Title: Political Relations
Author: Karina
Rating: PG
Pairing: Milliardo + OC
Notes: Challenge 209. Baby Series 4 #83. Takes place the day after A Fortunate Age.
Spoilers: None
Warnings:
Many thanks to ShenLong Deb for her work betaing this set of fics.
Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing or the Characters from the series but the baby is mine.
Title: Political Relations
"The overall outlook for the economy of the state is somewhat less than rosy, there is no denying this, however the economy is not as finely balanced as it has been in the past. The figures, whilst not glowing are, regardless, promising. There is progress, the jobs figures show a reduction in unemployment, admittedly a mere point one of a percent, but it is a result. A positive result rather than the negative or stalled figures it has been for the last few years. Corporate Investment has risen over the last year, more so in the last six months as compared to the previous eighteen months. The outlook overall is an improvement."
Milliardo inclined his head slightly, staring out of the study window for a long moment before he turned to the Prime Minister. The man was in his late fifties, grey haired and overweight, and there was an intelligence in his piercing blue eyes that one would do well not to underestimate.
They interacted remarkably well, considering the circumstances of his ascension to the throne. He knew his replacing Relena as the hereditary Head of State had been a far from popular event with many of the politicians in Sanc's parliament. He had expected there to be difficulties working with some people, it really could be no other way given how events had transpired. Some of the sitting members in those venerated halls owed their position to his ascension and to the house cleaning that took place at that time.
The nearing elections would be the first since the mass resignations had taken place, and he only hoped if the current incumbent seated behind him did not retain his position, that he could interact as well with the man's replacement. The political outlook for Sanc at this time was more than a little questionable, it being the first election held since Milliardo had ascended the throne.
It was their weekly meeting, though often the 'weekly' was known to be twice, or occasionally thrice, weekly. Whilst there was no war disrupting the country and its people, the times were none the less troubled. Rebuilding and re inventing an economy was a complex task and one that no single man or woman could perform.
The politicians who sat in that chair, talking with him about the state of affairs, covering every aspect of Sancian life and international relationships, would change periodically, but he would still be here. New face after new face would come and vanish away, as Prime Ministers and politicians fell by the political wayside but he, as King, would remain.
"We need growth, but we need stability. We can not afford to rush into projects that will prove a detriment. I know vetting the proposals can be a frustrating delay, but it is required if we are to build a stable economy for the future."
Milliardo settled into the seat across from the Prime Minister and inclined his head slightly. "Who is trying to rush a project through?"
End
Karina Robertson 2013