Three days later, Hugo and Riz meet again at the same location as before.
For the meeting that will influence the future trajectory of the two countries, the place they choose to hold a negotiation is rather bland.
Looking at this envoy from Blande, Riz smiles pleasingly.
"Mr Hagen, the past few days must have been productive for you. I hope we both reach an agreement today."
"I hope so."
Today marked the last day of the week-long ultimatum Riz had given Hugo.
He had no intention of extending the timeline. He believed the envoy had been given ample time to think and seek advice.
If they don't seal the deal today, the situation will intensify quickly.
Hugo began, "The past few days have been enlightening to me. I've taken the liberty to thoroughly review the previous terms and I believe there is room for us to find common ground."
"Let's hear it, then."
Hugo began to lay out the terms he had painstakingly thought over the past week.
