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[indent][indent][color=FCDA63]"[i]'You know the real meaning of peace only if you have been through the war.'[/i]

This quote from Kosovar highlights the message of the twenty-ninth General Assembly, which we are opening in Paris. It is the sixty-ninth anniversary of our World Veterans Federation, seventy-four years since the end of World War II, and one hundred-one years since the end of the Great War. The WVF would like to thank Sabrina Philidor, the Secretary of State of Veterans, for being the guest of honour of the assembly. Her presence shows that she's committed to not only French veterans, but veterans all over the world. We are also committed to helping out to ensure that those veterans are able to return to civilian life. 

And our presence is felt on all five continents, in ninety-six countries, because unfortunately regional conflicts are generating more veterans, which the WVF welcomes with open arms in accords to our promise. 

It is important more than ever to remind the international community to promote peace and international security while standing up for those caught in between any sort of conflict. Remind them that war is the last resort that cannot be undone and will affect everybody besides their rival. And never let them forget that the World Veterans Federation will always uphold our goals of promoting social justice issues and protecting the well-being of veterans and victims of war worldwide.

I wish all of you a good time during the assembly. I thank you."[/color]

The room erupted in applause when Wonder Woman was finished giving her opening speech for the General Assembly. She had been giving the nearly identical speech (with a few minor changes) for twenty-nine General Assembles over sixty-nine years. The crowd of delegates kept on applauding while she was leaving the stage and the massive conference room. Diana learned that it was better if she reminded in the background while giving the spotlight to the men and women during the assembly. Even with the recent surge of heroes, the world still needed Wonder Woman. Suddenly, she heard her name being called out and saw Philidor approaching her knowing she had something to say.

"I just want to thank you for making sure that the WVF held a general assembly here. It means so much to veterans all over France. I hope that you have time to make it for the ending ceremony." Philidor said sincerely towards Wonder Woman. 

[color=FCDA63]"Of course, I will try to be there, madam secretary."[/color] Wonder Woman tried to make her way out of the room until she heard Philidor calling her name but with a notepad and pen on hand. 

"I am sorry for asking, but my daughter will kill me if I didn't try."

Wonder Woman smiled, picked up the pen, and started signing her name on the notepad. [color=FCDA63]"I understand completely. You won't believe how many people ask for a selfie or an autograph. The best of luck to you and your daughter, secretary."[/color]

Once she was able to leave the room, Diana saw that Etta was on her phone with her niece who was looking for a place to live in Georgetown. She was talking about finding an affordable apartment while attending Georgetown University. And Etta mentioned about living in her childhood home while she was away from work. Of course, it led to some sort of disagreement that caused her to roll her eyes. Diana watched the whole thing unfold and saw her bodyguard's eyes widening in surprise. She interrupted her niece and said, [color=#9370DB]"I have to go. We will talk later."[/color]

[color=FCDA63]"You didn't have to end your call so quickly, Candy."[/color]

[color=#9370DB]"Work comes first, Diana."[/color] Etta responded and then handed her tablet to Diana before she could say anything. [color=#9370DB]"Besides, you have more important matters to attend."[/color]

Diana grabbed the tablet and saw reports that the master thieves, Andre Le Blanc and Angelo Bend, had engaged with the authorities in nearby. So far, they managed to kill four officers while robbing four different banks across Paris. According to the live news, both criminals, were last seen driving the getaway vehicle out of the city. Wonder Woman was familiar with Angle Man after a two year long robbing spree in the early 2000s across Northern Italy. His device, the Angler, allowed him to teleport short distances and alter reality with a thought. He was finally caught with Wonder Woman's help after she managed to secure the device and used it to teleport him into a cell. Andre Le Blanc, on the other hand, was a master thief with no special abilities or tools. She never met him in person, but heard stories of his handy work across France. 

She handed the tablet back to Etta and responded, [color=FCDA63]"I never expected for the two of them to be working together."[/color]

[color=#9370DB]"Perhaps its a one time thing?"[/color]

[color=FCDA63]"Maybe."[/color] Diana said before entering the woman's bathroom and one of the stalls in order to change out of the expensive outfit. [color=FCDA63]"Then again, I thought Angle Man's ego would have prevented him working with others beneath him."[/color]

Etta checked her phone for any text messages from her niece while Diana was changing outfits. About thirty seconds later, Wonder Woman came out of the stall with her dress and heels on hand while she was wearing her ironic armor. Despite wearing that armor for a hundred years, it looked like it was made yesterday with a fresh coat of paint. She looked at Etta and handed her the dress and heels while saying in jest, [color=FCDA63]"Be careful with that or it will cost you a fortune."[/color]

[color=#9370DB]"I will, madam."[/color] Etta responded and watched as Wonder Woman left the restroom to do her job.
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