| The Bridge; Open Brotherhood & Order | |
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| Topic Started: Jun 10 2011, 01:25 PM (51 Views) | |
| Zepp | Jun 10 2011, 01:25 PM Post #1 |
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Rumors of the bridge's demise had been greatly exaggerated. Saigo crouched, inspected the damage. It was a good hole, a clean break in the midst of the bridge making vehicle travel quite impossible. Flanking Saigo were the two witnesses, knights managing the checkpoint on the Brotherhood side. "And you're sure it was someone from the Order?" Saigo challenged, not breaking his focus from the hole. "Uh.. well, it was a guy covered in armor. He fled into the water. We didn't get a good look," one knight said, scratching his head. "I saw him do it though. Swiped him with my claymore. But it did nothing. Brotherhood doesn't have armor like that." Saigo nodded absently, then looked up. "Well in any case, it was not done by us. Clearly, whoever is liable has to be held responsible. We must get in contact with The Order." The knight's face became more alarmed. "I will take care of it myself. For now, cordon off the damaged area and reopen pedestrian traffic on the undamaged areas. We'll have to continue to ban mechanized traffic and horses." Saigo got up and the knights walked away. He looked to the far side, the side of the Order. There, similarly, two men in armor held a checkpoint. Their movements were jarring, mechanical and robotic. A rifle rested in their hands, the hilt of a combat knife visible. Saigo moved forward, capturing their attention. Their monoeyes turned to see him. His pistol laid in its holster, his dirk sheathed, and his rifle strung around his back. "The Brotherhood desires to speak to someone with authority. Relay this message at once." |
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| Kusuriurite | Jun 10 2011, 04:45 PM Post #2 |
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about 15 minutes later Hildefons strutted out from the between the guards, his armor gleaming, immaculately cleaned. "It's a pleasure to met you Saigo, i believe." Hildefons said with a short bow acknowledging the man's culture and authority. "I am Hildefons Whetstone, foreign affairs. I believe you are here about the bridge damage you were inspecting?" Hildefons was guarded, revealing nothing but friendliness and sincerity to the man he was in front of, he was a man of masks. His role as a diplomat required such discretion and he betrayed none of his feeling on his face or body. The soldiers had relayed Saigo's inspection when it had first started and Hildefons had used the time to prepare for his interaction, with a study of japanese culture. |
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| Zepp | Jun 10 2011, 06:06 PM Post #3 |
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"I am Captain Saigo of the Navy of the Greater Japanese Empire, here representing the interests of the Brotherhood." Saigo nodded his head slightly, a graceful yet traditional response to his interlocutor's cultural sensitivity. As he did, he looked at the armor of his associate. Visible, gaudy and red. Was this man a tribal warrior? Perhaps rumors of the south's industrialization were also exaggerated. This must be investigated further. He rose. "According to two witnesses," Saigo started, gesturing towards the Brotherhood side, "An armored man originating from the water sabotaged the bridge a few weeks ago. After causing this damage, he fled back into the water. We are unsure of his identity and request cooperation from the Order's authorities in order to investigate this matter - as well as discuss it's repair." Saigo's voice was neutral, showing a levity that betrayed the accusation the witness made only minutes ago. "Perhaps there is somewhere more suitable we can discuss these matters," Saigo continued, gesturing to the Order's continent. Edited by Zepp, Jun 10 2011, 06:12 PM.
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| Kusuriurite | Jun 10 2011, 06:55 PM Post #4 |
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"Ah yes, surely, come this way while I request information about local vagrants" Hildefons pushed a few buttons on the arm of his suit and gestured Saigo to the ground near the end of the bridge. ____ A few moments later they arrived at a small field "This will do nicely." Hildefons spoke as he tossed a small capsule into the field, after a puff of smoke a large structured appeared, a small domed house, gesturing Saigo Inside, Hildefons took a seat at a polished wood table. "Hot tea for me and my guest." Hildefons gestured to a small servant robot who immediately departed. "I apologize for the temporary structure but, i thought it best to stay in sight of the object we are discussing. Now, could you describe this armored individual for me?" Edited by Kusuriurite, Jun 10 2011, 07:07 PM.
