On The Matter Of Troyes Re: Fusan
Secured Communication To: Prime Minister Konishi, Fusan
Empress Serenity, on behalf of Gowu
Respected Minister,
I believe in that aspect our Empires are most in alignment; while the Principality is not legitimate and stands as a roadblock to a reunified Marseilles so to does the self-proclaimed Republic and yes, I share your concerns with "Real Marseilles" in regards to the people of Troyes and broader Marseilles. A lack of recognition from the Republic of Marseilles is concerning, and it is a matter of concern to me that our partners in Aosta and Abertone are using the invitation of the self-proclaimed "Republic" to operate within the waters of Marseilles; this is an issue which has been addressed by Kōshaku Rhodes, our representative to the ADSN and, most recently, by myself. The First Empire would, while recognizing that there is no mandate for the Empire to do so, welcome a second call for foreign vessels to cease operations in the territorial waters of Marseilles without the explicit permission of Montaulon and recognize that such operations do not enjoy any protections under the Fair Seas Concordat as they are at the invitation of a body which lacks the legitimacy to grant any authority or authorization for foreign vessels to operate within those waters.
I appreciate the understanding of the Empire, as well as its willingness to offer assistance given the difficult position Rokkenjima and Achkaerin finds themselves in this moment. Trust me when I state that I did not wish to be in this position, however, Rokkenjima has given its word to the Kingdom and it is the highest duty of a Rosari to honour their commitments. As I've shared with our friends from Abertone and Aosta this situation, one which could see Rokkenjima called upon to defend Seaforth in this moment despite our shared goal of a Troyes reunited with Marseilles, could have been avoided through fully utilizing our shared strength represented through the ADSN. Unfortunately, our paths forward will be fragmented until they subscribe to the path put forward by the Achkaerinese before the ADSN, and I pray that they see the reason and logic which our friends in Achkaerin have put into their proposal and see it put into motion with haste.
I thank the Empire for their continued dedication to the path of diplomacy and the champion of peace in this most recent flash point and pledge that I will do all I can see to ensure your efforts succeed in facilitating a successful diplomatic resolution to this situation. I am pleased that we are partners in this affair and, just as we defied expectation in seeing peace succeed between our nations, let us sow together the seed of peace and prosperity in the present crisis before us. With our goals aligned and our vision set on the same target there is nothing that can guide us from a path I'm confident will be most successful.
Yours;
Empress of the First Empire of Rokkenjima
Princess of Littlebrook
On The Matter Of Troyes Re: Achkaerin
Secured Communication To: Prime Minister Konishi, Fusan
Empress Serenity, on behalf of Gowu
Aunty Serenity,
I agree with you there and recognize that we're in a difficult position, it only takes one mistake here for the entire house of cards to collapse into a disaster I know none of us wants to see. Both of us have our ties to Seaforth, a nation which has proven itself a true friend to both of us but then it's our responsibility to guide our friends when they're doing things that, in the long run, are harmful to them. I know you're headed to Seaforth and I've sent Evanthe as well and, I hope, between the both of you we can assure Seaforth that yes we're here for them, but Troyes is as foolish an endeavour in maintaining as QAMB was for Rokkenjima in the Illumic. We have to help them see that there is an off-ramp, that their contributions to Troyes can be recognized while they gracefully exit, that this is not a zero-sum game before them.
Let us both pray that our efforts result in success, and that in the coming days we're not making life or death decisions because I doubt you, nor I, nor the Fusanese or even those in Abertone or Aosta wish to be making such decisions in the coming days. Let's show what diplomacy can do, and have faith in the march of peace and prosperity in our region.
Yours;
Empress of the First Empire of Rokkenjima
Princess of Littlebrook