Alexander stepped off of the helicopter. Rolan and Christina trailed him from behind. They walked over the red carpet with Imperial Guards standing on either side of it. As they passed by it, they stomped their feet and performed a salute.
They met Diana in the middle, and Alexander was the first one to initiate the handshake.
"It's been a while, Queen Diana."
"Indeed it is," Diana smiled as she firmly shook his hand.
"Welcome to the Ruthenia Empire. I believe this is your first formal visit to the country as the Queen of the Britannia Empire."
"Yeah, but if we count those that aren't official, it's three," Diana said.
"So how is she behaving?" Alexander asked, knowing full well that Diana knew who he was referring to.
"She's behaving in the palace, doing menial chores and things. Nothing worth noting to discuss," Diana breathed in the air and exhaled. "The air in the Ruthenia Empire has always been this pleasant."
