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After the Ball

Engelbrecht: The ball was to promote peace. It was to show we could get along. It was to be a middle ground.

Overseer: That is what occurred, your Imperial Highness.

Engelbrecht: No, that is not what happened. What happened is egos came into play. Some had personal debts to settle, others tried to outdo their rival. This didn't prevent war, this may have caused it. We brought a boiling mix into this nation. What comes next is partially my fault.

Overseer: Sir, such a claim cannot be made at this moment. You have not caused any war.

Engelbrecht: Then why do I feel like it was a bad idea. It wasn't aware the Kaiser of Eraus would show. I didn't know the American would carry his ego on his shoulders.

Overseer: The Kaiser of Eraus, did you not smooth things over with him?

Engelbrecht: Smooth over is relative. Yes, the trade embargo was lifted. Yes, we have a vital trade partner once again. We still have guards along the border. Erausi and Vashnalli troops at a stalemate, neither wanting to shoot the first shot. I feel as if I am nearing the Kaiser's good side, but that doesn't mean we're best friends.

Overseer: I see. What shall we do, Emperor?

Engelbrecht: We wait. We watch the start-game. We stay neutral until we have no choice to do so.

Overseer: Understood, sir. Möge Gott dich segnen.

Engelbrecht: Ehre sei dem Imperium.