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So it appears that it has finally come to everyone's attention that this Initiative is terribly unorganized. We are gathered up mere hours before our mission, and we are still given very little to go by save for what little they brief us on. Stop the oncoming army, be sure there are little to no innocent casualties.

Now, I'm no general, but my father had been a great one in his prime and I am at least aware of what is needed from an army through his teachings. And if there has been anything I have learned in the past year is that disorganization is a society's ultimate downfall. I had to witness a civil war break out under my rule thanks to the foolishness and paranoia of others, and I daresay I will not allow that happen here.

We all wish to return home, yes? So far, there have been no mentions of how we are to get home, nor if we will ever return home. However, it is my belief that if we are successful with assisting this rebellion, we may soon find the answer. The only way to successfully help these people is to become organized, sort out our strengths, pick out the soldiers, the healers, the diplomats...anyone who has some skill of use.

What I wish is to call together a meeting. A meeting where we can share what we know in regards to battle and handling political disputes. A way in which we can conduct ourselves like civilized people and hear the thoughts and the opinions of others without them getting lost over the network.

There are multiple ways in which we could do this. Either we can all somehow meet together, or we choose one representative from each household or group to gather information and converse.

We aren't going to get anywhere if we simply sit around waiting to hear word of the next mission. So...does anyone else have any thoughts? Any ideas they are wishing to share? I already know there have been murmurings amongst us to gather, so might as well let everyone hear what you have to say.

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[ Martin claps thrice, non-derisively, but politely. ] I'm already accounted for as a healer and I would prefer that role since we have so few of them, but I did lead an empire against an invasion for a couple of months. Perhaps what I learned might be useful to this meeting and others.

I had my suspicions there was more to you than what I was initially presented with, Ser Septim.

[she sounds...a vague mix of pleased and coy if that makes any sense.]

I feel that what you know would, in fact, be of great importance. There is a lot to learn from those of other worlds.

Please, don't call me ser. My father, the emperor, was a ser. [ No rancor whatsoever, just a tinge of wistfulness. ] I'm just a bastard.

Yes, I feel the same way. It's a pity we didn't arrange a meeting sooner.

[lmao all this information you're giving her Martin. she remains neutral, though her thoughts do...linger in places.]

If a bastard can be called His Majesty, then there should be no trouble with calling you ser. However, I will call you whatever you see fit, Martin.

[her voice falls a bit, as though to express concern]

Yes, a pity indeed. Though I suppose our first mission did go rather well, all things considering. I feel that we can do better.

[ Martin doesn't think you're talking about Alistair, Anora, but rather about himself. ] Just Martin will do.

It went fine despite the lack of organization. Still, I'm glad I didn't bother braving the battlefield, I would've only caused myself grief.

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I find that those who identify as healers as opposed to fighters often work best behind the scenes. All for the better.

I did not set one foot on the battlefield myself.

Likewise. I never ruled as an emperor, and I'm not sure I would've liked acting as a general. I don't care much for bloodshed.

I doubt we missed much.

I've found it also ages you quite rapidly. Any position of power does that to a person.

As do I. And it's best to leave it to those who actually know what they're doing. I suppose it's a good thing we now have four Grey Wardens among us.

Yes, I definitely feel older than I did months ago. [ And looks it. ]

And other skilled fighters: knights, spies, mages. We're spoiled for variety, but not leadership.

Well hopefully we can gather what few leaders we can and create some sort of plan to sort out this mess. Variety means little if it is not organized.

I think I've already made it pretty clear how I feel... I'll be at the meeting.

Are you planning on letting the Initiative know about the meeting? Formally, I mean -- I'm sure they're aware of what goes on on the network.

Good. And I promise I will try to make it less unpleasant than a Landsmeet.

And I will make my attempts as soon as we organize the how, and the possible when this meeting will take place. I will have to find a way to formally contact whoever is in charge, of course.

The Initiative as a whole, I would assume, would be rather difficult to contact, but I will do my best.

[Oh, Maker, Landsmeets. One of Nathaniel's least favorite things to do.]

I'm glad to hear that. I don't trust the Initiative to be competent, but I don't want us to make enemies of them, either. It'll be a true test of your skills if you're able to get us all to cooperate.

[Anora will admit the last Landsmeet she attended wasn't exactly all sunshine and rainbows.

considering her dad was slaughtered right before her very eyes heh heh.]

A challenge I am willing to take up, of course. Someone has to take a step in this sort of direction, and better someone with experience than one without.

Hopefully it proves successful.

[Oh, please Anora. Like you're the first person that's ever happened to ;D]

I hope so, too. I'm willing to help however I can.

When the meeting convenes, I'll be in attendance.

I am pleased to hear that.

Would you be amenable to meeting with me before the larger meeting? I have some concerns I'd like to discuss before presenting them to the transport community at large.

