ibn Sina Declaration

[Ayem]

"Ayumu, how far that one has risen." Ayem held a glass of wine by the stem and tapped a fingernail against the side enjoying, for a moment, the sound. A slave dressed in silks of crimson and gold raised his head, and lowered it when Ayem made no further motion, maintaining his position beside the maple door.

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Sender: Ayem ibn Sina, Familia.
Location of Source: Malta
To: Ayumu Ishida, Mirage Squadron
Subject: Regards, Observations

Dear Ayumu,

I understand the position of the Familia in this unusual situation. As I informed the 101st officer who approached with regards to the execution of the ProjectX creature, the ibn Sina Familia are quite prepared to undertake this mission alone. Though it shall be to the detriment of our profits, I may resurrect the Sicarius, that mourned ship, in the form of a Storta class destroyer. I would hope that you will understand I am not keen to raise such a weapon of war, but in the situation it appears warranted. A pity that the creature forces my hand to the hammer, where I would prefer the knife.

Perhaps it is part of his tactical forecasts that I would choose this option, due to the creature's current preference for New York. If so, I face a more cunning foe than I at first gave credit. Rest assured, the Sicarius would not violate the sovereign territory of the Houses, at least to their knowledge. The reprisals against the Maltan nation as a result of such an action would become expensive and bloody. Know however, I am committed, as is the Familia.

Sincerely,

Ayem ibn Sina,
Head of the ibn Sina Familia.

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