(just to clarify: this is not up to date and needs fixing whenever I'll feel like doing it)

Augustin bit his tounge when Rhiannon asked how his school was like. What was he going to tell her and not ruin the mood?


"It's a boarding school, and at least boys are expected to spent three years in one, unless you want to join the actual military for a while after finishing school. So it's kind of a thing a lot of us do."


He stifles a sigh as Rhiannon takes her break:

"I was supposed to be in the one in the Capital, but some politicians complained we'd be picking favorites and that my Uncle was too easy on me. So we went with the one in Sturmheim. they are the ones who have the Sailing ships for Summercamp and are an old Cadet Academy. I'm glad Michael still holds some sway there, i get along better with the Convict Cadets than the other folks. They don't try to smooch me up or are mean to me just because I'm the Prince. I don't get to hang out too much with them though, because the Teachers think time spent with me are a reward for them they have to earn."


He wasn't going to mention the beatings you got whenever the teachers found a thing to punish you for. Orion had already torn the Principal a new one together with Michael when his previous Dorm Teacher left an actual scar on Augustin's back. He wasn't there anymore the next week, but it left him more afraid for those around him. Arseholes and Bootlickers they might be, but they where still his classmates.


"I'd be happy if i can manage. I'll have to check with Orion though. Or Albrecht." he made a bit of a face when the Regent was mentioned: "I bet Albrecht will find some stipulation to tie to that. Not to mention i want to be there for Ori. He's already unhappy about the whole next Year. It's his finals and then girls from all over are gonna fight over who gets to marry a Gay Emperor."

Augustin vehemently shook his head:

"Let's not talk about such heavy stuff. Today is a fun day! I'll try and see if i can get a couple days off to visit you. Just Promise me you and your siblings come visit us as well! Preferably all of them. Our Airships are mostly gentle, so i think Oliver might like it."



He helped her out of the boat, before climbing out as well:

"I think my time is running out. The others will expect me at dinner soon. Anything i should tell them? I mean you've gone through what they face right now. You know better than anyone else here how they must feel."

Regina couldn't help herself and give Rezakov a strong nod, dropping character for a moment:

"Impressive, quite impressive Mister Rezakov, it just show's that Lodja means business once you wronged them." with the second half of that sentenced aimed at the man hastily booting up his computer and scrambling through E-Mails:


"I am so, so very sorry Mister Rezakov. M....most of the contract with the Queen Stasya Fanclub was done through written contracts, on paper. And it was their local members that did all of the paper work..."

The profusely sweating man scrambled through some stacks in his office, planting some folder son the desk, before starting to load files onto a thumb drive:

"there's all the pictures our photographers took during the event. We only used some press Pictures ourselves, and send some to the QSF for their own use."

flicking through the Pictures, his face did light up:

"I do have something for you. See these men here? these are the Local members, if you wish to meet them, their Regulars Table is today at the Ratskeller."

The man again cleaned some sweat of his brow, nodding several times:

"Of course the convention center would be more than happy to pay the bill for your visit to the local establishment, after all the trouble we caused."


Gathering more Data the man stopped, lingering at one particular Picture:

"Thinking of it, these two where more odd than the rest of the bunch."

he pointed at two men having champagne and canapes, in front of the stolen painting:

"One had a distinct Moreland accent, and the other i couldn't point, it was foreign to me. Though hearing you now, mister Rezakov, they might just be a Lodjan."


Regina gave Rezakov a nod, as she bagged the Data, before turning to the man:

"Still, i will have to inform the local Steuerbehörde. Expect an audit in the next days." she gave him a sinister smile:

"We both know why you do contracts on paper. Let this be a final warning to straighten up."

before turning to Rezakov:

"I guess we ought to make a Reservation."

