GIPA Gala evening: Crux Agora NeoCom Discussions

[Ammentio Oinkelmar]

Matariki Rain > Bonjour, monsieur. Will this be the venue for today's events?
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Bonjour.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Yes, we decided to use this venue
Ammentio Oinkelmar > for confidential discussions
Ammentio Oinkelmar > This space was kindly provided to us by Federal Progressive Party.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Welcome everyone!
Matariki Rain > /emote nods, looking around the agora > Then I must offer my thanks to them for making it available. Which other places and venues will host portions of the event today?
Ammentio Oinkelmar > The speeches for the people are to be held in local
Alain Colcer > Good evening
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Good evening, Msr. Colcer
Matariki Rain > Bonsoir, Monsieur Colcer.
Alain Colcer > Bonsoir Monsieur Rain
Matariki Rain > /emote grins, but does not correct the speaker.
Alain Colcer > err
Alain Colcer > /emote blushes
Alain Colcer > Madame Rain i mean
Ulphus > /emote looks around frowning, then smiles at the host > Good evening M'sr Oinkelmar
Matariki Rain > /emote smiles reassuringly > Pas de probleme. How is the planning going?
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Welcome and good evening, Monsieur Atamahara
Ulphus > /emote bows politely > Thank you
Ulphus > /emote looks around > I thought we were coming to an actual ballroom, otherwise I might have stayed at home
Alain Colcer > and miss the free drinks?
Matariki Rain > /emote scoffs gently > Ulf! Don't be grumpy. I'm sure it will be a lovely event.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > This was the best the Federal Progressive Party had to offer, Monsieur
Ulphus > /emote grins > I'm sure you're right cousin
Milo Caman > Aha!. Good Evening
Ammentio Oinkelmar > I deeply apologize on their behalf.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Good evening, Msr. Caman
Alain Colcer > Bonsoir Monsieur Caman
Isobel Mitar > Good evening
Milo Caman > Have I missed anything?
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Good evening and welcome, Mademoiselle Mitar
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Noe yet, Msr. Caman
Ulphus > /emote walks over to Matariki and leans forwards, pressing his forehead against hers and breathing through his nose > Good to see you Mata
Matariki Rain > /emote tilts her head up to Ulf, pressing her forehead to his for the timespan of a breath > May the spirits guide and guard you, cousin, in all you do.
Orthic > /emote appears in his usual black business suit, a deep red shirt and tie, and entirely impassive expression.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > /emote has arrived to the Asteroid belt.
Ulphus > /emote steps back slightly and smiles at Matariki > Time to pay attention I think. And Hello Isobel
Isobel Mitar > /emote nods politely to Ulf and Matariki > Hello, Ulf
Matariki Rain > /emote turns to Isobel, smiling > Good to see you could make it.
Morgane Lysander > /emote walks in closely behind Orthic, wearing the outfit ((in bio)) glancing around slightly, with a small smile on her face
Isobel Mitar > And hello Matariki
Ulphus > /emote smiles at Isobel > Yes, I wasn't sure how many would
Ammentio Oinkelmar > When I fly to this Asteroid Belt, even on a day like this, I never cease to be amazed.
Alain Colcer > /emote acknowledges Podium of Progress signal and transmits position
Alain Colcer > it seems we have an interesting event tonight
Kudlow N'cramer > /emote Inspects the gathering crowd, searching for potential political allies
Ammentio Oinkelmar > It's a great honour to have you with us.
Lilly Terranova > /emote appears wearing robes of soft crimson and black, her hands folded in their long, wide sleeves. She watches the proceedings with red eyes curtained behind raven black hair, little of her pale skin showing.
Ulphus > /emote nods towards Alain Colcer > M'ser,
Alain Colcer > /emote nods
Luc Sarazin > /emote slips in among the virtual gathering, finds a pillar to lean against, and watches the people gathering and debating.
Marcus Gord > /emote appears wearing a crisp black suit with a silver tie, and his usual pin. He stands out of the way of the main crowd and watches.
Morgane Lysander > /emote takes Orthic's arm, as she speaks softly to him "Well, this shall be interesting."
Lilly Terranova > /emote slides her gaze around, nodding to the first person she recognizes, Marcus, but otherwise remains where she is on the fringe of the gathering, quietly observing.
Nethys Axion > /emote glances about upon entering, clad in her rather militaristic black officer's uniform and matching pants, nodding in approval, "Interesting meeting here..."
snake driver > /emote strolls in wearing what look like grease-stained coveralls, realizes he's not dressed for the occassion and blurs for a moment before reappearing in a simple grey suit
Matariki Rain > Luc! *Matariki moves toward Luc Sarazin's virtual avatar* Comment va tu? It's been ages.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > In a moment our staff will start to serve cocktails
Alain Colcer > i think i have a hard time choosing an appropiate attire for the holo-projection
Ammentio Oinkelmar > The cocktail of the evening is "Bourbier"
Ammentio Oinkelmar > I hope you will enjouy it
Bataav > /emote enters the room quietly taking a moment to look around the room, spotting some faces he recognises and others he's yet to meet
Morgane Lysander > /emote glances around to see if she recognizes anyone, noticing Marcus, she bows her head with a soft smile to Marcus
Samantha Vosh > /emote 's holo flashes on, wearing a formal black long dress with small heels underneath it. Then she looks around.
Marcus Gord > /emote returns the bow to Morgane with a warm smile
Myrhial Arkenath > /emote enters wearing a sleeveless black dress, the skirt of silken garnment flowing widely and trailing slightly behind her. Upon seeing some of her alliance members she walks over to join them
Luc Sarazin > /emote looks up, a smile spreading on his face > Mata! It has been. The students have kept me from too many of life's finer things. I'm well. You look... beautiful, as always.
Samantha Vosh > /emote smiles softly as she sees Morgane and walks over to her> Hello
Orthic > /emote turns to look at Sam as she approaches and nods respectfully. "Good evening."
Marcus Gord > /emote bows respectfully to Myrhial > Good evening, Myrhial. I'm glad you could make it.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > The cocktail of the space buffet is now mixed.
Nethys Axion > Lots of familiar faces...few strangers as well.
Lilly Terranova > /emote spots Nethys and nods to her, leaning against a pillar, her robes shifting the tiniest bit in the sea breeze.
Morgane Lysander > /emote notices Samantha enter, as she has her arm wrapped around Orthics "Hello Samantha, how are you?" She glances around slightly with a nervous smile. "Mr. Orthic, this is Samantha Vosh."
Alain Colcer > ah excellent
Matariki Rain > /emote smiles warmly > I was going to ask you about the work. Let's see if we can find somewhere a little quieter to discuss it.
Milo Caman > /emote sips his cocktail
Myrhial Arkenath > /emote returns the bow with a slightly curtsey > Yes, it was a bit of an interesting situation to get here, but I made it. Appearantly I am no longer welcome in this part of the cluster.
Samantha Vosh > /emote smiles and gives a nod to Orthic> I'm doing fine, and it's nice to meet you, Mr. Orthic.
Orthic > /emote nods and shows a hint of a smile. "Nice to meet you, Samantha."
Alain Colcer > /emote enjoys a sip of bourbier
snake driver > /emote walks casually through the group, listening to and looking for anyone he recognizes.
