[NPC] CONSOLE | OPEN

[ironrule]

[The Foreigners have been privy to Snake announcements over the consoles before. The difference here is that those announcements have always been made by Meisheng, and have always been broadcast to the entire populace of Keeliai - kedan included. This particular announcement is also a public broadcast, but it's directed towards the Foreigners.

And when the announcement starts, viewers will be treated to Tu Yunxu himself, looking very grave.]

Good afternoon. One of my patrols found Jintou by the edge of Water Sector last night, just inside the city walls. He's alive.

[Always start with the good news, especially during a show of good faith. With any luck, not every Foreigner will believe Yunxu had anything to do with this.]

I must warn you, however - he is not himself. There is very little I or the hospital can do. Should anyone wish to take custody of him, please see Meisheng at her usual post in Central Sector.

[And the feed cuts off.]

[OOC: Characters are free to respond to this network post directly, although there's no guarantee Yunxu will indulge anyone for very long. Alternatively, action threads can be played out here as well if your character chooses to go to Meisheng about this. Please contact me either through Amaraq or by PMing this account if you have any questions!]

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[redlightgreenlight]

You'll be the first to know.

[She wanted to give him an outright 'no', this exchange had been far too one sided. But her pleasant, disarming smile returned her face as she decided to bait him.]

After Milyn of course.

[ironrule]

[For the first time during the conversation, Yunxu's easygoing countenance nearly slips.]

Of course.

[He smiles.]

I do enjoy our little chats.

[redlightgreenlight]

[The change in his demeanor was almost imperceptible, but she sensed it nonetheless. It seemed that now they were both playing with fire. The only difference being that she was immune to the flames.]

They are quite delightful.

[She stood and gave a small, genuinely respectful nod. The man was good at this game, but he'd mess up eventually. Just one more thing she was certain about.]

I'll see myself out, if you don't mind.

[ironrule]

Not at all. I hope you have a pleasant day, Lady Valdis.

[And, true to his word, Yunxu won't get up as Valdis leaves.]