Within and Without

[Foxglove]

It was always a thing with Enma that she never seemed to interested in what she was doing unless it involved intense f*ckery like suddenly discharging the not-very-subtle loriclytic cysts that sprouted from her Sabre like weird Nomad tumors. Gen had once gotten close to that ship and it had creeped her out to no end, as it almost seemed as if it were alive and could notice her. Then again, Gen was a fairly superstitious person, all things considered. "The Council's work, popular opinions, plans and current important people," Gen repeated quietly, letting out a large breath. She reached into her pocket to retrieve a pack of cigarettes, withdrawing one for herself. "Pretty much what we're used to, except two things. I've been entreated to contact both Bretonia and Rheinland, the first to improve current relationships and 'opefully allow us to field larger ships in their space, and the latter in a plea for neutrality." There was a lighter inside the box that she withdrew and lit the cigarette with, beginning to smoke. "I mean, there is literally no rational reason that Signora Martelli's advisors can think of that would prevent us from coming together in peace." She pointed at Enma with the cigarette. "Which reminds me: Ilena Martelli is now apparently working as sort of a mediator between trivial matters and her sister, who can't be assed to read anything coming 'er way."

"Would you like one?" she asked her out of courtesy, extending the box of cigarettes towards Enma to offer her one, pretty sure the Nomad in her guts wouldn't like it too much. Would that be like housekeeping for it? Keeping the host clean? "But yes, there 'as been some propaganda advertising the peace with Rheinland as well, and it seems to be received well enough. It isn't overbearing, which also 'elps. Only some secluded families seem to not want to 'ave anything to do with it, but they didn't pledge allegiance to the National Council anyways." She paused for a moment, the box still extended. "The topic of a 'ouse 'Ispania was also mentioned in conjunction with this. Two 'ouses acknowledging Malta as the rightful successors of the Sleeper Ship 'Ispania would legitimize us greatly, although we would confer with our allies and..." she trailed off, shaking her head. "It's still some ways in the future, if anything."

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