Prepping for the Gulf Tour
Crown Regent Garth paced around the council table. He looked over his notes and lists of things he was to accomplish one more time, although he had already committed them to memory. He would soon be leaving on a tour of several countries in order to establish stronger ties or engender goodwill.
Cuba was first on the list. Castro had been requesting a meeting for several months but Garth had wanted his government to stabilize further before dealing the the Communist leader. Castro respected strength and he did not want to approach him from any other position.
Mexico was the next stop on the itinerary. A trade agreement was in the works between the two countries. Atlantis had a growing market for several Mexican products not the least of which was salsa, which they seemed to consume by the bucketful of late.
The final stop on the tour was a secret to all but the ruling council. Not even Dolphin knew yet. It was important that the United States not discover the visit to Sub Diego until it was over lest President Luthor attempt to block them. He would have a hard time stopping Garth's teleportation magic, but he wasn't one to underestimate the American President. He had much to discuss with the city council. Garth's spies in the city had told him of growing unrest over the political situation. He also learned that the aid shipment he had sent had been stolen and then distributed to the people. It was probably Black Manta, who's hate filled internet diatribes were becoming a source of daily discussion at the Atlantis Ruling Council meetings.
"Martol!" Garth called to his pretty young assistant. "Put in a call to Kostan of Triton. I request his presence at his earliest convenience to discuss the diplomatic trip. Discretion regarding the meeting is required. When you are done, please contact Titan Tower and let them know I will be arriving for a short visit the day before we leave for Cuba." He was going to need some time to clear his head.
Martol made a note and left the room without a word. Sometimes it was better to let the Regent be.
Cuba was first on the list. Castro had been requesting a meeting for several months but Garth had wanted his government to stabilize further before dealing the the Communist leader. Castro respected strength and he did not want to approach him from any other position.
Mexico was the next stop on the itinerary. A trade agreement was in the works between the two countries. Atlantis had a growing market for several Mexican products not the least of which was salsa, which they seemed to consume by the bucketful of late.
The final stop on the tour was a secret to all but the ruling council. Not even Dolphin knew yet. It was important that the United States not discover the visit to Sub Diego until it was over lest President Luthor attempt to block them. He would have a hard time stopping Garth's teleportation magic, but he wasn't one to underestimate the American President. He had much to discuss with the city council. Garth's spies in the city had told him of growing unrest over the political situation. He also learned that the aid shipment he had sent had been stolen and then distributed to the people. It was probably Black Manta, who's hate filled internet diatribes were becoming a source of daily discussion at the Atlantis Ruling Council meetings.
"Martol!" Garth called to his pretty young assistant. "Put in a call to Kostan of Triton. I request his presence at his earliest convenience to discuss the diplomatic trip. Discretion regarding the meeting is required. When you are done, please contact Titan Tower and let them know I will be arriving for a short visit the day before we leave for Cuba." He was going to need some time to clear his head.
Martol made a note and left the room without a word. Sometimes it was better to let the Regent be.