==Incoming Transmission== ID: Melissa Jones, Leader of Velvet, Administrator of Freeport 11.
Date: 25th September, 826 A.S.
Location: Administration Office, Freeport 11, Omicron Delta
Encryption: ***Unbeatable***
Subject: Recent diplomacy changes with the Maltese.
Melissa looks out at the Palau cloud, as the transmission begins, she turns round, bowing her head as she faces the camera and smiles in a friendly tone. A friendly tone in her voice as she speaks.
"Friends of the Core, it has been a while since last we spoke. I hope you are all well, and have been prosperous.
Now, the reason for me contacting you, is to make you aware of some recent diplomatic escalation that the Maltese have had with us. What all started as one of their ships violating the Freeport 11 No Fire Zone quickly and rapidly became them threatening both Freeport 11 and Freeport 10's place in the universe as what they are, Freeports.
I won't go into too much detail, but for your own peace of mind, and so you can see the evidence without a personal 'twist' on it so to speak, I have attached them to this message. We aren't calling for any action, other than to make you aware, that there may be tensions between Velvet as an organisation and the Maltese, should anything happen in our shared space."
She smiles, bowing her head as she turns around to look back out at the Palau cloud as the transmission begins to end.
ID:Enma Loyola Location:Planet Nauru, Omicron Delta Subject:Recent diplomacy changes with the Maltese. ENCRYPTION:INVINCIBLE
Melissa Jones, Leader of Velvet, Administrator of Freeport 11,
ah miss Jones, you actually caught me at that rare time when I was at the office. I think Guildmaster would not mind if I take care of your case. It's amusing because I had close plans of contacting your myself. It's been a long time since we had a decisive and capable administrator of the Freeport 11. I think we have a chance for productive collaboration and might as well get along personally.
As for your case. I've studied the materials you provided. We are in fact concerned with the security of IRG and OSI, as they fall under older NCLE agreement. Naturally, we have a diplomatic collision here, as Nauru is now in process of entering into a new broad agreement with Malta. The Core could have more means to support if you would accept a kind offer to become a Native Corporate Legal Entity of the Omicrons, as Archos have offered. That is friendly advice, nothing more.
Now, as Maltese, I will have a conflict of interest myself. However, I sympathize you personally and understand the danger of escalating conflict. I will do you a favor and will step into this, though, you understand how delicate this situation is for me. That's not even walking on the thin ice. That's a minefield.
When it comes to such... tricky situation, I prefer discussing the matters personally. I could visit you at Freeport Eleven and we could have a meeting there. It will be just on my route.
==Incoming Transmission== ID: Melissa Jones, Leader of Velvet, Administrator of Freeport 11.
Date: 25th September, 826 A.S.
Location: Administration Office, Freeport 11, Omicron Delta
Encryption: ***Unbeatable***
Subject: Recent diplomacy changes with the Maltese.
Sat at her administration office, Melissa gazes out to the stars out the window, a brief wish of being out there crosses her mind as the reply to Core comes in. She smiles and chuckles as she pushes something she was working on to the side. She speaks in a friendly tone.
"Miss Loyola, thank you for the quick and swift response, something I've always come to respect out of our allies in the Omicrons. Please, call me Mel, it makes things a lot more comfortable on both ends. A meeting face to face is definitely something I would be happy to consider, but forgive me if I decide that Freeport 11 isn't the place. I would rather welcome you aboard my Carrier, The Cryolite.
I've responded to Mr. Archos, as his message was one that should have been answered straight away, but then as important as it was, got put on the backfoot. That was my mistake, as I don't like leaving people waiting on a response.
As far as this situation being delicate, it is only as delicate as those involved make it, which would be myself and the representative of Cuatroce. I'm trying my best to avert any conflict, however, such a threat as their on not one, but in fact two Freeports, is not something I personally take lightly. Although, I don't think that was their actual intention for it to come across that way. Either way, I will arrange a shuttle to pick you up at your location so you can come aboard Velvet's flagship Aquilon.
Let me know when best suits you, and we can meet in person."
She smiles, bowing her head as she turns around to look back out at the stars and the Palau cloud as the transmission begins to end.
ID:Enma Loyola Location:Planet Nauru, Omicron Delta Subject:Recent diplomacy changes with the Maltese. ENCRYPTION:INVINCIBLE
Mel,
I am glad that we can skip the formalities. You can call me En, I suppose. It's not too common for me to reply to the message that quickly. I just visited Nauru to see how things have progressed and discovered that I have an office and a few secretaries. And just some of them told me that your message was just received.
Now, I am thankful for an offer of the shuttle. I am, of course, the VIP person, but I will manage to get to your ship on my own. RV point is sector Echo-Five of the Omicron Delta. That should be right between Nauru and the Freeport. Now let's see who will get there faster, shall we? Starting from now, naturally.