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[ghoulking]

[ video comes up, and there is Kaneki and Cass looking at the camera. He is sitting down with a serious expression and nods at Cass to let her know he will start ] It has been a week since the Death Island Swear-in, and we actually have a lot of things to discuss. [ so… many… ]

During the Swear-In, myself and a team of imPorts met with an OTO representative from a less extreme branch of their organization. We talked and they said all they want to do is to send us home: this branch has no plans on killing us, but they also don’t really care about Atropos. All they want is for us to go home. So they suggested us working together on just that: they want us to establish a spy to report back on government and imPort projects regarding the imPort multiverses and multidimensional advances. In return, they’d do the same and tell us about their own interdimensional travel efforts. [ by kaneki’s expression, he is not Impressed. ]

We decided we would ask the imPort community what you want to do. Ideas, options, opinions. I do want to remind you, however, we never established direct contact with the OTO before, this is the first time. [ so it’s good to think things through.

After, Kaneki will look back at Cass because this trip is not over yet. ]

Yeah, I’m here too. Again. [ She’s starting to realize this is a pattern, at this point. ] So, if you’re wondering about the actual permanent-death-inducing laser cannon that caused what we were all memorializing over there- it’s not there anymore. And it’s probably in the hands of OTO. Because we can’t have a single fucking moment of peace around here, obviously.

[ After taking a moment to rub her forehead: ] Specifically, it’s owned by a company called Agile Systems Solutions that OTO owns most of the stock of- well, companies associated with them do. Let’s just say it’s OTO and get it over with. Kaneki’s thinking we should pool our combined riches and harness the power of late capitalism to worm our way in, so if you’re an imPort that actually has money, feel free to pitch in, I guess. Or whatever you want to do. Point is, something that can off any of us for good is in the hands of a bunch of mass murderers who want to murder us specifically, which makes me think we probably shouldn’t trust them with any spies...but obviously we’re all leaving that to you people. Try not to lose your shit.

That plan from- uh- Psychopomp and I last month is still on the table, by the way. [ She sighs. ] Like I said. Try to actually think before you pitch a fit, here? We kind of have a potential apocalypse to prevent.

((ooc: mirror network))

Comments

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[fauxmarth]

If all they want to do is send us back, they wouldn't have launched an experiment that slaughtered so many regardless of origin. Any advances made within our community given to them is an opportunity for them to exploit, heighten, and potentially harm everyone.

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[ghoulking]

According to the OTO agent we met, those were failed attempts at this same solution that were taken too far.[ he is so not impressed. At all. ]

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[crassidy]

Wait, though. Didn't you literally just say they didn't want us all murdered, like?

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[ghoulking]

There are several branches within the OTO. Some want us dead, others don't.

The agent we spoke to is part of a faction that does not want us all dead, and the faction that has the Death ray most likely does.

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[pharmaka]

[ Sounding deeply skeptical: ] I cannot help but find it suspect whenever someone tells me what I most wish to hear, and then asks me for a favor in the next breath.

In any case, I am more willing to assist with your plan now than I was the last time you asked, Cassandra.

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[queenofseers]

Mmm. [ Circe certainly knows how to put it. ]

But- we'd be happy to have you. Or anyone, to be honest. Why the change of heart? Impending danger?

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[forgeabettertomorrow]

No. No way. I don't like it.

They want to send us home? Really? Why? What exactly is in it for them other than all super powered people up and vanishing?

If you want money and resources, consider mine up for grabs. Coudln't think of a better thing to use it for anyway.

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[viciousmaukery]

The knowledge that they did it in a humane way that benefits us and mostly them, I’d guess.

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[kanyounot]

Even if this person is telling the truth that their branch of the OTO just wants to send us all home, something tells me that they have no plans to give us a choice in the matter.

If you want to send a spy into their ranks - if you think it'd be useful, well, that's not my call. But those of us who want to go home - we won't figure that out by cooperating with a group of people who've been known to commit atrocities.