Kybernetes Moros > /emote appears in a reasonably well-tailored suit, and, in an astonishing display of high fashion, the shirt matches the jacket's black and the tie a red. He ends up wandering around, taking in the surroundings as much as looking for anyone he knows.
Morgane Lysander > /emote sips on Cocktail, as she leans into Orthic "Mssr Caman, is over there, if you have not seen him yet."
Ulphus > /emote has a cocktail appear in his hand, and sips it cautiously
Isobel Mitar > /emote walks slowly over to Ulf, observing the surroundings. She is dressed in a well-cut business suit and heels.
Nethys Axion > /emote smiles faintly to Lilly, walking over to her.
Kudlow N'cramer > /emote enjoys the free drinks
Marcus Gord > /emote doesn't touch his cocktail, choosing instead to survey the crowd, seemingly on guard.
Bataav > /emote takes his drink and sips, nodding at local trader Teutonii
Lilly Terranova > /emote turns her attention from the crowd to Nethys as she approaches. She smiles, shifting her hands in her robes, resting them against her stomach.
Ulphus > /emote smiles > Hello Isobel. know many people here?
Teutonii > /emote smiles back at Bataav pleased to know w=someone in the room
Samantha Vosh > /emote smiles softly> So, how's it been going with you, Morgane?
Isobel Mitar > Ulf, not really. You and Matariki. Some others by reputation. *smile*
Kudlow N'cramer > "Come on now, it's a party! Drink up! Politics are best discussed while our minds are well-gresed."
Matariki Rain > /emote leads Luc Sarazin off to one side, where they are seen talking animatedly.
Kudlow N'cramer > /emote laughs boastfully
Morgane Lysander > /emote glances over her shoulder elegantly "Oh, very good thank you. And you?"
Ulphus > /emote glances around > Yes, same here really
Lyn Farel > /emote steps in hesitantly, looking around.
snake driver > /emote chuckles as he notices Kybernetes and walks towards him with a lopsided grin. "Good afternoon, Doctor Moros."
Alain Colcer > Monsieur Oinkelmar any toasts or topic you would like to discuss?
Samantha Vosh > /emote nods slightly at Morgane> Doing fine. By the way, you know what's going to happen this evening?
Matariki Rain > /emote smiles as the waitstaff bring drinks, nodding her thanks at a distance to Ammentio Oinkelmar.
Morgane Lysander > /emote shakes her head slight "No, I do not."
Kybernetes Moros > /emote grins, procuring a Bourbier on the way to Snake. "And the same to you. How are you?"
Lyn Farel > /emote recognize a few faces, while the other ones do not ring any bell. She accepts a cocktail absentmindedly wanders in daintily.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > You all look dazzling tonight
Samantha Vosh > /emote looks slightly down at Morgane, seeming to ponder> Hmm, ok. As far as i know, some people will talk to all of us
snake driver > /emote chukles. "I'm good. Busy lately, but good. How about you?"
Alain Colcer > i never seen so many capsuleers interested in lobbyng with the Federation Progressive party
Ammentio Oinkelmar > I hopr you are enjoying yourselves.
Nethys Axion > Seems the Federation is the minority here.
Morgane Lysander > /emote smiles softly at Samantha, "Same, that is all I know as well. You look lovely."
Milo Caman > /emote sips his cocktail again > It's an Open Forum, Nethys, evidently GIPA have a lot of freinds.
Samantha Vosh > /emote looks up at Morgane with a smile> Thank you, you look astonishing aswell.
Kudlow N'cramer > "We Progressors have weilded the most power in the recent past, it's no wonder there are lots of clingers running around"
Lyn Farel > /emote leans on a pillar and watches the crowd quietly, siping her drink.
Nethys Axion > True, still a little amusing is all
Kybernetes Moros > /emote seems to consider a moment. "I dunno. Alternating between busy and next to nothing. Leading the high-speed, high-class lifestyle of a National capsuleer. Or something."
Bataav > /emote looks over to Milo with a smile > or people wishing to become their friends
snake driver > /emote laughs and lifts his drink
Lilly Terranova > /emote returns to leaning against the wall, watching the gathering.
Isobel Mitar > /emote picks up a drink from a passing waiter, holding it in her hand
Ammentio Oinkelmar > /emote wonders by himself > How did that guy get in.
Nethys Axion > So how are you, Lilly?
Kybernetes Moros > /emote winks and clinks his own glass against Snake's. "What brings you here, then?"
Morgane Lysander > /emote has a faint smile on her face to Orthic "Did you want to mingle a bit?"
snake driver > /emote shrugs. "Curiousity, mostly. I don't currently have much interest in the Federation, but I may be expanding my operations. How about you?"
Lilly Terranova > /emote turns to look at Nethys, smiling slightly. "I am alright, I suppose," she says, shifting to look around briefly. "How are you, Nethys?" She glances left and right, irises rotating.
Ulphus > /emote walks over to Alain Colcer > M'ser, as one of our few blues in the room, I thought I should introduce myself
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Dear guests, on behalf of the organizers, I admit that it's a great honour the see you all here.
Myrhial Arkenath > /emote sips her drink silently, observing the crowd for a while.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Federation is the closest thing this galaxy has to an oasis of stability and security.
Isobel Mitar > /emote follows Ulphus
Ulphus > /emote looks towards M'sr Oinkelmar
Ammentio Oinkelmar > It is a good place for business
Kybernetes Moros > /emote takes a first, exploratory sip of the Bourbier, looks at it, and shrugs. Not too bad, anyway. "Mostly the same. Wanted to see what goes on, and I guess we've some hand in it, incidental as it may be -- but is this a speech?" He shuts up.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > It's a home of free speech
Luc Sarazin > /emote looks up from his conversation with Matariki to attend to the host's speech.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > In politics you get to meet people in every corner and from every background.
Orthic > /emote frowns slightly. "Why don't you go ahead." He walks slowly towards Milo.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Despite our differences, we have so much in common
Nethys Axion > Can't really complain..
Morgane Lysander > /emote smiles at him "Well you are heading the same place that I am, so why not go together?"
Lilly Terranova > /emote looks curiously at Nethys's uniform. "Is this PRETA's new standard dress?' she asks curiously.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > My humble wish is to focus on what we can build up together.
Samantha Vosh > /emote nods at Morgane and Orthic> You go ahead, i'm going to mingle a bit.
Orthic > /emote shows a hint of a smile and offers her his arm. "Very well."
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Because with co-operation, there's no limit to what we can achieve!
snake driver > /emote shrugs. "I'm not entierly sure what's going on tonight, but I suppose it can't hurt to see."
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Federation is doing relatively well in terms of economy but a sea of troubles is lapping at our borders.
Nethys Axion > /emote shook her head, "Nah, just stuff I keep that I never get to wear...decided to leave the hat though."
Morgane Lysander > /emote takes Orthic's arm, and gracefully walks with him over to Milo, she nods her head to Samantha "Alright, see you in a bit."
Ammentio Oinkelmar > On the last quarter of the last year the inflation started to raise its head.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > It was as much as 4%, if I remember correctly.
Lilly Terranova > /emote snickers softly. "There is a hat?"
