»EXTRNL: CHANCELLOR, REPUBLICAN PROVISIONAL ASSEMBLY, DUBLIN

[Petitioner]

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Mr Wynne,

Thank you for getting back at all. I'm under no illusions that things over there are easy nor exactly leavin' you lot with plenty of free time.

To the point, yeah, we still need the drydock space; six to seven days would be more than enough time for the work we'll need to be doing. As is the norm, we'd be willin' to make some supply runs to pay for the inconvenience, though I'd say you'd prefer even more direct aid. Now then, I'm willing to offer a dedicated squad of three of our better pilots, on call to assist any of your operations in and around Dublin and so-called Bretonia for a period of three months counted from the day you agree to such, if you do so. In addition, you've my word that any and all of my personnel will be on their best possible behavior the entire time we'll be in Dublin, and during our own downtime, any non-essentials we may have with us will be at your disposal so long as it doesn't interfere with our own mission. Any and all use of resources or amenities save the drydock space itself will be properly compensated as if we were just any other visitors.

Have we an accord?

Exarch Kelly With
Libera Te Ex Infernis
Mihi Vindictam Ego Retribuam

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From: Darian Wynne, RPA
To: Exarch Kelly With
Subject: Refuge in the Storm

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Miss With,

We have an accord. You've got a week.

I trust you've suitable charts for the unstable jump hole? Wouldn't want to lose you so soon.
Let me know if there's any supplies you're in urgent need of and I'll see what can be arranged.

Enjoy the scenery.

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