To: Munen Musou

[James Greed]

[ : : :Incoming Transmission: : : ]
Identification: Aspiring.Aspirin
Subject: Next time, ask nicely

Good evening to you.

I'll keep it short for now. I've done as you've asked. To be exact, I can't really refuse what a lady asks, now can I. Find the evidence enclosed. As for the questions you've asked, feel free to ask them here and now.

Regards,

The blockade runner.


Enclosed File(s): /////

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Greedback

[Munen Musou]

'Next time, ask nicely...' Munen repeats the subject in her own mind followed by an amused smirk flashing over her lips. 'He made it.' She notes, using an indifferent intonation in her head.



"That was fast, 'blockade runner'. I hope everything went smoothly for you. I am sure aside from your fulfilled desire for 'chivalry' it also filled your bank account quite well, hai?" Her almondy eyes narrow knowingly, trying to determine her opinion about the foreign freelancer.
"Surrounded by enemies who believe the lies spread about you and your sisters... you grow quite... -cautious- of strangers who at least partly seem to believe those lies as well; 'The Orange Dream' -is not- a 'drug', 'runner'." As if she wants to give points to her words the Kusarian woman inhales a dose of Cardamine and breathes out slowly. "So, when me and my sisters intercepted you and you displayed that kind of shrouded mind I, we despise so much, I felt the need to apply some 'pressure' so to speak." Munen smiles apologetically, but her stern Kusarian eyes make it quite obvious that her apology is meant in an sarcastically playful manner. "Ultimately it saved your life, didn't it?" She looks generously at him as if she did him a favor by threatening his life to forcefully gain his illegal service - in her view of the universe she did.
"After all we are no savages like those who oppose the Golden Chrysanthemums and try to hunt us down on a daily basis, 'runner'. I saw a glimpse of 'something' in you, call it a -devine afflatus- if you want. I doubt you are familiar with our beliefs and even more unlikely you share them, hm?" She curiously tilts her head to the left.
"Either way, you mentioned you'd answer my questions... maybe you turn out to be... ~consistent~...

Let's start with your name..."

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[James Greed]

[ : : :Incoming Transmission: : : ]
Identification: Aspiring.Aspirin
Subject: Next time, ask nicely

Time is of the essence, or so they say. Especially in a not so pleasant situation, presented to me ever generously. I can't decide which one was the most pleasurable. The adrenaline gushing through my veins, or the numbers displayed on my credit card. *He lighs a cigarette, blowing a ring of smoke into the distance.*
I - might- be able to see your point. However, at our meeting, I couldn't really express my point of view. I have no problems with Cardamine. The only thing that concerns me is the end, that most of my acquaintance happened to meet after being involved in trading the substance.
"Denn die Todten reiten Schnell."
As I've told you, it was my first visit to Kusari, und yet I did not manage to gather enough knowledge about the area. *At this point, his Rheinlander accent shows*
I suppose I should tell my name to my... "life saver." Joseph Himmel Who am I to not reply when being asked so nicely....

I hope to hear from you soon.

[Munen Musou]

"Himmel,"

Munen - not familiar and far from educated in languages spoken exclusively outside of Kusari - found out that 'Himmel' means 'Heaven' or 'Tengoku'. Despite the unconditional faith in the goddess possessing her, she is not as naive to make her see anything but a humorously sheer coincidence in it. Her laughing eyes stare pervasively in amusement about it.

"this 'not so pleasent situation' ultimately turned out to be 'pleasent' then, hai? I am glad I was able to arrange that for you." Once again she has a patronizingly generous look - born out of her conviction she actually did what she says. "As far as I know Liberty hungers for 'The Orange Dream' and those who feed it directly deep into its gullet get 'rewarded' -very- well...
How are you as Rheinlander welcomend there, I wonder? What brought a Rheinlander to such an opaque place as Kusari where only a few like us fight for tranquil ~equality~, trying to finally put the beast to its rest? You seem to enjoy the art of poetry, hai?" She reffers to the short Rheinlandish sentence Joseph seemed to quote in his response, assuming it was a line from some sort of Rheinlandish poem. Her voice becomes slightly higher pitched with her last question. It seems she actually has personal interest in that specific answer.

"Hai..." She nods eagerly agreeing. "...spreading 'The Orange Dream' to those in need can be quite a dangerous task. Labeling it as a 'drug' and 'banning' it while it should be easily avalable to everyone is a true tragedy - not only in Kusari." She grinds her teeth harshly on each other.

Munen relaxes a bit and puts a well-trained invitingly diplomatic smile on her unadorned lips.

"Maybe this Rheinlandish mind will turn out to be 'shapeable' and less shrouded than I initially suspected."

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[James Greed]

[ : : :Incoming Transmission: : : ]

Identification: Aspiring.Aspirin

Subject: Answers

Calling that "arranging" might be a bit of an overstatement. Fine by me, if you wish to see it that way. It's all a matter of perspective. *Joseph nods, turning his head towards the screen, showing a sympathetic smile*

Oh that? A group of vessels wished to fine me for flying an illegal vessel, or what not. I didn't feel like feeding their pockets, so I simply avoided them. It isn't the easiest to pass through liberty with the ship of mine. Playing the innocent is always there as a trump card.

It never hurts to see how other houses work. You could say, Kusari has a rather.... exotic appearance.

Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. *Joseph leaves it like that, letting her curiosity surface*


It should not be banned, I have to share your opinion on that. Let everyone choose their fate. Let them embrace the Orange Dream, if they wish to, without being forceful to those who wouldn't want to dream. *Joseph lights another cigarette, slowly breathing the smoke in*


I hope to hear from you soon.

