Larxia

10th November, 1409;
"The Falcons have done it. After 28 years in the league, they have finally won the coveted trophy and have been crowned the best team in all of Larxia!!" a commentator could be heard on the TV in the background in the house of 15 year-old, Jake Kirk.
"Dad, one day I'll be up there, lifting that trophy high above everyone's head, and you'll be so proud of me!" an over-excited Jake told his father as they were celebrating their favourite team winning the league.
"Oh you wanna play Rugby do you? Son, we're struggling to make ends meet, I have had to take out loans just for you tuition. I don't think we can afford the Rugby. Trust me no one would be more happier than me even if you play at that stage," his Dad, Matthias Kirk replied, trying not to dishearten Jake as much as he could.
"But Dad!!! Please, I'll work on the side if I have to, but please do something," Jake pleaded to his father, who was showing signs of hesitation.
"I'll try my best to get some sort of arrangement about flexible payments, but I want you to be prepared in case no one agrees," Matthias warned Jake.
"Okay Dad. Thank You just for trying!! Love you so much," Jake replied with as much gratitude as his 15 year-old self had in his body. He was truly overjoyed at this.
"Well then, Let's get to training you and getting you ready. We'll have to show off your talents well if we want to have any chance of getting good coaching."
"Yes!! Let's Go DAD!!", Jake replied with enthusiasm as they went to a park near their house to throw the ball around.
They used to spend hours on the weekends playing Rugby, passing the ball, and Jake used to play a lot with some of his closest (and quite relevant to the story) friends.
 
(OOC: @United Adaikes thanks for the really good RP prompt. I will be making this a series that will go along with the WC, which will show how my Captain Kirk got into the team.)

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Kassakira Petrovikan's heels click across the real wood flooring as she grumbles into the phone. 
The Trano Vao was what historians call 'The Pinnacle of post-independence Glenpavian architecture', a home for the nation's leader and its politics. Kass had decided not to move in, stating that home and work should be separate. Still, she spent much more of her time here than at home. Not what she wanted, but needs must.
What doesn't help her wish for home time is diplomatic incidents. 
She does another loop of her office. "How can you accidentally cross maritime borders 7 times?" She says, a little too calmly to actually be calm. One hand was on the phone, and the other rubbing the temples of the headache that has started to form. The answer wasnt exactly to her standards. "Are they aware? They did wh- You are kidding me right? You are actually messing with me? This is a joke. Don't play games with me Guntur." She replies, stopping in her 10th lap.
"I have a flight to Zoran in 12 hours, what do you expect me to do?" She growls "This is going to be expensive Guntur, and it is going to come out of your budget." She waits for the reply to finish before hanging up. Throwing the phone on her desk, she walks out. PR is not going to be happy.

This post is the combined RP effort of Giovanniland and Saint Mark
With a wide grin, Prince Marcarius faced the salty wind and warm sun as The Sea Lion cut through the foamy chop of the New Zoradian harbor. It was early in the morning and the sails were taut in a stiff breeze. He and King Giovanni VI were relishing the privacy and freedom of the prince’s royal yacht. 
“Both of our teams did quite well, Giovanni. We play Zoran next and that’ll be tough. The crowd will definitely be on their side. How do you rate your chances for your next match?”
King Giovanni VI replied: “Indeed the first matchday was nice for both our teams! We won against Hanita Gracse, a newcomer to the tournament but nevertheless a good team.” He continued, “our next match will also be considerably harder. Giovanniland will play against Hertfordshire & Jammbo, which are the champions of the 1st Rugby World Cup, and have a roughly equal rating in comparison to our team (54.51 for us vs. 53.77 for them). So I think both teams have equal chances of winning.”
“Good luck to you! Have you had a chance to think about my idea of our two nations hosting a joint gala fundraiser in support of Zoran’s widows and orphans? I know they have given their blessing to the concept, and my ministers think the people of Saint Mark will be behind it.”
“That is certainly a great idea!” remarked the Giovannilandian king. “I personally support the idea, although I would also have to talk to the Prime Minister Amore Gile Abrente to confirm. However, I am sure they will also agree, and will contact them shortly after this conversation.”
“Thank you, Giovanni. I’m still haunted by the sadness in the eyes of so many of the brave Zoradians in the immediate aftermath of the war and want so much to make things better for them. It was such a tragedy.”
The prince stared at the horizon for a minute and then shook himself free of his thoughts.
“Enough of that! We are doing what we can and I’m glad we can work together on this!
Let’s take this craft out a bit further and see if we can catch some real wind!”
“Indeed! Changing the subject a little, how is Saint Mark at the moment?”, the King asked. “In Giovanniland we have just finished another edition of the Lavender Festival and New Year, and also the Empire Day celebrations on January 16th.” 
“It sounds like you’ve been busy! This is a quieter time of year in Saint Mark … after the First Light festival and before the Rebirth. I enjoyed a ski trip to the mountains with The Electors … well, enjoyed it somewhat I guess … part of it was politics, of course. I’ve also been working on my sailing. Oh! I’m hosting a private showing of several important works of the Masters in Sanctus Leo next month. I’d be honored if you could attend.”
“In fact the past few months have been busy in Giovanniland. As for the private showing, that sounds like it will be a very good time! I haven’t visited Saint Mark for a while, and this is a good opportunity to do so, therefore I gladly accept the invite,” the King replied. “Back to sports, I have also heard that many nations are talking about their own processes of inducting new players into their national teams. How does that happen in Saint Mark?” 
“Ah. Good question. As you probably know, Saint Mark didn’t even have a national team until two years ago. Last year was the first time they ever competed internationally. Rugby is just now becoming popular in our country. What we did to develop this team was to have each college and club send their three best players to open try-outs in Sanctus Leo. There, under the close observation of our coaches over several weeks, fifty were chosen. Over the next month, these were winnowed down to the current team. There was one late addition just before we arrived. Colin is the son of our coach, Sir Evan, and he plays as an Outside Center in a reserve position. Arthur Freeborn, the previous Reserve Outside Center, had some bad luck with appendicitis. How was your team formed?”
“That is certainly an interesting process! In Giovanniland, rugby was introduced in the early 14th century, and the first national team was formed in 1329 in the capital Giovannia, with some of the best players from the National Rugby League of Giovanniland, itself created four years earlier. This is a standard process used for most sports in our country, and I presume also in other parts of the world,” noted the King.
He added: “While the team that competed in the 1st and 2nd Rugby World Cup as well as in the 1st Summer Esferiad achieved great results, a large revamp was undertaken just in time for the 2nd Summer Esferiad. Managers such as Giordano Magisto retired, with the Esferiad’s stadium for Rugby in Quorivo being named after him after this fact, thus new leadership was also brought besides many new players. I hope to see their success continue during this World Cup!” 
As the King finished talking, both noticed the conversation had continued for a long time. They decided to look at and appreciate the nature around the New Zoradian harbor, as the morning passed and the sun rose to the top of the sky.
 

