> the french and danish armies lined up at the hills overlooking the ocean > no man standing there could say that the natural beauty of this place did not move his soul. it was majestic, a testament to the fury and beauty of god's creation. > their leaders had called them to defend it from american aggression. even now, their commanders were communicating with the politicians about preparations for the defense against the american naval flotilla just offshore. > suddenly a tech brought word that one of the ships in the fleet was requesting permission to speak with the commanders. > the politicians were at first vehemently against listening to the americans. "ignore them, continue with defense preparations, kill any that gets too close!" > the commander in charge of the joint operation felt a need to hear the americans out however, and convinced his leaders to let him speak to the americans, ostensibly to keep them distracted as long as he could so defenses could be strengthened. > reluctantly, the politicians grumped ascent, demanding that he be certain to listen to their orders. > he pressed the receiver handed to him the the tech against his ear > there was silence for several tense moments as the commander listened.  > finally, he gave one 'ja' and handed the receiver back to the tech. > he rose solemnly and said 'the americans will be sending over a small ship with a single envoy.
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