A younger woman stands up in the theatre, dressed in dull, utilitarian work wear most unbefitting of her otherwise unspoilt complexion - shoulder-length blonde hair waving around weightlessly as she rises, her deep blue eyes scanning around the room upon the locked gazes of her. She clears her throat and begins speaking, unsure in her words - but sure in their intentions.
As far as the Unioners are concerned... they have long since proven that they have lost sight of their - our - goal. The correction of the state of affairs in Rheinland is no longer their primary objective, instead, they are focused on piracy and power broking. The same fate may engulf us if we choose to sit beside them as they burn.
Outright cutting ties with this far more potent organisation, of course, would be fatal for us. We must instead keep our cards close to our chest. Feed them just enough so they don't turn on us but keep them as far removed from our business as is possible. We should not accept any gifts, offerings or favours from the Unioners as this will only weaken the walls we need to put up.
The same can be applied to the Red Hessians, to a lesser degree. But that's a topic for another day.
The woman's voice steadily rises in volume as she gains confidence in her words. She proudly glares over her audience, takes a deep breath, and continues.
Regarding the war with Liberty. A Rheinlander is a Rheinlander. I would sooner die at the hands of one of my own than work beside an opponent of our great house. Liberty is our enemy so long as they are an enemy of Rheinland.
There are some people among us who will frequently engage Rheinland corporate or military forces and this is not something we should be permitting. We are politicians. We are NOT terrorists.
There is a standing notion that we are not to back down or flee from police or Military forces when encountered. This is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard in my life.
The officers of Rheinland are not our enemy. The people issuing them orders are. These front line soldiers are no different to you or I. They have warm blood. They have friends, families. They are fighting for what they think is right because they have been spoon-fed lies and misinformation by the guard above their heads.
What needs to die is the mill of deceit that is churning out these untruths about us and our goals. Killing people will not achieve this. Stealing will not achieve this. Only information and its proliferation can.
As for the third point. Cardamine and the people who produce it.
Do you really want Rheinland to fall to the pits of hell that Liberty has become!?! Even considering such an outlandish concept would be impossible for someone who truly believes in the goal of the Volksfront! I would sooner die than accept an Outcast as an ally!!
The woman pauses, apparently having broken something in her throat from screaming. A cold sweat takes over her as the piercing stares of her audience sink in.
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