written in the Diary of the Player of Nagaraningrad Rugby Union, Raden Wikramawardhana Sinaga
For Kania on February 9th, 1422.
We had a good first game, even we got lots of in touch, knock on, and confusion... mostly confusion as most of us don't understand how this games works. for first half, we mostly pushing each other in this formation called "Scrum" and realize the ball are sometimes not in anyone possession and sometimes Fakhri still holding the ball for a full minutes, look confused himself. after the brief lesson the how and rules by the referee, we start again. then the ball always out of the field and yet they call it "in-touch". most the game went more ruck and maul, i know the Min Su got a score somewhere, already forget when.
second half the game getting more busier for backs, since in the first half are just forwards confusing themselves. now we know that we have to pass the ball only to sideways or behind, and every time we close to get a try, we lose a possession of the ball, luckily we got good counter those counter. at the last minutes, we having scrum in somewhere near Min Su 22 meter line and as we got the ball, Chakrabhuwana start to drop the ball and kick it high into between those 2 poles. we went mad angry at him, because this is not Football However, the referee call it score. when we ask why he said it was a Drop Goal... at that moment we realize that we should have done that since this bloody games.
After the game, we went crazy and cheers to finally score a goal then we going back to our locker room. In there we start smoking finest Nagaran Cigar and eating some assortment of Andolian Cheese which leave a "distinctive" sort of smell here, especially with Nagaran Cigar smell. hope those Min Su player can smell it or next team came up.
with the will of our maharaden
as soon Wikramawardhana close his diary book while sitting in the bus, Hanif start asking question to the coach that loud enough to be heard in the bus "What team we gonna fight next?". The coach said "a team called... Cambria". in the midst of sudden silence, the word "Taik Banteng" is heard faintly.

A collaborative post written by @Clarkov and I

Transcript:
Quiyakaso: Hellooooooo Zoran! I am Quiyakaso Gohalitsve reporting to you live just outside Spirit Park Stadium to bring you information on the 1422 Zoran Rugby World Cup!
Yesterday was day one of the tournament where we saw Saint Mark and Santos-Dominius triumph over their opponents, Denieria and Teralyon, in group A. In group B, Fujai and Nieubasria came out on top against Einherfell and Dilber. Giovanniland and Larxia  rose to the top in group C against Hanita Grasce and Blue Bubble. Lastly in group D we saw Min-Su and Cambria overcoming the Nagaraningrad and Qostaoyaen teams.
Tomorrow we will see the Zoranian Sun Hawks play their first match of the tournament against Saint Mark. Many of the players from the last World Cup have either retired or got injured while serving in the Civil War. The team had to find new talent to replace those members so this will be the first time we see the new players play on the field. When asked about what was done to prepare the players for today's match the head coach, Amadahy Lvaguta, said that they worked on having the new players work as a part of the team. She believes that the team's performance in tomorrow’s match will come down to how well the players work together on the field so they have really been drilling them and having them think as a team and to get used to playing with each other. It is believed that Queen Atsil will be attending the game in person as well and said that she wishes the players the best of luck in tomorrow’s match.
In other news, Zoranians have been complaining about a comment that SDCSN3's Blubberman made during a report yesterday where they said that Zoran was in Northern Andolia followed by solely listing off negative things the country is known for in recent years. SDCSN3 has refused to make a comment about this behavior. I mean, I know I am bad at reporting at times but jeez at least I know geography...I think. Anyways, in a ne-
Clarkson: Hammond, you blithering idiot. This isn't a shortcut at all! We are nowhere near the petrol station!  
Hammond: Look, if I am being honest, this satnav system is not the easiest to figure out.
May: You muppet, did you not set it to common?
Hammond: ...
Quiyakaso: Um, excuse me? Who are you three?
Clarkson: Oh now look what you've bloody done, you've caused us to interrupt a news broadcast!
Hammond: Yes I know, it’s bad, I’m sorry.
Clarkson: James, the reporter is in this direction [points to the right]
May: Huh? Sorry. Hello.
Hammond: Hang on a second, isn’t this Quiyakaso? That one excessively unfortunate Zoranian reporter?
Clarkson: Yes Hammond and what you’ve done is drag us straight into one of his broadcasts, you imbecile.
Quiyakaso: Yes I am the unfortuna-hey! [shakes head] I still don’t know who either of you three are. I am guessing one of you is called Hammond, one is called James, and the other one is…I actually I don’t think your name has been mentioned.
May: Chaps, I’ve got the sheets for our radio show here. [hands Clarkson and Hammond the sheets]
Hammond: Well we’ve certainly got no shortage of material. The Stig’s Environmentalist Cousin for instance has been caught using coal to power his helmet.
Clarkson: Is that not the single most amazing story ever?
Hammond/May: Not really.
Hammond: And Mecislavs Deben has lost 1,300 immigrants. So what does Quiyakaso think would most interest the listeners?
May: I think he’s more concerned with making us go away right now.
Quiyakaso: I don’t think I have ever been so lost in my life…and I have been mugged by toddlers in Dilber. Look, as long as none of you result in causing me injury, I will be happy.
Clarkson: We’re lost too, thanks to a certain hamster.
May: Usually it’s me that gets us lost.
Hammond: Enough you two! Alright Quiyakaso, I’ll introduce us. I’m Richard Hammond, the tall one is Jeremy Clarkson and the one with ladies hair is James May.
Clarkson: Yes, we’re the trio that hosts a news show called Conversation Street, it’s Hertfordshire and Jammbo’s main sports broadcaster. Well when I say news show it’s more us three mocking each other.
Quiyakaso:...Riiiiiiiight. Well it was nice meeting you three but I think the producer is either getting an evil idea involving me or looking at me to try and move past this.
Clarkson: Good idea, we need to get down to the radio station prompto.
Hammond: Yes we do, so it was nice meeting you Quiyakaso and we shall see you, well, whenever. 
May: Um, Quiyakaso, I would recommend that you move far away from this spot.
Quiyakaso: Which spot?
May: Well, Hammond and I have secretly rigged our car to only go in circles. Clarkson is about to find out.
Clarkson: Alright chaps, come on!
May: Watch this.
Clarkson: Now to just set off. I’ll leave those two here to deal with Quiyakaso… erm… what the hell?! [the car is spinning in circles]
Hammond/May: [burst into laughter]
Clarkson: I know exactly what’s happened. Hammond, May, you idiots!
[Quiyakaso only notices the car last minute and flies off screen]
Quiyakaso: Fuuuuuuuuu-[fades as he flies off screen]
Clarkson: Oh sh-!
Hammond: That wasn’t meant to happen!
May: Well I did warn him but…
Hammond: Well now what are we gonna do?!
[Clarkson gets out of the car with an unhappy expression]
Clarkson: I think that since you two sabotaged the car, I only have one suggestion to make.
[The trio glances at Quiyakaso’s body]
Clarkson: Run!
[Clarkson, Hammond & May run away and off-screen]
[camera moves to see Quiyakaso struggling to his feet]
Quiyakaso: I-I might have a broken rib…or a hip…or both…This was Quiyakaso…I will see you…whenever I get out of the hospital.

