To: Reiko Abe || From: Nick Stenn

[Forlorn Hope Command]

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ENCRYPTION LEVEL: HIGH

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FINALIZING IDENTIFICATION PROCESS ... PLEASE WAIT ...

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• »»» Location: The Haven, Omicron Minor
  
• »»» Sender ID: Nick Stenn
  
• »»» Recipient ID: Reiko Abe
  
• »»» Issue: A ship for Mai
  

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Miss Abe,

Allow me to introduce myself. I am Nick Stenn, a friend of Malcolm and Mai Saeki's new employer. I've heard a bit about you from both of them, and finding myself at a loss due to recent events, have no where to turn. I wanted to present Mai with a Blossom snubcraft when she joined us, as a gift and recognition of her talents, however, our attempts to do so have been blocked. At the moment we are prepping a standard Civilian ship for her, but Malcolm reminded me of you and your ties to Mai and suggested I ask you about acquiring your old ship. If you are still using the ship, would you mind passing on Gabriella's comm details so I may ask her about hers?

Yours sincerely,
Knight Captain Stenn
The Forlorn Hope

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[Etaphreven]

[Communications Link Established]

[CommID]: Reiko Abe
[Location]: Unknown, Kusari
[To]: Nick Stenn

Hmph. Hajime mashite, friend. That will be the last time you mention that name though.

The Golden Chrysanthemums are not what they used to be anymore. The young ones are far too concerned with trivial issues and I'm afraid the current leadership has lost sight of our real goals. To answer your question - yes, I do still have my old Blossom around. It can fly but is in very poor shape, unfortunately. Regardless, It is not safe for me to talk from where I am. We must meet. I will arrange for the ship to be delivered to Ames station in Kepler and I will be escorting it.

See you soon.

Reiko Abe

[Communications Link Terminated]

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ENCRYPTION LEVEL: HIGH

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• »»» Location: Ames Research Station
  
• »»» Sender ID: Nick Stenn
  
• »»» Recipient ID: Reiko Abe
  
• »»» Issue: A ship for Mai
  

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Miss Abe,

My apologies, both for the delay in replying and for using that name. I am glad to hear about your ship, and can assure you that as long as it flies we can get it working. I've already relocated to Ames, and once you arrive, we can talk further. I thank you for your willingness to help me in this matter.

Yours sincerely,
Knight Captain Stenn
The Forlorn Hope

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