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| Zepp | Jun 10 2011, 07:17 PM Post #5 |
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Saigo's eyes had watched the spectacle with a rehearsed unimpressed look - but it seemed that this society was as advanced as the rumors foretold. He walked inside the domed house confidently, looking at the diplomat with a calmed expression - but underlying it, an accent of suspicion could be detected. He lifted the tea to his lips, drinking and closing his eyes as he described the saboteur. "Approximately 2 meters high, covered in head to toe in a grey gunmetal armor. There are no reports of anyone meeting this description before or after the incident, so we're assuming he came from another continent." He opened his eyes, "The checkpoint guards tried to intercede, but the quality of his armor permitted him to escape without injury. Lacking this technology, we again presume he is from a foreign area. Finally, to maneuver in the water in armor is no easy feat without the benefit of technology, which has led us to believe this person has originated from The Order, perhaps a vagabond or thief. Sabotaging infrastructure is a serious crime, and he would be as much of a danger to our continent as he is to yours. Do you have any relevant reports on the day of this incident? Theft of military equipment, political unrest?" |
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| Kusuriurite | Jun 10 2011, 07:49 PM Post #6 |
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"Unfortunately, that description can match any number of people." Hildefons said taking his tea from the tray and motioning the robot towards Saigo. "You see these types of exoskeletons are used not only for military action but for construction and other utilities, as such they are quite common in the hands of many citizens and vagabonds alike." Hildefons sipped his tea, not particularly satisfied at the incompetence his leader had shown during the reconnaissance it would have been much less of a mess should he have simply explained himself at the time. Now it was Hildefons that had to clean up the mess. "We will investigate this vandalism to the utmost of our ability and see to it the perpetrator receives appropriate punishment, however, it seems we have a more pressing concern to speak about. I can certainly offer you help to repair the bridge but, as i am sure you are aware, it is in a state of disrepair and my superiors are willing to help update the bridge to a more current design." |
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| Zepp | Jun 10 2011, 08:02 PM Post #7 |
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Saigo watched his counterpart with a focused expression - but, relented, as it it seemed The Order was capable of cleaning up its own mess. "When you do, please deal with him harshly. Sabotage is a very serious crime." He sipped his tea to gain a moment of thought, reflecting on how quickly the foreign minister offered to repair the bridge, without even being asked. Perhaps the government itself was responsible. "How very generous. Send for your engineers at once, I will supervise this construction myself. It is important that our people trade openly, so that our continents may live in peace." With that, Saigo stood and extended his hand to the representative, returning the earlier courtesy. |
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| Kusuriurite | Jun 10 2011, 08:15 PM Post #8 |
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Hildefons took his neighbors hand. "I'm sure that the new bridge will be of benefit to both our nations." He said before escorting the Brotherhood emissary outside the structure. "Of course we will need input from some members of the Brotherhood as to ensure that the design does not cause any danger to the methods of transport your nation uses, we are unfamiliar with beasts domesticated for transport." Hildefons was satisfied with this response, it was true that the new bridge would better serve both nations in commerce but, should the two countries ever go to war, Order would now be able to safely transport troops and supplies over the bridge without fear of collapse from the heavy burden. The stronger structure would also be much harder for the Brotherhood to destroy for a strategic advantage while order, having built the bridge, would have less problems and more to gain. |
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| Zepp | Jun 10 2011, 08:40 PM Post #9 |
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Saigo exited towards the bridge, escorted by the foreign minister and his guards. Soon, he was at the end of the bridge again on the Order side, ready to return to the Brotherhood. "Cooperation is vital to our civilized societies. The more we cooperate, the less we need worry from the continents to the west. Once the bridge is complete, I invite you to send a representative to the Brotherhood, so that we may discuss trade and security." Saigo nodded his head slightly, signifying his exit. |
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