Good morning Giovanniland! I am Karlo Nakamura-Edrense, the main host of the Giovannilandian Sports Report and of its special rugby edition that aims to keep Giovannilandians informed of the latest happenings of the 3rd Rugby World Cup. After yesterday's report that served as an introduction to the 3rd Rugby World Cup, today we'll talk about the first match played by our rugby team and how it went.
Giovanniland 14–7 Hanita Gracse (Halftime: 8-7)
Tries: Samanta Alba-Nyima (5')
Drop Goals: Hettor Martiano-Gaio (13'), Nikolo Hortense (43'), Lukio Katullo-Vittori (51')
The first half of the match was the most active of both halves, with both teams scoring a total of 15 points. Samanta scored a try five minutes in, and even though she failed to earn two more points that would have been given if she scored the conversion, these five points from the try were important for Giovanniland to start well in the game. Eight minutes later, backside flanker Nikolo scored a drop goal and rose Giovanniland's score to eight, although the Hanita Gracse team soon scored a try and a conversion to bring the score to a close 8-7, which persevered during halftime. 
After returning to the field, the team swiftly followed her orders, with drop goals by Nikolo and Lukio scored within 11 minutes of the second half's start. After those, the Giovannilandians took a more defensive strategy in order to secure the 14-7 score, and there wasn't much else to report about the match. The Hanita Gracse team was hoping to score another try and conversion to level the score, but these hopes never came to fruition and the match was won by Giovanniland. Nevertheless, captain Rivano commented that the opponents' performance was very impressive for a World Cup newcomer and respected the Hanita Gracsean team.
Following the match, head coach Aquila Pinario-Oddo congratulated the team, and noted that Matchday 2 has a tough challenge ahead for Giovanniland, as they will meet 1st Rugby World Cup champions Hertfordshire and Jammbo. Our head of state, King Giovanni VI, also praised the team for its Matchday 1 performance and wished the team good luck in future matches, during a casual meeting with Prince Marcarius of Saint Mark at New Zoradia, hundreds of kilometers away from Leo Rugiet where our team is stationed. This is reporter Karlo signing off, as our TV channel will move on to non-sports news. See you in two days for the Rugby Report about Matchday 2!

"Well done lads, that was a good win in the first match, I was impressed with you overall efforts on the field," said the manager Eddie Hansen in post match address to the team.
"Yes very well done lads, you executed stuck to the game-plans and executed them just as we intended. If you keep this up, we will be one of the teams to beat in this World Cup," said Coach James Mario, as Felix Cage nodded in agreement.
"The coaches are right. We've done really well, and converted the amazing training ground performance to a great match effort. Though we must not get complacent now, it's just the first match, and we're here to win!! What are we here for??" Captain Kirk said with all his heart in a bid to increase the spirits even further.
"We're here to win!!" the team replied.
"I can't hear you!! WHAT ARE WE HERE FOR??"
"WE'RE HERE TO WIN!!!!"
"THAT'S RIGHT, SO LETS ENJOY THIS WIN AND WORK ON OUR NEXT GAME AGAINST HANITA GRASCE."
"YES LETS GO," the team shouted as they prepared to leave for the hotel, spirits at an all time high.
"Get to the hotel and get in some rest. We will study how the Hanita Grascean National Team plays, and Kirk, you'll have an analysis of the team first thing tomorrow, go through it and convey everything to the team. Am I clear?"
"Yes Sir!! LET'S TRAIN FOR THE CUP LADS!!"

Zoran - The Minsunese State Rugby Team, MIZUNO, won its first match in the 3rd Rugby World Cup in Zoran against the Nagaraningrad Rugby Union. With a score of 8-3, MIZUNO made the crowd go wild. Captain Han Ziqing said that the match was intense. MIZUNO won Group D's first match held in The Conquest Ring, Yemiduga City, Zoran. 
The sports fan back home in Min-Su held a a small victory party with people flocking the streets screaming "ビクトリー". Tatelco Home Fibre, Min-Su's fastest fibre internet, began offering 10% off on select plans in honor of MIZUNO's first win. 
MIZUNO will have its second match in Group D against the United Adaikes. Coach Wang Ang has foreseen that a match against United Adaikes will stop MIZUNO's journey in the RCW3. Captain of MIZUNO, Han Ziqing, has said to his teammates to just enjoy and work better against United Adaikes.
Matchday 2 will be held on February 11 with Min-Su VS United Adaikes' match set as the second game.
MIZUNO and the entire country extends its warmest congratulations to the Larxian National Team with its first win against Blue Bubble. Popular ice cream brand Lolalo of Universal Foodsphere has sent gift packs and complimentary ice creams to the Larxian National Team.

"Well done lads, that was a good win in the first match, I was impressed with you overall efforts on the field," said the manager Eddie Hansen in post match address to the team.
"Yes very well done lads, you executed stuck to the game-plans and executed them just as we intended. If you keep this up, we will be one of the teams to beat in this World Cup," said Coach James Mario, as Felix Cage nodded in agreement.
"The coaches are right. We've done really well, and converted the amazing training ground performance to a great match effort. Though we must not get complacent now, it's just the first match, and we're here to win!! What are we here for??" Captain Kirk said with all his heart in a bid to increase the spirits even further.
"We're here to win!!" the team replied.
"I can't hear you!! WHAT ARE WE HERE FOR??"
"WE'RE HERE TO WIN!!!!"
"THAT'S RIGHT, SO LETS ENJOY THIS WIN AND WORK ON OUR NEXT GAME AGAINST HANITA GRASCE."
"YES LETS GO," the team shouted as they prepared to leave for the hotel, spirits at an all time high.
"Get to the hotel and get in some rest. We will study how the Hanita Grascean National Team plays, and Kirk, you'll have an analysis of the team first thing tomorrow, go through it and convey everything to the team. Am I clear?"
"Yes Sir!! LET'S TRAIN FOR THE CUP LADS!!"

