Mary
.+| curlew walked into the hall with two guards walking behind her, she turned a sharp glance to the guards and they hurriedly walked to the wall behind her. She glanced around, her grey scales shuddering as she wondered if the mission was a mistake, what if something happened? She has no heir? The kingdom will be in shambles if she dies! She took a deep breath and stopped herself from going in a spiral. Standing tall as she was taught to|+.
Charles
Queen Eminence sat silently within the Great Hall, her large, aging scales glowing in the dull torchlight within the room. 
 "Hm..." She mumbled to herself through a sip of her tea. Her long, white claws clicking against the frigid, glossy floor of the hall. Her shoulders adorned with various pelts and furs to keep her warm as the months continued to advance towards next year, the temperature dropping with them.
Lela
Outside the great palace, he landed. Carrying a few scrolls, he prepared for his lesson today. Flare landed shakily, a dark cloak covering his snout slightly, ruining his one-eye vision. His soft talons hit the ground, wings adjusting to the new arid heights.
Mary
"Greetings Queen Eminence" She said with the most queenly voice she could, this was one of few interactions she had had with other queens and this was quite stressful "Shall we start this meeting?"
Charles
Eminence took another sip of her tea, steam rising from its and crowding her face. 
 "Greetings, Queen Curlew." Queen Eminence called over to the new arrival, dipping her head respectfully and inviting the icewing over with a stiff wing. 
 "Let's begin." She cooed, lifting her long, boney neck to peer around the room.
Lela
He heard the two immediately, feeling his heart drop to his stomach. *Oough... Just act natural.* He murmured to himself, before looking across the great hall. He had to pass through to get to the Wingery, so he shimmied forward just slightly, before quickly speed-walking to the other side.
Mary
"Let us" She agreed, walking over and sitting in the position meant for visitors. She glanced up towards queen eminence "You are the one who called the meeting, it shall be fair for you to start it" She began with a nod, instantly wondering if she said something wrong or shouldn't have sat there|+.
Charles
Queen Eminence looked towards Flare, raising a brow as she attempted to recall the young dragons name, to no avail. Deciding not to stop them from leaving, turning back to Curlew as she spoke. 
 "Ah yes, of course." She cooed, her mono-toned voice ringing through the hall. 
 "I've summoned you here to discuss with you, before I begin, I apologize for the passing of your mother. I am excited to see what comes of you, and your rule." Queen Eminence chirped. Not daring to speak of the icewing queens death. 
 "The skywing and icewing kingdom have never had strong relations- I hope that can be changed." Queen Eminence chirped.
Lela
He froze in place for a moment, before scrambling to the other end. He continued to walk, nearly turning down the hall... Before pausing. He wasn't usually a nosey dragon, but he wanted to know what the IceWing Queen was here for...
Mary
"I full-heartedly agree with your statement" She said with a firm nod "And thank you for the kind words Queen Eminence, but my mother was nearing the end of her sanity, it was best for the kingdom that she was removed from her role" She said with a small falter in her voice "In my dragonet years I was never schooled much on current politics, please enlighten me on our past conflicts"
Charles
Queen Eminence didn't notice Flare, and continuing her conversation with Curlew. 
 "I see. It's quite brave of you to be able to admit such things. I commend you." The elderly Queen commented before continuing onward. 
 "That is quite simply the thing.. We have had no interaction's in the past, bad nor good. And I wish to change that, for the better." Queen Eminence declared, letting her talon fall from its place holding her cup of tea.
Lela
He continued to listen, sitting down for a brief moment to rest his legs.
Mary
She nodded and sat up taller "I plan on solving all the mistakes my mother had made in her... Rough years" She said, trying to put it lightly but visibly shaking from either fear or remorse. Curlew had tried to plan out hundreds of different topics of conversation before even accepting the invitation for a meeting, and now that she was here she was a nervous wreak. "Now that the icewing kingdom is reaching out once more we can offer you many resources that may have been cut off from the years of my mothers rule, like our bone products and jewelry, also much resources that may be beneficial for your upper mountain regions where it is quite frigid"
Charles
Queen Eminence raised a brow towards the younger Queen, looking out towards the end of the hall as she took one last sip of her tea. Seeming unbothered by the meeting. 
 "The Skywing kingdom is vast in jewels and other items of profit, not to mention our military stand point, and our messenger system. I believe both tribes could profit off this alliance, if I could be so bold." Queen Eminence began. 
 "I look forward to seeing your kingdom advance as well. You seem to hold great promise, Queen Curlew." Queen Eminence complimented. 
 "Enough with my ramble, what do you say?" She questioned, her long, brown tail curling behind her.
Mary
"Your kingdom truly is quite impressive with its vast resources and military prowess" She agreed "And I see no reason that this alliance would not benefit either of our kingdoms" She nodded with a small grin, she had planned out much of what she wished to say and now that she was here she knew that it was worth the wait period when she decided to meet up "I thank you for being part of the first step the ice kingdom has taken to improving its relations and overall state" She added with a grin
Charles
Queen Eminence offered the younger a slight smile, her weathered, fading scales glistening against the dancing torchlight of the room. 
 "I look forward to our alliance to grow stronger in the future." Eminence smiled, extending a long, boney talon for the icewing to shake. 
 "I hope you will participate in our festival when the time comes." She smiled, waiting for her talon to be taken by the other.
Mary
She extended her talon and shook it with a firm grip, stepping back with a respectful nod "I too cannot wait for our alliance to grow and for our kingdoms to prosper in light of this newfound strength in the alliance" She said as she had practiced many times before "And I would be delighted to attend the festival when it arrives" She added, not entirely knowing what the festival was but not wishing to embarrass herself in front of the elder queen more than she already has|+.