36: Honey
Heero and Duo easily found themselves lost in conversation. Unfortunately for Wufei, their topics jumped quickly from the holidays to their work and then to computers, networks, security and specs. Wufei had no problem following what was being said, but there were two other guests that needed to be entertained as well and Duo did not seem to be getting to that part anytime soon,
The Chinese man and the two royal siblings had politely discussed their respective holidays and Milliardo had brought up some general changes at work such as the new coffee machines. Conversation was quite a bit more relaxed now that they were in neutral area and Wufei found to his surprise that Milliardo and his sister were not unpleasant company.
"How is your work going, Miss Peacecraft?" Wufei enquired politely.
"Please, Relena will do." The woman answered with a smile. "After all, you are colleagues of my brother."
"Relena." Wufei acknowledged.
"Actually, for the first time since the founding of the United Nations I feel like we are approaching a stable political situation. It's been a long road towards pleasing all nationalities and ethnic groups, but our hard work and strong will of peace seems to finally pay off." She sounded pleased, though the hint of tiredness at the affaire did not pass by completely unnoticed.
Duo and Heero seemed to have reached an end to their conversation, for Duo spoke up before Wufei could respond. "What, the Chinese keep delaying their promises?" The tone in which he spoke was perfectly honey-flavoured, but the quick glance he shot at Milliardo was one of those other details Wufei had once been trained to notice. The older man had noticed as well it seemed, for he stiffened, but he said nothing.
Relena, however, either had not seen or had not understood its significance. "Oh it's several groups and subgroups that want their own rules really. Some don't believe in insurances, others think they should not have to pay interest. There are those who still want to claim land for certain religions only, opposing complete equality. Then there are those who resist democratic elections. And of course, how far goes freedom of opinion?"
-princess