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[queenofseers]

Kanan, this is your call. It's everyone's. It's why we put it out there instead of stuffing it in the closet like some old family secret.

But I'm getting the impression your answer is no anyway. [ Judging by his tone... ]

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[plentystrong]

What's up with these OTO people? This is the second time I've heard about them, and, excuse me, but I see a looot of accusations and assumptions in this post.

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[queenofseers]

[ What is this child talking about. Cassandra...may not be sympathetic to the plight of newer imPorts. ]

Wait, did you just walk in here today or something? They literally tried to nuke a major city! And then they killed a few hundred other people just because they think we're the scum of the Earth! Why do you think we need to defend them?

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[eloquentness]

[ did someone say imPorts with money?? ]

I'm with Kaneki on pooling our resources. If you've got an account set up, or at least a place where said resources are, I'll donate as much as I can.

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[ghoulking]

Iris-san, you have a hospital right? Does it have research labs or it does not focus on such a thing?

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[sleight_of_hand]

Uhh... am I really going to be the one to ask this? Oh man...

[ Adachi paused, rubbing at the back of his neck. ]

...what if some of us don't want to go back? Did they address that?

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[drivesadesk]

It's my impression that if we work with them they don't intend to give us a choice.

private to both.

[glowsferatu]

If they're from one of the less outwardly dangerous sects of the OTO, there's little chance they could give us any anything useful. When all of the information we've received indicates a schism within the group, the batshit sects we'd want to watch out for probably won't be on good terms with his.

Anyway, I'm not sure if the laser cannon is even that big a deal. As I recall, the current resurrection system was put into action some time after the Death Island incident. We don't know what they had in place back then.

[queenofseers]

Point taken. They may have information, but they're not even the ones we have to worry about...

[ And, admittedly, that point about the canon is a rare comforting detail. ] You might have a point about the resurrections. But we can't be sure. I'm not taking that chance.

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[dragony]

They may say they don't want to kill us, but I doubt it'll break their hearts, if we happen to die in the process. It's not about getting us home; it's just about getting rid of us, period.

I can't blame them for wanting it, but, it doesn't mean it's the right answer.

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[ghoulking]

The OTO agent certainly didn't show much care for what has been happening, not even De Chima or Phobos. "Failed attempts at the same thing that went too far".

But it's up to everyone to decide what to do.

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[nightmarist]

Ha. Ha.

[The proper response to this bullshit is obvious, right?]

Fuck no.

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[queenofseers]

I can't say you're not blunt.

[ But she's on your side here, Ronan. ]

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[hatejakku]

I'm kind of new here but-... A less extreme branch from a group of people who want to kill imPorts asked us to spy on the government that's helped us so far? I'm missing something, right? Why should we trust them at all?

And if them having this laser cannon thing is a potential apocalypse, do you guys really think we have time for the, uh, late capitalism approach?

[ He hasn't heard of the OTO before. This is how Finn has a heart attack. ]

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[queenofseers]

Well, they've had the laser for a while and still haven't used it. Who knows how much time we have- but we might have it. What other ideas do we have?

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[monster_san]

My knowledge of the OTO and the things they've done and tried is secondhand, however, I am in agreement with those who find them extremely untrustworthy.

As for the laser cannon... [she won't say any means are necessary to obtain it, but.] I would sleep much easier if it was dismantled entirely.

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[ghoulking]

No, they are not. Which is why we are now giving the whole imPort community the chance to decide on what to do next.

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[girlybruiser]

[ Her brows are furrowed, concern highly evident. ]

This is a highly risky endeavor. Can this representative be absolutely trusted?

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[ghoulking]

Of course not. This is the OTO, after all. [ they say they don't want to hurt imPorts but for the last two years, that's all they have been doing, isn't it. At least the other branches. ]

[choosetruth]

[Georgia is frowning under her sunglasses.]

I am in favor of pooling resources. I am not in favor of all this spying bullshit. Not least because in telling this many people, they'd already be compromised.

