23-02-2026, 01:48 AM
11:56.
Metz-Leonid, Karoboro, Xsampa.
March 2nd, 5713
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Tsewang hurried past his colleagues, as he entered the cabinet room. He excused his tardiness and took a seat. Premier Auclair called for an emergency cabinet meeting and as People's Commissar of Foreign Affairs, he naturally would be apart of it. As soon as he sat down, Auclair spoke, her voice was authoritative.
"Let's not beat around the bush here. We all know why this cabinet meeting was called. Vascania. Despite our best hopes for Vascania keeping democracy, it looks slim. Extremism is on the rise in Vascania. And an extremist Vascania is far more hostile to us than a centrist Vascania. As of this very moment, we have no reason to assume an immediate threat however. Despite that, let's admit it. If Vascania is so much as mildly upset, security for Xsampa is put into question. We need to be incredibly careful, and especially watch how Vascania goes. Comrade Tsewang," Auclair paused for a moment, shifting her gaze onto him."
"I want you and the rest of the PCFA to observe as much as possible. We will not engage in espionage or spycraft, we can't risk giving Vascania a reason to be hostile. But we can't assume they'll forgive and forget. Second, I want the representative to the Dovani Union to try to lobby away from this Dovani First rhetoric. Imperialism is a threat, but we can't allow our allies in the DU to alienate our allies in Keris or Seleya. If the Union falls into Dovani Nationalism instead of Internationalism, it's as good as dead. The public is already worried on if integration is happening too fast."
Tsewang shook his head, and nodded. The Premier wasn't wrong, exactly. The public did have concerns over how fast the Dovani Union was going, and as noble as Dovani for Dovanians sounded, it would only risk Dovani, and more importantly, Xsampa's relationships. Auclair continued speaking.
"Comrade Wangdue, make sure the Xsampan Democratic Army is doing its job in Utaristan. Vascania isn't hostile yet, and we most certainly don't want to give them a reason to be hostile, we can't afford risks. If anything happens, the XDA in Utaristan must be ready to shift responsibility to our Utaristani comrades. Until then, continue Operation Eastern Deterrence. If the worse comes, and Vascania proves to be a threat, then we'll look into expanding the XDA's budget. If Vascania isn't a threat, then we can look towards reconciliation and ensure that Traitors Depth and the Vascanian Sea are open. And finally, make sure that the XDAN stays where it is. I want no risks. Again, Vascania isn't hostile, we don't need to give them a reason to be hostile. Watch the situation, hope for the best, prepare for the worst. Relations with Vascania have never been good. Don't make them worse."
As Auclair continued speaking, Tsewang thought to himself. The People's Committee of Foreign Affairs would have alot of work. Not only supporting the Dovani Union, but making sure that it doesnt stray too far from ideal policy, but making sure it doesnt go too fast. And now Vascania. Vascania could easily be an existential threat to Xsampa, or, it can be an example of peaceful coexistence theory proving it's worth. It was simply too early to tell. So, the PCFA would have to carefully watch how Vascania unfolds. And hope for the best. Tsewang's mind kept looping back to the Dovani Union. The biggest asset that Xsampa had, was it's international relationships. Non-Dovani relationships. Kalistan wasn't as close as Egelion was, but positive relations were certainly there. Too valuable to risk. And Egelion, they've owed a favour to Xsampa for a long time now. It hasn't been used, and Tsewang wouldn't try to persuade the Premier to use it. One favour from not only a very close ally, but a powerful state, is something that must be used carefully.
As the cabinet meeting dragged on, it was clear to Tsewang that there would be alot of work to do. The possibility of a threat from Vascania if the worst case scenario occurs, the possibility of the Dovani Union going astray and alienating foreign allies or even the Xsampan public itself, so much possibilities. Whatever he thought to himself. As Auclair said. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.
Metz-Leonid, Karoboro, Xsampa.
