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bravenewworld2015-01-24 04:39 pm
bravenewmods) wrote in bravenewworld2015-01-24 04:39 pm
Familiar Guests
[Odd environmental effects aside, Union has obviously dealt with much worse in the past. There's probably not much to be concerned about. Around mid-afternoon, the Warp Band network flickers on to display the faces of some guests who will surely put Union's mind at ease. They may be vaguely familiar to those who have been in Union for a while: one, a fiery-haired man in a well-pressed suit, and the other a young scientist in a lab coat bearing an expression liable to curdle milk.]
Good afternoon, Union.
[Crystal tries to appear generally congenial, although it looks just a bit forced. It seems someone didn’t realize the feed started a few seconds before it did.]
It’s been a long time. I’m glad to see this city is just as charming as I remember it.
For those of you who don’t know us, I am Rory Donnachaidh, and the two of us represent Team Evolution. We were conducting experiments in this area around a year ago and stumbled across your fair city.
[Yes, thank you for not introducing her, Rory. She gives her colleague a cool smile before engaging the feed again.]
And I am Doctor Crystal Verdine. We are here to make sure there haven’t been any further repercussions after the accident so many months ago. The likelihood of that happening is very slim, of course, but it’s better safe than sorry.
Yes - just ensuring that our… activities did not result in further harm to the area around Union. We’ve received permission from your Council, of course.
Unfortunately, that means that we will be inconveniencing you for a little while.
We’ll be staying a few days. Of course, we understand your sentiments about our technology, so we’ll do our best to refrain from using it openly while we visit.
[Rory tries to look sympathetic, though it seems he’s smiling faintly.]
Rory and I enjoyed our brief stay the last time, and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to find one of us. Unfortunately, we don’t have any plans for more flashy displays this time. [Said a bit pointedly to her colleague. Someone was a show off the last time they were there.] To that end, if you notice anything odd in or around the city, please let us know. Thank you so much for your hospitality.
[And the feed flickers off. Rory and Crystal can now be found around Union or addressed directly through the band.]
Good afternoon, Union.
[Crystal tries to appear generally congenial, although it looks just a bit forced. It seems someone didn’t realize the feed started a few seconds before it did.]
It’s been a long time. I’m glad to see this city is just as charming as I remember it.
For those of you who don’t know us, I am Rory Donnachaidh, and the two of us represent Team Evolution. We were conducting experiments in this area around a year ago and stumbled across your fair city.
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And I am Doctor Crystal Verdine. We are here to make sure there haven’t been any further repercussions after the accident so many months ago. The likelihood of that happening is very slim, of course, but it’s better safe than sorry.
Yes - just ensuring that our… activities did not result in further harm to the area around Union. We’ve received permission from your Council, of course.
Unfortunately, that means that we will be inconveniencing you for a little while.
We’ll be staying a few days. Of course, we understand your sentiments about our technology, so we’ll do our best to refrain from using it openly while we visit.
[Rory tries to look sympathetic, though it seems he’s smiling faintly.]
Rory and I enjoyed our brief stay the last time, and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to find one of us. Unfortunately, we don’t have any plans for more flashy displays this time. [Said a bit pointedly to her colleague. Someone was a show off the last time they were there.] To that end, if you notice anything odd in or around the city, please let us know. Thank you so much for your hospitality.
[And the feed flickers off. Rory and Crystal can now be found around Union or addressed directly through the band.]
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[He smiles.]
Much has happened since the brokering of peace between Gigas and Caldera. ...Or what passes for peace. Now that you've made your debut upon the world's stage, you cannot retreat again so easily.
Especially as you appear to be the epicenter of all things strange and unusual. We've been following your activities with great interest.
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[Ky's shoulders dropped slightly, exhaling]
That... was not exactly our plan, but it's as you say, not something we can shy away from.
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[There is something in Rory's tone that belies a certain resigned weariness.]
Believe me when I say that the last thing I want is to lose any welcome we have altogether.
[sigh.]
It is very curious... to hear that the myths of old appear to be reviving in our midst. The incident on the plains of the Valkyries...
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It does raise quite a few questions. There is perhaps more truth to them then one would assume in the old legends.
[Ky pushes a loose strand of hair from his face]
If you want us to believe you, it would be best to be upfront about what you plan on doing. I will take your word that what happened prior was an accident.
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[Rory smiles blandly.]
That is the truth.
[He's very good at telling the truth.]
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And I assume arrangements had been made on escorts for both your and our people during the investigation.
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Naturally.
It would be very brazen for us to attempt to smuggle machinery back into the mountains under your noses; you need have no fear of that.
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It seems we've come to an understanding, I will need to return to my duty. Take care.
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Good luck with your duties then.