To: Anastasia Reut, The Bundschuh, The Platform

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from: Anastasia Reut, The Platform
to: Katsuhiro Shinsei, Shinsei Clan Leader
subject: RE: Bridging the Divide – A Foundation for Trust in Sigma-15

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"Katsuhiro Shinsei, it's good to hear from you so soon."

"I believe many of us will be reassured by the fact that we won't have to worry about GMG blocking our shipments... This will help our plans and further strengthen trust between our people in the long term."

"I'm relieved to hear that you and your clan are not personally involved in what's happening on planet Miura. Though, regardless of one's ideological views, it's difficult to call what happens in the Houses' 'corrective labor programs' fair and humane... Many of those who even manage to return to freedom are simply unable to lead normal lives after."

"Not to mention that Mecklenburg and Hammersee have long been a thorn in the side of the Bundschuh... That's why this issue is so important to us, and why we're alarmed by any involvement in such things. Even if that involvement isn't the cornerstone of this system, as is the case with GMG."

"Of course... such problems cannot be solved overnight, and we appreciate your willingness to make efforts to move toward a more equitable system, even if it may take a long time."

"Your mention of the Blood Dragons in this context gave me a certain thought... Would it be possible for you to facilitate the speedy release of the people of Rheinland and Bundschuh if they were to end up on planet Miura? There's always the possibility that some of us will suffer that fate, and we have no moral right to abandon them to their fate there, as their well-being is the shared, direct responsibility of all Bundschuh."

"Should you agree to this, I believe even the most cautious of our people will have no reason to object to this agreement."

"Thank you for your commitment to building this bridge."

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