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The Ratskeller was below the old City Hall, nowadays still used for some of the administrative works, but mostly had the higher ups offices and the traditional Restaurant in the cellars. It was a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with old Win caskets on the wall in a vaulted ceiling. Regina had cleared a table for a foreign dignitary and herself, allowing Rezakov to play his part of leading her into the venue while taking a seat within earshot of the Stasya Stan's. The waiter hadn't even brought the menu when Regina had to breath rather heavily overhearing the bunch behind them:


"Yeah, i mean come on. The others are nice but nothing beats Stasya's Arse. We even have a full set of cushions she sat on."

the group of three varied in age, the youngest looking like he was barely out of school, the middle man dressed in a tight strip suit and the oldest wearing a traditional Gamois tuft hat:

"Still, we can't beat the used toilet paper rolls. I wish we'd know which group got their hands on those."


Regina visibly shuddered as she heard the men describe the Queen of Moreland as waiter arrived, offering the Menu, reading as follow:


Appetizers:
- Crispy Potato Pancakes with Savory Apple Sauce
- Flatbread Pizza with Bacon, Onions, and Sour Cream
- Artisanal Sausage Platter with Freshly Baked Bread
- Herring Salad with Pickled Onions and Sour Cream
- Chef's Soup of the Day, Made with Seasonal & Regional Ingerdients

Entrees:
- Sauerbraten with Braised Red Cabbage and Pretzel Dumplings
- Slow-roasted Pork Knuckle with Sauerkraut and Potato Dumplings
- Breaded Veal with Potato Salad
- Beef Goulash with Egg Noodle Dumplings

Desserts:
- Warm Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce
- Black Forest Cake with Sweet Cherries and Whipped Cream
- Chef's Special Kaiserschmarrn, a Delicious Sweet Shredded Pancake with Tart Plum Compote
- Refreshing Iced Coffee, Served with Ice Cream and Fluffy Whipped Cream
- Assorted Artisanal Cheese Platter, Paired with Sweet Fruits and Crunchy Nuts

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Albrecht was somewhat impressed Orion had managed to catch onto him so fast, though he had to double check who the hell his Nephews double agent was. It didn't matter the fact the Emperor had casually dropped over dinner that he knew about the stolen painting, causing the both of them to walk down into the Video conference cellar where Kunigunde's head perked up from behind some cables and Monitors:


"I fixed the Camera, should work now. If they send another update Albrecht. Make sure the others don't press yes until i say so." the young teen put her arms to her side with a wide grin: "anyway, I'll leave you two alone."


"Well, she does come after her Parents."  Orion remarked, taking a seat in an armchair, centered in front a velvet curtain and with a microphone standing next to him. Albrecht connected the call to the isle of the goddess:

"Yes, please get Bessarian or his Wife on the Line. There's someone who wants to speak to them. Yes a Video conference. No, as long as its not his Wife i don't care if he's in his Pyjamas or his Birthday Suit this is not an official interview after all."

Orion had noticed the strict protocols around the Palace everywhere he looked. A Part of him wondered if the Asadal King actually had a place of respite in his own home, just like the young Emperor had his Atelier. He doubted it, was the man even alone on the privy or was there someone watching them even there? There was a sense of pity in the young adult as he approached the gate with his entourage just as David had finished his audience.


Two young men followed the emperor through the men's gate, dressed in orange togas they carried two wrapped up gifts. of course these two where chosen because while as young as Orion, the two where even a little shorter than the emperor himself. Orion still hadn't become a massively tall person, and stopped growing slightly short of 1,70 meters. To far too many he still seemed like a little child, even striding proud in his purple toga and silken tunic towards the host, the golden wreath upon his platinum blonde hair.
Orion gave them a short wink as the two knelt down next to him, holding the gifts out as he addressed the high King:


"Your Majesty, the Empire of Neu Uburzis, and myself personally as well, bring our well wishes to you and your people. We Hope your reign shall see many flowers bloom and many trees to be planted. While we are woefully unaware of what is considered an adequate gift for a King, we have brought two Pieces to add to your Royal treasury, if you so desire."

Orion gave a wink to one of his attendees, allowing them to unwrap the first gift from the teen at his right side without actually touching the object.

