To: Sapphire Raven

[Emperor Tekagi]

Liner Sunekosuri, Honshu, House Kusari, 834 A.S

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Sanae Miyasu

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Okay-Okay. Back to the standard with background filter.

Not like I have to try with you. All I would have to do is tell you where and when anyway.
What do you mean "unfortunately"? So long as you do not drag problems up here together with yourself, it is rather fortunate. Perhaps you even find a calm minute for your own sake?

Do not click.
Sanae

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[Kauket]

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Kusari isn't bad in itself.

It only gets bad in Kusari when the Naval Forces get overly paranoid and start to trail me again. Or when Samura advertisement bots keep insisting on products. Or when you put your legs up again.

That is usually when things go bad.

Kishiro's little uh... trials might have drawn some attention, but too soon to tell. Not that I'm ~trying~ to bring trouble, it's more that I'm uncovering it.

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[Emperor Tekagi]

Awaji-shima City, Planet Honshu, House Kusari, 834 A.S

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Sanae Miyasu

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You like them, I know.

The advertisement bots can be quite entertaining, at least when you fool around with them. As for paranoid Naval Forces pilots, we got them. They like being paranoid about you, they like giving me senseless repetitive lessons. You get used to it. Who knows, maybe they are just fan boys? Imagine that, you and having admirers after all those years!

As for Kishiro's trials, they are moving forward at considerable pace. If they have not drawn attention yet, they will do so very soon.

On a side note, does anyone past me actually still address you as Sapphire from time to time or is the mask your whole identity these days?

Your ruler,
Sanae

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[Kauket]

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Mhmm.

The mask is a forge of identity. Of control. To forego your face to construct a new identity. An expression of one's self.

And also because it helps me breathe and scan with ease.

The mask is quite fundamental for my survival and sense of self.

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[Kauket]

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How about you and I have a close and personal moment of a flight together, tonight? In private. You and me. Going off with it.

Under the Sun and Moon.

I promise I'll try to not go too fast this time. You were a complete wreck last time. Quite a shame you can't keep up with me!

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[Emperor Tekagi]

Unspecified Location, Planet New Tokyo, House Kusari, 834 A.S

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Tala

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Just us?

Sounds fun enough, I can make up some excuses. Just like back then.

I shall win.

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[Emperor Tekagi]

Unspecified Location, Planet New Tokyo, House Kusari, 834 A.S

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Sanae

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Hello.

Mind telling me why this exists? It crossed my desk today.

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[Kauket]

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You seem to be capable of using your eyes. I suggest you keep on exercising your ability to do such.

What do you want, Sanae? I'm in the middle of investigating a bit of a "murder mystery" surround the Nomads, as it were.

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[Emperor Tekagi]

Unspecified Location, Planet New Tokyo, House Kusari, 834 A.S

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Sanae

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Always busy with that topic, are you not?

Let me keep it short then. This neural-net entry appeared on my desk three days ago with an inquiry for a debate between Ministries. This debate concluded yesterday. The indications sowed by your Technocracy friends were met with mistrust and a - let me quote - "need for soft diplomatic pressure".

An appropriate adjustment request to the Stellar Codex was handed in with the signatures of both the Defence and Internal Affairs Minister. I signed it. The Technocray as a whole is considered an unwelcome entity for the time being, keep that in mind. Adjustments to all space ports landing regulations take an additional while though.

Take care.

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[Kauket]

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Aw. Here I was hoping you were inviting me on out a date.

I can't believe you went to these lengths to deny me.

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