I'm certain that could be arranged.

Name a time and place convenient for you - my schedule is extremely flexible at the moment.

I will let you know as soon as I come up with one.

Though I believe meeting in the library would be best.

I'm assuming, ma'am, that you're a queen a some sort? ::He can... respect that. More than he could respect a female fighter. Queens, First Ladies, all very respectable positions; though likely his slight discomfort shows through in a hestative tone.::

I'll be at your meetin', but I was wonderin' what sorta ideas you might already have about us organizin'? Because I heard we're short on medics, for example, an' I was thinkin' where I'm from everyone gets issued a first aid kit an' is trained how to use it. Basic things, like bandaging wounds an' applyin' tourniquets; enough to keep a body alive 'til you can get them off the front. Being able to have trainin' like that available to everyone would help.

We'd also need to figure out what to do with people who ain't gonna cooperate. An' I don't think there's any sort a jail we can throw 'em in 'til they change their minds.

That I am.

[she does note the discomfort, but ignores it. she's used to talking to men who kind of shift at the idea of a woman holding power ~~even if she has to share it with Alistair bluh bluh bluh~~]

Like I said, my ideas comprise of us establishing our strengths and weaknesses amongst each other so we can best know how to balance each other out and plan for whatever mission the Initiative decides to throw our way.

A basic training course in first aide is actually a wonderful idea. Most soldiers back home are given a supply of poultices to help heal their wounds, so yes...that's exactly the sort of thing we should prepare others for to help ease the strain on the healers. I am to assume you believe you're appropriate for the task?

[a considering pause]

Mmm, you're correct, there must be some way to handle dissenters. The last thing we need are people who simply refuse to cooperate.

::That is the noise of Will choking, and then clearing his throat. It probably sounds vaguely like, "Glk! hem hem" if it had to be rendered phonetically.::

Not sure as I'm the right person for that job, ma'am. I'm not a medic; just a platoon sergeant. I'd be a lot more qualified leadin' smaller groups into battle, if anythin'.

I'd say we could just shoot them, but that might not make us any more popular than the bastards that brought us here.

Er, pardon my language, ma'am.

But you have skills in basic first aide, do you not? Although, I suppose we could have one of our healers do the same...though I believe they are more accustomed to using their magic.

[she's smiling at that suggestion actually, and makes no mention of the language used because lmao she don't give a shit.]

I would have suggested a swift execution, as that is how we deal with potential problems back home, but I assume that would not go quite well around here, especially considering my title holds little weight in this realm.

Well, wouldn't that be somethin'. ::He snorts derisively. Witchcraft. Voudou. Magic. Whatever you call it, he's having no part of it.:: And how exactly are they goin' to teach those of us who don't or can't use whatever hocus-pocus they can call up? If that's all we got aside from me who know anything about healing, then I guess I can see what I can organize.

::Well played, madame.::

Unfortunate, that. I doubt the Articles of War hold any meanin' here either, otherwise I'd offer that as justification. Guess someone will have to figure out a different way. ::He hopes his tone makes it clear that he means someone else, not him, he's not volunteering for that also.::

I'll go.

Good. I will be pleased to see you there when everything's arranged.

And when do you think it'll be arranged?

In the near future is all I can say. I merely wanted to get a headcount at least to see if this idea would be met with some form of support.

I will let everyone know when I sort the arrangements out.

[ Hello there, your majesty. Getting tired of this guy popping up to say hi yet? ]

Ah, yes. Let us hope we can meet with little anger, but I do wonder about some of the people here.

Asides from petty thievery and general curious attitudes I've witnessed both in person and over the network, I would hope these meetings would be met with little anger and dissent.

It's merely a means of finding a common goal...assuming the majority of us wish to return home.

It is something we should figure out before this 'United Earth' power decides to step in and assume control of everything. [ He figures that they will notice something odd is going on here. They don't strike him being stupidly blind. ]

I shall be there. I might have a few ideas or at least see some connections others may not.

I'd like to be present if you'll have me.

[ What, that's it? Yes. For now. Bariyan certainly has thoughts but he's not terribly willing to voice them aloud right now. ]

We'll have anyone who's willing to comply. Your attendance and input would surely be appreciated.

We will see.

And I am not sure that the Initiative will take kindly to this, though it may be their own fault.

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At the very least, I hope they will be able to come to some sort of understanding that such a meeting would be more beneficial to their cause.

Or it may look like breaking into our own factions.

But since that does not appear to be your intention, then I would be sure to make that as clear to the Initiative as possible. Only a suggestion.

Which I shall heed.

[BLUH BLUH BLUH SHE KNOWS WHAT SHE'S DOING]

I've been a diplomat and a ruler for nearly six years now, I believe I know how to make my intentions as clear as day.

Then I am a great deal more assured. Thank you.

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