| The Treecuu Visit - The Birth of a New Era |
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The Treecuu were vegetarian by choice. In the days of the republic, eating other beings was seen as highly immoral. However, some hardliners, especially in the Committee and higher ranking members of the Security Police ate meat as a way of felling dominant. There were even rumours that they feasted on some of the more exotic subject species. Regardless, the members of the Treecuu delegation had been given an injection on nanorobots that would assist them in processing the alien food and neutralise contents that would be harmful to them. Being able to predict all eventualities and have a solution for every situation was a sign of strength. Having the guts to demand other to change came only second, and that was why everyone in the Treecuu delegation ate whatever was served.
The Treecuu mammalians had been blessed with a highly sensitive gustatory perception. The soup, and especially the water in it, had an intriguing taste. Cuul narrowed his eyes while concentrating on identifying the different ingredients, nodding slowly. "I don't mind sharing the basic principles, as long as you return the favour" Cuul looked at the king. "We let highly volatile particles collide and annihilate each other in an chamber. As they do, an enormou amount of energy is released which is shunt into something that could be called a capacitor. Manipulating the energy rate and the physical properties of the 'capacitor' allows forming and controlling a local gravimetric field that contracts space in the direction of travel, and expands it in the rear, thus continuously shorting the distance that needs to be travelled." The President smiled. "Or this is at least what they teach us in school."
The King felt nostalgic for the days when he studied engineering. Perhaps student exchange programs could be a possibility. It would also further enhance cultural ties in the long run. Regardless it seemed that the Treecuu could learn the Stoinians a trick or two.
"Ah I see, quite interesting technology. Perhaps we could also arrange for a student exchange between our nations to learn from one another and build a cultural barrier. Maybe even the youngest of my children could learn from these programs. It is quite an interesting thought. But of course we would have to revise the courses and find if they are indeed equivalent to one another." The King smiled at the President while the waitresses removed the empty bowls. "Would this idea intrigue the Treecuu?" Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
"Very much so, your Highness. I know many of our people would be eager to enrol in an exchange program. Perhaps our embassies and consulates could host this initiative?"
The president nodded at the waitress as she removed his bowl. "Thank you. It was a delightful meal." Then he looked back at the king. "In addition to facilitating education exchange, perhaps our diplomatic missions could arrange official tours of our respective nations for tourists?"
"I agree that we should also expand the tourism opportunities, but I would like to first focus them on the respective border sectors at first. See if there is indeed a market there and if the local populace would want it. Let's just say that our more rural areas and expansion zones do still hold a very conservative view of xenos. Though I believe we should also open our capitals for tourism. Open the heart of our respective nations, I am sure both of our peoples could see this as a beginning of our growing thrust."
The King took a sip of water from his glass. The waitresses were also prepping the main course, but the Crown Prince eventually spoke to the President. "Forgive me Mr. President, I may have a suggestion which may sound as a bit of a stretch. But would the Treecuu Empire be interested in a future joint military exploration program to scout out this sector in the galaxy? I am not asking for mixed crews, but perhaps a joint staff leading mixed fleets. It would also form a basis if we were in a war together and give us an operational advantage. I know we are in early stages of talks, but I am talking long term you see." The King was surprised, his twenty year old son was making ambitious policies. Nonetheless if he would want any policy right now it would be in this cadre, he was still a student at East Point Academy. He was lucky to receive a short vacation to meet these Treecuu. Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
The President wasn't sure if he liked the idea. The Committee would for sure approve since it would help getting recognition abroad, and an ally in imposing 'order' would be a relief in a mostly hostile sector. But it could also further the entrenchment of the battered Treecuu liberalism and democracy. He decided to stick to the Committee narrative, a friendly neighbour should after all be better than just another enemy.
"I can see clear benefits" nodded Cuul, "and I think this is something we should pursue." The Foreign Minister, who clearly had heard the Crown Prince's suggestion, leaned forward. "If we are talking long term, perhaps we should consider joint peace-enforcing and -keeping operations in systems that are far away from our own nations. Systems that border our respective empires should clearly be put under respective nation's jurisdiction."
"I agree, but I believe that perhaps one should still be able to decide whether or not a planet would be taken. From what you just said, Minister, it would look like we would have a joint mandate, which I believe would be quite inefficient. Of course if expansion is desired it should be discussed in a specialised committee. I would say such a committee would add to the inefficiency, but the Treecuu have proven to be reasonable neighbours thus far. I am sure a more detailed conversation about such matter should take place in the coming days."
Then the waitresses came with the main course. It was a pork steak with a cabbage salade with vinegar and oil accompanied by traditional Sinaian fries marinated an baked in an oven. If the Treecuuu still were hungry, they surely wouldn't be for long. The King spoke. "Gentlemen, to our Treecuu friends, I present you one of our most prized dishes throughout our Kingdom. A plain pork steak with salad and fries. Perhaps in your Empire it is customary to eat a lot of expensive ingredients for the higher ups, but in our Kingdom, we try to keep it simple. Hence the simple presentation, but do not be fooled. It is commonly said that this is the most Stoinian dish there is, for it doesn't care to look fancy, but wants to give the best taste there is. Please, enjoy this fine meal." Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
The president smiled and nodded.
"The essence of Stoinian culture in a dish? Interesting." He looked at what was served. "I am pretty sure that this flat brownish piece is meat from a larger land-living creature? And these golden strips, I take they are rich in starch? Some kind of root?" The president hoped they weren't served Mardakii flesh. (OOC: seriously, I'm getting real hungry and now have cravings for fries  )
The King smiled. These Treecuu were quite clever indeed, an early sign of a worthy ally.
"The meat is of a smaller animal specifically farmed for its meat. Although here in Sinaia they are often fed to become quite fat as it enhances the taste. They come from pigs, one of the animals we took from our original homeworld of Terra. They don't form any threat. As for the fries, they are indeed from a root, also from Terra. These fries are quite popular in our Kingdom, perhaps we can have Stoinians come bring them on squares in food stands? If that is to your liking of course." Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
"My home planet, Ecteen, which happens to be our capital too, is a progressive world, and I believe people there would be willing to sample and buy Stoinian produce. The frontier worlds on the other hand would likely be less eager because of different experiences with aliens" answered the president.
He looked at his hosts to figure out how to eat the dish. He picked up the knife and started cutting the steak. "Meat in the Treecuu diet is very rare. I haven't had any fore many years. It shall be interesting."
The King took out his knife and cut a small portion from the meat, dipped it in his sauce and then ate. Soon after he took a fry and put it in a different sauce and then ate multiple of those.
"Oh it is quite appreciated such fine meat. You see our civilians depending on religion do fasten. This means that less meat and food is eaten for most religions, though there are many varieties. Of course some are forbidden to eat certain foods because of their religion. But of course we respect your choices. Although traditionally such food stans sell fries with meat dishes, we can adapt to the Treecuu market. I am sure that currently our Core worlds would indeed be more open for Treecuu goods, while our outer colonies would be more reluctant. But please tell us, what different experiences has your frontier had with the xenos?" Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
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