TO: KYU AKIBARA | FROM : NODOKA HANAMURA | SUBJECT : WHAT GOES ON?

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Nodoka,

It's good to hear from you, or read, in this case. I can't access the news about Omicron Delta here frequently, so I'm glad the good old freeport is still standing. Not that I had doubts about it being in good hands.

As you probably figured out already, things didn't go well on my end and I didn't manage to follow Auxesia's invitation. Long story short, I had to give up the Dreamweaver and only a few of my old crew are still with me, simply because they have nothing else. Others have returned home to Gran Canaria or other worlds. I don't blame them, though. It's not their fight.

I can't give you the specifics, but I'm currently in the Taus. The many warzones here are pretty inviting to people who are forced to hide themselves. Pretty sure the Order is still after the man who re-established peace between Zoners and Core. Surprisingly, it is less dangerous in the Taus than one would expect. I first thought IMG and TAZ would become problematic, but the closer you get to Gallia and the contested systems, the more likely they are to just mine ores and then get the hell out of the area.

I don't really know what else to tell. I'm fine. Could use a bit more to eat and drink, I actually lost the little bit of OSI belly fat I got from sitting in Whales or at desks. Moving to public areas is sort of difficult when you need to expect the Order at any place. If it is not their agents, it is their allies or other scum that still supports them. One would assume the exile was already enough, but you know Golanski is a man of strong statements without much deeper thought.

Don't worry about me, though. I think Freeport 11 needs your full attention, and I can take care of myself well enough. I do think at some point we can talk in person with each other again, but until then I prefer to keep a low profile.

Take care, Nodoka.

Kyu Akibara

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