Skipped some step? Bad manners? 'spose I should've familiarised myself with Gaian hospitality first! See, where I'm from, threatenin' to kill folk usually happens after they done you wrong, not before. Bit backwards otherwise. Now, those panels you sent off ain't too critical, but we ain't exactly had time to set up long term life support yet. How 'bout you loosen the blockade some and explain your riddle about the steps?
From: Flora, Gaians To: Sydney Harbour Encryption: Yes Subject: Bad manners
Hello, mister.
Usually, when you set up in somebody else's backyard, you introduce yourself first. Establish an accord. Perhaps even ask for permission? Only then do you actually plop down a heap of scrap. Not before.
Doing it your way, well, makes your hosts not-too-pleased with your presence. And it goes without saying that we are not pleased at all. Not with your intrusion, and not with the attitude.
Way I see it, we should have already dismantled your little abode, but we are in a good mood. So why don't you go back to the beginning and do it properly this time?
From: Flora, Gaians To: Sydney Harbour Encryption: Yes Subject: Bad manners
Mister.
Our "claim" to the system has been in place for nigh on two centuries. Expecting me to believe you are as clueless as you claim to be is, well, naive at best.
Let's cut the bullshit. Was there anything my associate could have said to change your mind, or were you just flirting before you fucked us? I'd be more than happy to discuss how this situation could benefit you, provided it would not be a tremendous waste of time for us both. In the meantime, we will be violating your embargo to evacuate our people.
From: Flora, Gaians To: Sydney Harbour Encryption: Yes Subject: Bad manners
Miss.
Don't flatter yourself. I wouldn't fuck you even if they paid me for it.
And no, given the sheer audacity and lack of even the most basic understanding of where you are and who you're dealing with, your man had no chance from the get go. And, frankly, you don't seem any better than him.
You should do a little bit more research on whoever you're planning to bother next.
Finally: candor! If we speak again, start with this. The station is abandoned; add it to the rest of the scrap above Gaia. Oh, and if we are giving unsolicited advice, then a people as serious as yourselves should establish better communication channels.
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