IC Contact

[darwinatrix]

This is Armstrong. Go ahead.

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[fullmetalbrat]

Hey, General, you know a lot about the Russians, right?

[darwinatrix]

I know enough. Not as much as a local might, but I've done my research. Why?

[fullmetalbrat]

Gregor said they've been quiet for a while—since just before I got here—so they might be planning for something big soon. I want to know more about what kind of shit they've pulled in the past. What your take on them is.

[darwinatrix]

They've made two big operations in the past, once in Alaska-- that's a territory of this nation to the northwest-- that we rebuffed, and not too recently they made an attempt at invading the primary imPort cities that was somewhat successful until we drove them out. They've also captured a number of imPorts and held them underwater, pretending they were in space.

They're advanced. Aggressive. Ideologically opposed to this nation, but they seem to want to reach out and get imPorts on their side.

[fullmetalbrat]

Alaska... Is that the mission that I helped on when I was here before?

Doesn't seem like they're very good at getting imPort favor if their plans so far have been invasion and kidnapping. Do you know if they did anything to the people they were holding?

[darwinatrix]

Yes, that's correct.

From what we can tell, if they're not going to resort to brainwashing, they'll make us believe this government is out to use us.

[fullmetalbrat]

Aren't— [Ed only just manages to cut himself short. Disparaging the government over a network call with the Major General probably isn't the best idea, and he knows it. Such things are better left to talks in person.]

Ah. ...Are you available to come over for a longer talk some time? I know you must be planning defenses with RISE already. Even if I'm working for the Dendarii right now, I still want to know if there's anything we can do to lend you some support.

[darwinatrix]

[There's a brief pause.] We're not talking about this on the network.

[fullmetalbrat]

That's why I'm saying to come meet me. There's no risk of Russian eavesdroppers then. [Definitely Russian. Gosh why would they have anything to worry about from the Americans they're working for so earnestly??]

I can get Gregor to show me how to send you directions to the estate.

[darwinatrix]

Exactly. There's no telling how far the Russians have penetrated this system. [Not bad, Fullmetal.]

Is there any particular reason you'd prefer to meet there? [She doesn't trust them, either.]

[fullmetalbrat]

I live over there now.

[darwinatrix]

Noted. That's not a reason.

You have no idea if it's been secured or not.

[fullmetalbrat]

I do because I built it, and Winry planned all the wiring. There's nothing in there we don't know about.

[darwinatrix]

Something could have been added after without your knowledge. Modern technology is more subtle than we're used to.

[fullmetalbrat]

Then bring more of your fucking guys to check it out! For fuck's sake, do you think we're such idiots that we wouldn't check these guys out thoroughly before agreeing to move in with them? After everything our own government put us through?

Either pick a place yourself or accept the one I'm offering.

[darwinatrix]

Shut it, Fullmetal. [She snaps. You're just a kid, Ed.] Fine. I'll meet you there. I want to see where these people live for myself.

But we meet in RISE headquarters next.

[fullmetalbrat]

[She can't see it, but he's making a face at the phone. Because that really proves his maturity and decision-making qualifications here.]

Yeah, yeah. That's fine with me. I've been meaning to come by for a visit there anyway.

[darwinatrix]

Noted.

Set up the arrangements. Armstrong out.