Alain Colcer > The Federation needs entrepeneurs, businessmen and visionaries Monsieur Oinkelmar
Nethys Axion > Mhmm, it's a nice hat.
Kybernetes Moros > /emote chuckles slightly at Snake's comment. "Hell, nor am I, beyond some speeches -- but hey. Free food and drink. Even if it is a little bit virtual, who's to decline that?"
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Well said, Msr. Colcer! I think now it's the correct time to embrace the business world fully
Samantha Vosh > /emote looks around and smiles softly, she slowly walks over to Ammentio and stops just close to him> Hmm, talking business here?
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Give it the respect it deserves!
Lilly Terranova > /emote suppresses the tiniest of laughs. "I would very much like to see that," she says in a faintly amused tone. "Where exactly did you get that?"
Kudlow N'cramer > Our Federation needs to ensure safe routes for commerce instead of fiddling with our personal lives like the Sociocrats wish to do.
Bataav > There are those of us seeking to establish new trade hubs that will hopefully one day rival others such as Jita or Dodixie
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Msr. N'Cramer, you nailed it down!
Nethys Axion > I had it made during my WISP time.
Lilly Terranova > WISP?
Nethys Axion > Previous corp I had.
Alain Colcer > Monsieur N'cramer, i conccur, its a shame there is no safe trade routes between Solitude and the Core worlds
Kudlow N'cramer > It sometimes seems the Sociocrats want to lose to the Caldari so they can have the political capital in order to implement their domestic agenda
Alain Colcer > or a more direct route between Everyshore and Verge Vendor
Lilly Terranova > /emote nods. "I see. What is it that brought you here, in any case?" She looks around.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > /emote wonders > Hmm, what's this?
Nethys Axion > Oh, curiousity, figured the Cartel shouldhave a say so in things.
Kudlow N'cramer > I say forcefully contain the Caldari at the border, have a naval surge to deal with the pirate mess, and let the systems handle their day to day lives
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Someone stole all the Bourbier!
Ulphus > /emote snorts softly > Now there's a surprise
Morgane Lysander > /emote moves with Orthic over to Milo as she moves in gracefully behind and off to the side "Mssr Caman, how are you this evening?"
Ammentio Oinkelmar > What an outrage!
Kudlow N'cramer > * Finishes off his forth spirit, grabs another
Lilly Terranova > /emote nods. "I suppose I should have expected that answer," she says with a faint grin. "I suppose I am here for the same reason."
Samantha Vosh > /emote looks slightly suprised and taken aback by the burst of Ammentio, looking curiously at him
Isobel Mitar > /emote lifts her glass, hiding a smile behind it > Indeed, a serious transgession.
Kybernetes Moros > /emote laughs a little, commenting half to Snake and half to no-one in particular. "Provide free drinks, and they vanish quickly. No surprises, surely."
Ammentio Oinkelmar > If you happen to have any cocktail left, please join me in raising a toast to the freedom, to the markets, businessworld and the Federation!
Alain Colcer > no more bourbier? oh what a shame, i wasnt even drunk yet
Nethys Axion > /emote smirks, "Indeed.."
Matariki Rain > /emote lifts her glass > To freedom!
Kudlow N'cramer > /emote raises glass
Samantha Vosh > And to the this political party
Ulphus > /emote lifts his glass > the Federation
Bataav > /emote raises his glass
Kudlow N'cramer > "To Freedom!"
Orthic > /emote raises his drink. "To business."
Milo Caman > /emote raises his glass.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > /emote raises his glass.
Lilly Terranova > /emote smirks as well. "I was also curious to see the Federation without its most loudmouthed member and detractor present."
Morgane Lysander > /emote raises her glass
Alain Colcer > /emote raises a half filled glass > for the ideals and beliefs of Federation citizens
snake driver > /emote raises his glass.
Nethys Axion > /emote raises her glass as well, "Business indeed."
Kybernetes Moros > /emote shrugs a little, raising his glass some.
Isobel Mitar > /emote lifts her glass > To freedom and Federation
Kudlow N'cramer > "And to safe commerce"
Myrhial Arkenath > /emote raises an only slightly filled glass > To business.
Lyn Farel > /emote slightly raises her glass.
Marcus Gord > /emote raises his own drink > To business.
Alain Colcer > Madmoiselle Lilly, who would be the most loudmouthed member of the Federation if i may ask?
Luc Sarazin > /emote toasts > La Fédération!
Morgane Lysander > /emote places a hand infront of her mouth, as she stiffles a chuckle
Isobel Mitar > /emote takes a tiny sip from her glass
Lilly Terranova > /emote slides her glance to Alain. "I would have thought that should be obvious. Seriphyn Inhonores."
Nethys Axion > /emote chuckles a little as well."
Alain Colcer > /emote chuckles
Alain Colcer > i thought you meant Andreus Ixiris
Morgane Lysander > /emote chuckles softly
Bataav > /emote smiles > I was just thinking there might be some competition for the General over such a title
Kudlow N'cramer > "Ah yes, Mr. Inhonores. The man who attracts unneccessary conflict in my current sphere of industrial influence"
Lilly Terranova > /emote smirks faintly. "There is also him, but I refer to the former because of his proclivity in....shall we say Federal evangelism a bit more broadly."
Alain Colcer > well, loudmouthing is a birth right in the Federation, so nothing bad on that
Kudlow N'cramer > /emote pushes away the offer of water, grabs abother spirit
Nethys Axion > Well if Seriphyn had a bit of sense he could make for some decent Federation PR
Bataav > where do you operate Mr N'cramer?
Lilly Terranova > /emote raises a brow. "Indeed."
Kudlow N'cramer > My corporation just started an endevor to establish a PI market in Intaki. I'm the market manager there currently.
snake driver > /emote wanders aside and finds somewhere to sit down and enjoy his drink, listening to the conversations around him
Shaalira D'arc > /emote arrives at the gates of the Agora in FDU dress fatigues, subconsciously adjusting her naval cap even as her avatar coalesces from virtual wireframe.
Bataav > ah yes, I recognise the corporation name now. I hope you do well there
Kybernetes Moros > /emote finishes off what little remains in his glass and goes to find somewhere preferable to a random spot in the Agora to stand, sit, lean, or otherwise lurk.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Welcome, Commander D'arc
Alain Colcer > Hi Shaa, good to see you
Kudlow N'cramer > The massive buy orders will be set up this week hopefully. We hope to provide a demand for the colony managers in the area
Samantha Vosh > /emote frowns and walks back over to Morgane
Shaalira D'arc > /emote offers an affable nod and smile, "Apologies for the late arrival, Chairman."
Luc Sarazin > /emote murmurs to Mlle Rain > Alas, how soon they forget the candidates and thinkers of previous years. The half-life of fame is brief.
Shaalira D'arc > /emote clasps her hands behind her back, "Gen. Colcer, good to see you hear as well."
Lilly Terranova > /emote returns her attention to Nethys. "So you are here to represent the Cartel, then?" she asks in a faintly teasing tone.
Kudlow N'cramer > But I may be leaving the corp to set up a political action committe for the Progressive Party
Lyn Farel > /emote puts aside her cocktail and accepts the glass of water instead.
