@ren.amamiya

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[ there’s a lot to think about it, between people who took Cassius' deal and those who didn't. for him, the issues are separate: there's Cassius, and there's the UNA. there are too many things that remain hidden for his comfort, even less so when the Displaced are fighting each other. ]

Alright--there’s a lot going on and a lot to say. I want to keep it brief, but I have an idea. We all got the message from Cassius.

1. Cassius offering a deal to find Judas.
2. Judas is at the UNA base in New Beijing.

There isn't a lot for us to go on, but I want to take this back from Cassius and the UNA. We know that Cassius said "free him," but it was vague. We could find Judas and capture him on our own terms. We'll know more when we're able to talk to him.

Forget about the favor. It feels like Cassius is trying to turn us against each other. I know everyone has their own reason for doing what they’re doing, and I'm not here to argue over what we should've done. The UNA already knows that we're coming. That means we're all in danger. I'm interested in what can be done now.

No one has to go. If you took the deal or not, if you're going or not, if you can help us find a way of capturing Judas--let's talk about what we can do.

Comments

[variate]

And?

[kleptocratic]

Well, I do really like to steal things.

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I'd have to tell everyone you missed the opportunity.

[kleptocratic]

I might acquire a reputation for responsibility and restraint.

[variate]

Sounds kind of boring.

[kleptocratic]

Are you trying to recruit me? I've had other offers.

[variate]

I am.

[ he's going to take a gamble. ]

You get to break into the UNA, steal their treasure, and we get to hear what Judas has to say.
We take this back.

lol sorry about the misfire

[kleptocratic]

Alright, I'll try. But I reserve the right to run away if everything goes to hell.

[ In fact he isn't the run away type, but it's good to maintain a little room for doubt. ]

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If it does, then I don't mind staying behind.

[kleptocratic]

This is a very stupid plan.

[variate]

Probably.

[kleptocratic]

And I don't see how it will unite the Displaced unless we are all stupid in the exact same way. All men are idiots, but all unique in their idiocy.

Cassius will exploit that.

[variate]

We don't need to unite, we just need to make sure we're not fighting each other.
Besides, Cassius is already exploiting us.

[kleptocratic]

So. Do you think that's his real game? Or does he really expect to free Judas?

[variate]

I don't know what his intentions really are. I think we're being played.
I don't want him winning, and doing nothing right now isn't going to help that.

[kleptocratic]

And it's also boring.

[variate]

We have to keep things interesting.