The length of the flight from Achkaerin to Cascadia had caught
Peter by surprise, such was the outlying position of Achkaerin in geographic terms i.e. in the frozen north, that he usually ended up on much longer flights than this one. However that wasn't the case today and it was a welcome change, the Emperor had long wanted to develop relations with neighbours closer to home in addition to those who were further afield, he'd spent a lot of the flight going over what he knew of Cascadia and considering what might be discussed, he knew there were potentially a few areas of common interest but he also knew that he didn't know anything for certain until he was face to face with Premier Todd.
Joining the Emperor on this visit was his niece
Cerys, Peter had decided it was time for her to begin taking on some official duties when time permitted it and the Emperor was keen to give the next generation as much experience as possible. Cerys would have more of an observational role this time as it was her first time in such a situation.
After the flight touched down the pair made their way inside the terminal and approached the Premier.
"Premier Todd it is an honour to meet you." Peter said "May I introduce my niece Cerys."
"Pleased to meet Premier Todd." Cerys said "On behalf of Achkaerin may I present you with this gift, a small scale replica of the Cradle Stone
[1] the replica was made from glass with the engravings on the stone etched into the glass in minute detail and contained inside a oak box lined on the inside to protect the glass. Peter smiled a little as Cerys handed the gift to the Premier, his niece had managed that one without a problem it would be interesting to see what she learned as the day went on.