Alain Colcer > Monsieur Oinkelmar, make sure to attend Shaalira well, she was present today at the liberation of Ladistier
Bataav > I'm glad to see new groups moving into the area. Intaki 5-5 needs market variety to succeed
Nethys Axion > Little bit, actaully.
Alain Colcer > and i'm sure she is tired after all the hard work
Kudlow N'cramer > Well, even if I leave, I'm still going to manage colonies there in an unofficial capacity while I raise funds for proper new progressive pilots
Shaalira D'arc > /emote tucks the front of her cap a little lower, quickly hiding a briefly embarassed expression, "Just one of many pilots involved in the battle. Credit goes to many."
Lilly Terranova > /emote tilts her head to one side. "It is good that I am not here to represent the Guristas, or we might be adversaries today," she says softly.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > I don't know how to express my deepest gratitude fot the liberation of Ladistier!
Nethys Axion > neutral ground.
Bataav > moving into politics? is WRLDE politically aligned or is it a personal move?
Morgane Lysander > /emote sips on a cocktail quietly, standing off to the side of Milo and Orthic.
Lilly Terranova > /emote 's lips curve in a tiny smile. "Mmmm yes, there is that."
Myrhial Arkenath > /emote looks for somewhere to put her empty cocktail glass and with the glass of water in her hand she shuffles over in the direction of Nethys and Lilly
Isobel Mitar > Was Ladistier the last system occupied by the Caldari, or do I remember wrong?
Shaalira D'arc > /emote flashes an impish smile, "Well, no need for anything fancy. A drink would suffice."
Ammentio Oinkelmar > I could even consider living in Ladistier some day.
Kudlow N'cramer > No, WRLDE is neutral as they operate in two Empires, and once had a huge operation in a third
Shaalira D'arc > "As Gen. Colcer says, I am a bit fatigued from the fighting."
Orthic > /emote sips his drink and mutters under his breath, "This needs some form of entertainment."
Alain Colcer > Thats correct Madmoiselle Mitar, it was
Kudlow N'cramer > But I am a major political donor and have held positions in past administrations
Samantha Vosh > /emote puts her head closer to Orthic and nods> Yea, but that will happen, soon enough.
Ulphus > Congratulations then. It's a great relief to see your people free
Kudlow N'cramer > In fact, WRLDE's new PR rep is a dirty Sociocrat
Bataav > /emote nods > I see. I'm keen to learn more of the this party tonight, Intaki can be a political hot topic
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Indeed, Msr. Atamahara
Morgane Lysander > /emote blushes slightly at Orthic's comment, with a soft tone "It would be nice."
Isobel Mitar > That makes the Ladistier liberation even better news. My compliments to brave Gallente warriors.
Lilly Terranova > /emote glances at Myrhial, lofting her brows slightly. "Myrhial Arkenath," she says by way of greeting. "It has been some time."
Nethys Axion > Good to see you, Myrh.
Kybernetes Moros > /emote ends up stood against a wall. Close inspection might reveal his perusal of a GalNet link, but he's still keeping half an eye (or a quarter, at least) on who's around.
Nethys Axion > Wait a second, is that Kyber I see?
Shaalira D'arc > /emote inclines her head thankfully at Isobel's statement, then inconspiciously begins to wander in search of drink and food.
Kudlow N'cramer > It is good to see shipping lanes through Ladistier are now back under our control.
Myrhial Arkenath > /emote performs a slight curtsey to both > Evening. And indeed Lilly, how are you?
Alain Colcer > Monsieur Oinkelmar, i wish to confirm, someone stole the bourbier, but how about the apetizers?
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Dear guests, our chef invites you to enjoy our appetizer
Lilly Terranova > /emote inclines her head just slightly. "I am alright. And you?" She glances to Nethys. "Kyber?"
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Soupe du Cristallin Clair
Lyn Farel > /emote moves over to another pillar, letting a group of servants walking their ways.
Samantha Vosh > /emote sighs softly> And to think of first a bunch people are going to talk to all of us at first.
Aurelie Severasse > /emote bustles in. > Oh. I'm late.
Kybernetes Moros > /emote seems to step up from half an eye to maybe three quarters of an eye when he overhears his name a few times, looking about with a slight frown.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Welcome, Mademoiselle Severasse
Aurelie Severasse > Hello everyone!
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Let me introduce our lovely High Commissioner on Federal Minorities, Mlle. Severasse
Aurelie Severasse > /emote bows.
Bataav > /emote bows slightly > Namas Ms Severasse
Alain Colcer > Nice to meet you Madmoiselle Severasse
Alain Octirant > /emote walks briskly into the room.
Isobel Mitar > /emote returns the bow > Pleased to meet you.
Matariki Rain > /emote nods toward the newcomers.
Orthic > /emote turns his head slowly to look at the Gallentean and nods his head slowly and respectfully.
Aurelie Severasse > Likewise, honoured guests
Shaalira D'arc > /emote dips her head to Aurelie while she carries a soup bowl in both hands, meanding towards a low marble seat.
Milo Caman > /emote grins
Nethys Axion > Mr. Moros, I suppose you could call him a friend of mine.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > She is known for her unyielding efforts to defend people who are perhaps not as lucky as we are.
Alain Colcer > May i ask minorities is your work focused?
Alain Colcer > ahem, i mean which minorities is your work focused on
Aurelie Severasse > Matari, Mannar, Intaki, Jin-Mei and Caldari primarily
Lilly Terranova > /emote nods. "I see," she says softly. "Interesting name."
Morgane Lysander > /emote looks around slightly, with her soup in hand and sits down gracefully in a chair
Alain Octirant > /emote guffaws.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Welcome Professor Octirant
Myrhial Arkenath > /emote frowns at Nethys > A Sansha, as friend?
Isobel Mitar > That is quite a field of work, Ms Severasse. *smile*
Luc Sarazin > /emote gives a small bow > A woman who believes in the Federation's manifest destiny.
snake driver > /emote smiles and sips his soup, listening.
Lilly Terranova > /emote blinks, turning her attention to Nethys. "A Nation loyalist?"
Alain Octirant > /emote inclines his head.
Nethys Axion > Nothing wrong with a little friendly fire, given the circumstances.
Myrhial Arkenath > /emote chuckles > That's more like it.
Aurelie Severasse > Yes, Mlle Mitar, I have a lot to wrap my head around!
Lilly Terranova > /emote mutters, "Comforting."
Bataav > /emote looks over at the FNPC representative, wondering how the difference in politics is going to play out
Nethys Axion > I'm just glad he's not opposed to following his beliefs.
Lyn Farel > /emote slightly bows to a servant handing her a bowl of soup.and whispers a "Merci".
Lilly Terranova > What beliefs would those be?
Nethys Axion > Ask him.
Nethys Axion > I'm not the one sporting spiky ships.
Kybernetes Moros > /emote finally seems to trace the sound to the clustering of Cartel capsuleers, giving it something of an odd look as he keeps half-hearing snippets involving his name.
Lilly Terranova > Indeed not.
Milo Caman > /emote spots Kyber and waves at him

[Ammentio Oinkelmar]

Ammentio Oinkelmar > Dear guests,
Ammentio Oinkelmar > There's no party that cares more about Federal minorities than Gallente Independent Progressive Alternative.