[ghoulking]

OTO affects us all so we are giving everyone the chance to voice their opinions. [ he is pretty glad he is not the only one saying no to the spy thing, because that would be his answer if he was the one deciding ]

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[solarcharged]

You know, I was wondering where that permanent-death-inducing laser cannon went.

Also I really don't have the cash you need, but when it comes to potential apocalypses I feel kind of invested. Just let me know what else I can do to help.

[ considering he's something of a death-inducing laser cannon himself. ]

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[queenofseers]

Wasn't everyone?

[ No, actually. Of course, she doesn't recognize Apollo. ]

Are you new? I don't think we've met.

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[onlydoubts]

They're still OTO by name, affiliated with the same people that tried to wipe us out. Being a different branch with a different goal in mind doesn't take that connection away.

I'm not in favor of working with them, but all in for getting that weapon back.

[ understandably unhappy with the idea that there's a death weapon out there, in someone's hands who can simply decide one day to use it. hanging above them like a threat. not to mention... he doesn't want to go back. ]

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[ghoulking]

Hm, it seems that's what most people think. [ which is good, Kaneki is also against the whole spy crap ]

We will try getting it if we can.

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[faithfulson]

How old is this laser?

[ Luke paused a moment, a frown on his face. ]

Depending on when it was taken and how, it's possible the laser is broken. Pitching funds in could accidentally assist them in getting it back up and running.

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[queenofseers]

Well, the incident that killed the set of imPorts before us was in 2008, so at least that old. More than a decade. So...

[ Hm. ]

I see your point about it being in disrepair. But the goal isn't to fund them, it's to buy off the stocks so that we have some way to figure out what the company does- maybe give some input. Hopefully then we'll be pouring cash into a bunch of bullshit unrelated to us.

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[goldtoxicity]

[ Well, if this doesn't sound familiar. If this whole, horrid thing isn't a terribly familiar concept. Josh takes a sharp breath. ]

Send us home? In body bags, probably. People like that? They never just want you to go away. Don't make the mistake to think a peaceful option is ever on the table with any of them.

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[ghoulking]

No one is claiming to trust them or even believe there will be any peaceful option in this.

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[liverletdie]

Huh.

How much is it going for?

General...ballpark? I always love a good hostile takeover.

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[ghoulking]

I have not checked. Right now we are simply checking who does want to provide funds to buy the company.

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[bindsthedead]

With everything the OTO's done, and what they're consorting with- no, we shouldn't trust them, but purchasing the company isn't a bad idea.

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[ghoulking]

We don't have to trust them. I highly doubt anyone does.

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[a_good]

[He doesn't want to go back. But he takes time to consider. Is this something they can use?]

No. They're not offering enough, and there's too much risk.

But we might be able to use this to establish a spy with them.

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[queenofseers]

[ God, Norman, she thinks- she knows he's sharp, but she doesn't like him being involved so consistently. ]

I don't think we should. It's like you said- there's too much at risk here. I'm not getting someone hurt because OTO are a bunch of jerks.

[ She rewrote that a few times. She'd rather not curse too much around a pre-teen. ]

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[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Good job getting this intel. Looks like visiting Death Island was worth the long flight.

[Jacob looks proud of Kaneki for making this breakthrough, and especially for doing it without committing any crimes or anything. He smiles before his face takes on a more thoughtful expression.]

It's a bad deal that they're offering. A lousy deal. But it's also an opportunity. The OTO's been coming after us for years, and this is the first time we've ever managed to actually have a conversation with one of them. I say we find a way to give them something- nothing dangerous or that compromises the government, but something we can use to at least keep this channel open.

I like the idea of trying to beat them at their own game to get the Death Ray off the table. Aegis' budget isn't available to use playing the stock market, but I can reach out. See if I have any contacts who would like to help buy them out.

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[queenofseers]

[ Cassandra's got an eyebrow raised. She likes Jacob, and thinks he's smart, but she can't help but notice something. ]

No offense, but you're the first person who actually seems up for working with OTO. What's your reasoning? I'm not going to trust them for shit, no matter how quote-unquote mild they claim their specific group is.