"We have a tradition that each Emperor gets to add one piece to the Imperial Regalia upon ascendance to the throne. Hence our craftsmen have worked tirelessly upon receiving your invitation to craft pieces worthy as a gift to another Monarch."


The first unwrapped gift contained a currently disassembled gilded Ebony spear, with a brilliant green Jade head for the moment locked away securely in a glass box. Orion then gave a nod to the second attendee to unravel the second piece:


"Though since we have been informed we are celebrating two occasions, we brought a second gift."


The second gift sits upon a small tablet, a silver tea set decorated with finely etched artwork of a Pair of Wolves tending to their numerous offspring on the Cups, and ruling over the Forest on the actual teapot. There's various hunting scenes on the other accommodating pieces.


"I hope these two gifts will bring you much joy."


Orion gave a small nod before retreating to where the other guests where waiting, giving David a smile: "It's been to long." he says, walking up to him: "I hope they enjoy these. Some workshops pulled several all nighters to get them done in time. It was all a little short notice."

Nordberg, 14.10.2023


The emotional Roller coaster that was the Tour of Khelvakheli has just ended for the Cycling Team from Nordberg, but preparations for the future are already under way. The Team trainer has given out a statement, saying that not only are they ready for the last race of the season, they are also ready for the comming year.

"Tsuneko and her Team were incredibly strong, but we've proven that Astrid and the others can compete on their best days. Now we'll just have to make every day the best day. No victories ever came easy, and we took the lessons to heart from our first large Tour."

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Neu Uburzis City, 14.10.2023



It has taken almost the whole Week to gather and double check all the results from the General Vote, but the Results are Loud and clear. with an Approval rating of 72% the Empire has decided to go forth and start making changes to adapt ourselves to the MCUR.


A statement from Speaker Eidmeier reads:

"It will be a rocky road, and it won't go fast. But it is the right decision. This is of course, not us signing the MCUR yet. We are nowhere near ready to do so. The real work  has just begun."


While polls showed that the grievances some have against the MCUR and several passages are still there, most have accepted that the intend of the Document is more than reasonable.


A Senator from Sturmheim gave us the following statement:
"It's not perfect, but it's the best option we have. Most of the MCUR aligns with our culture, not striving to better ourselves at this point is just petty rambling."

It had been a bit of a hassle to arrive in time with the Invitations arriving somewhat short notice. The Airship had to get prepared short noticed and the Emperor got on it as soon as possible. They took a fueling stop for the Airship in the commonwealth before having to circle ways around the Mountains. Landing space for the, to most nations antiquated, way of travel not easy to find as usual it took another delay for Orion to arrive at the Venue. It was his first official visit to another nation in years, he had hoped it to be one of their close allies, but it had to make due for now.


There was a piece of him excited to see the rarely seen and forbidden places only he usually gets to see, not unlike the lodijan isle of goddess he had been able to witness unlike many of it's own citizens. Not to mention one of the last times he would likely get to do so without whatever annoying bore or arrogant brat was put to his side come next year. Orion looked  out his window, watching the venue draw closer. Let's hope some of the more enjoyable rulers where to attend this year.

Once Albrecht had another chance of getting a word in with the President, he returned him to the notion of the Raillink:

"I am sure both our people right now care little about signing intentions. I think i recall the there's currently five rail links that could be repaired within the next decade. Let's start there and celebrate once we got anything done. Even the quickest fix might easily take at least a year to get done after all. Railways are huge projects even in short pieces. Should your western neighbors plans go forth, we might pool our planning and resources there, maybe even get them to pay for some of both our benefits. If they don't get it off the ground, we can do it ourselves."

Albrecht looked around and gave a smile to some cameras: "If all goes well, we can arrange some trains meeting and Champagne Bottles uncorked with my Cousin as well. Most Papers prefer his face over mine on the Title anyway."

