The delegations come one by one, seated in one of the two circles of the diplomacy table. The inner table, the head delegate or the head of state, leaders, as it was affectionally referred to in her letter. At the outer table were others deemed important to join the delegations. Further out, the press was ready to broadcast these momentous discussions.

Hands were shaken, nods were exchanged, and sentiments caused for delegations to be closer with, or repulsed from one another. The Peony sat down looking at the other delegations settling in behind the small flags atop their tables, with everyone wearing their own stately garbs that project their power, national identity or culture. The Peony herself, wore a dress that she purchased after an incognito window shopping session with princess Ati of Sedunn, empress Astrid and princess Luiza of Stoinia in a small boutique in Hai Men. A white dress with closed collars and an opaque sleeve from her elbows, along with a pair of glasses since she ripped the edge of her contact lenses trying to wear them in the morning.

She viewed the chamber, individuals that sat here are the head of states, which, in international studies, is the highest position of order in the world. Some she knew too well, some she had the grace of a first time acquaintance. Yet they were heads of states, only a non binding cooperation in the form of the WF, or a defence agreement in the form of the CE is what is higher, and none have the realistic power to enforce laws upon people within borders without their consent.

The Peony herself knew of the weight carried on her shoulders, and the sentiments of her statesmen must be vocalized through her. She is the monarch and protector of Huawan, and she must carry that title with strength, wit, elegance and poise.

As the chaperones finished, a signal was given to The Peony. She is to open this summit. She stood and gazed at the map of Pacifica in the centre, she paused and spoke her speech with clear austral, honed by years of practice. She hoped her words are as intended.

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"Assalamualaikum, nín hăo!" She started, with her signature greeting, she took her time to speak to avoid any redundancies.

"Honorable leaders of this region, today we converge once more as I call forth the Government Island Summit and welcome you to the historic Syldavia Castle. It is a pleasure to have you all here, willing to let go of petty rivalries and talk for peace and chart a path for a better future for our countries. We, the Peocracy of Huawan, stand before you with multiple agendas which we deem necessary for discussion."

"It is concerning that aggressions across the world have caused an increased probability of instability in this region, time and again this region continues to delve into chaos and instability. The seven pillars event, which saw the nuking of innocent lives in seven cities in Reizen with a nuvlear bomb, forced a new era to the horrors of nuclear devices, and the dangers of rogue terrorist organizations sponsoring insurgencies and civil wars against stability and order. As wars rage in Crabry and Bareland with each delegation finding its own policies for containment, there are entities in this region that continue to violate the sovereignty and stability of our respective nations."

"As conflicts grew, so inversely will our economical security. A looming threat of economical and ecological proportions stands before us, emissions rise as world inflation rates loom. It is of tantamount importance for us, that the security of our people's economic power be stable in the evergrowing commercial world. That we continue to chart a path forward to a future that is more sustainable for nature, for people and for this region. These are the wishes of our Peocracy, and it is hard to underestimate the importance that the results of these discussions shall affect the future of this region, and the paths we charted forth."

"My esteemed leaders!"

"We call forth the summit because we know a fact, that after centuries of horrific conflicts, the world today is passing through the most tremendous period of readjustment that mankind has seen, and a real desire to do away with war is being manifested. An open hand for cooperation is offered more than the barrel of a gun, as we seek further opportunities to mend the wounds of the past and join together in harmonious peace. That peace on earth, and goodwill towards man, can only be accomplished by mutual respect and understanding of one nation towards another."

"Thus, we are of the opinion that the tumultuous sentiments of nations must not deter our efforts to stand on a united front against terror, and the amazing attendance of nationstates willing to advocate peace and stability is nothing short of remarkable. We call for you to speak the positions of their governments on efforts we could adopt to stabilize this region and march onwards to an era of peace and progress. To clear any misconceptions of sentiments, to coordinate cooperation for the stabilization of the economy of the world, and as the previous historic government island summit did, provide an institutional framework for lasting peace and stability."

"I hereby invite the caucus."

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The Peony took back her seat and ready to communicate with her delegates from the tablet, she gazed at her Royal Premier and her High Diplomat, she knew there was no going back now.

As the Kringalians hoped in the previous summit, she too, sorely hoped, that the odds were to be in their favor.