Navigating the political quagmire

[nietzsche_waifu]

Thank you for your hard work. As usual, it is your incredible efforts that allow State of Gucun to prosper.

[Devon has unceremoniously utilized one of the smaller briefing rooms as a... film-making studio? Whatever it is, she's talking in front of a camera, dressed up all professional-like. It doesn't look like she's having a live feed conversation with someone. Rather, the film is being recorded for later sending.]

We received your message. Worry not - I will handle our neighbours, assure them on our peaceful intent. Focus on internal affairs of the State.

Yun Li Kwan, out.

[Camera goes off.]


Neighbours, is it? Sometimes I miss the times when I didn't care what other people thought about me. When I didn't have to care.
No, not about me. About my country.

[Devon looks at a long, long list of further video messages to prepare and send, and sighs. Time to grab something to drink. Whether you were just passing by, actually have business with her, or perhaps you were forced convinced to help as camera crew - now's a good time to say something.]

Comments

[nietzsche_waifu]

A mystery meal, then? Now that's nostalgic.

[Devon takes a bite and pauses suddenly. The expression on her face is hard to describe. Be it shock, surprise, or trying not to grimace with all her might, the effect is undoubtedly comical.]

H... ha ha. Not the taste I expected, however.

[emorangerpink]

Well, now they know they can make sandwiches and people will eat them! I can ease them in to the idea that they should try making them... differently.

They really liked the idea of being able to help you out.

[nietzsche_waifu]

I appreciate... their efforts...

[Can't talk good, strange taste in mouth.]

[emorangerpink]

I'll be better prepared next time, I promise. I just wasn't sure what to do with them after being busy for so long.

So do you think Gucun's neighbours will be persuaded?