Ulphus > /emote attends to Msr Oinkelmar's words
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Please allow Mlle. Severasse to say a few words about thse matters
Isobel Mitar > /emote turns to listen
Lilly Terranova > /emote shrugs. "I have little interest in the tenets of the Nation. Something the Cartel and I continue to agree upon."
Ammentio Oinkelmar > The podium is yours, Aurelie!
Morgane Lysander > /emote lifts her head up and turns to listen, with a soft smile on her face.
Aurelie Severasse > Honoured guests.
Orthic > /emote turns his attention to the speaker
Alain Colcer > /emote focus his attention towards Madmoiselle Severasse
Shaalira D'arc > /emote appears to be fastidiously consuming her virtual soup, but directs an occasional glance over the bowl to the speaker.
Samantha Vosh > /emote looks up at Aurelie, seeming to listen intently
snake driver > /emote looks up and mumbles something about time as he sets his soup aside.
Aurelie Severasse > The ability to progress is something that we treasure here in the Federation.
Alain Octirant > /emote raises an eyebrow
Aurelie Severasse > The equality of opportunity
Kybernetes Moros > /emote returns Milo's wave, ambling across to him. The Cartel gaggle don't quite escape getting a second odd look, as if to say 'I am here...'. "Hey, Milo."
Aurelie Severasse > That all people, regardless from where they may have originated.
Aurelie Severasse > Are able to strive to become something more.
Marcus Gord > /emote narrows his eyes upon noticing Kyber, but doesn't say anything to him.
Nethys Axion > Mr. Moros...how've you been?
Aurelie Severasse > We have a vast, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural malaise here in the Federation.
Milo Caman > /emote smiles at Kyber again, and waves his hand. He keeps watching the speaker.
Aurelie Severasse > And it is something we need to treasure.
Luc Sarazin > /emote raises an eyebrow > Malaise?
snake driver > /emote chuckles.
Lilly Terranova > /emote turns toward Kyber as Nethys addresses him, her irises rotating as she looks him up and down slowly, hands stoll folded in the sleeves of her robes.
Alain Octirant > /emote whispers > I think she meant melange
Nethys Axion > /emote whispers, "I think they're talking about us.."
Marcus Gord > /emote grins
Matariki Rain > /emote purses her lips and murmurs to Luc Sarazin > Melange, perhaps?
Lilly Terranova > /emote raises a brow at Nethys.
Alain Octirant > /emote whispers > Either way, it's nonsense
Morgane Lysander > /emote bites her lip slightly to suppress a giggle
Aurelie Severasse > /emote reddens slightly, then continues
Samantha Vosh > /emote snickers quietly
Ammentio Oinkelmar > /emote enjoys the soup.
Milo Caman > /emote frowns, but stays silent
Nethys Axion > I don't really think such a large collection of Angel, Serpentis, and Gurista representatives was expected.
Kybernetes Moros > /emote nods to Milo, then starts listening to the speaker, then ends up turning around yet again on Nethys' greeting. "Oh, uh, not much. High-speed, high-class, higher-risk rock and roll lifestyle offered by the Nation. Or just carrying on as usual."
Aurelie Severasse > And indeed, we have a responsibility to create unity.
Orthic > /emote shows more than a hint of a smile and puts an arm around Morgane, leaning in to whisper to her briefly
Nethys Axion > But shush, I'm trying to hear the speech.
Aurelie Severasse > Where there is division.
Lilly Terranova > /emote shrugs. "I am here on my own accord. I do not represent the Guristas or their interests today, and I imagine Ethan Verone would be upset were I to try," she says quietly.
Aurelie Severasse > There have been and are a number of groups seeking to leave the Federation,
Nethys Axion > Fair enough, LIlly..where is Ethan when you need him?
Aurelie Severasse > /emote glances at Bataav.
Morgane Lysander > /emote leans in slightly to Orthic to hear him and nods her head
Shaalira D'arc > /emote lowers her spoon, for a moment watching and listening to Arelie carefully.
Bataav > /emote nods in acknowledgement as people turn to look
Lilly Terranova > /emote shrugs one shoulder, indicating that she neither knows nor cares.
Aurelie Severasse > And it is the policy of the Gallente Progressive Independent Alternative that rather than alienate these groups;
Aurelie Severasse > /emote looks at Professor Octirant
Aurelie Severasse > That we should instead celebrate the differences of our Federated peoples.
Aurelie Severasse > And ensure that minorities feel that they have no need to leave.
Aurelie Severasse > And then perhaps move to ensure
Aurelie Severasse > That other groups join or re-join
Aurelie Severasse > Our great land.
Aurelie Severasse > That is our destiny.
Aurelie Severasse > Thankyou very much.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > /emote applauds
Nethys Axion > /emote glances over to Milo, "Maybe they'll reinstate their booster program, help keep the Serpentis from a life of crime."
Samantha Vosh > /emote sighs quietly
Alain Colcer > interesting speech Madmoislee Severasse
Alain Octirant > /emote looks at the speaker, brows furrowed.
Luc Sarazin > /emote puts down his glass and applauds.
Kudlow N'cramer > * Claps slowly, wondering if this new minor party is too far to the left.
Shaalira D'arc > /emote carries her naval cap under one arm and claps politely.
snake driver > /emote applauds politely
Isobel Mitar > /emote claps her hands politely a few times
Lyn Farel > /emote quietly applauds.
Aurelie Severasse > /emote looks at Msr Colcer > Thankyou sir.
Ulphus > /emote looks off at nothing in particular with a thoughtful expression on his face
Bataav > /emote quietly applauds and considers Ms Severasse's words
Milo Caman > /emote claps quietly, a thoughtful expression on his face
Morgane Lysander > /emote applauds quietly
Kybernetes Moros > /emote claps, a little on the slow side, but polite enough. A slight frown plays on his features for a few seconds.
Marcus Gord > /emote frowns slightly, but keeps his concerns to himself
Aurelie Severasse > /emote sits and tastes her soup, making a face.
Lilly Terranova > /emote says nothing, her expression inscrutable as she merely observes.
Matariki Rain > /emote murmurs to Luc > I wonder if the Republic is one of the groups she'd like to see join the Federation.
Nethys Axion > Not a bad speech.
Milo Caman > /emote pauses for a moment, then turns to Nethys > Yeah, was interesting, to say the least
Kybernetes Moros > /emote throws in, "Yeah, interesting. If not exactly, er, my own thoughts on it."
Morgane Lysander > /emote glances around the room slightly, then leans in to Milo quietly "Interesting choice of words."
Nethys Axion > The word choice was quite nice I think.
Lilly Terranova > /emote looks at the speaker, and then around the gathered guests. She frowns a bit and shakes her head. She looks to Kyber as he speaks, and gives the faintest of nods, her expression darkening just the tiniest bit.
Milo Caman > /emote nods, but says nothing
Kudlow N'cramer > /emote staggers over to the Anshar contingent and whispers "I have a good buzz going. I heard you know how to party, any after events planned?"
Nethys Axion > At least she was willing to speak.
Shaalira D'arc > /emote follows the commentary over her drained soup bowl, absentmindedly breaking some bread and gathering up the dregs.
