[Batavian State Visit] Day 2

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The Kingdom of Ziegeland, the ancient, Inner Lands of Yellow Island.

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[Batavian State Visit] Day 2

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The Batavian king and queen awoke from peaceful slumber in the guest cottage on the Haas House Estate. Clara was quite excited to spend the night in the cottage as she used it quite often as a retreat herself when she needed a break from duties as chancellor.

The were served brunch in Haas House, the royal residence of the kings of Ziegeland, and primary seat of the Flaventian faronic court. A wide variety of Ziegeish, Neemian, Alrodean, and Sororiyan cuisine was served. After brunch concluded, Nathan II presented Arkadius with a gift, a symbol of friendship from the Natopian people to the Batavian people.

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Nathan explained to the press the significance of the gift, "This is the original test model of the Goede Hoop class shuttle, at 1/100 scale. It was used in aerodynamic test chambers before full production began. I asked the Spacefleet to have some of their current designers restore it with accurate paint matching to a museum-quality display. The Goede Hoop shuttles were built and designed by Natopia's aeronautic shipyards, according to special Batavian requests and sold to Batavia many years ago. The specific design requests from Batavia proved so useful that the Goede Hoop shuttle became its own variant of shuttle, still in production and use by the Natopian Spacefleet to this day," then with a wink Nathan added, "albeit without the Batavian flag painted on top! I hope this token of our early friendship, industry, and cooperation will inspire future projects that lead to the mutual benefit of our two nations."

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Later that day, a formal state dinner was held at Vista de Nada Palace, with many officials in attendance.
His Most Bovic Majesty, Nathan II,
Emperor of the Natopians

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Re: [Batavian State Visit] Day 2

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For Clara, the night at the Haas House Estate was a nice mix of memories and a home-from-home feeling. For Arkadius, the overnight stay was at least a nice break in their busy lives.

Clara tested Arkadius in recognizing the various dishes that were served.

Arkadius was surprised by the gift of the emperor of Natopia and brother-in-law. After the words of the emperor and inspection of the shuttle, Arkadius said to Nathan: "Now that the treaty between our countries is a fact - well, the signatures have yet to be placed - there is a basis for trade. Point Vincent used to location where the Batavian space was located. We are working on a revival thereof. That offers opportunities for both of our countries."
Hendrik Leopold des Vinandy, Koning van Batavië, Prins van Vinandy, Aartshertog van 's Koningenwaarde, Hertog van Gasconje, Graaf van Bourbon, Graaf van Dasburgh, Graaf van Girond, Graaf van Maconvale, Baron van Ammerswoude en bij de Loet, Baron van Bergkirche, Baron van Heydelberg, Heer van Audinghen, Heer van Paravel

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