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The Cradle

“Oh, nothing.” Hale tapped his mahogany desk with his index finger’s nail.

“We protect ourselves first, and always have, because we can never expect the same from them. This isn’t just about the Tindrel and the QV, but Angjusk, the Renaissance, the whole Diaspora. They all stand to exploit this crusade. Even Earth.”

Benoit Souza and João Sequeira bristled at the thought, looking at each other.

“With all due respect, All-Conqueror, I expected a longer term view from you. You and many of your kind would have been alive when Human civilisation ripped itself apart.”

The Cradle

Hale’s eyes narrowed about two millimetres.

“Our fortress is built on the combined might of two of the strongest navies this galaxy has ever seen. Over a thousand ships of the line of battle, and two million fighters to go with them.”

He swept one forearm out to the side, then clenched a fist.

“I think I know what side of the walls our friends will want to be on, when it comes to it. Regardless of how much they know, they won’t want to face this alone.”

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The Cradle

The men shared a glance, arranged in Hale’s office such as they were. A few more aides were present in the background of the meeting - the rest of the Committee were no longer present. These aides quickly explained the significance of this new figure, though it wasn’t necessary; they all already knew to a certain extent.

“Clean up these comms.” Hale snapped in private to them, before responding.

“Hello. I don't understand your meaning - could you elaborate?”

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The Institute doctors took Freyr to a specially outfitted room aboard the Barbarossa. It was darkened inside, with banks of interfaces throwing up faint blue light onto the ceiling. She could faintly make out a large hexagonal pod with the top slightly ajar. Steps led up to the opening.

“Please change into the clothing provided behind that screen.” One of them gestured; Freyr’s implants outlined the hand to make it clearer. She swallowed the rising tide of bile in her throat. “What is the meaning of all this?”

“We’ve developed some new methods of testing for psychological damage caused by contact with the Cradle.”

“I’d like a chaperone.”

“Very well, we’ll call your legal representative. Please go and change.”

After 5 years, I am back. And it is great.

@Catharyn A 2x2 sounds like a really fun concept.

@Benzaiten

Maybe i'll set one up sometime!

After 5 years, I am back. And it is great.

@Catharyn Thanks!! You too, welcome back! I haven't quite gotten back to writing yet, myself, but I do hope RPing will help with that. I would love to try a 2x2 - does that involve four people as the word suggests? While I do not have any specific ideas for RPs yet, I'd love to do something vaguely fantasy, history, and mythology focused. I've been studying Ancient Chinese classics lately. At the moment I am also very intrigued by East Asian folklore and mythology. Does any of it tickle your fancy? :)

@Aiyanna

Yeah, for me a 2x2 is four people who perhaps interact a bit more with their designated main partner. Depends on how the story pans out really!

I love fantasy & history but not sure about mythology. Would need to be a great angle.

the alphabet game. lol

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After 5 years, I am back. And it is great.

WELCOME BACK!! I also came back from a 3 year hiatus during COVID and love writing again.

You have very similar interests to me - I've also been trying to motivate myself for some kind of 2x2 for a while... Do you have any specific ideas for RPs right now?

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the alphabet game. lol

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