Mktvartvelo, 29.9.2023



In a surprising and hard fought battle, the Neu Uburzian Cyclist Astrid Bergstrom has won the First Stage on the Tour of Khelvakheli. Miss Bergstrom and her Team, the Gamsbärte 1890 e.V., where not expected to win anything so soon. With this being only their second ever international Competition, the national interest suddenly lies on a young team from a traditional cyclists club.

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Neu Uburzis City, 29.09.2023



The City Zoo has revealed that in one of it's former reptile houses a Honeybadger named Boor has moved in. According to the Zoo officials, the Animal has been found during a raid on an illegal animal trading ring. It is currently unclear where the animal has originated from, and genetic testing is under way to clarify where the Animal, if at all, could be returned to. The Zookeepers however have given raise to the probability that Boor might stay, as the animal seems to be too used to humans to allow attempts at returning it to the wild in its current condition.

It was also made clear the former reptile house has been picked for it's sturdy building style and strong walls, as Honey badgers are known to be quite the escape artists.

To her Majesty, Queen Elisabeth IV of Medusalin.



The Elder senate and the Imperial family have received your invitation, sadly due to scheduling issues the Imperial Family can not attend in Person. We would, if you so admit, send a member of the Elder Senate, High Priestess Saskia Hohenrod, to your Festival. Elder Hohenrod has shown some personal interest in this historic Event and thus has been Chosen as our representative.



Speaking for the Elder Senate and the Empire,

Matilda Eidmeier

September 2023, online Add




A women gets home from her desk job, greeted by the excited kids talking about their time time at summercamp excitedly.


"Mama, Mama! We saved the Captives!" Her super excited son runs up and gives his tired mother a quick hug: "It was so much fun being able to help people and not just sit on my homework!"


The woman smiles wearily, her mind wandering to her own time at the camps. The Advertisement shows a younger actor depicting the mother in her own camp time, running through a burning gauntlet, breaking a door down with an axe, carrying someone on her back out of the enemy camp.


"I'm glad you had fun, sweety." the mother kisses her child on the forehead, sending them back to unpack their bag. He Husband walks ove rin a Kitchen apron, nodding to his Wife: "Hard day at work, honey?" she nods as her phone rings again, the add showing the words *Boss* on the Display.


"Do you want the magic back from back then, want to be a hero again?" a disembodied voice asks, as the phone is aggressively ringing and vibrating: "We know you do, and you know you can."


She is about to pick up the phone when a second alarm goes off, a more shrill sound, more urgent seeming alarm as the husband grabs a pager from the Wardrobe and tosses it to his wife: "I'll deal with your boss. Go!"


The Ads music changes, an urgent tune is played as the Wife rushes out of the door, and over to a large building with several big garage doors in front just across her home. Several others are rushing in, and it becomes clear it's a Fire Station. The Wife turns into a Firefighter, changing into gear, driving towards a fire in the next shot.


It changes to a callback to her memories of camp, this time it's her fighting through a real fire, axing down a real door. Saving someone from a real threat as she emerges on the final shot of the add.


"Be the Hero you're meant to be, join your local Volunteer Firefighting Squad today."

Neu Uburzis Stadt, 20.09.2023



It had been loud in almost every Senate across the Empire these past two Sundays, and it took us some extra days to work through a good part of the Debates and Speeches held on the Topic of the MCUR we expect to go to Vote in October.


Just as a Quick reminder, the new Speaker of the Elder Senate had called for a general Vote if the Empire should strive to make it's Legislature MCUR conforming, with the Goal of signing it at the end of the process, or if we should remain non signatory. We present to you a couple of the most hotly discussed arguments on the matter:

