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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

[bivariant]

[ you don't think she's screening y'all right this moment for potential candidates?? henny pls ]

This isn't a position I was forced into. I needed a weapon, and I chose the best one for the job. As I said: I'm more concerned for de Rolo, who I do not wish to be alone in this.

Forgive me, I'm still learning local parlance -- as well as which topics are understood by COST and which are foreign. My conversational skills may lack, for some time. If you don't mind, I think we will get along perfectly well.

[handsomefoil]

[ brushes the dust off his resume ]

Question: Would de Rolo be opposed to someone else taking his place? I've known friends to feel obligated to take on heavy tasks such as this due to familiarity.

I don't mind at all
It's a learning experience for all of us

[bivariant]

He would be the best suited to answer that question, I feel. I do not wish to speak for him. I witnessed his skill at Gallipoli and knew I may have need for it. And while I hope he will mention if he no longer feels able to perform this task, I do not regret asking him.

I think... he is not without his pride, though.

[handsomefoil]

Fair enough.
I do hope it won't ever have to come to that point though.

[ he ultimately decides against offering any assistance himself, figuring public or private, the offer would seem a little odd. ]

[bivariant]

[ meanwhile vax down below like "i got the stabs u ordered" ]

I hope so, too. I don't know when my work with COST will be over, but as I feel I am in it for the foreseeable future... I'd hate to be ill-prepared. Especially concerning the discretion needed during our upcoming mission. Neither I nor the general are

diplomats.

[handsomefoil]

[ if only everyone was more like vax... ]

I'm sure it'll work out in the end
Maybe let others handle the more diplomatic side of things? :)

Good luck, general.