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Post by Raikotsu Sudeki on Jan 23, 2021 14:20:41 GMT -8
"I need to find a way to bring more cohesion to the Meta and non-Meta populations. If we can secure peace in this city, we can use that as a base line to spread that to the rest of the world. But to start that I need for Meta's to stop seeing me and my men as the bad guys. We aren't trying to be big brother, we aren't waiting for them to screw up. We want them to succeed."
He would say in earnest.
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Post by Leif Adamson on Jan 23, 2021 14:23:18 GMT -8
Leif sighed softly.
"Do you have anybody already working on that? I'm not exactly the best with interpersonal communication, so if you can get somebody to... I don't know... play the go-between... I'm trained in war, I'm not trained in peace."
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Post by Raikotsu Sudeki on Jan 23, 2021 14:24:38 GMT -8
"All the people under my employ are Non-Metas and looked at with scrutiny."
He would say bluntly.
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Post by Leif Adamson on Jan 23, 2021 14:31:53 GMT -8
"So you need a Meta in your employ."
Leif said it as a statement of fact rather than a question. She continued to idly flick the case of the lighter, the only sound in the room for a moment as she contemplated what he said.
"What exactly do you need a Meta in your employ to do?"
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Post by Raikotsu Sudeki on Jan 23, 2021 15:12:30 GMT -8
"Keep the peace? Lead by example? Be a beacon? Any of these would do. I honestly... There is someone I would specifically ask to do it, and I think she would do wonderful at it. However she has chosen to hide her identity and keep the fact she is a Meta a secret and so I will respect her wishes."
He would say.
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Post by Leif Adamson on Jan 23, 2021 15:21:01 GMT -8
"Have you tried talking to her? I mean, I could try, but I'm not sure if I'd be the best beacon you could ask for. I don't think I've ever been... in the spotlight. But I can try to keep the peace, wherever I personally go."
Leif gave a little bit of a shrug.
"I can also help your men. I can show them how to fight a Meta, whether it is against or with. We fight a little different than you do, I'm sure."
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Post by Raikotsu Sudeki on Jan 23, 2021 15:54:54 GMT -8
"I'm sure my men would surprise you, you know Xapham and his school? My men were the ones that helped hims start the school, myself included. He trained my men how to fight against Meta's and even- Well, lets just say we have our methods. But I would be glad to have you if your interested? I have been contemplating establishing a Meta operated task force, and with your military and combat experience you would be perfect for the position."
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Post by Leif Adamson on Jan 23, 2021 16:00:23 GMT -8
She meshed her teeth for a moment. Task force. That phrase left a bad taste in her mouth. Her gaze sharpened a bit as she looked at him.
"If you try to tell me this is some sort of spec ops, I'm out," she hissed, before she could stop herself. Realizing what she said just a moment too late, she forced her shoulders to relax, and she took a deep breath. She gave a slight shake of her head, and let the breath out, counting each second. "Sorry. Bad... memories. Meta operated task force. What kind?"
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Post by Raikotsu Sudeki on Jan 23, 2021 16:22:31 GMT -8
"Ah... I'm sorry. No, actually quite the opposite from spec ops, I would like for everything you and your team to do to be completely out in the open. In public view, policing Meta's and helping those in need. I want exactly ZERO shading dealing with your crew."
He would say honestly.
"I understand you don't feel comfortable being a beacon yourself. But I would ask that you set up a crew of Meta and non-Meta individuals and you go out and make the city a safer place in front of everyone. Show that not only can we work well together, but that we are better off working together."
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Post by Leif Adamson on Jan 23, 2021 16:24:00 GMT -8
She nodded thoughtfully, her shoulders beginning to relax a little bit as he described what he was hoping for.
"You want me to put my own crew together? Or do you have people in mind?"
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Post by Raikotsu Sudeki on Jan 23, 2021 16:30:22 GMT -8
"You are free to choose your own crew, from my own men, or those you meet and deem worth your crew. I do ask that you keep aware that everyone you pick will be in public scrutiny, so they need to be able to handle the crowds, and still be able to smile and be polite. Well, if they can't smile and be polite then at least not lose their cool and still do their job."
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Post by Leif Adamson on Jan 23, 2021 16:33:04 GMT -8
Leif nodded. She hadn't spent much time with other people, but she was willing to see who she might find. She finally stopped fiddling with her lighter, turning it around in her fingers a couple of times before she slipped it back into her pocket.
"Alright. Sure. I can do that. I don't mind. Though, you might want to talk to that girl you were talking about before. If she's as good as you say, you might want to have her be, like... public relations, or whatever."
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Post by Raikotsu Sudeki on Jan 23, 2021 16:39:50 GMT -8
"Trust me, I'm just waiting for her. I've known her for quite awhile now, and I'm sure it's only a matter of time before she come out in the open, and when she does. I assure you that conversation will be one of the many we will be having... just as soon as I find out how my daughter handles the news..."
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Post by Leif Adamson on Jan 23, 2021 16:47:36 GMT -8
"D-daughter?" Leif looked a bit startled at that. "Not... son?"
It made sense. This Sudeki wasn't from her world, so obviously Drake couldn't be his child. However, the family resemblance was... uncanny. She cleared her throat, giving a shake of her head. That was a question for another day.
"Why would your daughter need to handle the news... at all?"
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Post by Raikotsu Sudeki on Jan 23, 2021 16:51:45 GMT -8
Rai chuckled.
"I take it you've met my daughter, and while she can be a bit of tomboy I assure you she is indeed a girl. And because the girl I'm referring to is my daughters best friend... and... I THINK Girlfriend? I'm not entirely sure how that relationship is working out, and it not any of my business so I just stay out of it."
He would say tossing his hands up.
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