In response to the announcement of the formation of the Federal Republic of Erinor and Sereva, Empress Hestia expressed her joy at the possibility of reconciliation between the Serevans and Erinorans, stating that she "fully intends to be a firm friend and trade partner to the Erinoran and Serevan peoples."  Shortly after the press conference, witnesses claim the Empress was seen becoming sorrowful and muttering the following:  "Oh, Yena... if only you could have lived to see this, my friend..."