Queen Emma Arcuturus
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Post by Queen Emma Arcuturus on Jun 7, 2018 13:32:19 GMT -8
She shook her head as well.
"Resources is not what I am after. Land is. Something my people can take to the bank, rather than us protecting you and yours."
She'd clap a gentle fist to her heart. Giving a little bow.
"I am sorry to say, that's the only way I see this working."
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Post by Blake Oleander on Jun 7, 2018 13:34:59 GMT -8
"Then I shall win this war without you. I can not risk my people being forced out of our main water supply by what would feel like another army coming as soon as the first is repelled."
He paused. Returning her gesture.
"I'll not hold your inability to aid us against you in our future dealings."
If there was one thing Blake understood about being a leader, it was the need and desire to put the needs of your own people first. But giving up that land and it's supply felt like he was risking a war tomorrow for words today. Actions spoke louder than words, and there was only so much stock he could put in her words.
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Queen Emma Arcuturus
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Post by Queen Emma Arcuturus on Jun 7, 2018 13:37:26 GMT -8
She would stand straight, brow furrowing with uncertainty. She didn't know if she should say- but she decided to ask one more question.
"If I may ask....what did you offer the others? I assume I am not the first to speak with you..."
Since there was a slight wait before she got to talk to them.
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Post by Blake Oleander on Jun 7, 2018 13:43:56 GMT -8
"The first requested an alliance on the condition I do not make an alliance until we finalize our agreement. I agreed after the battle to negotiate in good faith and try to find a way to make it work. For the second, I offered them secret knowledge of their choice."
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Queen Emma Arcuturus
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Post by Queen Emma Arcuturus on Jun 7, 2018 13:48:39 GMT -8
She would glance at the ground, then gesture over. A shorter, balding man stepped into view, his age apparent as his whispered something unintelligible in her ear. She waved him off.
"I'm going to give you a gesture of good faith. Territory 90 is a wealthy country, and while they've honored the accords, they can be...duplicitous. For instance...nine years ago, a smaller territory of about two hundred people suddenly vanished, gobbled up by the great war machine of the east. I do not imagine the other territories would much blink at forty people disappearing....especially if it's close to the great 259."
She let that hang, so that he could make his own assumptions.
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Post by Blake Oleander on Jun 7, 2018 13:52:47 GMT -8
"I will keep that in mind. But I have given my word and so I will go to the table as I agreed to providing they hold up their end of the bargain."
He scratched at his cheek.
"Though it's interesting that you knew not only who I was talking to, but were also able to deduce which unnamed territory was offered which. I'm curious what else you know that you might not be sharing."
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Post by Queen Emma Arcuturus on Jun 7, 2018 14:04:07 GMT -8
She gave a gentle smile.
"I was trying to decide whether to show you. Hence, the gesture of faith. I learned that of you....and you discover this of me. I have a Seer- an individual who can divine from information things about the past, present or future. What little you told me was enough to glean the territories. I am...trusting that you will keep that information a secret, as we have trusted the leaders of 259 with it. You can understand....why it might lead others to decide they must have it."
She would give a little bow.
"Good luck in your battle, Mr. Oleander. I wish you long life and a good death."
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Post by David B. on Jun 7, 2018 14:05:09 GMT -8
The screen would shut out. David shrugged and sighed.
"And that's all I have for you, Blake. About four thousand men- that seems to be much better odds, don't you think?"
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Post by Blake Oleander on Jun 7, 2018 14:07:05 GMT -8
"I've already forgotten about your seer."
He'd say in reassurance. Giving her another salute with her well wishes.
"Live with honor. Die with Glory."
When the screen turned off he'd drop his arm and let out a long sigh. He hated everything about this.
"So it would seem."
This fight would be easier, but he suspected he would not get his wish of allowing his people to live their lives in peace now.
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Post by David B. on Jun 7, 2018 14:08:19 GMT -8
David placed a hand on his shoulder.
"We have one final venture to cross off the list."
David would gesture him to follow, leading Blake into his office and closing the door behind him.
"I've been authorized to offer you an Alliance."
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Post by Blake Oleander on Jun 7, 2018 14:09:35 GMT -8
"And as you are well aware, prior agreements state I can not accept an alliance with anyone until negotiation with territory 90 is concluded. So I will have to turn that down at this time."
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Post by David B. on Jun 7, 2018 14:12:01 GMT -8
He shook his head.
"It's not something you need to agree to now, and it's unconditional. You can keep everything you and your people have fought for, but we'll be available for aid should you need it."
His hands were in his pockets.
"Just....keep that in your back pocket, in case Akrin does intend to take what you have as Ms. Arcuturus states. You can remind him that the next territory he'll be fighting for will be his own, against the full weight of 259 and it's allies."
He'd offer a hand- it wasn't to shake in agreement, just a gesture of good will before the storm that Blake would face.
"Good luck."
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Post by Blake Oleander on Jun 7, 2018 14:14:05 GMT -8
He'd not take the hand yet, giving David a good long look.
"Why unconditional?"
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Post by David B. on Jun 7, 2018 14:16:10 GMT -8
David's hand would drop slowly, before he responded bluntly.
"Because your territory borders ours. You're a buffer, between us and the world. That's enough of a sacrifice on your part. You provide the land space for a sort of early warning system, and we provide the manpower to make sure you're not over run. In it's more basic form, it's symbiotic. Asking for more is a sign of greed, especially from people who are so few."
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Post by Blake Oleander on Jun 7, 2018 14:18:22 GMT -8
He considered that a moment and would nod. That made sense, and it had a motive.
"Then I will keep that in mind should he decide to double-cross us."
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