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[5055034455]

Good morning, Exsilium. Your resident legal experts — Sonya Karimov and myself — are curious about those of you who have leadership experience. In the interest of looking toward a brighter future in which we Transports have a self-governing body, we're asking anyone who formerly held a position of command to answer the following questions.

If you're uncomfortable with sharing this information publicly, encrypt your responses or contact one of us directly.

1. What was your position? 2. How long did you hold that position? 3. How did you come to power? 4. Briefly, explain to us the government with which you have experience. Is there a written constitution of any kind? What are the laws like? Did you have other officials working under/around you? How many people did you hold authority over? 5. Are any of your former constituents/subjects in Exsilium as of this moment? 5a. May we have their names? 6. What do you think is the ideal form of government for Exsilium? 7. If a committee were to be formed in Exsilium with the intent of eventually creating a Transport-governing body, would you be interested in serving on it?

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[5055034455]

That's true. But that can also be a disadvantage, don't you think?

[bodilesswarrior]

Only if you let it.

[5055034455]

And I'm assuming a woman as smart as yourself doesn't let it, hm?

[bodilesswarrior]

You catch on quick.

[5055034455]

I do. Can I take you for a drink sometime, Barbara?

[A pause, then a correction:]

Coffee. So we can discuss this whole thing.

[bodilesswarrior]

[The relief doesn't show, but she's glad he amended the offer.]

I never turn down coffee.

[5055034455]

Great. I'll give you a call when I have some time.

[He smiles, all professionalism and politeness.]

It was really nice meeting you.

[bodilesswarrior]

[She matches his smile.] And you, Mr. Goodman.