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[bivariant]

This is Brevet General Kel Cheris. I have a request to make of those willing, and an announcement you must hear.

Foremost, I would like to form a strategic partnership with one of you who is considered among the elite of Aranean society. Due to my own peculiar position, I hope to use your status to make myself acceptably "handled" within hierarchy, thus as overlooked as possible by curious or superstitious eyes. Also, because command has suggested we work in pairs. I will repay you in the manner of your choosing, excluding sexual favors.

Less to do with our current mission, and more to do with your continued safety -- I have not had an opportunity to publicly address you on the topic of the shadow in the room. And I do not like withholding information.

Some of you may have noticed him, and some of you may have not had the time to meet with me. With me is General Shuos Jedao, who is both a brilliant tactician and a traitor to the Hexarchate that I am currently responsible for. Despite his reputation, he cannot harm any of you physically, however he is exceptionally good at... talking. And observing. He has asked that I let you know that he made himself absolutely willing to serve on this mission, as he has a background in espionage and game theory that I feel will be well-placed, if not essential. To note: I have made arrangements with Percival de Rolo ( @LORDTLDR ) for the two of us to be handled, should I be compromised and the General does become a danger to you.

I have made my location public should you wish to approach me privately for either matter, and I will answer all reasonable questions and address concerns.

[ ok thats a lot of text to dump here yikes wow ]

Comments

@NIGHTLIGHT

[fessus]

General Jedao? I mean yeah we met but idk what you're talking about, people probably don't know the reputation part either. Cool that he's on our side though.

This is Noctis btw.

son....

[bivariant]

Hello Noctis, I'm glad to hear from you again.

The General is a revenant. You will see him as a shadow, and in my former reflection. While the exact science escapes me, he is... stapled to my mind.

he's embarrassing...

[fessus]

Former reflection? What's a revenant?

Why are you... typing out... your pauses like an old person would..... lol jk it's good to hear from you again too.

@BROKEBACKSTAB

[handsomefoil]

I feel like I have many questions but
perhaps the one that's most dire is:
How would the danger of this general manifest?
Does he become physical?
Lash out in some form of intangible energy?

[bivariant]

It is absolutely understandable, and why I wished to do this now.

He is dangerous, in that he is blindingly intelligent and a Shuos, on top of that. While he cannot speak to you, he can speak to me. I would become the danger to you, if he begins to sound reasonable to me, rather than mad.

I have been informed and learned that he cannot take tangible form. He does... influence things about me. My shadow and my reflection. You'll see him in them.

@mellon

[verumdicit]

[ Meliorn wasn't exactly expecting a novel but there's one thing that leaps out to him: ]

When you say game theory, do you mean the game of politics? How are you able to contain Jedao as a shadow, or is that far more metaphorical than physical?

[bivariant]

[ SHE'S SORRY BUT NOT SORRY, WHOOPS ]

Behavioral analysis. Politics, I assume, is influenced by behavior.

His mind has been -- I can only assume it has been psychosurgically attached to mine. I was unconscious for the procedure, of course. He is contained with me, but influences... it's an exotic property. And I have been informed that he will perish if I do. Your safety is important to me.

@COWBOYBEEPBOOP

[crownless]

[He only got like half of that teal dear lmao.]

Im a human normie so i cant help you there
Whats this shadow general youre talking about though???? are you like possessed or some shit

[bivariant]

You will help us all, by virtue of your status being -- as I understand it: invisible.

The Araneans consider it a... hex or a haunting. So, in their terms, I am. Possessed, that is.

@BURGERKING

[dipolar]

I'm one of the elite, but I'll have to consider your offer.

If you agree to meet me for training, we can assess one another.

[bivariant]

I wouldn't expect otherwise, Hei. Compatibility is crucial, for what I am asking.

@TRENTCOAT.

[thingpuncher]

what is a jedao and is it contageous

ditto hexarchate
brevet
game theory

just get back to me when this page is translated into english thanks

[bivariant]

Incredibly contagious. Just by spending time with me, you've been exposed and are likely to suffer.

[ /joke ]

I'm being perfectly understandable, is the BCE not translating my words accordingly?

@DRYERASE

[eyedrop]

[ mmm what ]

what do you mean by 'compromised'

[bivariant]

I was warned that he is persuasive, so I take it to mean that I could lose my sense of self to his games.

He doesn't disagree.

@PETTYOFFICER

[neutronium]

...does this General Jedao speak? Or must you speak for him?

[Hux would prefer to speak to this 'talking and observing' General.]

[bivariant]

He speaks. A lot. At length, and always in circles.

[ ah that's a little aggravation from her toward said general ]

I am the only one who hears him, though. Did you have questions for him, directly?

@GIMLI

[faenthras]

[ well then. ]

You made arrangements with Percy? Is this General such a threat that you need to make such arrangements?

[bivariant]

[ hi pretty twin ]

Yes, I have. I am hoping to ensure he is not solely responsible, as it is a difficult question to ask of anyone. But yes, the General is as much a threat as he is a valuable asset. It's why he's kept his rank, despite his crimes.

@SWORDARTONLINE

[prizeneck]

[Don't mind him, he's just gonna open this channel for a bit and listen in to every little explanation you had to make before making his own questions.]

you're saying as if you've become a danger to others before

[bivariant]

[ GOOD CHOICES, APPROVAL +10 ]

I am a soldier, is being dangerous not in my domain?

But no, I have not been a danger to anyone while the General has been anchored to me. It was a recent development.

@kruger

[trample]

What do you mean by "with me"?

[ By her description, it seemed as if she had an issue that he believed himself alone possessed within COST's ranks. ]

[bivariant]

Accompanying me. Two for the price of one?

I've said to the others as much. COST has my skillset and that of the General's, at service.

[ oh man if only she turned into a naked giant, if only ]

@LEGOLAS

[duskmeadow]

You expect Percy to step in if your shadow can't be controlled?

[ THIS SEEMS...NOT A GREAT CHOICE OF BACK UP....... ]

[bivariant]

[ preach it ]

Is there a problem? He agreed to assist me.