To: Mason Coleman | From: Elena Voigt

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»»» Location: Glendalough Orbital
»»» Sender ID: Elena Voigt
»»» Recipient ID: Mason Coleman

Hello Coleman,

I hope you and Karin had a nice rest of the trip. You might wonder why I am contacting you via a private comm channel, but I can't know for sure when we meet each other again, and I would like to have a particular question sorted out rather quickly. Especially since I realized with hindsight that I forgot asking you while we've been on the trip to Theta, which would have been a good occasion, but I simply forgot it.

To come to the point, you will have surely noticed the lanky absence of Lily Austin as of late. As for my part I haven't seen her at all lately, which is remarkable given the fact she's been hanging around beside us for quite a while. By now it made me ponder whether something strange is going on there or not. Call it my own insatiable curiosity that has been struck again.

I've been talking to Kiara and Karin about it already, they informed me that you have apparently been the last one who saw her while you have been binge-drinking yourself to death, am I right? How good are your memories of those days during which she was your company? Can you recall anything she said back then which could be interpreted as a reason for her sudden departure? She didn't appear to me as the kind of person that just vanishes without leaving any sort of notice whatsoever. It's fishy. And I don't want to neglect the possibility that something bad might has happened.

Tell me if you know anything, I hope you got something there.

Yours sincerely,
Knight Captain Voigt
The Forlorn Hope

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RE: To: Mason Coleman | From: Elena Voigt - Black Smoke - 08-15-2017

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Subject: Lily Austin

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»»» Location: Kusari, New Tokyo, Planet New Tokyo
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Hey Elena,

Yea, Karin and me had a nice short time after, before she left to find Kiara. Granted she came to her, with Nicole chasing her since she seemed to have been so drunk she didn't recognize anyone.

Anyways, to the point of your message, which is Lily. So Lily and I were together after Karin had left. We spent our time on Gran Canaria, as she had some relationship problems as well. We had some chats and drinks and when she had to go again because of work, we parted ways. Last I heard from her, she's been assigned to ground flights, but not much more then that.

I hope this helps a bit, if you need anything else I'll be happy to answer.

Sincerely
Knight Mason Coleman
The Forlorn Hope

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RE: To: Mason Coleman | From: Elena Voigt - Byron - 08-15-2017

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Many thanks for the swift answer, Coleman. So far, your answers haven't brought much more light into the darkness of the case, however I would like to know when you had contact with her for the last time, I could use an exact date if possible. Also, did she mention how long she would be assigned to ground flights, on Curacao I assume? This could of course be an explanation to why she hasn't been showing up lately, but I don't want to leap to hasty conclusions on that matter.

Can you give me any kind of information regarding Kiara? She didn't seem to care to answer on the message I have sent her some days ago. Is she in safety again by now? What you have said about her is a cause for deep concern for me. Especially since it might be my fault that she's got sloshed.

Yours sincerely,
Knight Captain Voigt
The Forlorn Hope

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RE: To: Mason Coleman | From: Elena Voigt - Black Smoke - 08-15-2017

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Subject: Lily and Kiara

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»»» Location: Kusari, New Tokyo, Planet New Tokyo
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Well the last time i heard from her was on 30th of July, that's when i messaged her to check what she's up to and she told me she's been moved to ground flights. She didn't know how long she will be there, but she did tell me that she'll contact me when she's back to space.

As for Kiara, well if you want my opinion, whatever happened between you two is most likely the reason, but i can't say for sure. She didn't seem to like me around, whilst the other two managed to calm her down somehow, so i just left to the Freeport. However tomorrow when i made my way to New Tokyo because Karin and i wanted to meet there, which we did, she showed up as well. There were some rather angry words thrown around and i just ended up leaving, leaving the two of them to have a talk. I haven't asked Karin what they talked about, but the two of them left each other on peaceful terms. I do think i remember Karin telling me she left to get drunk again, not totally sure about that either.

Hope that clears the situation a bit.

Sincerely
Knight
The Forlorn Hope

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RE: To: Mason Coleman | From: Elena Voigt - Byron - 08-15-2017

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This certainly changes the whole situation concerning Lily. Thanks for those bits of information, they proved to be helpful indeed and I'll try to put them to good use. Could you please inform me when she's back from her ground flight duty and has messaged you? It's been some time since our last occasional meeting, and it feels like seeing each other from face to face has become long overdue again.

As with Kiara, you know, I have tried to establish contact with her, but she didn't reply, and Karin as well told me she wasn't inclined to say anything to me in the near future. It probably really has been a big faux pas I've afforded myself there. The problem is, without either knowing where she is currently residing nor hearing anything from her, I've got no chance of clearing the air between us. If you or Karin happen to be able to talk her back to senses, I'd be most glad.

Yours sincerely,
Knight Captain Voigt
The Forlorn Hope

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RE: To: Mason Coleman | From: Elena Voigt - Black Smoke - 08-15-2017

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Subject: Lily and Kiara

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»»» Location: Kusari, New Tokyo, Planet New Tokyo
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I'm glad to help as i can, and when she contacts me i'll make sure to tell her you wish to see her.

And Kiara. Well to be honest i think she doesn't want to see me as much as you at this point. I'll tell Karin to try and talk some sense into her, but don't expect much.

Until we see each other in space, then?

Sincerely
Knight
The Forlorn Hope

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RE: To: Mason Coleman | From: Elena Voigt - Black Smoke - 08-25-2017

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Subject: I need a favor

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»»» Location: New York, Planet Manhattan
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Hey again Elena,

Sadly I haven't seen Kiara even since we last spoke, but I actually need to talk about someone else now. I need the contact information of Ezrael Vertiga, I believe you know him. I also know you would like to know why I need this, but I can't really tell you now. Maybe in person the next time we meet. For now if you could send me these, I would greatly appreciate it.

Waiting for your response.

Sincerely
Knight Mason Coleman
The Forlorn Hope

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RE: To: Mason Coleman | From: Elena Voigt - Byron - 08-26-2017

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»»» Location: Planet Curacao, Cortez
»»» Sender ID: Elena Voigt
»»» Recipient ID: Mason Coleman

You'll find what you look for attached to this message.

It's actually not difficult for me to imagine what this is about, or at least who is involved. Still, I expect a clarification on what is going on. Better sooner than later.

And for the sake of God, maintain a low profile regarding these contact details. We, as the Forlorn Hope, are not supposed to know this man, and the last thing I want is a spreading rumour that we stay in contact with him. I hope that was clear enough.

Yours sincerely,
Knight Captain Voigt
The Forlorn Hope

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RE: To: Mason Coleman | From: Elena Voigt - Black Smoke - 08-26-2017

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»»» Location: New York, Planet Manhattan
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Thank you for this and I will explain it all as soon as I can.

Don't worry, no one will know. You have my word.

On a side note, I met someone you should know yesterday. Edith Toller, she told me you two know each other and I'm pretty sure she would like to see you. I said I'd mention her to you next time we speak, so here it is.

Stay safe and once again, thanks.

Sincerely
Knight
The Forlorn Hope

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RE: To: Mason Coleman | From: Elena Voigt - Byron - 08-26-2017

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Edith Toller you say? A transport captain by chance? If so, yes I do remember her.

That feels like an eternity ago. Anyways thanks for telling, it's kind of interesting.

As for the other matter, Just thank me by keeping your mouth shut.

Yours sincerely,
Knight Captain Voigt
The Forlorn Hope

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