• Signing the Abrahamic Declatarion instead: While heavily discussed in the southern Christian-leaning Senates, it has been rather clear the overwhelming majority of the Empires Senates strongly reject the Idea. from most Arguments we have seen, it is considered to simply a doctrine of a Faith that has fallen out of favor here, and shall not return. The trinity Order, suprisingly, has agreed with the Majority. Grand Master Schultz being quoted with saying that "Faith should not be weaponized to hurt those not believing in it. Our Order has just too recently been reminded how wrong Zealotry really is. the Abrahamic Declaration is but a shameful writ of Bigotry."
• The Prison Island and Articles 2, 4 and 6: One of the larger discussions was that to many in higher Senates it seems evident that our Prison and Punishment System and the MCUR seem to be at odds in several places. Espeacilly sending criminals to a prison island and only providing limited resources as punishment has come to be seen as in odds with 3 Articles in Total. The Consensus so far seems to indicate most Senates are willing to rectify this, claiming the Prison Island to be a relic of the Past to start with, and in dire need of change.
• Same Sex Marriage & the Emperor: It seems there is a large majority in Favor of changing the Laws to allow same Sex Marriage, stating that the Taxation benefits come into effect only if a couple has children already. The Sentiment seems to lie with it simply being unnecessary to police something that belongs in the realms of faith, not Government. The only Issue arises from the Emperors Duty conflicting here, the Senates choosing their Groom or Bride  being the Price for the Power they gain.
• Article 13: This seems to be the largest issue. The Senates seem to whole heartedly reject the Idea of Gender Change being possible. Saying that the current half measure modern medicine is capable of  is just a Faksimile and not enough to name it Gender Change. Not to mention that the whole article seems to go by the Assumption that Gender Identity and Biological Sex being different, while most Senates claim it is an English centric view and issue, born from a language that makes an unnecessary distinction. Which leads to the next issue most Senates seem to have a lot of heated arguments about, the legislature without gender. Most speakers seem to agree that whoever wrote the MCUR seems to desire to impose themselves over grown languages, imploring such efforts to have always failed.
• Right to Education:While most are in agreement with the sentiment the article tries to make, the senates implore that parents would be able to claim the right to home school from the MCUR in accordance with sub article 15.3 , which is currently not allowed in the Empire.

These are the hottest issues Discussed in accordance with the MCUR right now, we will keep our readers updated on the progress.


On an additional note, we do wish to thank the Youth senates to have stayed on course and respect the Emperors wishes, the only punitive actions having been taken during the current Debates where due to thoughtless pranks, and not breaking the rules of speaking.

Viktor had to chew his lip a little when asked if he never took a Maori name:


"I have a bit of difficult history with that part of my heritage." he finally said: "In the end, i joined the task force to catch Predators precisely because of it."


He listened again and shook his head: "I'm not sure if you didn't read the brief, it hasn't been forwarded to you or an idiot on my side didn't send it yet, but the Maori have little to do on why she went there, Neu Uburzis everything." he groaned and looked around, making sure the father and son had left: "you better sit down for this then."


Viktor quickly fiddled through the files he had brought and where still on the table, grabbing a couple sheets out before pointing at marked passages:


"You see here?" he pointed at some logged E-Mails and some Online Posts that had been printed out: "We're not sure if she wanted to get with the guy herself, too. But she clearly wanted him, excuse me being blunt, inside her boy. I suggest the boy might need counseling for along time, and the Father to carefully be questioned if she might have done something before. Likely the chance she wanted a Separation because he didn't play along."


Viktor rubbed his temples: "I'm part of a Taskforce to find and extradite mostly guys that come to Neu Uburzis thinking our, in some cases, laxer laws allow them to do whatever. I've had a busy year already and this was not the first, but in my opinion the most vile woman so far. Do yourself a favor and don't read through all her texts."


Viktor shifted uncomfortably on his chair, taking with strangers that weren't colleagues was difficult. Hells, most of his Office used to be in the same school as him. It made talking about the people they hunted easier when it was among peers.


"Trust me, the public judicial beatings can be a great spot to catch some guys on my list, they just can't help themselves when it comes to seeing someone suffer." he looked around, shaking his head again: "I hope we made it in time, we caught them at the Train station on their way to his house. Our government really, really, really doesn't like being used as a hideout." He filched through the files again, taking out another two pages: "The guy has been silent, and as i mentioned before, we couldn't proof he knew she had kidnapped her son yet. Also he had ten different Passports, we don't know where he's really from, either. If you want him, go ahead. Castration sounds lovely for him, and i know for a fact that's on the list in the Commonwealth."