Morgane Lysander > /emote nods her head slightly "True enough."
Kybernetes Moros > /emote gives Lilly a slight wave on the nod.
Samantha Vosh > /emote grins slightly
Luc Sarazin > /emote considers for a moment for responding to Matariki > There are worse options. But let us hope, ma chèrie, that things never reach a position where that would become the prefered option for your beloved Tribes.
Nethys Axion > Oh the Serps do fun, too?
Milo Caman > /emote looks up at Kudlow > nothing specific, do i know you?
Alain Colcer > Madmoiselle Severasse, what projects does GIPA has planned to help out the minorities?
Lilly Terranova > /emote looks at Kybernetes and inclines her head just the smallest bit.
Kudlow N'cramer > "I've seen you around Intaki. Figured if anyone here knew a way to find "entertainment", it would be you"
Morgane Lysander > /emote gets a mischevious grin on her face as she glances to Orthic, she turns to Nethys "Yes, we do of course."
Nethys Axion > Oh, Morgane.
Aurelie Severasse > /emote looks at Msr Colcer > Sir, the Chairman and I are working on some intitiatives.
Lilly Terranova > /emote raises a brow.
Alain Colcer > i see
Ulphus > /emote narrows his eyes in concentration towards Alain Colcer and Mmlle Severasse
Milo Caman > /emote narrows his eyes > Define 'entertainment'
Kybernetes Moros > /emote tilts his head slightly in response to Lilly, then decides that a mild form of interpretative dance isn't the best means of communication. "Hi."
Nethys Axion > Think I've spoken to you before.
Alain Colcer > well i wish you good luck with such initiatives
Aurelie Severasse > Lobby the President for increased Federal funding to Mannar for example
Marcus Gord > /emote grins > The Serps indeed do fun.
Alain Colcer > So Monsieur Oinkelmar, how about the main dish? *smiles*
Ammentio Oinkelmar > We might improve mobility of the minorities, to help them to find new jobs
Kudlow N'cramer > "Well, I'm not going to spell it out. I'll send an aid over afterwards. You three have a good time"
Lilly Terranova > /emote leans back on her pillar, turning her attention away from the conversation taking place around her to Kyber. "Hello."
Morgane Lysander > /emote studies Kudlow carefully as he is speaking with Milo, she glances slightly at Marcus with a smile, then turns her attention to Kudlow.
Kudlow N'cramer > /emote bows to the Anshar group and staggers away
Ammentio Oinkelmar > And cut bureaucracy and expenses that are preventing them from doing well.
Aurelie Severasse > Additionally, the Federal Matari are an ignored subclass.
Orthic > /emote looks between those assembled impassively and chuckles without smiling as Kudlow departs
Milo Caman > /emote shrugs > I don't mix business and pleasure. If you're interested in that kind of thing, I suggest you go through the proper channels.
Samantha Vosh > /emote bows closer to Morgane and asks her quietly> What was he aiming for?
Aurelie Severasse > The Senate is happy for their votes, then woefully underfunds them.
Kudlow N'cramer > /emote walks up to a spot within earshot of the GIPA reps discussing policy
Kudlow N'cramer > /emote downs eighth drink, grabs two more
Kybernetes Moros > /emote considers Lilly a moment. "What's up? Seem to be staring at me a lot. I'm not here with implants and nanites, don't worry."
Morgane Lysander > /emote leans in close to Samantha and speaks quietly "Quiet bit, but this is not the time nor place."
Shaalira D'arc > /emote remarks towards Aurelie, "A shame too, given that the Matari immigrants often volunteer in enthusiastic numbers for the Federal war effort."
Samantha Vosh > /emote nods slightly and stands back straight> Alright.
Nethys Axion > What? I figured you'd be recruiting, Mr. Moros..
Aurelie Severasse > Very true, Mlle D'arc. These people come to us for refuge and we make them take away our refuse,
Aurelie Severasse > Seems a shabby deal to me.
Lilly Terranova > /emote tilts her head to one side. "It would be difficult, I think, to effect a Nation implantation procedure in a virtual environment, unless my understanding of your technology is woefully inadequate."
Alain Octirant > Come now madame.
Alain Octirant > Someone has to take out the trash.
Morgane Lysander > /emote sips on her drink as she keeps Kudlow in her line of sight
Alain Octirant > Why not the Matari?
Isobel Mitar > /emote raises her eyebrows a bit at Alain Octirant's remark
Nethys Axion > And to think, the Matari that come to us we give jobs they actually want
Ammentio Oinkelmar > /emote eyes at Aurelie > We have to discuss about the Federal funding programs.
Ulphus > /emote frowns at Alain Octirant
Kudlow N'cramer > /emote barges in on conversation "Well, they volunteer as a way out. As for "underfunded", that sounds a little too much like a Sociocrat talking point. They should be allowed to fail, not subsidized in permanent poverty"
Kudlow N'cramer > /emote hiccups
Isobel Mitar > Ms Severasse, do you support Federal acknowledgement and registration of clan structures for the Matari living in the Federation?
Aurelie Severasse > I think the better qyestion, Professor, would be: "Why only the Matari"
Kybernetes Moros > /emote laughs slightly. "Damn. My plan, foiled. Again, then, what's up?"
Shaalira D'arc > /emote responds to Alain, a touch tartly, "It's demeaning to have humans perform tasks better suited to drones. Or fedo. There are for more fulfilling jobs in the Federation, particularly in the largely unsettled areas of Placid."
Alain Colcer > i agree Shaalira
Aurelie Severasse > I do personally, Mlle Mitar, yes
Alain Colcer > sometimes it isnt easy to just fix or provide alternatives to such practices
Aurelie Severasse > It would promote unity through diversity
Lilly Terranova > /emote 's irises rotate slowly as she looks at Kyber. "I am afraid you are mistaken," she says in what passes for a gentle tone from her. "You were mentioned, so I looked at you. I admit it is unusual to see a Nation supporter at a Federation policy...
Lilly Terranova > discussion, though."
Nethys Axion > /emote smirks, "I think she likes you, Kyber."
Alain Octirant > General D'arc, these people have to work.
Alain Octirant > Even if the jobs are demeaning they must be done.
Kybernetes Moros > /emote grins. "More than Cartel, Guristas, Serpentis or whatever other criminal grouping I assume you support given present company...?"
Alain Octirant > And any work is better than none.
Kybernetes Moros > /emote remarks to Nethys, "What can I say? It's the National charm."
Isobel Mitar > /emote nods to Aurelie > It is an issue that is dear to many Matari hearts.
Nethys Axion > They do have to work, but why give them specifically the jobs that you yourself are too prideful to do?
Lilly Terranova > /emote raises a brow at Nethys. "And here I thought you knew me," she murmurs. She looks at Kyber. "As I have said, I am not here to represent any group at all."
Nethys Axion > /emote walkes over to the group having the discussion.
Alain Octirant > There is nothing wrong with the great Federal tradition of working one's-self up.
Alain Colcer > Monsieur Octirant, the problem does not lie in the work per se, but working conditions, salary, and living conditions of people working in less than favorable positions
Alain Octirant > From humble origins, through hard work.
Alain Octirant > That's the Gallente Dream.
