Don Emilio Santini to Cartel

[Thexare]

Incoming transmission...
Sender: Don Emilio Santini
To: Cartel
Fwd: Vagrant Raiders, Outcasts
Subject: Final Warning

I have been willing to aid many startup groups in the past, and I've always been an adamant opponent of the Blue Lotus attempts at monopolizing the Cardamine trade. We could've been partners. Friends, even.

However, when a Maltese life is on the line, you have attempted to intimidate one of the people best-equipped to saving that life.

I will not allow this.

You will immediately cease in your threats and harassment of the group identifying itself as the Vagrant Raiders. There is no room for negotiation. If you refuse, you will suffer the harassment, raids, espionage, assassination attempts, and business disruptions perpetuated by Mirage Squadron and other associates of mine until either you comply or your organization collapses.

I'm certain the 101st will be rather displeased to learn that you are the cause of Ms. Dejesus's delayed blood transfusion... to say nothing of how her sister will feel. But I am no mind-reader, so I'll allow them to voice their opinions.

Let me finish this by responding to a specific remark from one of your pathetic "threats": They are not alone. You, on the other hand, quickly will be if you do not desist at once.

End of transmission.

[agent56]

**Incoming Transmission**
From: Sirius Cartel Council Member Agent56
To: Don Emilio Santini
Subject: RE:Brief Statement

The Cartel would like to issue a formal apology to The Dons, Ms. Dejesus, and her sister. There will be no further threats, harassment, or hostilities against the Vagrant Raiders. We would like to rectify however, the picture VR, perhaps inadvertently, has painted of the Cartel. We would like it known that we do not use up the Cardimine supplies, in fact we generally facilitate Cardimine's entrance into Liberty.

Hoping we can put this matter behind us,

Council Member Agent56

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[Thexare]

Incoming transmission...
Sender: Don Emilio Santini
To: Cartel
Fwd: Vagrant Raiders, Outcasts
Subject: Apologies

I note a lack of apology to the ones actually targeted by your organization's remarks. I hope for your sake that this is an accidental omission.

End of transmission.

[agent56]

**Incoming Transmission**
From: Sirius Cartel Council Member Agent56
To: Don Emilio Santini
FWD: Vagrant Raiders
Subject: Apologies


It was indeed a mistake, Apologies also to the Vagrant Raiders.

Sorry for my omission,

Council Member Agent56

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[Thexare]

Incoming transmission...
Sender: Don Emilio Santini
To: Cartel
Fwd: Vagrant Raiders, Outcasts
Subject: Apologies

That's much better.

If something like this doesn't happen again, perhaps in time things will become friendly again between our organizations.

End of transmission.

[agent56]

**Incoming Transmission**
From: Sirius Cartel Council Member Agent56
To: Don Emilio Santini
FWD: Vagrant Raiders
Subject: Apologies

The Cartel would like that very much, I will personally make sure that nothing of this sort occurs again.

I'm glad we could sort this matter out,

Council Member Agent56

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[atlantis2112]

Incoming Transmission
Sender: Petrucci, John.
To: Cartel
FWD: Involving Parties
Subject: Stance


Let this be known.

The Vagrant Raiders do not accept your apology. We simply acknowledge the gesture for what it is, not for why you offered it.

And if any of my pilots ever report being harassed or threatened by any Cartel, regardless of rank or position, the response will be swift, and most painful.

End of Transmission.

[Exile]

[Incomming Transmission]
[Comm ID : Luisa Dejesus.]
[Tagret ID : Cartel]
[Subject : Moronic actions.]


Ignorant fool that you are. Halting my sister's blood transfusion like that! It's lucky I found a willing servant to donate or we would right now be performing the burial ceremonies! Therefore, thickheaded swine, apology Not accepted.

Just watch out. We have friends in high and low places.

L.J

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