User blog comment:Doctor Ibrahim/Ask the Doc and his Family!/@comment-28144855-20161205220835/@comment-28358106-20161208024953

"Then I can see where we easily and readily agree. The aim of all free people should be to seek their own in all quarters of the world, and by such a commonality, build bridges that span beyond language and geography.  It is not an easy task, but nothing worthwhile ever is."

She folds her hands and tilts her head sideways slightly. "I have read much on Emmeria, and noted in what I foumd the similarities between our realms, of which there are many. There are some things that I believe must be taken into consideration, however, before diplomatic efforts are undertaken.  Primarily, I was curious as to how you, the president of a free country, feel about absolute authority and dictatorialism."

Adelaide snaps her fingers. In a puff of purple smoke that quickly dissipates, a silver tea set appears on the desk, and Asja begins steeping the tea.

"May I offer you anything? Do not hesitate to ask, my dears," Adelaide says pleasantly.