Alain Colcer > i agree we should give a job to everyone, but a decent one
Milo Caman > /emote glances around the group he's in. He smiles > Shall we mingle?
Marcus Gord > /emote shimmers out of the virtual environment without a word
Morgane Lysander > /emote smiles at Milo and nods her head "Yes of Course."
Kudlow N'cramer > /emote hicups. "Anyone ever wonder why the focus on Intaki? If we provided safe commerce in other areas of Placid, there would be more successful areas. The Intaki people would want to be like them and stay in the Federation."
Kudlow N'cramer > "Instead, we flood Intaki with political blowhards who want to tell them how they should live"
Kybernetes Moros > /emote shrugs to Lilly. "It's curiosity on my part, I admit. I don't represent the Foundations or Nation in any greater capacity than usual, but still. Wanted to see what this went like."
Isobel Mitar > Interesting approach. What kind of programs do you support to promote social mobility, Mr...? *to Alain Octirant*
Bataav > The Gallente dream, Mr Octirant? The Federal professes to be much more than the Gallente. What of the Mannar dream? Or The Intaki dream?
Morgane Lysander > /emote wanders over to the group having a discussion, following closely behind Milo
Samantha Vosh > /emote sighs softly at the dissappearance of Marcus' holo, and looks around before vanishing slowly aswell
Alain Octirant > None, Ms Mitar.
Lilly Terranova > Is it common for a Nation drone to experience intellectual curiosity? *She tilts her head to one side, regarding Kyber curiously, eyes flicking to Nethys as she walks away before returning her attention to her conversation.*
Kudlow N'cramer > "Freedom wins out in the end and attracts systems to the Federation umbrella. Telling them what to do, like a Sociocratic busybody drives them away"
Alain Octirant > The beauty of the Federation is:
Nethys Axion > /emote glancs to Alain Octirant, "You don't strike me as the type to have much humility, sir."
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Please have some expensive wine from Crystal Boulevard!
Alain Octirant > That anyone can be successful.
Alain Octirant > IF they work hard enough.
Nethys Axion > Your hands look rather clean for a hard worker.
Alain Octirant > And as Msr N'kramer says, we aren't Sociocrat busibodies creating a Nanny state, here.
Kybernetes Moros > /emote grins at that. "Should it not be? For that matter, am I a drone?"
Alain Octirant > Some people work with their brains, Msr Axion
Shaalira D'arc > /emote lowers her spoon, clasping her hands on her lap. She offers one of the serving staff a distracted smile as a glass is poured in front of her.
Lilly Terranova > You tell me.
Bataav > I agree with the sentiment. But I'm curious as to why after suggesting the Mannar should take out the trash you later refer to the Gallente dream and not the... Federations dream.
Nethys Axion > I think your pride does most of your work...first impressions and all.
Milo Caman > /emote smiles as he makes his way over the the group > Mr. Oinkelmar, Ms. Sevarasse.
Isobel Mitar > I see. *very slight, stiff nod*
Kybernetes Moros > See, that's the thing. If I say 'no', I might be a drone simply told to say that, by your perception. If I say 'yes', I'm lying, but you don't know that.
Bataav > some might suggest you consider the Gallente to better? A people of vision over manual labour
Lyn Farel > /emote blinks as she is litteraly assaulted with new dishes and drinks.
Kudlow N'cramer > /emote downs delicacy, drowns them in more wine. "But I would like to point out we Progressors aren't keen to extend our borders militarily like the U-Nats are."
Alain Octirant > /emote looks dismissively at Bataav> I am talking about a Gallentean ideal. Don't put words in my mouth, seperatist.
Lilly Terranova > /emote tilts her head to one side. "And to think that my next question would have been to ask whether or not drones are cognizant of being drones. But no, that question was not a trap as you seem to think."
Aurelie Severasse > /emote smiles at Milo. > Mr Caman
Nethys Axion > So you personally maintain the Gallentean ideal?
Myrhial Arkenath > /emote realizes she stood there daydreaming for a while and hurries over to where the group has moved to
Morgane Lysander > /emote stands off to the side of Milo, with a soft smile, she takes a sip out of her wine "But ideals are ideals are they not."
Kybernetes Moros > But no, don't worry, I'm not. At least, not as far as I'm aware.
Alain Octirant > What do you mean, Mlle Axion?
Alain Colcer > the discussion and arguments about what is the gallente, or federation ideals have been as numerous as the people that live within the entire Federation, Federation ideals often change, evolve and mature as our society does, todays ideals might differ
Alain Colcer > from tomorrows
Nethys Axion > You speak of Gallentean ideals, and that's a rather broad statement for one man.
Lilly Terranova > I imagine that could represent a problematic question for you. Would you know if you were?
Milo Caman > An excellent choice of Venue. I'm impressed. *He sips his cocktail*
Orthic > /emote clasps his hands behind his back and simply listens impassively
Kybernetes Moros > Would it matter if I were?
Alain Octirant > Ah, the famous 'fluctuating view'. General Colcer, that view is beneath you.
Shaalira D'arc > /emote swirls her glass and inhales the scent, commending, "The sunshine and open-air environs is a welcome change, yes."
Lilly Terranova > Would it matter to you?
Alain Octirant > Vacious Sociocrats might agree.
Alain Octirant > *Vacuous.
Kudlow N'cramer > But the way the Federation central government deals with individual systems IS a Federation ideal. In fact it may be THE Federation ideal. And that is "hands off!"
Isobel Mitar > /emote turns to Ammentio Oinkelmar > I would personally be interested in hearing a bit more about the GIPA agenda, Mr Oinkelmar. Do you have some other important political points you wish to push?
Nethys Axion > You really like your labels.
Alain Colcer > /emote smiles > beneath me? *chuckles*
Nethys Axion > Perhaps you could learn a little bit from the Cartel.
Aurelie Severasse > Thankyou, Mr Caman. It is lovely
Morgane Lysander > /emote shakes her head slightly "It seems they do, labels are so definitive and sterotypical."
Kybernetes Moros > /emote scratches at his beard, taking a moment to think before responding. "Considering there's absolutely no measurable difference for me in that regard between now and before I joined the Foundations, not really, no."
Matariki Rain > /emote smiles at Isobel's questions and listens for the reponses to them.
Kudlow N'cramer > The Cartel will kill amployees and jettison their bodies into the void. The Federation stands for justice under law. Huge difference
Aurelie Severasse > Have you tried the Crustaces?
Tristan Broussard > /emote nods to Kudlow's words.
Nethys Axion > the Cartel does more than that.
Milo Caman > I have. They're excellent *He glances over at Kudlow and frowns, but says nothing*
Lilly Terranova > /emote looks at him for a moment, and her irises cease rotating. She makes no response other than to turn her attention elsewhere.
Kudlow N'cramer > True, but it lacks the system of fair justice
Nethys Axion > Any ISK you touch is bound to have some Cartel history to it.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > /emote Studies the wine
Ammentio Oinkelmar > This is very good vintage
Nethys Axion > And looking at this lavish party, it appears you do like your ISK here.
Aurelie Severasse > I believe Mlle Mitar asked you a question chairman.
Shaalira D'arc > /emote interjects, "Students of history may also recall the fate of Feythabolis, and its hapless inhabitants, at the hands of the Cartel."
