{Unified Universe Project} [Voice]

[adstring_npc]

[Donna’s voice is cold, smirking.

That’s better. Now, I was wondering, is this really the way you want to set up a meeting? Sending your people in yet again? At least he and his followers were only foolish enough to pursue the Animus.

We’ve heard your requests for a meeting, and we’re considering it. But there are a lot of things to be sorted out first. The biggest question is who guarantees our safety? We’ve gotten some talk, but not a great deal. We need assurances.

[She chuckles shortly.]

Maybe a bigger question is who would even attend if it was about talk instead of fighting. Most of you seem only intelligent enough to know which end of a stick is the pointy one.

Ta-ta, do let me know.

[The feed switches off.]

Comments

[gekkoukangolden.livejournal.com]

If progress can be made, I'm all for a talk.

[Voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

Good for you. Now, what does that mean for us?

If there's progress to be made, it needs to start from your direction.

[female-warrior.livejournal.com]

Who are you?

[Voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

Polite one, aren't you? Demands from the start?

[exarmatio]

If it truly is a peaceful talk, I would be willing to erect some shields in case someone tries to attack.

[Voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

The issue is proving to my satisfaction that there will be no attacks on us to begin with.

Not merely a token offer of "shielding."

[Video]

[twintailslilbro.livejournal.com]

What is this meeting for Ma'am?

[Voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

What is it for? Whatever we choose it to be for.

[bakahatsu-da.livejournal.com]

Wasn't a meeting, un.

[Voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

Can you even differentiate between a "meeting" and an "invasion"? If you need help figuring it out, please, confer among yourselves - perhaps together you'll understand the gist of it.

[Voice]

[earth-tyrant.livejournal.com]

Ah. Finally, a typical human from th'center.

So, y'all act like yer doing us a favor by offering fer meetin's. [Sounds of a clearing throat.]

What you really mean is you need an opportunity for the center to feel better about themselves by patronizing the outsiders, by putting up a front of dominance when it's been admitted that you are not immune to these events either.

I'll play along though, you want us to offer things for your little meeting. What you should do to save time on your part is actually say what you want so we can decide whether or not to agree.

[Voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

And you're such an expert on us, to let us know what we're after? Thank you for the insight; I'll make note of it so my secretaries can make the appropriate changes in our plans.

Anything more to tell use about ourselves, or will you actually comment on the matter at hand?

[Text]

[haori]

If it's talking you'd like, then ask us. We are civil despite outward appearances.

I am more than happy to discuss matters over tea, Miss.

[Text]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

What part of "requiring guarantees of safety" translates to "yes, I would love tea with an outsider"?

[vile-queen.livejournal.com]

It was a different group this time, but it does symbolize the growing rift between those whom are inside, and those whom are outside. I believe the benefits to holding the meeting I've asked for are clear.

I will use my own men to guarantee your safety. I am certain we can secure a location, and you have seen that Unohana is also interested in this. You will have your safety.

As far as interest in attending, there should be a great many who would use this opportunity wisely. Those who would not will be excluded.

[Voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

Benefits to who, I wonder? I see a lot of vague promises of safety, and even vaguer ideas as to who would even be able to participate in a dialogue that didn't involve threats.

That rift was carved there by you outsiders. If there's anything to be done about it, it will take more than a few dim ideas.

[Video]

[eatingurshoes.livejournal.com]

My, my. What have we here? I feel so out of the loop.

[Voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

What you're feeling doesn't apply, I fear.

[trackingdata.livejournal.com]

Care to fill someone new in? It seems a little unfair to insult people without the slightest clue currently.

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

No. That's not my job.

[Voice]

[1-resonance.livejournal.com]

Pardon, but I haven't been here very long. You're someone in a position of power here...?

[A pause.]

I would attend a meeting, if it was about talk. Fighting won't get anyone anywhere, even if there are more people who feel otherwise.

But... I can't provide you any assurances, not unless I have them myself. I'm sure you can understand, being in the situation you all are in. It's how most of us down here feel, I think...

[Voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

Clearly.

No, I don't understand. You're the group asking for a meeting, but you want us to assure you? No.

[alle-halle.livejournal.com]

I would be interested in the meeting with talk instead of fighting. However, it also depends on the kind of talk and giving answers.

[Voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

And what kind of talk and answers is sufficient for you Outsiders?

[tono-twerp.livejournal.com]

Why, lovely lady, can you blame us for failing to identify the pointy end of a stick when we get thoroughly distracted by the utter delight that is your firm and competent directions and instructions? You underestimate your thrilling and dangerous appeal...

[Voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

...

What?

[meteo-sniper.livejournal.com]

You make it sound as if there's going to be discussed the conditions for peace.

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

The topics have yet to be defined.

[Voice]

[theninetails.livejournal.com]

I see. So invadin' is what he was after.

I'm all for talkin' if it'll get us somewhere, 'ttebayo.

[Voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

And what help will you give? Or are you just a tagalong?

[unlucky-blood.livejournal.com]

You all deserve death for messing with the natural order of worlds, there's no reason to guarantee your safety.

[Voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

See? I knew some of the idiots would show up. And how is your hatred serving you?

[bunny_flower]

We did not send anyone in, as anyone with enough cognitive capabilities would know. Madara-sa acted on his own.

What kind of guarantes are you expecting ? Each of us can only speak for themselves and pledge not to attack you. There is not much else we can do, as you cannot expect us to gathr anyweher without our weapons.

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

You are all Outsiders. Two groups have come in, both of them Outsiders.

I expect a strategy for defense, and pledges that if fighting broke out, the safety of the scientists who would be risking their lives for this little desired-by-you talk would take top priority. Surely that's not much to ask.

[ff_red_turk]

[Voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

I hope that's not meant to intimidate me, because otherwise you need to work on it some.