Zoran- Rugby fever has hit the world as the nations prepare for the much anticipated, Third Rugby World Cup, being hosted by the rebuilding nation of Zoran. The 3rd edition of the Rugby World Cup is all set to kick-off from 9th February, 1422. The live coverage of the Rugby World Cup is brought to you by Falconel Sports, your one stop for anything Rugby, in collaboration with our partners from Min-Su, The MBS Network.
And Ohhh! Do we predict a spicy group stage for Larxia, as they're drawn against the likes of the pretty neutral continent-mates Hertfordshire & Jammbo, a really great friend Blue Bubble, we haven't had that much exposure on the international stage with them Hanita Grasce, and we're not sure what is going on Giovanniland. While good friends, Min-Su have been drawn in Group D alongside United Adaikes, Cambria, Qostaoye and Nagaraningrad.
The Group Stage Draw

Credit: 3rd Rugby World Cup Official Media
 
Leo Rugiet- We will be coming live for our group stage matches from the beautiful city of Leo Rugiet. The architecture, and the sculptures in this here city are truly breath-taking. The diversity of the past Saint Markan colonists and the native Zoranians is quite prominent, yet quite infused into one another. This city is a true example of how a benevolent colonist can actually bring about good change in a country. And when you look at the breathtaking Markanus Stadium, which will be home to the Larxian Team, the players are definitely going to enjoy playing here, as Larxia takes on Blue Bubble in their first match of 3rd Rugby World Cup. Larxia have participated in the previous edition of the RWC, but this is Blue Bubble's first appearance in the RWC, so they are an unscouted bunch. Tune in to Falconel 1 Sports Channel for all things Larxia.

 

"Well done lads, that was a good win in the first match, I was impressed with you overall efforts on the field," said the manager Eddie Hansen in post match address to the team.
"Yes very well done lads, you executed stuck to the game-plans and executed them just as we intended. If you keep this up, we will be one of the teams to beat in this World Cup," said Coach James Mario, as Felix Cage nodded in agreement.
"The coaches are right. We've done really well, and converted the amazing training ground performance to a great match effort. Though we must not get complacent now, it's just the first match, and we're here to win!! What are we here for??" Captain Kirk said with all his heart in a bid to increase the spirits even further.
"We're here to win!!" the team replied.
"I can't hear you!! WHAT ARE WE HERE FOR??"
"WE'RE HERE TO WIN!!!!"
"THAT'S RIGHT, SO LETS ENJOY THIS WIN AND WORK ON OUR NEXT GAME AGAINST HANITA GRASCE."
"YES LETS GO," the team shouted as they prepared to leave for the hotel, spirits at an all time high.
"Get to the hotel and get in some rest. We will study how the Hanita Grascean National Team plays, and Kirk, you'll have an analysis of the team first thing tomorrow, go through it and convey everything to the team. Am I clear?"
"Yes Sir!! LET'S TRAIN FOR THE CUP LADS!!"

"Well done lads, that was a good win in the first match, I was impressed with you overall efforts on the field," said the manager Eddie Hansen in post match address to the team.
"Yes very well done lads, you executed stuck to the game-plans and executed them just as we intended. If you keep this up, we will be one of the teams to beat in this World Cup," said Coach James Mario, as Felix Cage nodded in agreement.
"The coaches are right. We've done really well, and converted the amazing training ground performance to a great match effort. Though we must not get complacent now, it's just the first match, and we're here to win!! What are we here for??" Captain Kirk said with all his heart in a bid to increase the spirits even further.
"We're here to win!!" the team replied.
"I can't hear you!! WHAT ARE WE HERE FOR??"
"WE'RE HERE TO WIN!!!!"
"THAT'S RIGHT, SO LETS ENJOY THIS WIN AND WORK ON OUR NEXT GAME AGAINST HANITA GRASCE."
"YES LETS GO," the team shouted as they prepared to leave for the hotel, spirits at an all time high.
"Get to the hotel and get in some rest. We will study how the Hanita Grascean National Team plays, and Kirk, you'll have an analysis of the team first thing tomorrow, go through it and convey everything to the team. Am I clear?"
"Yes Sir!! LET'S TRAIN FOR THE CUP LADS!!"

