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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.

oh my god

[bivariant]

I'll have to show you, I think. My reflection is the General's form. A revenant is how we refer to him. It's a revenant, do you not have revenants in your world?

I think... I will continue... to type in such a way... Noctis.... I'm not old, I just prefer that my tone be captured as best as possibly by text. It will serve as record.

[fessus]

Idk really, I think it just means someone back from the dead but usually people use it in movies or video games just bc it sounds cool. Kinda tryhard in that way.

Your tone... is super... confused then... or like you're a ghost... fading in and out. No one's keeping a record of this though you know, you can just be you.

[bivariant]

It's exactly that, but real. And definitely "tryhard".

[ she likes that, she's adding that to her lexicon ]

That is why I need public record, Noctis. So that you may all know me for who I am, in case I am compromised. The network will serve as concrete documentation. Ellipses... and... all.

[fessus]

Yeah it sounds like it lol.

Compromised by your own reflection or w/e? Or just compromised by the Regency? Bc they do that too I think. I'll remember your grandma ellipses though.

[bivariant]

Compromised by the General, Noctis. To think like him, and thus betray my mission, or become a threat to you all. I want you safe and informed.

Now, how do you mean "compromised by the Regency"?

[fessus]

I thought you said he wanted to help out but now you're making it sound like he's a bigger deal than you originally made it sound.

I mean they have an interrogation and brainwashing team. It's as messed up as it sounds.

[bivariant]

He is willing to help, absolutely. However, nobody knows why he went mad -- therefore, if he loses his mind and I am compromised by him, he may attempt another massacre like the one he committed before.

[ Aizawa has already scolded her for thinking "traitor" was a better explanation than "murderer", rip. ]

Oh, that. Well. Re-education is one of many standardized ways to maintain cohesion within society. It's understandable.

[fessus]

.................

Those dots were intentional too btw to get my point across but not for any record, just for you. What do you mean massacre? Go back to that part.

I'm ignoring the fucked up re-education part for now.

[bivariant]

What else could I mean? Our historical records indicate that he lost his mind and killed his soldiers and heretics alike. I'm... I could tell you the numbers, but it won't bring you comfort. And neither I, nor he, expected this to bring any of you "comfort". It is a reprehensible crime, Noctis.

[fessus]

You don't have to tell me it's reprehensible, I get that. But you can't expect to say that and have people not ask for more info either. Has he talked to you about it? What happened?

[bivariant]

I wanted you to know that I am of the same mind as you concerning his crimes, is all. And no, I expect and hope for any and all questions. I don't like hiding things.

He doesn't know what happened. That is the root of the problem. I've questioned him as well, on why he did it, on whether he truly cared for the people who were loyal to him. He doesn't know. And yes, he cared for them. His account and historical record are similar -- at the battle of Hellspin Fortress, he suffered a psychotic break and massacred soldier and enemy alike. I wish I knew "why", so I could tell you.