video;

[purestambition]

[Saretha sits, staring with as little emotion as possible at the screen. In addition to dealing with numerous revelations of late, she is... well, more than a little displeased at what's happened to Locke City since that entire ordeal.

But she also knows that admonishing and belittling anyone won't get her anywhere. So she refrains.]

Greetings.

I will keep this short. [But not sweet.]

In addition to keeping in contact with the media of late, I have some news for you all.

I have received a message from the Secretary of Defense, requesting audience on the 28th of this month. I will require two more of our number to accompany me.

[A pause.] And I will not mince words, I have an idea of the sort of person I would like to join in on this. This is important, and we must treat it with great care.

This is a delicate situation right now, and I should not have to tell you that the military oversight in Locke City now is... disturbing, to say the least.

[OOC - In direct reference to this over here on the OOC comm! More than likely, she'll be picking from the folks who have chimed in there.]

Comments

[originaloddcouple]

Oh wow! That's really impressive!

Congrats! We know you'll do great!

[They aren't even going to suggest themselves because even they know that people in government + wanted thieves does not = a good combination.

Also they're the Dians but they're less aware of the connotations of that.]

[Video]

[scarlet_devil]

And here I thought it would be Winter that'd be contacted by them.

[Here is someone who joined in with the attack readily...]

[Video]

[charcoalfeather]

The... The Secretary of Defense?

[Wow. If this wasn't some sort of trick, Rakka would be amazingly shocked.]

They really want to talk to you?

[purestambition]

One hopes, at least, providing he's on the up and up.

[Video]

[purestambition]

Hmn. There's any number of pragmatic reasons why I suppose they'd funnel this through me, but it's irrelevant who it is.

The important thing is to make certain this goes as needed.

[Video]

[purestambition]

Not just me.

Us.

[Video]

[scarlet_devil]

If if means I don't have to worry about getting staked again, I'm all for it.

[Audio]

[dead_black_eyes]

The Secretary of Defense?

I can recommend some suitable bodyguards if you're concerned this is a setup. If that's not the sort of person you have in mind, I can reach out to other contacts if you elaborate further.

[Video]

[onecream_fivesugar]

Uh... Woah, that's kind of a big deal, isn't it?

Good luck with the talk, but just what kin of people are you looking to take with you?

[Video]

[charcoalfeather]

Right! Right, us.

Uh, so, did you find anyone to bring with you yet? This is a really big deal, so you should bring the best possible people with you.

[evowhisperer]

Will this meeting be recorded?

I would like to receive updates as it progresses.

Did the Secretary of Defense say what the meeting would be about?

Video;

[knights_king]

I'm not sure the military would know how to deal with these kinds of things. You don't think they'd wanna see how this goes before they interfere?

[originaloddcouple]

Better than him being on the down-and-down...

voice;

[ursoreckless]

What kind of person would you like to come with?

[Video]

[purestambition]

Anything that can limit harm to us, in general, is preferable.

[Audio]

[purestambition]

[There's a smirk on her side, and a hint of decided overconfidence bleeds into her voice.]

The very last thing I'm concerned about is being able to handle myself should this be a set up. I will have preparations on hand for that.

[Video]

[purestambition]

More than "kind of," I would say.

[She smirks.]

I need logically minded people who aren't going to just shoot their mouths off unnecessarily. Adults, preferably, as well. We need to make the best impression possible.

[Video]

[purestambition]

I'm working on that. I need to make certain we have the sorts of people who will show us putting our best foot forward.

[purestambition]

Well, I haven't heard from you in awhile, have I?

It is worth noting that it is probably not in our best interest to show any sort of deception to them, not truly. I would rather limit the possibility of discovery of any sort of recording... but it doesn't terribly matter, because you can be certain all relevant details will be passed on.

They did not, however. Not explicitly.

Video;

[purestambition]

Nor do I, but... I think they've seen enough of how it's went, this past year.

[purestambition]

Heh!

Well, yes. That is the idea, I would say.

voice;

[purestambition]

Adults, for one. I need people who I know can keep their heads cool, be logical, pragmatic, and put a good example forth in front of the government.

[Audio]

[dead_black_eyes]

[She sounds pretty certain. Incredibly certain. Can she truly be so sure?]

I'm glad you're not worried. What kinds of preparations? Not that I don't trust you, but it would put my mind more at ease if I knew what you have planned in such an event.

Video;

[knights_king]

So, they're probably afraid. Right now, the problem's just in a few places, right?

They ignored the worst of it. They're probably just worried this is gonna spread to more and more places.

[Audio]

[purestambition]

[She can be, and she is. Blame Satsuki.]

I cannot carry my sword, but clothing is not exactly going to be caught on a weapons check. I refuse to enter Locke City without my Junketsu; this will remain.