RWC3 Commentary: Initial Group Allocations
Presented by Approctoflecticus Blubberman, SDCSN3 head sports correspondent, and Hector Lafontaine, SDCSN Assistant Editor-in-Chief for Ethics & Standards
[OOC Disclaimer: The following RP is presented as a script. Imagine as if these characters said and did these things on live television, which is then compiled into a clip and put on the SDCSN Sports website.]
BLUBBERMAN: Hello, everyone! From Spirit Park in Divando Gadoatalesv, Zoran, we at Santo-Dominian Cable-Satellite Network Channel 3 bring you live coverage of the 3rd Rugby World Cup! Our RWC3 coverage is brought to you by our generous sponsor, Zeitpunkt watches! It's the prestigious watchmaker representing the highest pinnacle of Santo-Dominian luxury timepieces. I, the unprepared buffoon that is Approctoflecticus Blubberman, will be your obviously uninformed host for the entire duration of the 3rd Rugby World Cup.
LAFONTAINE: And I am Hector Lafontaine, Assistant Editor-in-Chief for Ethics & Standards at SDCSN headquarters.
BLUBBERMAN: WOAH! Oh-okay. I was not informed of this "partnership". Ahahaha! Wel-welcome Mr Lafontaine!
LAFONTAINE: This is not a "partnership", Blubberman - I am your the superior of your direct superior, and I'm under orders from corporate to keep an eye on you. This is a senior-subordinate relationship.
BLUBBERMAN: Ahahaha, yes, right, totally! I understand, I get it, I do. Anyways, let's get straight to talking about the 3rd Rugby World Cup.
LAFONTAINE takes out a notepad and begins to jot notes furiously as BLUBBERMAN nervously continues his reporting, taking occasional glances at the notepad's contents.
BLUBBERMAN: The organisers of RWC3 have released the group allocations for this event, we've been told. Let's display them on the screen here. According to this graphic produced by the organisers, Team Santos-Dominius will face off against the likes of Saint Mark, Teralyon, Denieria and....and...Zoran!?
LAFONTAINE (mutters): Inability to maintain calmness on air...doubt his competence as head sports correspondent...further observation recommended...
BLUBBERMAN: I'm to-totally confident that our excellent rugby players will manage to seize victory even against the reigning Zoranian champions. (Whispers to LAFONTAINE.) Am I doing good? (Turns to the audience once more.) The organisers have informed us that our first match will be against Teralyon. Oh, those Teralyans better watch out! Us Santo-Dominians are gonna kick their a-
LAFONTAINE raises his eyebrows visibly. BLUBBERMAN gulps.
BLUBBERMAN: ...us Santo-Dominians are going to have a friendly and fair match against the Teralyons, during which Team SD will showcase the premier sportsmanship and respect we always have for opponents, rivals and friends alike. The same can be said for our matches against Saint Mark, Denieria and Zoran.
The recording studio's windows looking onto Spirit Park are closed; two large displays appear behind BLUBBERMAN. They display the words "HISTORY OF ZORAN" in large letters.
BLUBBERMAN: And before we go, let's talk about Zoran itself! It is a fascinating country indeed. Located in northern Andolia, Zoran is known for-
LAFONTAINE (to self): Lack of basic understanding of geography...fatally unprepared and uninformed...follow-up IQ test recommended...
BLUBBERMAN: ...Zoran is known for civil wars, refugees and...oh crap! Wait, Zoran isn't known for "oh crap". I'm sorry!
LAFONTAINE (to BLUBBERMAN): Oh my word, I can't anymore. You...you...!! Stop and wrap it up!
BLUBBERMAN: Eeek! Okay! Apologies to viewers out there, both at home and abroad. This is the channel for live and direct coverage of the 3rd Rugby World Cup! I'm Approctoflecticus Blubberman, and it's been really nice to discuss the group allocations as well as Zoran itself as a nation. Stay tuned to SDCSN Channel 3 for coverage of RWC3, and see you whenever stuff happens!
LAFONTAINE forcibly drags BLUBBERMAN off the set as busy interns clean up the recording studio and cut the camera.

Welcome to the third edition of the Giovannilandian Rugby Report! I am Karlo Nakamura-Edrense, the main host of the Giovannilandian Sports Report and of its special rugby edition that aims to keep Giovannilandians informed of the latest happenings of the 3rd Rugby World Cup. If you didn't know yet, this edition of the World Cup is being hosted in an Auran country for the second time in a row, namely Zoran! After the 2nd edition was hosted in the far away lands of northern Aura, this time it's closer to home, as the beautiful waters of Darkesian Sea separate our northern coast to their southern one.
We've already dispatched a team of reporters to the northern Zoranian city of Leo Rugiet, whose Markanus Stadium will host all matches of Group C, the group where our team will play during the group stage. This city certainly has an interesting history, as its northern location made it a key point of contact between Zoran and Saint Mark during the Pax Markana, the era of Saint Markian domination of all of Aura except for our Lavender Island. Furthermore, smaller teams of journalists are also present in Divando Gadoalatesv, Marelitus and Yemiduga City, the hosts for groups A, B and D respectively.
Furthermore, we've also received news that King Giovanni VI will travel to Zoran soon and possibly visit heads of state from some of the 19 other nations present in the tournament. It is expected that the Prime Minister, Amore Gile Abrente, will stay at Giovannia, although Minister of Sports Fernando Nimmeranese may also go along with the King and his security guard. 
Anyways, now we'll talk about the group stage! In addition to our team, Group C brings together champions of the 1st Rugby World Cup Hertfordshire and Jammbo; hosts of the recent T20 World Cup Larxia; Lavender Island neighbors and tournament newcomers Blue Bubble; and last but not least the Polarian team and also newcomer Hanita Gracse. With two nations from Aura, another two from Andolia, and one from Polaris, this group of the World Cup brings five very different countries, only two of which will move forward to the knockout stage.
While our team has the second-highest score in the rugby rankings authored by the nation of Dalimbar, only lower than H&J, the other three teams cannot be underestimated. Our first match will be against Hanita Gracse, and we wish good luck to our team in the opening round. After that, it is against the southern Andolian nation that the Giovannilandian team will then play against, in a match pitting two of the strongest rugby teams of Esferos against each other. Matchday 3 will see a bye for the Giovannilandians, after which they will play against Larxia and lastly Blue Bubble.
In order to bring this first report to a perfect end, we have also prepared a special interview for you. Madalena Vindemia, former head of the press corps covering the Kharventhin events of the 2nd Summer Esferiad, has made a comeback and now leads the live coverage of the Giovannilandian team at Leo Rugiet. She has managed to contact Rivano Markellana-Tarrutio, captain of our national rugby team, for an interview, so we'll now connect with her.
"Hello, Madalena!", greets Karlo.
"Hey there!", answers Madalena. "This morning, we're here for an interview with Rivano Markellana-Tarrutio. Rivano, you've represented the Giovannilandian team as its captain for all three editions of the Rugby World Cup including this one. What are your feelings about the upcoming matches?"
Rivano answers: "Greetings! I think our team will be able to perform greatly in this World Cup, and am excited to play again in an official capacity since I played as part of the Rugby Sevens Esferiad team at home and helped it earn a bronze medal there."
"Now for the second question," Madalena continued, "what are some changes that the team has had since the last Rugby World Cup?"
"In the World Cup of 1421 our team did not have a result as good as the 1420 one, but this time we are under new management. Furthermore, we've also brought new talents from all across Giovanniland, making a team more nationally inclusive than before," remarked Rivano.
"Thank you for the well-thought answer!", noted Madalena. "Last but not least, I have a legacy question for you. Being a member of the Giovannilandian squad for all three editions of the cup, what is the best rugby memory you have from either of the two past ones?"
"Ooh... this is hard," thought Rio. "There are many, but if I were to choose one, it was assisting Skipio Abudia-Lukullo and Pietro Numeriani in both their 3-point scoring during the Giovanniland vs Dalimbar 3rd place match of the 1st Rugby World Cup. Our team went from behind to win the match and finish third in the tournament, and that was certainly a great match to remember for many years."
"That sounds like a nice memory indeed," commented Madalena. "Thank you for your time in this short interview, Rivano. Now I give you back the floor, Karlo, if you have anything else to talk about."
"Actually, that's it for this first episode of the Rugby Report's third edition, I'm afraid my time is up anyways. Our TV channel will move on to non-sports news, so see you in two days for another Rugby Report, where I'll talk about the results of the first match!

