Office International Affairs of Kopsje,
Chairman Ijuklo’s office, Dzunho First District “Well what do you make of it?” The hoarse voice of
Ijulklo marked one who had engaged in the leisurely smoking of tobacco. Indeed, his own office had subtly succumbed to the odor of the cigarettes almost as if the Chairman had marked this office as ‘his territory’. The smell had rushed over
Eska upon his entrance to the office assaulting his nostrils even now as he sat in one of the lounge chairs.
“It is quite peculiar, no? Give up the Kangzi, warmup to the Slaver Empire thus keeping the Pharaoh in check but potentially aggravate the Azurwind.” As Eska spoke it was clear he was thinking about it more himself than to his colleague. Something Ijulklo was quick to pick up. These ‘personal assessments’ were something he had, begrudgingly, become familiar with. Especially with the escalation of this so called ‘crisis’. His own office being host to members of the various houses rather than foreign ambassadors or dignitaries, in recent months. Nonetheless he allowed the ‘Zaran’ to contemplate the message on his own, taking the liberty of lighting up a cigarette.
“Have you brought this to the parliament?” was all that was spoken by Eska after a few moments pause. A question that caused Ijulklo to scoff, allowing a plume of smoke to escape his thick lips. He stared at his guest, taking another hit of his cigarette before answering.
“Fuck the parliament! They’re as dysfunctional as ever, they’ll argue over this for a month, maybe two. B‘sides, word is House Illyano is trying to levy support against them. Create a Kopsje that ‘embraces the Kangzi world in the name of economic prosperity’. Bah!”
The tone in the Chairman’s voice made it clear he was speaking less as an agent of the Government and more as a disgruntled citizen. It was a response Eska was expecting or at the very least something similar. After all Eska knew Ijulklo. He knew the man was a fond smoker, something that caused a great debate over whether he should even be awarded the position in the first place. He knew his favorite brand of poison happened to come from Quintelia which in of itself was peculiar. Most importantly Eska knew that the Foreign Minister had relations to the house of
Amhjuq, a house which had earned the reputation of being quite ‘nationalist’, or as nationalist as a Kopsje could be; the word holding a skewed meaning in their language. It was this last bit of knowledge that was most vital.
“Yes, a Kopsje dominated by House Ilyano certainly is…distasteful. You didn’t answer my question though. Iljulklo.” Eska replied in a calm and collected tone. It was a tone of distinctness, one that irked Iljulklo to no end, dancing the fine line between arrogance and disinterest. Clearing his throat in a subtle sign of irritation Iljulklo took another puff of his cigarette before answering.
“No. I did not. Figured given House Mhuaq’s, interest, in the current situation…” As he said this the Chairman rolled his cigarette in his hands allowing his words to trail off as he did so. The two men silently acknowledged each other, a gesture that indicated the brewing of a machination. Such was the way of Kopsjense politics.
Honorable Head of Foreign Affairs,
Your message is well received, the situation unfolding is indeed an unfortunate one with various ramifications that our countrymen did not foresee being of great interest beyond our borders. Know that all individuals within Kopsje are afforded the same rights and liberties as citizens of Kopsje and equally are expected to observe the same laws and regulations emplaced by our governing body. In this regard Ms. Hafsah is being held in accordance with the law of Kopsje. However, your interest in the situation is noted, as is the objection by the Clysperi State. I hope you can understand, as a stateswoman and member of your country’s government, that the military actions taken by the Clysperi Airforce of a blatant provocative manner and as such Kopsje must respond in kind for the defense of our own people and assests.
It is good to know the Empire of Tamora seeks de-escalation, as Kopsje is in a similar mindset. However your request for the release of Ms. Hafsah, as well as the preferential treatment for individuals of particular religious backgrounds must currently be denied. I understand our respective systems of governance are different, however as this is the case I cannot make any sort of agreement on this particular request without the specific authority of the Parliament. You have cited the actions taken by Achkaerin to which Kopsje has noted and responded in kind given the current circumstances, however with the authority of the Parliament.
Your request for an avenue of communication is accepted and reciprocated. With this I should formally like to invite either yourself or a representative of your government to Kopsje, or alternatively request approval for a diplomatic to your great country, to continue talks and potential negotiations to achieve continued de-escalation which may entail revisiting your request.
Respectfully yours, Ijuklo xelaju Amhjuq (Ijuklo, kinsmen of house, Amhjuq) Chairman, Office of International Affairs
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