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[unweave]

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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[gekkajuu]

I'm sorry, but I can't agree with that.
We live here, now. That makes it our fight, too.

[He's not going to take advantage of everything Olympia has given him, only to complain when shit does hit the fan. Whatever happens will affect everybody, so it's everybody's business.]

It's Atsushi. Nakajima Atsushi.

[unweave]

Didn't ask for it. Didn't book a one-trip vacation to this place. But, agree to disagree.

[ HEADACHE!! She pinches the bridge of her nose. ]

And what are you doing to get involved right now? There's a ton of discriminated citizens in both cities. There's tension between farmers and bigger shopkeeps. There's imbalance of religion to the non-believers.

How can you get involved, if you're keen on it?

[gekkajuu]

[There's radio silence for a long time, and one might easily assume that Atsushi is typing his very detailed peace plans. But, in the end, all that he sends is:]

I don't know.

[Of course he tries to stop (or, rather: circumvent) discrimination when he sees it; of course he helps people in trouble where he can. But that's still not a lot, and he can only admit that it's like mopping with the tap still running. Little things like that don't even count as involvement, and listing them would only sound like making excuses.

It's frustrating, but in the end, he can only admit that he has no idea what to do.]

[unweave]

[ She isn't going to scold this stranger. The last thing she needs to do is tote around a big stick and act like she knows better. The person definitely has some involvement in vocalizing their side, who was she to turn that away? ]

Well, you know my name if you want to get started. No time like the present.

[ No "I told you so" or "don't bitch if you're not doing anything" — she offers her small, thinly-veiled pep talk. ]

[gekkajuu]

But, Aranea-san, you said you have no plans either, didn't you?

[Technically, she only said she wasn't taking any action, but. Details.]

[unweave]

My plans don't involve Wyver or Olympia exclusively. I see people needing help, not Olympians or Wyverns.

[gekkajuu]

I still think there isn't a lot of helping that can be done, if we don't settle the bigger conflict, first.
But I know that's unlikely to happen.

[One day, he will stop thinking in circles and be trapped by what he can't do, but this is not that day. For now, maybe trying to accept what he can't do is as much progress as he can make.]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Even if we can't agree on everything, it was nice talking to you.
And, if you do stumble on something that could help keep the peace, please let me know.
I would gladly get involved.

[Famous last words.]

we can close the thread and plot for a follow up after this!!!

[unweave]

[ They're both snared by their inability to truly make an impact. It's not like she wants to, she wants to just follow the cash. That's simple — doesn't require loyalty or allegiance. ]

I guess all we can do is play the waiting game. But, don't worry.

I'll look for something extra warm and fuzzy for you to handle to help kick your conscience up.

Keep your inbox open.