Results of the 1st Match Day of the Group Stage
Group A Saint Mark 25–14 Denieria (NPC) Teralyon 10–18 Santos-Dominius Group A Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts 1 Saint Mark 1 1 0 0 25 14 +11 3 2 Santos-Dominius 1 1 0 0 18 10 +8 3 3 Teralyon 1 0 0 1 10 18 −8 0 4 Denieria (NPC) 1 0 0 1 14 25 −11 0 Group B Fujai 14–0 Einherfell (NPC) Dilber 19–25 Nieubasria Group B Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts 1 Fujai 1 1 0 0 14 0 +14 3 2 Nieubasria 1 1 0 0 25 19 +6 3 3 Dilber 1 0 0 1 19 25 −6 0 4 Einherfell (NPC) 1 0 0 1 0 14 −14 0 Group C Giovanniland 14–7 Hanita Gracse Larxia 6–3 Blue Bubble Group C Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts 1 Giovanniland 1 1 0 0 14 7 +7 3 2 Larxia 1 1 0 0 6 3 +3 3 3 Blue Bubble 1 0 0 1 3 6 −3 0 4 Hanita Gracse 1 0 0 1 7 14 −7 0 Group D Min-Su 8–3 Nagaraningrad Cambria 29–24 Qostaoyae Group D Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts 1 Cambria 1 1 0 0 29 24 +5 3 2 Min-Su 1 1 0 0 8 3 +5 3 3 Qostaoyae 1 0 0 1 24 29 −5 0 4 Nagaraningrad 1 0 0 1 3 8 −5 0  
Today, I will be introducing RP prompts. If you do not have an idea what to RP for the next matchday, let me help you (though this is not mandatory for all participants).
For the 2nd matchday, if you want to, talk about the process how a player becomes a part of your national team. Be creative (but with the bounds of realism)! 

Zoran- Rugby fever has hit the world as the nations prepare for the much anticipated, Third Rugby World Cup, being hosted by the rebuilding nation of Zoran. The 3rd edition of the Rugby World Cup is all set to kick-off from 9th February, 1422. The live coverage of the Rugby World Cup is brought to you by Falconel Sports, your one stop for anything Rugby, in collaboration with our partners from Min-Su, The MBS Network.
And Ohhh! Do we predict a spicy group stage for Larxia, as they're drawn against the likes of the pretty neutral continent-mates Hertfordshire & Jammbo, a really great friend Blue Bubble, we haven't had that much exposure on the international stage with them Hanita Grasce, and we're not sure what is going on Giovanniland. While good friends, Min-Su have been drawn in Group D alongside United Adaikes, Cambria, Qostaoye and Nagaraningrad.
The Group Stage Draw

Credit: 3rd Rugby World Cup Official Media
 
Leo Rugiet- We will be coming live for our group stage matches from the beautiful city of Leo Rugiet. The architecture, and the sculptures in this here city are truly breath-taking. The diversity of the past Saint Markan colonists and the native Zoranians is quite prominent, yet quite infused into one another. This city is a true example of how a benevolent colonist can actually bring about good change in a country. And when you look at the breathtaking Markanus Stadium, which will be home to the Larxian Team, the players are definitely going to enjoy playing here, as Larxia takes on Blue Bubble in their first match of 3rd Rugby World Cup. Larxia have participated in the previous edition of the RWC, but this is Blue Bubble's first appearance in the RWC, so they are an unscouted bunch. Tune in to Falconel 1 Sports Channel for all things Larxia.

 

Zoran- Rugby fever has hit the world as the nations prepare for the much anticipated, Third Rugby World Cup, being hosted by the rebuilding nation of Zoran. The 3rd edition of the Rugby World Cup is all set to kick-off from 9th February, 1422. The live coverage of the Rugby World Cup is brought to you by Falconel Sports, your one stop for anything Rugby, in collaboration with our partners from Min-Su, The MBS Network.
And Ohhh! Do we predict a spicy group stage for Larxia, as they're drawn against the likes of the pretty neutral continent-mates Hertfordshire & Jammbo, a really great friend Blue Bubble, we haven't had that much exposure on the international stage with them Hanita Grasce, and we're not sure what is going on Giovanniland. While good friends, Min-Su have been drawn in Group D alongside United Adaikes, Cambria, Qostaoye and Nagaraningrad.
The Group Stage Draw

Credit: 3rd Rugby World Cup Official Media
 
Leo Rugiet- We will be coming live for our group stage matches from the beautiful city of Leo Rugiet. The architecture, and the sculptures in this here city are truly breath-taking. The diversity of the past Saint Markan colonists and the native Zoranians is quite prominent, yet quite infused into one another. This city is a true example of how a benevolent colonist can actually bring about good change in a country. And when you look at the breathtaking Markanus Stadium, which will be home to the Larxian Team, the players are definitely going to enjoy playing here, as Larxia takes on Blue Bubble in their first match of 3rd Rugby World Cup. Larxia have participated in the previous edition of the RWC, but this is Blue Bubble's first appearance in the RWC, so they are an unscouted bunch. Tune in to Falconel 1 Sports Channel for all things Larxia.

 

Zoran- Rugby fever has hit the world as the nations prepare for the much anticipated, Third Rugby World Cup, being hosted by the rebuilding nation of Zoran. The 3rd edition of the Rugby World Cup is all set to kick-off from 9th February, 1422. The live coverage of the Rugby World Cup is brought to you by Falconel Sports, your one stop for anything Rugby, in collaboration with our partners from Min-Su, The MBS Network.
And Ohhh! Do we predict a spicy group stage for Larxia, as they're drawn against the likes of the pretty neutral continent-mates Hertfordshire & Jammbo, a really great friend Blue Bubble, we haven't had that much exposure on the international stage with them Hanita Grasce, and we're not sure what is going on Giovanniland. While good friends, Min-Su have been drawn in Group D alongside United Adaikes, Cambria, Qostaoye and Nagaraningrad.
The Group Stage Draw

Credit: 3rd Rugby World Cup Official Media
 
Leo Rugiet- We will be coming live for our group stage matches from the beautiful city of Leo Rugiet. The architecture, and the sculptures in this here city are truly breath-taking. The diversity of the past Saint Markan colonists and the native Zoranians is quite prominent, yet quite infused into one another. This city is a true example of how a benevolent colonist can actually bring about good change in a country. And when you look at the breathtaking Markanus Stadium, which will be home to the Larxian Team, the players are definitely going to enjoy playing here, as Larxia takes on Blue Bubble in their first match of 3rd Rugby World Cup. Larxia have participated in the previous edition of the RWC, but this is Blue Bubble's first appearance in the RWC, so they are an unscouted bunch. Tune in to Falconel 1 Sports Channel for all things Larxia.

