[Southside - Electra's Dwelling]
Very cautious. Good room design.
The General takes a seat on the couch, moving slowly, and takes a look at every little thing.
"Sugar water, if it is available."
[Southside - Electra's Dwelling]
"It was polite." Skye says, with a little nod.
"It's no trouble. I'm not fond of ice."
"I am, but this is business, yes. We need more information about Eastside. There's a fair chance that their new leaders won't abide by the treaty and we want to be most prepared when the fighting starts. We specifically need to know about the Lotus Gardens and AMEN, and any other special assets they might have. But we don't necessarily want to remove them from play. Do you think you can help with that?"
[Southside - Electra's Dwelling]
"Composition is more important than just numbers, and any information about their priorities is important as well."
The General gives just a nod.
"The AMENside base here is no longer a problem. But this was not hardly all they had. Now, we don't have any specific reason to believe they'd be coming back. However, the candidate 'Stu the Flower' was supposedly once(?) a member. He seems ridiculous, but if he comes into power all the same they may take an interest again. The group was not cohesive, and we exploited AMEN's internal conflict when we first invaded. They might still be in disarray, or they could have rallied."
Skye sips at her drink.
"The Lotus Gardens are more of a concern. Jezebel makes no secret of her designs on the entire city. From her personal sub-district, to Eastside, then the rest of us."
"The current mayor is, from all indications, weak and not willing to cause trouble. And Tep seems to be an agent of Malechenar. But don't discount either of them completely."
[Southside - Electra's Dwelling]
"Good. You've understood. We'll want to know everything we need to know at least a week before their election, the election day itself being the earliest they could make an open move."
The General whistles a few notes, mid-high-low in order.
"Priority is an assessment of the Lotus Gardens and associated forces, then Stu's status, then as much of the rest as you can get in time. You're right, not an easy job. Who would you have work with you that would make it go quicker rather than just getting in each others' way? Speak up about any resources that will help."
[Southside - Electra's Dwelling]
The General nods a few times.
"I have a good quartermaster who can help. Good for noticing little things. We don't employ any former AMEN members here, but you could go to the old AMENside buildings here and ask Ilpholin, or track some of them down outside the city."
"Tell me this MERC member - that wasn't the 'sure' that means 'certain', you just expect it. Perhaps we can work something out. A magical security advisor, however, ah, on the other hand, I don't believe I have. And we really ought to have that knowledge in the city. I'll have it looked for, and then put you in touch."
The profiler was called out as not necessary, and so is skipped.
[Southside - Electra's Dwelling]
"A gorgon, really? Oh, probably that other kind of, hmm, alright. I didn't know the details of MERC's structure, thank you. That might provide an angle of negotiation, actually.
"It would be best for you to get to work on this, and someone - the staffing department? to speak to MERC about getting you help." There's definitely someone who 'talking to Dena' ought to be delegated to, but the General doesn't seem to remember off the top of her head just who it is.
Skye takes a small datapad from her belt, taps on it, and hands it to Electra. "Contact information for when you need the numbers run on finances and connections. Stay in touch about developments and new equipment needs."
"I am glad you'll be up to the task." she adds.