[audio]

[emasculates]

[Her tone is blunt, sharp, faintly accented. No preamble.]

We are here to fight a war. How many of you are remotely prepared?

[She's guessing like three. But then again, she has high standards for preparedness.]

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[voice]

[emasculates]

I rarely miss with a rifle. I prefer knives. Vicious intimacy. But there are few weapons on Earth I do not know.

[She's contemplative.]

I have been a spy for a variety of governments when it suited me, but something tells me subterfuge will not be useful in the coming fight.

[voice]

[suoxi]

Hm. [ Noncommittal noise there. ]

I am good with a blade, but I am no master swordsman. Is there anything useful that you could educate me in that you think might be of use?

[voice]

[emasculates]

Not everyone is suited to each art, but I could teach you what I know.

[voice]

[suoxi]

I would appreciate it, Aisha. Thank you.

[voice]

[emasculates]

Mm.

How is your business going?

[voice]

[suoxi]

Fairly well. It could be better, of course, but that's to be said about quite a bit these days.

[voice]

[emasculates]

[She snorts. Of course.]

If there's anything I can help with, let me know.

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[suoxi]

Of course. Thank you, Aisha. I will see you soon.

[voice]

[emasculates]

Mm.

[And she disconnects.]