Delgato had been looking forward to the visit of the fleuroix director. It was not often that her nation was treated with such seemingly sincere diplomatic interest. Especially not from capitalist nations.
She watched the welcoming protocol of the Fleuroix ambassador and when they had finished approached the Director.
"Bienvenue a la Montagne d'Argent! I hope that was right. Please follow me." she said shaking Debeauson's hand
Once they arrived at the Argemontese music corps, first the
fleuroix anthem was played then the
argemontese one, during which Delgato formed a fist and rose it as a salute. After that both officials continued to walk on the red carpet to the sound of the Argemontese
presentation march and entered their cars to leave the airport.
Delgato and Debeauson met again inside the city of Rugaturo.
"Again welcome in Argemonto. We are all very happy to have you here. I'll now be showing you around Rugaturo. Sadly the press and Mrs. Benno await us in an hour at the Red Tower so we will only have limited time. While Rugaturo is only the political and not the cultural capital of Argemonto the city has still much to offer"
Delgato lead Debauson around the street accompanied by some security. The two rarely encountered small groups of people who did not show much interest for them.
"You have to know, Rugaturo is a planned city. It was constructed with the intention to make it the center of political and economic decisions. Around 65% of its inhabitants are officials, most others are working for the press. We are currently in an area which might already be known to you: the ambassador quarter. I think we cannot quite see from here but somewhere down this road your nation has its embassy I believe. Anyway, shall e continue?"
The cars proceeded to drive futher into the city. The image of the city changed. While all buildings in the ambassador square had looked architecturally plus but still modest, housing only maybe a few dozens of officials
These office buildings were colossal. The cars stopped before an especially big building, almost a skyscraper with a big sign saying "KOROMED". Nervous-looking people wearing suits scurry through the streets everywhere.
"As you might have noticed we are now in the economy quarter, perhaps the biggest quarter of Rugaturo. All state owned companies have their center of operations here. We are currently standing in front of KOROMED the state owned company for the production of pharmaceuticals. The building has recently been renovated and looks quite impressive I think. Over there we have the base of operations of Stanutrakav Argemonto's company for agricultural goods" Delgato clears her throat "Might need a new coat of paint doesn't it" she says smiling "Now lets continue"
The cars proceed to leave area. The environment changes again. Opulent modern buildings give way to seemingly historical ones which have been tastefully renovated. The cars stop at an avenue lined with statues.
"We are now finally in the heart of Rugaturo. Over there" -she points at the end of the avenue- "we have the Red Tower. Seat of the government of Argemonto. Before the revolution the building was a church named Sankta Arnoldo. It was surrounded by a trader town of the same name. Since our great revolution started here with the bombardment of the church in which Argemonto's king hid the later socialist administration chose to build the capital around it. The remains of the church were rebuilt as a monument of socialism and as our government building"
Delgato pulled out a silver pocket watch, looked at it and rose an eyebrow.
"Time's fleeting, maybe we should walk the avenue. Look over there, the honor guard is already waiting"
On each side of the avenue there are statues of famous socialist and communist leaders and thinkers, some Argemontese some not. Once Delgato and Debeauson arrived at the Red Tower the press started shooting photos. Director Franziska Benno approached the two officials and greets them"
"Saluton Sinjorina Delgato! Bonjour Monsieur! Let's not loose time, please follow me into my office."
They go straight through a corridor. The walls are decorated with red banners and Argemontese flags. All three sit down in Benno's office along with her entourage of government officials.