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I've a proposition to make.

I've considered the situatuon, and believe that a truce would be to our mutual benefit. I don't have personal quarrels with any of you, so I see no reason to continue fighting over a matter that we presently have no means to change.. [...Dist and Asch excluded. You're on notice, traitors.] All of our energy would be better spent searching for means to deal with the current situation. I would also like to remind you that I've been here for some length of time, and have not done harm to any of you, despite being assaulted more than once. [Asch.] Take it as a measure of my sincerity.

However, if you reject me now, I will not be offering again; and the next person among you to attack me [Asch.] will be dealt with severely and without mercy. I don't know what you could hope to accomplish with such actions, apart from uselessly antagonizing me. I am still entitled to defend myself.

My suggestion is to consider this offer carefully. I can be a valuable ally to you, or a dangerous enemy. The choice will be your own.

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Are there any doctors here with specialist knowledge of toxins?

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If a man wanted to find productive employment in this village, where might he begin looking? Pay is obviously impossible, but I'm willing to work for personal satisfaction and perhaps a favor or two later.

I have twelve years of service as a military officer, and a decade of experience in sword instruction. I've been told I'm also a fair cook, and a talented musician. I can play the piano; and the pipe organ, though I doubt this village has one available.

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[Which shouldn't be such a difficult thing to trust him about, really. He's done a great many poisonous things, but attacking first is very poorly represented among them. Why start now?]

I'm quite aware of your capabilities, having been your commander.

[Private to Dist]

The matter we first discussed is still a concerning one.

[Dist scowls - know his capabilities? Hmph! No one knows what he's capable of...so long as he could create it. Unfortunately, Luceti limits his capabilities one hundredfold. But he'll ignore that for the more pressing matter.]

Is that so? Well, I assure you, Commandant, that I've come across nothing thus far that would spark your deep concern.

[Asch was in good health. The replica...eh. Not bad, but not good, either. They were stable, more of less, for the moment.]

Stay aware, if you would. It pays to be cautious.

[Van's not going to speak more openly than that, not where there will be a record of it; but he's counting on that favor Dist still has on him to keep him, if not entirely trustworthy, then at least somewhat cooperative. For now.]

...But of course, Commandant Grants.

[It pays to be cautious? Hmph! Indeed, especially when this man is involved. Dist knows he's a traitor, and exactly what van does to traitors and those who stand in his way. Caution will be on the forefront of Dist's mind until Van either leaves...or is killed.

Speaking of which, Dist sees that thread up there with Asch, and smirks.]

I presume you've been well otherwise? You're not making too many enemies, I hope?

[Van is, in fact, not well; but like hell he's reminding Dist of that.]

I'm not making any enemies, although a few are making enemies of me. A pity. I so rarely deal in second chances. [The implication that Dist should take his and be grateful for it is heavy in the words.]

[Hearing of Van's strife would indeed put the biggest smile on Dist's face, yes, but alas. He just frowns deeply, and purses his lips. Oh, he knows too well that the Commandant isn't a very merciful individual. Dist himself is lucky Van got all he wanted from him before Dist chose to dismiss the man.]

Indeed...though I hope you'll learn a little more control if things turn awry, Commandant. The odds are not stacked in your favor this time, I'm sure you know. [A snort, and then a smirk.] I highly doubt you'd make a plea for peace otherwise, but I will agree to it for the moment, as I've said.

[...Of course, everything will be tossed aside if Van goes after the professor of Nephry.]

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