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Been a little quiet lately. Like the calm before one big shitstorm. With Wyver and Olympia only playing nice in public, anyone who went to the gala can attest there's still bad blood.

Maybe it's pettiness — politicians tend to be like that.

But, I'm not here to recycle the same shit everyone else is saying. So, I'll be blunt: don't get enchanted with either of them. Use 'em like they use their citizens, stay safe and adjust as much as you can — but getting starry-eyed over your new "home" could get you on the wrong side of conflict.

If you're looking to make cash and toe the morally gray line as much as possible, hit me up. I'm the one responsible for wasting parchment paper for all those jobs in the cities.

Name's Aranea. When you're ready to get off your ass and work, I'm always looking for capable hands.

[ The one in which Aranea puts a recruitment text out, I guess? ]

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[personalwar]

That easy, huh?

[ Somehow 76 doubts that. Aranea is industrious, but she keeps things professional. She'd told him a little about her world when they first met, but it's hard to imagine kicking back and enjoying a drink with her. But maybe that's his own hang-ups again.

His idea had been more of a joke than anything, so he's left at a bit of a loss when Aranea treats it like a serious suggestion. ]

I can do some scouting, if you're really interested in doing it.
But don't expect me to take the helm on anything.

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[ It most definitely is. Aranea's separated business and pleasure nicely — drew lines in the sand when things got too much. If someone does a good job and isn't detrimental... why not pal around them? ]

If you're serious about scouting, why not? We inevitably need a backup plan in case both nations get stupid.

[personalwar]

[ Well, this has escalated quickly. Still, Aranea has a point and it's good to be prepared for any possibility. ]

All right, I'll do some looking and let you know what I find.

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[ Then, this would definitely be interesting.

"I don't want to get involved", they both scream as they get involved in the pettiest way possible. ]

Good. I look forward to seeing the results. It beats half the shit I had planned this month.

[personalwar]

[ That's just the way it goes with people like them. ]

Here's hoping I don't disappoint, then.

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Don't worry, you wouldn't be my first if you did. Keep in touch, 76. ;)

[ AND THEN CLOSE. ]