 

Zoran- Rugby fever has hit the world as the nations prepare for the much anticipated, Third Rugby World Cup, being hosted by the rebuilding nation of Zoran. The 3rd edition of the Rugby World Cup is all set to kick-off from 9th February, 1422. The live coverage of the Rugby World Cup is brought to you by Falconel Sports, your one stop for anything Rugby, in collaboration with our partners from Min-Su, The MBS Network.
And Ohhh! Do we predict a spicy group stage for Larxia, as they're drawn against the likes of the pretty neutral continent-mates Hertfordshire & Jammbo, a really great friend Blue Bubble, we haven't had that much exposure on the international stage with them Hanita Grasce, and we're not sure what is going on Giovanniland. While good friends, Min-Su have been drawn in Group D alongside United Adaikes, Cambria, Qostaoye and Nagaraningrad.
The Group Stage Draw

Credit: 3rd Rugby World Cup Official Media
 
Leo Rugiet- We will be coming live for our group stage matches from the beautiful city of Leo Rugiet. The architecture, and the sculptures in this here city are truly breath-taking. The diversity of the past Saint Markan colonists and the native Zoranians is quite prominent, yet quite infused into one another. This city is a true example of how a benevolent colonist can actually bring about good change in a country. And when you look at the breathtaking Markanus Stadium, which will be home to the Larxian Team, the players are definitely going to enjoy playing here, as Larxia takes on Blue Bubble in their first match of 3rd Rugby World Cup. Larxia have participated in the previous edition of the RWC, but this is Blue Bubble's first appearance in the RWC, so they are an unscouted bunch. Tune in to Falconel 1 Sports Channel for all things Larxia.

 

Team Information
Style mod: 3.7 Home stadium: Dodek-Tourbillion Stadium, Clarendon County- Rugby cap. 5,120 Dodek-Tourbillion Stadium is the historical home of the Basric Rugby Association. Though not the largest rugby stadium in Nieubasria, it is the closest to the capital and set on privately-owned land by the Dodek family. The pitch was refurbished in 1398 to address concerns of accessibility of the stadium and accommodate the greater demands for telecommunications suites by the television broadcasters. The Basric Rugby Association is owned and convened by the Baron-Esquire Theo Dodek, great-grandson of the first convenor and namesake of the home stadium.  Manager: Dylon Dickinson, Baron-Esquire Theo Dodek (ex-officio) As patron to the team, Convenor Baron-Esquire Theo Dodek is considered an ex-officio manager. In practice, Theo is singly responsible for the staffing and operations of the Rugby Association, whereas Dylon takes on the affiliations with the amateur and semi-professional Association. Coaches: Daniyal Walter, Simone Vaughan Roster
Name Num. Pos. Age Arailt MacIlleDhuinn 1 L. Prop 32 Adnaan Navarro 2 Hooker 24 Isaak Quintero 3 T. Prop 26 Fabian Carver 4 4 Lock 30 Jonah Bowler 5 5 Lock 29 Zaid Haas 6 Backside Flanker 24 Karol Morley 7 Openside Flanker 26 Teo Nelson 8 Number 8 23 Isaac Alford 9 Scrum-half 26 Tate Callaghan 10 Fly-half 32 Winston Macclellan 11 Left Wing 35 Trystan Montgomery 12 Inside Centre 28 Pàl Breathnach 13 Outside Centre 30 Maon Innes  14 Right Wing 31 Earc Magees 15 Full Back 28  
RP permissions: If my opponent RPs first, they may... Choose my try scorers: Y Choose my kicker: Y RP injuries: Y Godmod scoring events: N Godmod injuries: N Godmod other events: N

Team Information
Style mod: 3.8 Home stadium: Ellestede Garden, cap. 18,500 Manager: TC Danen Coaches: Kees Gordon, Wolf Bruijs
Roster
Name Position Age Elliot Coetzee Hooker 28 Ryan Shepherd Hooker 28 David Owain Hooker 23 Bart Plane Hooker 22 Olive John Prop 25 Wyn Metcher Prop 26 Kellen Brown Prop 30 Rhys Sears-Duru Prop 30 Dillon Kilifi Prop 27 John Lewis Prop 30 Idris Alan Lock 31 Jeremy Peters Lock 31 Adam Pelser Lock 27 Taylor Beard Lock 26 Cory Tucker Lock 31 Trent Hunsaker Lock 24 Gavin Bashir Flanker 22 Ross Penny Flanker 28 Harry Moriarty Flanker 23 Jordy Weyland Flanker 23 Eric Shingler Number 8 33 Justin Hattingh Number 8 25 Scott Williams Scrum-half 32 Rhys Cina Scrum-half 28 Wolf Carroll Fly-half 22 Jarrod Dean Fly-half 26 Dirk Chalmot Fly-half 23 George Parkes Center 28 Joey Tompkins Center 26 Kyle Laughlin Center 25 Hadleigh Neal Center 28 Siti Adams Wing 27 Josh Brennan Wing 25 Caleb Darlington Wing 21 Brock Adams Wing 30 Harry Staller Wing 23 Liam Turner Fullback 31 Jade Van Oord Fullback 22 Styles & Permissions
Style modifier 3.8 Home stadium Ellestede Garden (RP) Players may be injured Yes (RP) Players may receive yellow cards Yes (RP) Players may receive red cards No No godmodding

