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[aristophanesfamily]

WHO: Aristophanes, and Borja, and people nearby?
WHERE: Borja-Pearl Border
OPEN/CLOSED: Open
WHEN: Day 6, past noon.

[A troupe of Aristophanes are coming to Borja territory today]

[Though what's this? They're being accompanied by a certain pink-haired girl you might remember from Uruk? In an Aristophanes-uniform. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE? Maybe it is Uruk-trickery.]

[At any rate, maybe they want to deal.]

Comments

[whentheroserots]

Eos, please - our Triumph is naturally the suspicious sort, but that does not mean that all of Aristophanes has already condemned you. I, for one, have no accusations to lay.

Rather, I should say... it's fearful, not knowing who was or was not involved in Honeythorn's murder. All of our dealings with you up to now have been pleasant, and I would like to continue the friendship between our houses.

In that spirit, would you consent to offering us that assurance? We have fine goods to trade for it, and I would offer the same terms I offered Uruk for the same request - answer us truly now, and Aristophanes will give another true answer in return, at any time of your choosing.

It would be such a relief, to know for certain that Borja had not struck us such a blow.

[inonecard]

[ He smiles again, not one as forced as the one he's carried so far, but a sadder one. ]

It has been a pleasure to meet with Aristophanes, the one I knew before the season's passing. As things stand now though, it is evident that the family I once knew is different, and I would be a poor Governess not to adjust myself to the change.

After the hands that have been played, I must refuse. I cannot see Aristophanes as a family I may trust, as they have seen mine, if not through words, than through blunt action.

[grand_finale]

I see.

Final answer? No to everything?

Not even going to run it by your Prime?

[inonecard]

We formally and politely decline Aristophanes' offer for a non-aggression pact and interrogation session.

[grand_finale]

Very well! Then there's no reason for us to be here.

We will see ourselves out.

--By the way, you might want to take care of that exile hiding in your ruins over there.

[inonecard]

Oh, but she's quite cute to look at.

[grand_finale]

You spurn a family that is open to cooperating and instead welcome an invader? Amazing.

But not unexpected.

[inonecard]

You truly do have a rather slanted view upon current events...

[grand_finale]

It's called "the truth."

[inonecard]

Mmm, please do not let me keep you from pursuing your perceived truths.