Following a mysterious incident, the country of Indonesia was relocated to a new and unfamiliar realm populated with magical creatures and deadly monsters. As though blessed and cursed, the Indonesians were divided about what to do now that they are...
Vice-president Fitri gently knocks on the President's office three times before receiving an anwer, "Enter."
Fitri opened the door and enter the office, greeted by President Hendri on his desk, observing and examining the flags proposal for his 'Indonesian Commonwealth of Antino'. Fitri knows that Antino wouldn't be the limit, soon it will be 'Commonwealth of Tuslan' for all she know.
"You're done observing the flag for your colony?" Fitri asked, her tone of voice seemed to be annoyed by her President's antics.
"Commonwealth," Hendri corrected, "I have received 23 different flags from various figures and groups of people. Like this one proposal that came from my friend in PT. Indofood." He snickered.
"Well, let me guess, most of these flags proposal coming from your friends and family?" Fitri guessed.
"I didn't like it when my own Vice-president accused me of nepotism, but I'll let it pass. Besides, just consider this as me asking relatives for a favor."
Fitri rolled her eyes as the Hendri is examining the last flag proposal, and probably the one he likes the most.
"Okay, this one is beautiful. My brother-in-law submitted this. Take a look." He said as he gave the flag -printed on a paper- to Fitri for her to examine.
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Fitri took a moment to observe the proposed flag. Although, seeing the Indonesian flag being plastered there in a style similar to the British Overseas Territories irked her, she must admit that its a pretty design.
"It's quite good." Fitri commented.
"Indeed. Although we don't know that much about Antino yet, we have the basic picture of their culture." Hendri said, "Flowers to symbolize the people's beliefs that the 'Goddes of Flowers' herself had blessed the land of Antino, and then three flowers to symbolize the faithful month where we arrive to help the Antinoan, March, the third month." He continued.
"Does the Indonesian flag really necessary?" Fitri asked.
"Sang Saka Merah Putih is to be present as a sign of cooperation and harmony between Antino and Indonesia." Hendri firmly said.
"Are you sure it wasn't about 'projecting our power over the colony' type of thing?" Fitri asked sarcastically.
Hendri sighs, "Fitri. Listen. I know this isn't your thing. You think this is colonialism, which is yes it is, but it's more like USA-Puerto Rico case. No exploitation, no slavery. Just us occupying them to ensure their safety and progress." He said with a reassuring smile.
Fitri sighed, "I understand. It's just that I have my concerns. Anyway, Zaid has entered Bastoni and is negotiating the treaty as we speak. In his absence, his deputies have taken temporary power to pass the law on Technological Outflow Prevention."
"Ah yes, they are in a process of voting. Personally, I don't like us limiting the technology, but I do understand how many sensitive technology is to be kept away from this new world...oh yeah, what do the natives call this world again?" Hendri asked.
