Good day to you sir. I have received a number of letters from certain people regarding your good self and your interesting predicament in which you find yourself. It has been said by the powers that be that I might be able to help you in your usual situation, if indeed it is my assistance you seek. I would hate to intrude into what is so clearly a family matter. Nonetheless, I can arrange for you to join me on Vogtland if you wish to journey down this rabbit hole further.
I look forward to hearing from you so we might be able to come up with a plan, or if I have mistakenly crossed my wires then I apologize and will trouble you no further.
Message Class: Audio/Visual
Encryption: Earl Grey
To: Fleet Admiral Edmund Stiener
From: Ensign Isaak Heinrich, BAF
Good evening Sir,
I.. I'm at a loss for words sir. Vogtland is the home of the Red Hessian Army, I would be killed before I could even board the station. How could you arrange this, sir? I am interested in uncovering this, but I'm at a loss for how this would happen.
V/R,
Isaak Heinrich
Ensign
Exter Garrison
Bretonian Armed Forces
It is not unusual for academics to conduct repeat studies, or long term studies that produce multiple reports. In fact it is very common and encouraged. In my particular case, I find myself continuing my work. However I do need to return to Cambridge soon to submit my first report, before I depart Hessian space, I will make a point to ask the leader of the Hessians if I may return with a research assistant. It is not certain that this will succeed, but it is the honest approach.
Another approach is to simply tell her who you are, but I doubt she will believe me and I do value my head being attached to my body.
Message Class: Audio/Visual
Encryption: Earl Grey
To: Fleet Admiral Edmund Stiener
From: Ensign Isaak Heinrich, BAF
Good morning Sir,
I'm... Well I know too little about the Hessian leader to make an informed decision. Perhaps your judgement on the approach we should take would be best.
V/R,
Isaak Heinrich
Ensign
Exter Garrison
Bretonian Armed Forces
I have arranged for you to accompany me back to the Hessians but there are a few things you ought to know:
1) Obviously they take their security very carefully, to step outside of the rules is to invite a good deal of punishment, the best way to avoid this is simply follow what they say
2) You will be required to undergo a screening test, while not as advanced as mainstream screening it is nevertheless thorough.
3) Your name is not 'Issak'', while you are with me it is Henry Richard Swansee, you are a twenty five (25) year old Masters student in Linguistic and Social Anthropology. Your backstory (and yes, you will need one) will need to be air tight. Victor can help you with this.
I like Anna, I think she has had a bit of a rough life so I don't much like lying to her but this is the course of action taken and so we will need to see it through. Tread lightly and stick with me for the time being, you will get your chance to meet the Generalmajor in due course (that is, when she feels like it). Observe what you can, this is how you make your own mind up on things and if you truly do wish to meet her. Your stay will last 1 month, That should be more than enough time for you to draw your conclusions.
Pack your bags my good man, we're off on a bit of an adventure.
Message Class: Audio/Visual
Encryption: Earl Grey
To: Fleet Admiral Edmund Stiener
From: Ensign Isaak Heinrich, BAF
Good evening Sir,
I understand, thank you for this opportunity. I may not be able to disclose myself at all during this stay, but I still wish to understand who my mother is.
V/R,
Isaak Heinrich
Ensign
Exter Garrison
Bretonian Armed Forces