You only get to make a first impression once...

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Michael Richter took the 2100 Hamburg Central Time call from his home office

"This is Fulda Border Station, you wanted to be informed when the Arc de Triomphe entered the system. They've just jumped in and are requesting a visitors' visa and directions now."

"Sehr gut officer, danke for the notification."

20 minutes later he had scheduled an emergency meeting with the Board of Directors, CEO Veris Artura, and most of the Vice Presidents for 0700 the next morning.

The Next Morning

"Ladies and Gentlemen, Gallia's representitives, Ile de Fance Shipping, have arrived in Rheinland. A delegation from Republican Shipping will be taking the Luxusschiffe to Baden Baden to have a trade summit with them. Now let's discuss our objectives and desires..."

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