Viktor took a break and pinched his Nose bridge: "But yeah, my Supervisors said i need some time off from these sort of Criminals, might as well tackle my own history. Hence i booked some time off here. Apparently my Grandmother died in that camp i mentioned earlier. I'm one fourth Maori, the other fourth is Seleucid. Half Uburzian. I think you get the Picture."

"Ah, i see. It's difficult for me to tell sometimes even at home. At school I'm a cadet, hence I'm lowest rank. That counts. But I'm also a Prince. sometimes i am in that role and it's just. Complicated." he muses as he shakes his head when the suit is the topic:

"Nah, it's easier to keep the senate happy if i walk around with my face covered until I'm thirteen next year and I'd have to not only get out of it, but get back into it for later cause they'll await me for the dinner again."



It was a hectic dance of getting the icepacks and batteries changed as discreetly as possible for the Prince's detail. One of them addressed tillie at one point:

"Are the Ironside's as spontane as these bunch? Especially Kurt has a terrible Habit of short notice changes. The Plan was to keep the whole visit hush hush."


Augustin did make a Habit of switching into the Bunny Persona on the way towards Rhiannon, doing a goofy stunt here and there for Kids looking their way. He did keep an eye on the Summercampers from Uburzis that equally hung around the Vikings, when he got tackle hugged by Rhiannon:

"Schnuffelchen is getting old and slow. Beofloof has passed last year, that was Kunigundes. So i'm worried for my friend. Hänsel is still doing fine and alive, save from crocodiles." he took a breath and nodded: "Zeus is going strong, and my youngest brother has gotten his Second Bunny."

Looking around he looked back at Rhiannon: "You know? Let's get them a good Photo opportunity."

Augustin took a half step back, and with his full suit on, he took his left hand behind his back, his right over his heart and went down on one knee to Rhiannon:

"It's an honor to be in her highness presence again."

though he audible giggled in the suit: "much more fun than saluting."

---

"Hey, isn't that Prince Häschen?"[1] a boy in a Sailor Uniform a little older than Augustin pointed over to the Vikings and Rhiannon:

"Yeah, and he's fully suited up. Bah. Fag Furry. Bet the Teachers just love him wearing that stupid suit."

The second cadet groaned watching the two, ready to make a mean social media post before the first one stopped him:

"dude, don't. do you want to become a convict cadet for posting pics of those two?"

The second one smirked and tilted his head: "What do you think? I'd bet i'd get twenty if i insult him here."

The first boy became pale, taking a step back: "More like twenty for the next five years every week. Dude don't be stupid!"

The second groaned before turning back, then inhaling and yelling over:

"Hey, Bunny! You wear that to make the Donor's at your Charity event's happy, too?"

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"So, Orion asked me if you need new tunics and Togas now, since you've grown. If you ever come visit again that is. And Kurt had suggested we'd ask his tailor for Oliver over there, since you know, Kurt's in a Wheelchair..."

it was then that Augustin heard the shouting, his head and shoulders visibly slumping down as he was glad the hood did hide his face. He bit down on his lip and shook his head slightly, taking a deep breath and cursing: "Idiots." half loud. He hated it, and he knew all to well that's the kind of things the no photos law was meant to protect him from. Not that it helped him much anymore:

"Don't mind him. If he's from my school, he just made his life hell for a while. I'll go have to tell the teachers not to go to hard on him once we're back in school..."

He didn#t like the thought of others getting hurt because of him. He knew how much that was hurting his cousin, he thought of that being the lesson the bunnies where ment to give.

Gripping his composure, he nodded to Rhiannon, remembering she had been told by Sebastian back then how the bunnies worked:

"Oh, of course! My youngest brother didn't mess up. It didn't get cooked. It escaped the pen and well, it rests next to Beofloof now."

