melodiesofkupo | 001 (How does one formalities?)

[Takeshi has been... very careful. Since the last time he replied to something on the linkshell. However, he can't help but have a feeling of dread as August rolled in. Maybe he's just paranoid. But in the middle of the night, there is a text appearing on the list from him.]

Out of curiosity, what does everyone think of this invitation to the Empire? (Also what does someone wear to those kinds of things?)

Locked to [AU] Reno
Found something interesting in the 'Width. Be visiting soon.

Locked to Nagito Komaeda
Said I'd message you when I had something. I finished the map, so I'm sending you that now. Expect the other thing before some of us accept that most gracious invitation.

[Attached is crystallismap.jpeg and wor.jpeg. It's far rougher than what the official images look like, more like outlines that have been erased and redrawn until it seemed right and then redrawn over with ink. He's no ultimate artist (or any artist, for that matter), but it's passable and isn't inaccurate.]

Locked to Kenichi Nakagawa
Hey dad. Found something of interest you should see. I'll be between Arito and Yun'Ashia for most of the month working on adding to it, but lmk when'd be good to visit.

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Berries are fine.
As are apples. (*´-`)

[ Look Lean, the sugar exchange is very important. It even got Sylvarie to use an emogi for the first time ever. ]

Or it could simply be a show for publicity’s sake, to leave out one of the other four major nations would hardly reflect well on their foreign relations and affairs after ten years, considering the four have managed to still cooperate peacefully while they were closed.

Maybe it is the opportunity for a summit, and I don’t believe they would want to mar their national festival with blatant violence. There would still be survivors of the attacks ten years ago to remember, so it could also have evolved into a memorial since then. This is of course all speculation.

We don’t know what the nature of the attacks were, photographs I saw then were few, but through those implications, the destruction and casualties were... severe. Perhaps thousands, there is no way for us to know for certain until we are there and only if they allow us that information.

Like Marinette said, we have to go there hoping for the best, but be prepared to defend ourselves. Right now, to decline their invitation wouldn't send the best impression especially if they or anyone in the Empire could be potential help.

There is no need to apologise, we want everyone as informed of the situation as possible should they choose to go, though our information may unfortunately be outdated.

And you would be correct, that is the only event I am aware of that occurred around that time which would possibly explain the paranoia of the former President. It was already unusual that two outworlders would appear at once, and to have that happen soon after would give anyone pause. Not all outworlders have been benevolent, unfortunately. However, I believe Biggs and Wedge had nothing to do with it, unless somehow the energy of the Interdimensional Cloud was harnessed by whatever organisations could have been responsible.

Also of note is the rise in monster populations and strength around that time. Simply put, it was a tumultuous time all around amongst governments.

Fair enough. Thank you. I appreciate the thought.

I’ll message you the next time I’m in Arito, then, so that we can figure something out.

d(°◇° )

You didn’t strike me as the type, Syl. Good to know.

[ Oh no, she’s been caught! ... but that’s a cute one.]

That was the first time I ever had. m(._.)m

(•̀◇•́)ง

You’ll get the hang of it.

That makes sense - still, it's a little uncomfortable when asked about things you don't fully recollect. The monsters... leveled up? Did anyone find the reason why *that* happened, at the time? Is there a record of such other outworlders, if I may ask?

Would it be alright with you if I asked why you're worried? I don't think it's wrong to feel any way over another, of course. Is it just a feeling?

It screams trap to me. Do we know anything about these people at all?

Edited 2018-08-05 01:54 (UTC)

if its not a trap i will eat a shoe.

[ it seems even a sleepover with friends will not cure some deep-seated paranoia. ]

i really want to be wrong though.

and ive heard that a nice jacket is always a good choice.

Just make sure it isn't your favorite one.

[What? He has two moms!]

Honestly, same. And I'll look into that.

i carry spares.

but i really do think we ought to be cautious with this.

empires have always been bad news back home.

and this gives me a bad feeling.

i suppose i should find something nice too.

Edited 2018-08-05 02:22 (UTC)

[Hello, person with common sense and knowledge of private filters! How are you this fine day?]

Anything we know about them has been said up above by the interns that have been tasked with bridging the gap between us otherworlders and the center. Which is: mostly rumors for the last ten years.

I agree. Rock, meet hard place scenario.

[...He knows some of the people here far too well to know they won't keep their mouths shut at a critical moment.]

They're typically a name for a country that started out as one, but then assimilated its neighbors through war.

Alright. See you then.

That, too, I guess. Either way, when someone that powerful is determined to see you, she'll find you either way. So we might as well go to her.

I'd say the same with anyone holding power, but, yes.

The empire back home wasn't any good, either. Or, the person in charge wasn't. There were people under him that were though.

Got the same feeling here that I did then.

Good luck. I know I need it.

Yeah. I have experience with formal events, but nothing to the level of being before an Empress.

[So this might be a little dicey even for him.]

[...Oh. War.

That's. Significantly less pleasant.]

BUT IS THERE SUCH THING AS A BENEVOLENT EMPIRE? LIKE... PERHAPS THEY SEEK TO FREE STRUGGLING NATIONS, PERHAPS THOSE UNDER A MORE TYRANNICAL RULE, AND WELCOME THEM WITH OPEN ARMS.

[That still doesn't sound flawless by any means, but... optimism?

There must be a silver lining.]

Jeez. I hope they figured out who was responsible.
...were relations with Safer Osu even that bad?
It doesn't seem like anyone else has issues with them.

And now that I think about it, wouldn't the Empire have to have access to a ton of resources to be able to exist on their own, without ANY imports, for a whole decade?
Do they really have anything to worry about? (^～^;)ゞ

There's like a billion types of berries, so apples it is!

That's a question better asked of someone else. I've only heard of one- two now. First one wasn't very friendly.

Sounds like we're both in a bit of a bind, then.

Funny. After our last conversation, I'm surprised you're this agreeable over an obvious trap.

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