We- haven't built many of those.
Newway's policy has been to use a powerful orbital station instead, for defense.
I know some of the other colonies, separate nations, have chosen alternative focuses.
Neomerica uses ground-based surface-to-orbit weaponry, apparently.
... Very well.
The third is my- by technicalities alone- Master.
Miss Harriet. Young, and impressionable.
I've been cultivating a good relation with her- so that she is- for lack of a better word- a good alibi for my character.
Someone to deflect suspicion from me. Which is why- I cannot allow her to be part of our deal.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postFor us-
Our main concern is expansion, and making sure we're comfortable-
Infrastructure.
The military isn't a concern- yet- that's why we're not investing everything towards it.
We're trying to make sure our society is stable beforehand.
Having plenty of schools, and room for expansion as our population grows again.
I... would doubt it. You may have your influence in Moreau's matters, that gives you access to both him and that Assassin.
If my master found out that I had made this deal with you, then I lose a voice that can attest to my good character.
I see people around here- that I know if I didn't take them out by surprise- one by one...
That I would be doomed, if they all knew who I was, and hunted me.
I already shifted my position onto Moreau- hopefully they have taken the bait to believe he is the one responsible for my actions.
That is why- I must have someone who can attest to my good nature.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postWell... then you'd know better than I would.
-Realizes how dumb that sounds-
But uh, yeah.
Hm... well, I've only known a handful. Really, the only different thing about them is that they can use magic. Beyond that, they're just like everybody else.
I'd take that over constantly worrying about being blown up or invaded. Although, I think everyone would. One's hopeful, and the other... isn't.
-nods-
Yeah.
Though- things are... tense. I think everyone's expecting that it won't be long until an interplanetary war.
Not too soon that we invest everything into our militaries.
But- soon enough...
... That could work.
Though I am still wary of this proposition.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postEveryone's that small, right now.
So- yeah.
Maybe not in this lifetime.
Still- I'm going to go and practice my aim down in the firing range.
Talking with you's helped with the stress so- thank you, Zelras.
-smiles a little, before going down to the basement-
... Give me a day to think it over.
Come back to me then.
And make sure you talk to me when I am alone.
-he walks off-
Alas, I must sleep.
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Lake
(@Steph) (briefly looks at the lake) T-that's pretty nice...