---

1.	= diminutiv German form of Rabbit

Albrecht pinched his nose bridge before he got addressed, taking a deep breath. Time to play nice.

As the future president mentions their lack of visit in the recent path, Albrecht gave his best fake courtesy laughter: "Ah, Mister Cikniye, we both know very well why none of us visited a land torn apart by your predecessor. His government was hardly worth the bother, and any attempts of diplomatic parley a lost cause from the beginning. You of all people must be aware that talking wasn't an option with him until he was somewhat cornered."

Albrecht glanced around, looking at the line behind him: "Though i get a feeling we will be able to have a more open relation now that a seemingly more reasonable man sits at the helm." Albrecht gave a nod:

"We are deeply traditional People up North from you, even if our traditions are in stark contrast to what other countries expect. We love a good debate about them, though."


Albrecht glanced around the people approaching, looking back at his host: "On a more personal note. Let's see if you will be able to make the jump of balancing the majority and the minorities without hurting both, or if you'll be remembered as just the next Kadassa brute forcing his way through. I'll be intrigued to watch your Path from now on."


Passing the new Empress on his way back to the other envoys, Albrecht smiled a little. His thoughts wondering if she had more to offer than baubles and pretty words. A trait he found often a little annoying about her predecessor.

Aside from her it seemed most Nations had send the B Team to this occasion though, nothing they could allow themselves being direct neighbors though. Let's see how the man would react. Albrecht took his place, waiting fore the rest of the ceremony to pass.

Augustin was somewhat disappointed he didn’t pass Rhiannon on his way, but the many other children happily took photographs with the oversized bunny plush. Augustin gave his own security Team a Heart Attack and a half before they finally reached the VIP Zone.


“Kurt just loves his spontaneous ideas. Never sticks to the plan. His Daughter got that from him.” the Bodyguards tried excusing themselves to Tillie before their small ward went to greet the young athlete.


The little Bunny stood at attention and gave the Archduchess a short Salut in response to the bow: “Officer.” he said, before once again freeing himself of the big hat:
“Or is it duchess? Not quite sure what rules you guys, ehm.” The blonde boy fumbled for a bit searching for the right words:


“I am not sure about the eti.. eti... rules in East Moreland when it comes to Ranks.”


He threw a look at his own Bodyguards: “Make sure you guys apologize to Tucker on my behalf later. And get me a new Ice Bag. It's getting warm in here.”


With a big grin he turned back to the Duchess as one from the Uburzian Security Detail took out some cool pads from the back of the suit, switching them for new ones they had carried in an insulated bag..


“Ori insisted I only get to wear the suit on events anymore if i use water cooling.” he shrugged: “Mostly after I collapsed last year he was pretty angry.”


Being Airforce, Sophie might quite easily recognize him wearing a liquid cooling garment not unlike astronauts under his suit, especially now that the bunny hat had come off:


“We went with as few batteries as possible. Albrecht had insisted too many would look like I'm wearing a bomb suit.”


When asked about the Event, Augustin beamed:


“Yep! They are super stoked and happy! I mean to be fair they weren’t the worst of cases but when we found some donors for them the fund decided it would be great to surprise them.They’ll start surgery preparations on the way back in the Airship already.”


Augustin slumped down slightly:

“Ships are down, we couldn’t send any this year cause most of the school fleet got wrecked by a storm earlier this year. They’ll be ready for the Summer Camps but too late for the Festival. The Cadets for this year are somewhere around the Festival. They got here more traditionally than sailing across the ocean since it didn’t seem fair that they’d miss the entire festival. I just have to hide a bit from my classmates. They do love teasing me about the suit.”


He grinned at her with a bright smile as he put the hat back on:


“But I do love how it makes people happy and helps kids like Rhin. Even if it’s a little embarrassing. Do you know how Goldie is doing?”


Somewhat hyper and with a big grin, he wiggled with his feet slightly:

“I guess Rhin is with her Mum today?”