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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

[Now that it's been a few days since the Attack on Titan Gigas, Lenna feels like it's time to make another public address.  She's wearing her best fancy clothes, befitting her role as head of the Tycoon family, her small dragon horns and wings as immaculately groomed as her hair and skin.]

Hello, friends.  I hope everyone was able to make it back home safely, and that everyone who fought in the battle is on their way to a full recovery.  Once again, we've accomplished something amazing - dethroning Gigas' corrupt Emperor and forging peace anew between our people.  Hopefully, this is only the first step toward a more lasting peace for not only Union and Gigas, but people and Pokemon everywhere.  If we can make our feelings known even to an aggressive society that has traditionally thought of us as an enemy to be conquered, we can surely spread our  ideal of a peaceful world even farther.

It's because of this that I've decided to take a trip to Gigas to see their city and experience their culture for myself, now that the scourge of war is behind us.  If we are to live in this world together, we need to work hard at fostering an understanding between Union and Gigas.  We've been both enemies and allies of convenience in the past, but it's my hope that in the future we can simply be friends.  I'm sure the Council will have their own negotiations with the Gigan command in the coming days, and I do plan to deliver a message of my own as head of the Tycoon family, but first and foremost, I'll be there simply as Lenna.

So, to this end, I'd like to invite anyone else who's interested in getting to know the people of Gigas to come with me.  I expect to set out within the week, and to stay as long as people would like.  I'll pay for travel and lodging for anyone who's worried about being able to cover their own expenses as well.  This is an important turning point in our relationship with Gigas, and I don't want anyone to feel left out.  Union is more than simply the name of our city, after all - it's a way of life, and everyone has a voice.  Now, more than ever, it's important that we let that voice be heard.

Thank you, everyone.  I'll be looking forward to hearing from you.

Comments

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[greyerrant]

Sounds interesting. It might be worth accompanying you, mamzel.

[ As for him, he's got his Steel Battalion armor back on, but bandages are still showing near his neck and a few other locations, and the helmet is missing. ]

If you don't mind a Calderan tagging along, that is. [ he's a bit self-conscious about their well earned reputation for being rather fierce and aggressive. ]

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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Just Lenna is fine.

[She did just get done with a big fancy address, but at the end of the day, she likes to be on even footing with people.]

And I don't mind at all! Caldera has been our ally for some time now, after all.

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[greyerrant]

Very well. I am Garviel Loken of the Steel Battalion. [ Sadly, he has no real family to be to heir to, so his identity is entire forged around the military unit he has joined. ]

It will be my pleasure to travel with you, then. I trust you'll welcome my companions Vipus [ A picture of a honedge flashes onscreen ] and Karkasy [ An oddish can be seen dawdling near a chair. ] as well.

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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Nice to meet you, Garviel. And you too, Vipus and Karkasy. Of course, your Pokemon are welcome too. I'll be bringing at least one of my own.

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[greyerrant]

What sort? [ Loken asks, his freckled face suggesting earnestness. ]

[toxicrevenger]

That's a good idea, Lenna. I'll join you.

[She's acted as a voice for Union on multiple occasions when dealing with Gigas. Why change that? Besides, it's a good opportunity to spend time with her friend, and she can always make the argument that she's traveling as a diplomatic envoy when her parents give her grief.]

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

It'll be nice to travel together again. It's been a while since we've gotten to do that sort of thing outside of a diplomatic mission or a war party.

[And this is sort of a diplomatic mission, but it's really just Lenna wanting to make some friends.]

[toxicrevenger]

Technically this is a diplomatic mission, but it's a somewhat informal one, at least.

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

An unofficial one. I don't have any actual sway with the Council, after all. But I don't think there will be any objections either.

[toxicrevenger]

I can't see any reason why they would object to something that benefits them without requiring effort on their part.

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[sparrowfeathered]

You want me coming along, Len?

[Simple enough.]

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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Of course! I was hoping you'd want to come.

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[sparrowfeathered]

I'm definitely coming then!

Besides, I wouldn't mind seeing Gigas again. And I wanna keep an eye on you. I know things calmed down, but just in case someone gets some bright idea.

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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

I'd hope no one has anything like that in mind...

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[sparrowfeathered]

I'm sure it'll be fine!

But, you know... just in case. [a beat] Maybe I'm a little on edge.

[Video]

[faithfulflame]

[Well, Rei at least is doffing formality in favor of amiability today.]

While I don't know about my ability to travel with you, Lenna, I can and will at least send some goodwill tokens with you. The shrine's been busy, as have taking care of the last of my late father's affairs, but I should do something.

[Video]

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

That's all right, Rei. I'm sure you have a lot going on at home right now with everything that's been happening. I'll pass along your regards.

[Video]

[faithfulflame]

I do. I just acquired a great deal of property, and I'm overseeing some renovations to poorer apartment complexes in the city, that's all. It's been a revitalization project of mine since the attack.

And it's been a while. How've you been, battle aside?

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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

That's wonderful, Rei. Let me know if I can help.

[That sort of thing is right up Lenna's alley.]

I'm all right. I have to keep moving forward. It's what father would have wanted.

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[sleepingvalkyrie]

[ Gwendolyn does not look particularly convinced by this endeavour, but it is good that someone is making An Attempt. Having the Gigases favour them instead is likely a few points in their corner. ]

You had best bring your most silver-tongued diplomats. It was through our actions, well intended though we know them to be, that the previous ceasefire was brought to an end. They will likely hold that against the Alliance during your talks.

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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

[Lenna has to try. It's what she's best at.]

That's true, but I'm sure the actions of the Emperor aren't favored by most of the populace. Otherwise why would he have had to hide his presence?

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[child_of_luv]

That sounds like a great idea, Lenna. If you'll have me, I'd love to go.

It was such an interesting place when we went the first time. I felt like I missed out on a lot.

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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Of course, Minako. As I've said, anyone who wants to come is welcome. I think we'll be able to learn a lot about Gigas and its people.

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[child_of_luv]

Ah, good. [She smiled.] Even with everything that's happened, I kind of liked it there a bit. They had so many interesting things.

And, you're right. Learning about each other I think will help things calm down between us. At least, I certainly hope so.

Did you have anything in particular in mind, or is this sort of a free-for-all?

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[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

I have to say, my first impression of Gigas was a bad one. I'd like to think I've grown and matured a bit since then. I don't think they really feel any differently than we do about Pokemon, at the end of the day.

[PokeBalls were a pretty big deal back then, but it's become less of an issue over time.]

I wasn't thinking of doing anything specific aside from talking to the locals and some of their own diplomats. I'd like to spend the rest of the time just seeing what their city has to offer and the kinds of people that live there.