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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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[mentore]

I would not be so sure of that. Time is deceptive.

[medusalith]

How so? I trust my people to defend Attilan, Hala, and the rest of the empire against whatever this United Earth threatens to send against them.

[mentore]

I mean for ourselves here, not for your people. We have no idea how fast these men act or how much they have already done.

[medusalith]

If we could talk to those in charge I feel as if we could get such answers. But it seems difficult at best, and also requires no small amount of time.

[mentore]

You would do well to start with the people. They are more honest than those in charge will ever be.

[medusalith]

A reflection of this place or your own thoughts on royalty?

[mentore]

A little of both.

[medusalith]

So noted. I will endeavor not to take it as a personal slight.

[mentore]

I have a different experience than yours, vostra Maestà.

[medusalith]

Then I hope to improve it.

[ Justtttttt don't talk to Peter Quill. ]

[mentore]

[Which means that is exactly who he will talk to.]

In time, signora. In time.

[medusalith]

Of course. I would never presume to change it so quickly.

[ In her defense, they were doing it to win a war they didn't start and it was supposed to help the entire universe. ]

[mentore]

Then you are already much smarter than most rulers I know.

[medusalith]

[ She just expects the people she rules to do what she says she's their queen why is this so hard, randac help her. ]

I cannot take complete credit - my husband was an excellent teacher.

[mentore]

[... Well, considering that Ezio is an agent of chaos who generally fights oppressive governments, he can somewhat sympathize with both sides.]

Then he has taught you well.

[medusalith]

[ They're not oppressive. ]

I do what I must to ensure his legacy lives on.

[mentore]

[That can always be debated.]

Ah. Mi dispiace, I did not mean to bring up the past.

[medusalith]

It is no matter.

[ But her sadness at the loss is evident - there's still some hope that he will someone arrive, but that's not a given. Unless she can break in and work to bring him in herself. ]

[mentore]

[He knows that sadness. He's felt it too many times.]

Perhaps this place will be kind to you.

[medusalith]

There is always hope.

[ Even if she has to pull him from the Rift itself. ]