Peace in Our Times

[Craines]

(OOC: Oh, I know about Hispania and all that jazz. But Fiona doesn't; there really aren't enough books on it in game, sadly. And I call it a shogunate because, as stated hitherto, that is what Fiona has been informed. I love reading what you write, Nightfall, so please do not stop. It really is fun to butt heads with people that are as skilled, if not better, at debate as I. Also, Fiona does not wish to do anything that would do anything that would destroy any chance of peace. She is naive, yes, but then again, most idealists are. I, too, am simply RPing. And I severely hope that if we can get this peace treaty worked out, that Igiss will choose to incorporate it into the future mod. If not, let him speak now and delete this thread. Because if it's all for vain, then let's stop it now.

Furthermore, Fiona has a healthy disrespect for criminal groups, which she views the Outcasts as. To think anything else would go against the RP set by the original game. In my writing, I have tried to be cordial in my dealings with such criminals, and I also believe that I've incorporated an air of either superiority or perhaps disdain into it. Once more, these are for RP purposes only.

And I think that Fiona should be flustered because she began this delegation to establish peace, only to find that no one is even willing to negotiate, only to throw insults back and forth. And yes, she even joins in, but under much protest.

And while this doesn't really matter, you used a double negative. "I'm not pinning the blame on no one" means that you are pinning it on someone. Just thought I'd point that out.

Anywho, back to IC. Thought some clarification wouldn't be frowned upon.)

Mr. Fokke,

Fine. I beg you, join the delegation. Give us your view on how peace should be brought here. I beg you.

I mean, if the Outcasts do have a vested interest, then you are entitled to join. However, if you make mention of disrupting a government in the process of gaining peace, then hold your words. I thank you.

I will admit that I am lacking on the information that would be critical here. I understand that. But you know what? You all aren't; or rather, you appear to not be misinformed or ill informed. So please, enlighten me! Let me understand! Impart that knowledge unto me! I am not here as the sole propagator! I did not call this meeting simply to convey my personal point! I am here because I am the only one who has attempted to gain peace. And if I'm wrong, then please tell me so now, because I have yet to find another person who has tried to be open about this, and try to smooth things over.

Here are the facts as I see them. The Outcasts and the Blood Dragons hate Kusari. The Britonians hate Kusari. The Kusari hate Britonia. The Cosairs hate the Britonians, but not the Kusari. The IMG wants control of Tau 31. The Outcasts and the Britonians don't like the IMG. Did I miss something? Or is that about it?

We are focused in on the negative. Let's look at the positive.

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Hmm, it seems few people have given me anything positive to work with that hasn't been countered so far. We must remedy this. Now.

You all can call me whatever the hell you want. I mean it. Go ahead. But my cause is just; I wish for the peace of Sirius. So, Mr. Fokke, what can I do to gain peace with the Outcasts? What do I need to do to try and get you to agree to a peaceful resolution? Please tell me, and I'll try to cater to it.

And if you all are unwilling, then we should just blow the entire system up. Detonate the star there, and close the jump gates and jump holes. I mean, that is a sure fire way to end this. You all are continually advocating your own position, which is that you want peace, but can't tolerate the others. Am I the only person who wants peace, and doesn't care what the cost is, barring the destruction or radical alteration of a government? If not, speak so now.

The floor awaits a response.

Madam Fiona H. deLuna
Ambassador of the Kusari Naval Forces

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