Empress Shizukesa nodded as Kadassa reflected on the special relationship, one which she was informed had been a source of contention and ire with the Achkaerinese at times. "We can reflect on events which may occur a month from now, a year, ten years, but in this moment you are the rightful President of the Lakhzov Republic," she would respond. "Just as you my predecessors dealt with situations where they had to restore order to their nation and, even when the decisions were difficult, you rose to the occasion and did all that was within your power to preserve the unity of your nation, as well as the potential which is ahead of it. Alas, that is where we differ, I need not worry about elections, yet when I was crowned I saw the history of poor decisions by my predecessors toward your nation and I knew that you, above all others, would be the one to share my concerns in that regard so who else would I wish to solidify our bonds with?" she said as she raised a glass in toast.
"Now we have this business of piracy in the Krimeon," she continued as she set her glass down, "and while I hope to see a victorious Election Day for you, we both have to accept that the outcome we both desire may not materialize. Rokkenjima has several interests in the Krimeon; as a maritime power it contains a most vital link between Rokkenjima and the Imperial Overseas Dependency of Rishiri. We cannot have pirates and third-rate powers threatening the security of vital sea links and so I wished to offer you an exchange," she continued as she presented materials before Kadassa. "Rokkenjima has long viewed Lakhzovia as the securing power of the Peniche Bay and surrounding waters, and so I wished to enter into a partnership with you. We would seek to establish an agreement which sees the establishment of a Rokkenjiman naval base on Lakhzov territory, with options to utilize Lakhzovian Naval ports for repairs and replenishment, so that we may ensure the security of Rokkenjiman shipping in the Krimeon. This arrangement would be undertaken with a statement of Rokkenjiman faith in Lakhzovia's position as the preeminent force in the Peniche and a stalwart partner in the Krimeon in addition to offering the Republic the rights to preferential treatment and most favourable terms in the exploitment of the trove of rare-Mundus minerals uncovered in Rokkenjiman waters. We would also see Lakhzovia raised to a "peer partner" of the Imperial Rokkenjiman Navy and Rokkenjiman support for a fast-track approval process for Lakhzovia to ascendance into the Cross-Straits Treaty Organization."
"I want to see Lakhzovia recognized as the true partner of Rokkenjima that it is, and to be respected as such," she continued. "We saw what our cooperation could accomplish with these pirates already, I feel there is much, much more that we shall accomplish together should we renew our bonds, reassure Mundus that our bonds are unbreakable, and set forth a partnership between our nations which shall greatly outlive either of us."