To: Kamida Assembly members

[Ganimed]

*** From: Mara Arin, stationed on Battleship Hood

*** *** [color=#CC6600]To: Kamida Assembly members

*** *** *** Affiliation: IMG, Research and Exploration Division, Recruit rank

After taking a long time to discuss this agreement with the Guild's Mastery, they
have agreed to step in and negotiate with the Kamida Assembly directly. I will
open up a new secure channel in which a Guild's representative, sir Takeshi
Ogawa, will take point in this continuing negotiation.

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Mark of the Paragon

<div align="right">&quot;For all her contributions to the Guild, with an unparalleled zeal and professionalism...&quot; - Takeshi Ogawa</div>

<div align="right">&quot;The Shrink's Insights&quot; chief psychologist

''It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.''</div>