chikaidestroyer | ∞ 79: A post-battle report [written]

Everyone drafted out to Desset City should be accounted for by now. My gratitude to those who successfully worked together while we were out there.

I am sure there are residents and recent arrivals who may have questions about the situation and what we encountered out there. As longer-term residents may remember, we first encountered an army of cultists last autumn -- these cultists are referred to as the Third Party. The members of the Third Party, unlike us, have the ability to fly and Shift their surroundings. The scientists keeping us in this barrier, the Malnosso, drafted several of us to head out to another settlement.

We have been told that Desset City, the location we were sent to, was one of several settlements outside of our village. It was unlike anything seen within our barrier prison. The troops we met were an occupational force, maintaining patrols and one major base of operations that became apparent towards the end of our campaign. Despite the Third Party having a greater number of troops, we prevailed. The arrival of electricity and appliances coincide with our successful return.

Of note is the fact that draftees who initially refused were dragged by force onto the battlefield. These reluctant draftees were given less time to prepare, and included the likes of children. If you are drafted in the future, be aware that refusal does not appear to be a valid option. You will be taken and put to work, or you will be killed out there.

The New Feather cycle should begin shortly, so everyone should be on alert and maintaining their patrol schedules. This is especially important with the heightened amount of conflict in Luceti. Patrols should be properly equipped for skirmishes by now, so I'll forgo any other needless reminders.

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I would like to have a word with the Organization's CEO.

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Sokka, isn't it? What are your questions?

Right. So I was talking to Nash the other day and I know you two are... friends or something. Probably.

Anyway, I was wondering if you could give me a good reference for him. I understand he's done a lot of spy work for Harmonia in the past and I just want to know how good he is at his job.

[Oh, if only he could raise a brow at that. But this is Nash we're talking about.]

Mr. Clovis actually told you all of that?

I would think it's very important to be willing to share information, especially if you plan to join the White Lotus.

Interesting. [dryly] And here I thought he was just a salesman.

Everyone needs a hobby.

He is quite a fine falconer. You would think that would be a more worthy hobby.

The Dominguez line is pretty important to Nash. Very useful for sending reports to your superiors.

Yes, I suppose those jujube vendors would want to hear how their product is selling.

... or Harmonian officials wanting to know... spy information.

...I do suppose he could be a spy and a salesman. Jujube sales are quite competitive.

[What is it with you people?]

So how good would you say he is at his... many jobs?

[Spies get to have all the fun.]

He's a terrible flirt. Atrocious, really.

... I already knew that part.

I do wonder if he is a bit of an unintentional braggart from time to time.

I think it's so people underestimate him.

Usually a braggart is hoping to be overestimated so they may rest on their laurels.

Only when he's a braggart, he's not very good at it, so it has the opposite effect.

Now the question is if he's actually not very good at it, or if he just has you believing that.

That's something I'll decide for myself.

But, moving on, there's something else I'd like to ask you.

Ask away.

I want to learn strategy.

[Oh Nash. Is this punishment for allowing his horse to lick you?]

Strategy is a skill of many levels, many venues. You will have to specify.

War strategy, then. When me and my friends are sent on the battlefield, I want to be able to help them as much as I can. The same goes for whoever else might be with us.

I see.

You are already a warrior and blacksmith, as I understand it. What are you willing to do on the battlefield? Are you willing to place your life above those of your friends? Are you able to stand back and not follow them after issuing suicidal orders?

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