[Munen Musou]

Munen returns a more reserved, but also friendly smile and her eyes lighten up as he agrees with her views about how Cardamine should be a common good. "I am glad we can agree on the importance and acceptance 'The Orange Dream' -should- receive, Himmel. 'Exotic appearence'?." She blinks a bit confused, but moves on by picking up her smilingly calm outward appearance.

"I assume it can appear to be 'exotic' to foreigners, who have no idea how -tainted- it truly is. - How would you describe Rheinland? I never had the opportunity to travel there. I only have very few opportunities to travel beyond my ravished home's borders. There is too much work left to be done here..." The Kusarian's thoughts seem to drift off...

...Munen's mind snaps back into reality. "Speaking of 'beyond Kusari's borders'..." She curls her lips thinkingly. "...I might have another 'blockade run' for you, freelancer." Her almondy eyes begin to narrow appraisingly, awaiting his answer.

"Interested?"

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[James Greed]

[ : : :Incoming Transmission: : : ]

Identification: Aspiring Aspirin

Subject: There's always a next time

The Kusarian systems, as well as the people have their "charm." That's what I meant by exotic. Not all people despise what's different, luckily. *Joseph's lips twitched, as to a reaction to her smile.*

Rheinland? Rather easy to describe. Like a liner that's about to sundive. The captain is sure that's the right way. The navigator doubts it, but listens. And the people will have to suffer, the ones without an escape pod. *His tone is serious, continuing the monologue without facial expressions* Corrupt to the core. Corporations having too much influence in the goverment. Thus, most of the corporations treat their workers like dirt. That pretty much sums it up. *he sighs*
In any case, if you feel like sightseeing, I'll gladly offer my serives.

Not even pointing a gun at my forehead? That's surprisingly pleasant. *Joseph shows a sarcastic smile* As always, I can't say no to such an offer. Wer rastet, der rostet.

'Till we meet again.

[Munen Musou]

"Huh, that sounds quite a lot like my home..." Munen smiles empathetically. "I am sure once the empress ascended the Kusarian throne her bright and mending light will shine even beyond our borders and maybe will even reach your home and bring betterment to it as well." She smiles comfortingly.

"As to the 'blockade runs'... we have two small shipments of 'The Orange Dream' waiting on one of our depots. Usually we would be able to ship them ourselves, but the majority of my sisters is currently tied up elsewhere to take care of these compared 'small' amounts, so -you- came to mind." She points with her right index finger at the camera. "You will find the details in the following attachment. And I am sure I don't have to stress that I expect the utmost discretion from you, don't disappoint me. It would be a true shame if I was forced to 'put a gun against your head' again." Her playful behaviour and alluring look doesn't match the menacing undertone resounding in her voice:

Delivery 1 - Trafalgar Base, New London, Kingdom of Bretonia:
While the Bretonian empress tolerates low amounts of 'The Orange Dream' being carried, the actual trade of it sadly is still forbidden, therefore you might be able to imagine that the supply and demand in Bretonia fluctuates heavily. You will pick up a full cargo hold on our soon to be disclosed depot and deliver it to Bretonia. Aside from the profit you might be able to haggle about with the Junkers you will receive 1.500.000 Sirian credits in addition from the Sisterhood - if you make it.

Hokkaido

Kyushu

From the Taus onwards you are on your own in finding the most suitable route.

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Delivery 2 - Kreuzberg Depot, New Berlin, Fedral Republic of Rheinland:
Considering this is your home this one should turn out to be easier for you, assuming you are as good of a 'blockade runner' as you claim. Just as for the previous delivery you can keep your personal profit you might be able to squeeze out of the Junkers and you will receive another 1.500.000 Sirian credits from us.

Hokkaido

Hiroshima

Note: stay away from the northern parts of the Iwo Jima Cloud.

Honshu

Once you made it outside of Kusari you are on your own again. I assume you will find your way since you found it the other way around to Kusari as well.

"Now, Himmel, I am quite interested to see how you will perform." She nods encouraging.

"Good luck and may Amaterasu's light illuminate your way."

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[James Greed]

...Connecting to New London sensor node 2245. Boosting signal, Trafalgar station relay.....
..../Succes/....
...Encrypting message....
..../Succes/....
...Sending message....
..../Succes/....

Comm ID: Josehp.Himmel
Subject: Done and done

VIDEO FEEDBACK UNAVAILABLE.....Audio only mode

I have to keep it short, yet again. Don't mind the abscence of the video. Apparently the sensors didn't like the amount of radiation they've recieved in Hirosima.

Everything worked out as planned. I've arrived to Ainu in one piece. There, I picked up the cargo with haste. The journey was smooth, no madmen would've followed me through the gas pockets. Entering Rheinland space was a piece of cake. Approaching New Berin wasn't hard either. I found my way to Kreuzberg in no time. Well, having a few memories about it's location made it easy. The cargo was delivered. I headed back to Kusari, using the tradelanes. No complications. Took some cargo back to make the route complete, so that I could take some sake to the depot, as an extra. Yet another load was loaded into cargo hold. I blitzed through the Taus, avoiding any unwanted attention, arriving to New London. The Junkers around the area weren't so generous. Nevertheless, the hold was delivered.


I'll make my way back to the Kusari region soon.

Joseph Himmel

...Disconnecting...
..../Success/....

[Munen Musou]

Munen smiles. "Most impressive, Himmel.

You are welcome to rest on Ainu Depot any time you want and to conduct your business involving 'The Orange Dream' there. You should probably carry low amounts of it with you to prove your support of our cause to my sisters while traveling through Kusari.

Of course you will also have access to the public locations on Ainu where the atmosphere is filled with the 'Dream' if you ever feel the desire to free your mind and to experience its true capabilities first-hand.

I transfered your payment:

Payment

Maybe we will meet in Kusari again."

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