the house comes after Emperor Leon states that he had planned a meeting with the then future empress months ago. The emperor wished to be the first head of state to formally meet the empress and declare his intentions to work closely with the empire as her reign begins.

Empress Carolina II traveled to Varestela with a large crew, hoping to catch the Egelian royals on a good day. Luckily, the Emperor and Empress were at the house, awaiting the empress herself. There we're positive greetings upon arrival. Only one photographer was present at the visit, calling the event: "the embrace of absolutism". The modest Empress Carolina II arrived in good graces and turned heads as her outfit reflected get true personality: traditional, respectful, modern. Emperor Leon and Empress Isabella both wore Egelian colors and official state clothing. At the meeting was also Hutorian Minor King William XVII, who was in Kalistan to learn of reigning and politics as he grows into his new role.

The meeting itself, despite being a formal state visit, was most informal. The three totals day together around a mahogany table and had tea. It is said that Empress Isabella recommended a formal tea ritual instead of a usual "coffee and cream" service that's typically provided at Varestela using Gaduri coffee. During the tea service, the royals spoke about Carolina's youth, her experiences, and everything that has led up to this moment as official head of the empire. Emperor Leon offered several pieces of advice to the Empress, most about self-discovery, wisdom, moments of fragility, tensions, and how to find peace within power--with the Hutorian Minor King also receiving the information. Empress Isabella offered wisdom on womanhood, motherhood, the rights of women, and women with power. It was reiterated by the Emperor that their advice was not to shun the great work done by the regent in helping lead the young empress, rather to help the young empress when times became difficult and distressed.  

Several talks were also held about security, cultural cooperation, and overall relations between both empires. It was noted by Emperor Leon that nationalists in Kalistan have successfully--and oftendramatically--worsened relations between both nations when no legitimate reason existed. Emperor Leon stated to Carolina that Egelion's policy with Kalistan will remain just as both of their parents maintained it. The Emperor noted that the new reign should be an opportunity for a change in direction, not to give in to nationalist rhetoric and damage what is fine. Emperor Leon stated that The Kerisian Empire would do its part in maintaining a solid relationship for the foreseeable future, making the point that absolutism, while unpopular in most of Terra, represents a small but extremely stable form of rule that must be protected amongst each other.

The Emperor, as he sipped on his Sekowan green tea, affirmed that Egelion specifically remains open to Kalistan on security, economic, diplomatic, and cultural avenues. It would depend on the Empress and her style of reign that should ultimately decide the relations between Egelion and Kalistan for the next generation. Carolina II and Leon Alexander are both young royals within their dynasties. They potentially have the next 50 to 60 years on the thrones of their countries. Having a strong and stable relationship reflects similarly on the Anantonese region. The meeting at Varestela is now hopefully the first and most important meeting between Kalistan, the Kerisian Empire, and by extension, Hutori.