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(Spring City) — BREAKING NEWS
By Creed Bratton, Jr. 

A senior official in Fuentana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Fuentana and Sensorland will shortly formalize the Fuentano-Sensorian Alliance. 

Speaking on background, the official noted that Sensorland and Fuentana have a long history of trade and mutual aid that has helped secure the Barry Sea and the Strait of the Sea Dragon as a safe and viable sea route for a number of friendly nations for over a century. In addition, the official recalled Sensorland's help during the Island War 150 years ago, an act that helped protect Fuentana's sovereignty from an ambitious neighbor.

"This simply formalizes and renews our longstanding friendship with the leaders and people of Sensorland," they stated. "It was really a gem of an idea by (Sensorland Coordinator) Joe Krantor. Maybe it is his swan song. With the way that Friendly Republic has supported us, we want to acknowledge that we would do the same in a heartbeat. And in any case, it helps put our small nation on the map."

When asked whether this will have negative repercussions on the discussed Free Trade agreement, the official stated, "I can only see positive outcomes from this. We've generally favored mutually beneficial policies. But for sure, it will require everyone at the table to listen to the concerns and contributions of both our nations." 

Representatives from Baron Comte von Fontaine's office, and from the Prime Minister's office did not respond to a request for comment, nor did any representatives from Sensorland's government. However, The Fount's staff noted several late meetings involving representatives from the Sensorland Consulate at the Brunnenschloss, the Royal Palace, as well as several high-level meetings in Fort Triumph, the capital of Sensorland. 

More to follow. Philip Schrute, foreign correspondent embedded in Sensorland, contributed to the article.