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"Certainly, as Empress, Keiko Takayama would have been protected by diplomatic immunity," said Þorgerður with a nod. "I'm happy to have my office initiate the expungement process." She looked to Dvořák a moment. He nodded. Well, she'd defer to Dvořák about what would best placate a potentially furious foreign potentate. It was technically his wheelhouse after all, and the whole building knew it. "If there is a specific person in your administration or in Minister Minamino's office whom it would be best to coordinate with, I will make sure to do that." She poured more water into Minamino's glass. "You should have all of the relevant files within the next week or so - I'll personally see to it."

Dvořák shook his head. "I'm sorry, tennoheika. I hadn't realized Shimizu was ... that desperate for power." He exhaled a moment, rubbing his beard. "If Terra can do anything to support you as Niihama makes its transition, please let us know."

Þorgerður frowned then. "Andrijana Krstevska, at Ĭtpraṽmår?" Dvořák raised an eyebrow. "I'm ... I can see if she's available, of course." Þorgerður picked up the phone, dialing back to her own office, and asked them to transfer the call out. "This might be a moment," she said apologetically. "Can I ask what the nature of the call is, to let her know?"