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[medusalith]

[ When the feed opens it's not quite clear what's holding the communicator as Medusa has both hands visible - clasped neatly in her lap while a chunk of her red hair extends towards the feed, and it might take a second or two before someone watching realizes that what is currently holding the tablet is said chunk of hair. There's also a giant bulldog sleeping at her feet, currently not running rampart around the Hold for once. ]

Greetings, fellow Transports.

As much as I dislike posing a question that has doubtless been asked countless times before - has anyone considered going directly to the leadership of the Initiative for answers? Or, as a less ambitious goal, discovered who - or what - leads the fraction we have no choice but to side with?

Furthermore, this place seems ill-suited for those with any inclination away from pointless violence. I ask if anyone has any experience with politics or diplomacy to share what options you have found here.

[ A slight incline of her head to indicate a preemptive thanks at whoever comes forth before she continues on. ]

Sister, if you are free - we have things to discuss.

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[crystalia]

That sounds rather ominous, sister.

[medusalith]

Then I will assure you it is nothing pressing, simply the matter of new living arrangements.

[ none of which she likes. ]

[crystalia]

Oh? Did you manage to find something acceptable?

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[mentore]

Direct approaches mean nothing if you have no power in your words.

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[medusalith]

I have my own methods to back my claim, even if those in power insist that my title means nothing.

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[mentore]

And so you intend to force them into listening and not expect some form of attack? What they choose to tell you will be very different from what is understood and feared.

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[onemoredeath]

It would be nice to actually know the figure behind all our kidnappings, but no one has yet to meet with them. The closest seems to be the woman who has greeted us and a few of their military group that goes with us in time.

We do not need to fight if we do not wish to do so. Many of the Transports here are not inclined to fighting and tend towards more supportive roles in the past or defensive roles. I have yet to see a mission more inclined for the diplomats and the like.

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[medusalith]

And has anyone inquired about the leader with these people?

I will fight if there are no other options available, but I have seen enough of war and its costs to wish for no more part in it. Least of all in a world I have no stake in.

[onemoredeath]

Yes. They have said various things that all seems like they are not even sure although they mostly run things by committees.

They will bring you to the site to be transported with all of us, but what you do once there is all up to you. I am no fighter myself although I can handle trouble it if happens. I prefer a supportive role myself. As for having no stake in matters, I think that is untrue. The U.E. wish to strip our worlds of their resources. I cannot see how that does not make things none of our concern if they are allowed to continue or not.

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[vampirique]

Answers to what, exactly?

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[medusalith]

To the questions they have left unanswered - how are we to return home, and when? What is being done to protect the worlds we left behind, as they've made mention that our opposition seeks to destroy those as well.

[ Medusa isn't really worried about that, to be honest. She's left her people in good hands and the Kree are the Kree. ]

[vampirique]

Oui, I had been concerned about my return home as well. In... some ways. [ but not others 8| ]

I think we ourselves are supposed to be the protection of our own worlds. [ hahahha.. ha.. ]

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[bratworth]

When you speak of politics and diplomacy, do you mean in regards to the Initiative's overall war efforts, or also in reference to making living here in Exsilium more amenable to us all?

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[medusalith]

Both, but as I currently have no desire to aid an organization I know very little about, the latter will do for now.

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[painfeels]

[moving hair? Well isn't that familiar.]

Hey, how are you doing that with your hair?

Is it a parasite?

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[medusalith]

No, of course not. I control my hair psionically - through thought.

[ a demonstration - Medusa uses her hair to pick up a book off a nearby table. ]

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[painfeels]

Really? Just with your thoughts?

[Some people have all the luck.]

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[sacrificar]

They remain outside of our reach.

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[medusalith]

Unfortunate. Is there any formal avenue through which to lodge a complaint or a request?

[ she's not above storming in if it's a last resort, but she is a queen and must act like one even here. ]

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[sacrificar]

It will remain unacknowledged.

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[sunstrokes]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking! Do they even have leaders?

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[medusalith]

It would seem they decide things by committee vote.

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[sunstrokes]

That works for me. Do you know where they are?

[ his plan is to run in there and ask questions. elegant. ]

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[selfloyalty]

[NOT. EVEN GOING TO SAY ANYTHING ABOUT THAT HAIR.]

I am a queen where I am from, and there are, as of now, relatively few options. Most assignments have related to the use of needless violence.

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[medusalith]

[ THE HAIR IS THE BEST PART C'MON. ]

It is always a pleasure to meet fellow royalty. Some violence is called for, true, but there is always the possibility of another way.

[ which is just a good way of saying she's not completely invested in what they're saying. ]