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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

@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.

[duskmeadow]

Of course he did.

I'd advise finding a back up. In case.

[bivariant]

Part of the reason I made this announcement was to screen for additional help.

You know de Rolo well? [ come at me ]

[duskmeadow]

[ dubious about everyone else involved here too tbh but percy...... ]

Very well. We've been through a lot together.

[ apparently dragon as well according to vex. ]

How well do you know him?

[bivariant]

[ IT'S A CAREFUL PROCESS FAX MACHINE ]

Not as well as you, I'm gathering. We served at Gallipoli together, we've talked.

I appreciate the way he treats the drones. It says a lot about the manner of man he is.

[duskmeadow]

[ IS IT THO ]

Percival is a good man.

[ ew percy's going to be able to see this. ]

But there are times his curiosity gets the better of him. That's all I mean to caution you about.

[ HE'S A LITTLE EVIL MAGNET CHERIS ]

[bivariant]

[ "a good man" mmm he agreed to shoot someone literally because they asked, vax ]

At least the general can rest easy, knowing he was right about de Rolo's lust for knowledge. I'll take caution, but I'm hoping that he won't be the only one I have to ask this of. And, honestly, that it won't come to it.

[duskmeadow]

[ look his definition of "good" is kind of loose what do you want from him ]

You can ask me.

[bivariant]

[ ravens, ofc ]

Can I? Have you learned to properly use a gun since last we met?

[duskmeadow]

[ no. ]

I've learned enough.

[bivariant]

Are you offering your service because you were offended at Gallipoli?

[ just checking ]

[duskmeadow]

No. I'm offering because it's the right thing to do.

[ and because better him than percy tbh ]

[bivariant]

Which part of it is the "right thing"?

[ the killing? ]