March 2nd, 5713
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Tsewang hurried past his colleagues, as he entered the cabinet room. He excused his tardiness and took a seat. Premier Auclair called for an emergency cabinet meeting and as People's Commissar of Foreign Affairs, he naturally would be apart of it. As soon as he sat down, Auclair spoke, her voice was authoritative.
"Let's not beat around the bush here. We all know why this cabinet meeting was called. Vascania. Despite our best hopes for Vascania keeping democracy, it looks slim. Extremism is on the rise in Vascania. And an extremist Vascania is far more hostile to us than a centrist Vascania. As of this very moment, we have no reason to assume an immediate threat however. Despite that, let's admit it. If Vascania is so much as mildly upset, security for Xsampa is put into question. We need to be incredibly careful, and especially watch how Vascania goes. Comrade Tsewang," Auclair paused for a moment, shifting her gaze onto him."
"I want you and the rest of the PCFA to observe as much as possible. We will not engage in espionage or spycraft, we can't risk giving Vascania a reason to be hostile. But we can't assume they'll forgive and forget. Second, I want the representative to the Dovani Union to try to lobby away from this Dovani First rhetoric. Imperialism is a threat, but we can't allow our allies in the DU to alienate our allies in Keris or Seleya. If the Union falls into Dovani Nationalism instead of Internationalism, it's as good as dead. The public is already worried on if integration is happening too fast."
Tsewang shook his head, and nodded. The Premier wasn't wrong, exactly. The public did have concerns over how fast the Dovani Union was going, and as noble as Dovani for Dovanians sounded, it would only risk Dovani, and more importantly, Xsampa's relationships. Auclair continued speaking.
"Comrade Wangdue, make sure the Xsampan Democratic Army is doing its job in Utaristan. Vascania isn't hostile yet, and we most certainly don't want to give them a reason to be hostile, we can't afford risks. If anything happens, the XDA in Utaristan must be ready to shift responsibility to our Utaristani comrades. Until then, continue Operation Eastern Deterrence. If the worse comes, and Vascania proves to be a threat, then we'll look into expanding the XDA's budget. If Vascania isn't a threat, then we can look towards reconciliation and ensure that Traitors Depth and the Vascanian Sea are open. And finally, make sure that the XDAN stays where it is. I want no risks. Again, Vascania isn't hostile, we don't need to give them a reason to be hostile. Watch the situation, hope for the best, prepare for the worst. Relations with Vascania have never been good. Don't make them worse."
As Auclair continued speaking, Tsewang thought to himself. The People's Committee of Foreign Affairs would have alot of work. Not only supporting the Dovani Union, but making sure that it doesnt stray too far from ideal policy, but making sure it doesnt go too fast. And now Vascania. Vascania could easily be an existential threat to Xsampa, or, it can be an example of peaceful coexistence theory proving it's worth. It was simply too early to tell. So, the PCFA would have to carefully watch how Vascania unfolds. And hope for the best. Tsewang's mind kept looping back to the Dovani Union. The biggest asset that Xsampa had, was it's international relationships. Non-Dovani relationships. Kalistan wasn't as close as Egelion was, but positive relations were certainly there. Too valuable to risk. And Egelion, they've owed a favour to Xsampa for a long time now. It hasn't been used, and Tsewang wouldn't try to persuade the Premier to use it. One favour from not only a very close ally, but a powerful state, is something that must be used carefully.
As the cabinet meeting dragged on, it was clear to Tsewang that there would be alot of work to do. The possibility of a threat from Vascania if the worst case scenario occurs, the possibility of the Dovani Union going astray and alienating foreign allies or even the Xsampan public itself, so much possibilities. Whatever he thought to himself. As Auclair said. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.
"Yet I am here, and here I shall remain to behold the world in all it's beauty"
"The world is but a stage. Why cry, when you can laugh instead? For laughter is humanity's preserve. Laugh it all off, fret not, Let's just enjoy the moment."
"The world is but a stage. Why cry, when you can laugh instead? For laughter is humanity's preserve. Laugh it all off, fret not, Let's just enjoy the moment."