9th February 1422, 9:00 PM,
"Janice, make preparations for my visit to Zoran for the World Cup, Mackenzie, Dominic and Jamie will be travelling with me as well," The King told his relatively newly appointed assistant, Janice Lopez.
"Right away Sir. I will also get the staff in the Estate to prepare for Your Majesty's arrival," Janice replied.
During this conversation, Prince Dominic, along with Prince Sergio entered the King's office.
"What are we talking about brother?" Prince Dominic queried.
"Oh, nothing much, just asking Janice to make preparations for our visit to Zoran. It will be very interesting to see first-hand, how they have been rebuilding their country. We did provide some assistance to them for the same," King James answered.
"I wanna go to Zoran too!! I haven't met Atsil in such a long time," cried out 13-year old, Princess Georgina, as she sat in the King's empty chair.
"You know I can't say no to you my lovely sister (imagine this but with a little more brotherly love tone)," the King said, "Janice, please make preparations for Gio as well."
"Right away your majesty, I will have everything in order. May I take you leave now?" Janice asked politely as she bowed towards the exit.
"Sure, good-bye,"the King replied.
"So are we excited to go to Zoran," the King asked Princess Gio, "You must be excited to meet Atsil. To be truthful, even I haven't met her since her nation descended into chaos. Dominic, you have been coordinating with Waholi and her, tell me, how has she been."
"I don't know, I guess she has been acting pretty usually, though I feel like somewhere deep down in heart, she feels a little responsible for what happened in Zoran, like it happened because of her," Prince Dominic replied.
"She has always been strong like her father, I'm sure she will be one of the greatest rulers Zoran has ever seen," the King remarked.
 
 
 

9th February 1422, 9:00 PM,
"Janice, make preparations for my visit to Zoran for the World Cup, Mackenzie, Dominic and Jamie will be travelling with me as well," The King told his relatively newly appointed assistant, Janice Lopez.
"Right away Sir. I will also get the staff in the Estate to prepare for Your Majesty's arrival," Janice replied.
During this conversation, Prince Dominic, along with Prince Sergio entered the King's office.
"What are we talking about brother?" Prince Dominic queried.
"Oh, nothing much, just asking Janice to make preparations for our visit to Zoran. It will be very interesting to see first-hand, how they have been rebuilding their country. We did provide some assistance to them for the same," King James answered.
"I wanna go to Zoran too!! I haven't met Atsil in such a long time," cried out 13-year old, Princess Georgina, as she sat in the King's empty chair.
"You know I can't say no to you my lovely sister (imagine this but with a little more brotherly love tone)," the King said, "Janice, please make preparations for Gio as well."
"Right away your majesty, I will have everything in order. May I take you leave now?" Janice asked politely as she bowed towards the exit.
"Sure, good-bye,"the King replied.
"So are we excited to go to Zoran," the King asked Princess Gio, "You must be excited to meet Atsil. To be truthful, even I haven't met her since her nation descended into chaos. Dominic, you have been coordinating with Waholi and her, tell me, how has she been."
"I don't know, I guess she has been acting pretty usually, though I feel like somewhere deep down in heart, she feels a little responsible for what happened in Zoran, like it happened because of her," Prince Dominic replied.
"She has always been strong like her father, I'm sure she will be one of the greatest rulers Zoran has ever seen," the King remarked.
 
 
 

Premier Conference Room, United Adaikes Rugby Football Union (UARFU) Headquarters
Steskia, Thraproy
A month before the Rugby World Cup
The UARFU Spokesperson Asia Irvin introduced the UARFU President to the press present for the media interview related to the Rugby Union team they will be sending to Zoran for the 3rd Rugby World Cup.
"Ladies and gentlemen," Irvin started, "the President of the Rugby Football Union of the United Adaikes, Ms. Maria Darnell," before leaving the dais.
"Thank you, Ace," Darnell spoke right after arriving in the dais and put her phone in the lectern. "We will be addressing multiple concerns in this conference. I know not only the media and our friends in the sports community are concerned, but all fans and enthusiasts in the country. I will be answering questions after I am finished."
She opened the folder she brought and took the paper and briefly read the paper. She cleared her throat before she continued.
"The 15-man team who brought glory for the country in the first Rugby World Cup we participated in, bagging Bronze Medal in the 2nd Rugby World Cup, led by Coach Giovannie Gallardo and Miguel Gonzales, will be retiring in international competition. Majority of them are actually retiring from the sport. While one of the reasons are the effects of concussion and concussion-related injuries, this is not what the majority of the team are experiencing from those who are retiring. Some are changing courses in their life, others will take the rest of their time to be with their family.
"But I'm also here to announce that Coach Giovannie will be staying in the UARFU as the head of the national pool and recruitment. Miguel, Ivan [Rivera], Felix [Chua] and Romeo [Vailoces] will be part of the coaching and training staff when they are in the country, while Miguel is also heading the institutionalization of the domestic league system in the country.
"The new head coach of the national rugby team is Coach Ferne Huxtable from the Palm Valley University in Thurhope. The new lineup of the national team is a mix of the national pool as well as players in the University Athletic Association of the United Adaikes, of which you will be receiving."
She stopped and looked at her phone. She looked at Irvin before saying, "I will have to cut you all off short, but Ace is here to answer your questions. I'm being called in the Red Palace. Thank you for your time."

9th February 1422, 9:00 PM,
"Janice, make preparations for my visit to Zoran for the World Cup, Mackenzie, Dominic and Jamie will be travelling with me as well," The King told his relatively newly appointed assistant, Janice Lopez.
"Right away Sir. I will also get the staff in the Estate to prepare for Your Majesty's arrival," Janice replied.
During this conversation, Prince Dominic, along with Prince Sergio entered the King's office.
"What are we talking about brother?" Prince Dominic queried.
"Oh, nothing much, just asking Janice to make preparations for our visit to Zoran. It will be very interesting to see first-hand, how they have been rebuilding their country. We did provide some assistance to them for the same," King James answered.
"I wanna go to Zoran too!! I haven't met Atsil in such a long time," cried out 13-year old, Princess Georgina, as she sat in the King's empty chair.
"You know I can't say no to you my lovely sister (imagine this but with a little more brotherly love tone)," the King said, "Janice, please make preparations for Gio as well."
"Right away your majesty, I will have everything in order. May I take you leave now?" Janice asked politely as she bowed towards the exit.
"Sure, good-bye,"the King replied.
"So are we excited to go to Zoran," the King asked Princess Gio, "You must be excited to meet Atsil. To be truthful, even I haven't met her since her nation descended into chaos. Dominic, you have been coordinating with Waholi and her, tell me, how has she been."
"I don't know, I guess she has been acting pretty usually, though I feel like somewhere deep down in heart, she feels a little responsible for what happened in Zoran, like it happened because of her," Prince Dominic replied.
"She has always been strong like her father, I'm sure she will be one of the greatest rulers Zoran has ever seen," the King remarked.