Fiona had lounged somewhat as the debate between the others in the chamber raged around her, partaking in the wine and mulling over what had been offered. Despite this suggestion seeming reasonable at first glance she could certainly see why the others were unsure of it since if her history could be trusted each of the nations of the world had attempted, some with success and others not, to invade one another multiple times over their existence. Her own had certainly maintained a name in those wars however she would be the first to admit that her knowledge of recent years were sketchy at best since Kythianna had withdrawn from public affairs long before her birth and as such it even if open conflict would be rather unlikely she couldn’t exactly rule it out.
As she stared around the room at each of the assembled leaders she tried her best to study them, however she was a little unsure of each due to having only recently tried to study them and she alas could not place a name with every face especially if those other than the ruler themselves had made an appearance. Either way however the discussion was beginning to trouble her and she felt it was time she voiced her own side, though the fact she was giving one would cause enough trouble of its own let alone what she was about to say.
Closing her eyes she focused for a moment and felt, if only to herself, a faint click and knew she was no longer masked by humanities nature to ignore what they can’t easily explain. Opening them again and clearing her throat she called out to those present, her voice softly spoken but carrying well within the chamber. As she spoke it was almost as if it were taking place during an almost perfectly timed moment of silence between the various dignitaries which only added to the sudden arrival of an unknown entity.
”Well as wonderful as this has been so far I’d like to raise a couple of points if I may.”
Without deigning to wait for a reply to her almost rhetorical statement she plunged on into her thoughts on not only the proposition but the event itself.
”Firstly let me say that it’s certainly a change to be here with you all on such a pleasant evening but if I’d actually been invited I’d quite likely take umbrage at having been invited here to discuss trade but have it actually seem to be a cover under which another nation could dictate the foreign and wartime policies of its neighbours. That’s just me you understand and as I wasn’t technically invited I suppose I can’t very well complain now can I? Though my dear Arkaelus, you are a king after all so it is to be expected. “
She paused for the merest heartbeat to incline her head towards Arkaelus, the gesture itself was so slight it could have meant almost anything from respect to be almost mocking.
”But yes, overall a trade agreement between us all would certainly be of benefit and I doubt any of us here have an issue with that otherwise we wouldn’t be here. What with that being the reason you arranged this whole affair in the first place. However in regards to your ‘suggestion’ about embargoes I can certainly see issues arising as have already been stated. Though a solution, quite a simple one if applying it to wartime would be to allow the free passage of food but to blockade everything else and for all vessels in and out to be screened by a third party who are not themselves part of the conflict. Perhaps not ideal but if the only trade going in or out is that of food going in then little conflict could arise from it. Unless the food is subsequently poisoned and then of course the streets would run red with blood.”
Very carefully she lifted her glass in salute before draining what remained and pouring herself another. Her staff almost seemed to turn to look at all those assembled, without ever actually moving. Or for that matter having eyes.