Peter always liked travelling around, it was a great chance to see other nations and as a historian it was a great opportunity to learn about other nations as well, it was the biggest upside to his responsibilities as Emperor. There was something of a running joke around the international community that Achkaerin 'turned up with half their country' well perhaps this was a surprise because Peter had decided that for this trip to Heyra his companions would number only one and that was his new foreign affairs advisor
Nettie Taylor, the former Rokkenjiman Imperial Councilor of Foreign Affairs. Peter had his reasons for this choice, firstly it provided him with the chance to get to know Nettie a little better but also it allowed her to start her job with something quite simple and hopefully successful, this was simply a meeting between two nations, nothing really too complicated in relative terms.
As for Heyra itself Peter had to admit it was what he'd imagined, plenty of pomp and circumstance the cavalry escort they were being given was proof of that, though as a Mundus Games equestrian gold medalist Peter was resisting the urge to comment on the riding style, something which was amusing Nettie endlessly.
"What?" Peter asked, when he saw the grin on Nettie's face
"It's just been a while since anyone took me on a trip abroad." Nettie said
"First of many I hope." Peter said, it was still a little weird to have Nettie working for him considering all the history between her and certain members of the Achkaerinese royal household, but this was yet another reason he'd brought her along the more they worked together the less weird the situation became "Any advice?"
"It's Heyra so formality, be prepared, be respectful, be diplomatic and watch out for the odd curve ball." Nettie said, Peter nodded he remembered the Heyran Grand Prix of the previous year and the slight chaos that had nearly resulted in mayhem.
"Noted." Peter said
When they arrived at the Palace, Peter stepped out first and helped Nettie out, one of the Palace staff indicated for the pair to follow him inside. Peter and Nettie glanced at each other as they did so, they didn't have a set in stone agenda, this was something of an exploratory visit to establish formal relations. Nevertheless it was time to put their game faces on.