I have received the following communique-

[Kaiser Loki III]

Your Imperial Majesty:

First, allow me to wish the Imperial Republic luck with its most recent claim in Apollonia. It is indeed most regrettable that you were unable to procure the northern half of Mar Sara: despite what some have said in your forums, we had little idea that Shireroth was in the midst of planning its annexation.

However, a ray of hope there still may be in this! Our plans for the territory have, as it were, fallen through unforseeably, and as such, it has been made apparent that we have little use for Suryo. I have been authorized to ask you, in effect, what is Antican Suryo worth to you?

Yours Sincerely,
B. Indianensis

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Antican Ambassador to Shireroth and Babkha
Former Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic of Antica
Reporter for the Antican Liberator
Elder Guard of the Order of the Vorpal Blade

I'm not surprised.

Melangia, Shirithian Forever!

I plan on replying to the effect that, since Shireroth is restricted to a certain pixel level by the MCS, that we are unable to continue discussions on this line, and that we thank him profusely for this offer.

The lanowners of Maraguo were also preparing a claim. I will suggest that he open discussions with them.

Or?

[Erik Mortis]

People are predictable.

[Kaiser Loki III]

Now he claims that he wants to trade us for the Apollonian territory. Told him no thanks, but to please call again.

Also-
Invitied Antica to join tha Commonwealth-

Asked for more information on Kaiser Nicodemus I.

[Erik Mortis]

There isn't much to be said about that "Kaiser" he wasn't legit any way...

[Kaiser Loki III]

No, but since he is him, I'm schmoozing him a little bit. As a fellow former usrper, we have things in common, ways to open communication........