Alain Octirant > /emote looks sharply at Shaalira
Myrhial Arkenath > /emote sighs as she notices the heavy political discussion and decides to wander off instead
Morgane Lysander > /emote glances to Kudlow, just shaking her head at his stuipidity. She takes a sip out of her wine "Yes, this is quite an lovely Vintage."
Orthic > /emote looks at Shaalira and chuckles. "No one's hands are clean. Look at your own federation."
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Mlle Mitar, I don't want to go too much into specifics this evening
Kudlow N'cramer > Sure, the Cartel has infiltrated the markets through proxies. However, that doesn't mean they value equal justice and the right to a fair trial
Ammentio Oinkelmar > But we strictly oppose government spending
Lilly Terranova > /emote looks from Nethys and the crowd she is speaking with to Myrhial as she wanders away from it.
Shaalira D'arc > /emote quietly sips from her drink before responding, "There are no saints in this cluster, it is true. We are all humans in the end, after all."
Nethys Axion > But what I was referrign to if you feds have soclialists, nationalists, et cetera et cetera, and in the Cartel, we're all Angels, no more, no less.
Alain Octirant > Hear hear.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > taxation and other regulations which hinder the life of common people
Shaalira D'arc > "But human behavior covers a fast range, and there is a universe of difference between two poles."
Kybernetes Moros > /emote shrugs again and goes to pay marginally more attention to the political discussion, standing close enough to hear (most) of it if not directly participating
Milo Caman > /emote smiles > The federation and the cartel have both commited their fair share of atrocities. This seems to be a rather obvious case of the pot calling the kettle black.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > We inted to cut waste and balance the economy
Alain Colcer > so whats the point in this discussion? that the Federation shouldnt exist because there are alternatives like the cartel? or that whatever the current situation, the Federation has more to offer than most other empire factions?
Morgane Lysander > /emote nods in agreement with Milo
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Trim the fat, so to speak
Nethys Axion > and, Brutor, Intaki, Civire, et cetera, et cetera all stand with equal ground and aren't stuck taking our trash out because we're too busy enjoying the royal treatment, per se.
Milo Caman > /emote sighs, rolls his eyes and sips his cocktail
Alain Octirant > Not Military Spending, though, right, Oinkelmar?
Ammentio Oinkelmar > We are going to propose an administrative reform
Kudlow N'cramer > Oh please. The media keeps the Federation authorities from becoming the despots which head Cartel corporations. Our system isn't perfect, but it is the best.
Isobel Mitar > /emote listens
Shaalira D'arc > /emote says to Alain, "I think the discussion is ranging far afield from miss Severasse's speech. Perhaps we should focus on the political points of Chairman Oinkelmar."
Kudlow N'cramer > /emote stops to listen to information on GIPA positions
Ammentio Oinkelmar > along with a tax program which will have a huge impact on trade and innovation.
Alain Colcer > got to agree Shaalira, we should get back to GIPA's topics
Aurelie Severasse > And innovation is the core of Progress.
Tristan Broussard > Of course that means the wealth inequality will go way above and beyond what is considered normal, Mr. Oinkelmar.
Morgane Lysander > /emote shakes her head
Nethys Axion > What the media tells you about the Cartel is hardly accurate
Tristan Broussard > I'll have to disagree with you on several points, most notably that government spending is inherently bad.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Tax cuts will lead to new corporations starting up, and the increase in economic activity will boost growth
Ammentio Oinkelmar > not only in the Federation but in the whole galaxy!
Aurelie Severasse > Msr Broussard, it is proven that tax cuts help stimulate innovation.
Tristan Broussard > And it will mean CEOs can pocket the extra profit coming in, while keeping wages at the same level.
Aurelie Severasse > Through Entrepreneurship.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > We are all interconnected by trade networks
Shaalira D'arc > /emote settles down into placidly sipping from her glass, eyes darting to follow the speakers.
Alain Octirant > /emote scoffs
Morgane Lysander > Dont forget it is propaganda is what people want to hear, they are too close minded to seek anything beyond that.
Kudlow N'cramer > /emote claps wildly, hoots and hollars at the mention of tax cuts!
Ammentio Oinkelmar > If you touch one thing, you may cause unforeseen consequences.
Alain Octirant > /emote mumbles something about bleeding-hearts.
Nethys Axion > /emote flinches from the loud raction, "Mhmm...."
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Therefore it's best that we let the economy to be free and wild!
Lyn Farel > /emote blinks.

[Ammentio Oinkelmar]

Alain Colcer > Monsieur Octirant, whats your opinion in the isolation of Solitude? wouldn't the Federation benefit from opening a safe route from the core worlds towards this fringe region?
Ulphus > That's a very practical point of view, wouldn't you say?
Lilly Terranova > /emote looks over in the direction of the commotion, frowning.
Orthic > /emote chuckles without smiling again
Alain Octirant > Yes, Msr Colcer, it would
Alain Octirant > It would create a stonger nation.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > We progressives are good at combining practical and theoretical ideas.
Lyn Farel > "Like the Caldari economy before the war ?"
Alain Octirant > It is clear that these progressives have some sound ideas.
Alain Octirant > But
Alain Octirant > Progress for its own sake is not the goal of government.
Alain Octirant > Progress is a means to an end - which is what is best for the nation.
Morgane Lysander > /emote rolls her eyes, shaking her head
Kudlow N'cramer > I spent a few months working in Caldari space. Pre-war Caldari hardly resembled free market captialism. It was fix-market capitalism. Don't confuse the two
Kybernetes Moros > /emote ends up with a slight frown at Octirant's last couple of remarks.
Ulphus > Wouldn't you say the role of government is to make the lilves of its people better than they would be without the government?
Lyn Farel > "Fix market ?"
Alain Octirant > If the Nation is strong, the people are strong, wouldn't you agree?
Ulphus > I think you may have cause and effect mixed up there.
Kudlow N'cramer > Oops, I mean "fixed-market". The Big 8 manipulated the markets for their own gain. Completely unfair
Tristan Broussard > Without the government, basic necessities are left to powerful corporations, essentially creating a corporate fascism the State has.
Alain Octirant > I think not.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Unfortunately the government has taken liberties it's not supposed to have, Msr. Atamahara
Lyn Farel > /emote shrugs. "Without regulation, that may well be the direction you might take."
Tristan Broussard > /emote nods to Lyn. > I will agree with Ms. Farel's statement.
Nethys Axion > /emote walks back to Kyber and Lilly, "You two being good.." she says with a smirk.
Kudlow N'cramer > Tristan, I think you are forgetting about local planetary government. They are the ones who should administer the vast majority of public services
Bataav > I agree Kudlow
Tristan Broussard > These services require funds from the federal government, however.
Aurelie Severasse > Corporate fascism? that seems like hyperbole to me.
Ulphus > I don't pretend to be up to date on what the Federation government is up to. In what ways have they overstepped their liberties?
Lilly Terranova > /emote is standing some ways away from Kyber now. "It seems we have nothing to discuss," she says witha shrug. "I was merely observing the...well, debates, I suppose."
Kybernetes Moros > /emote raises an eyebrow with a smile. "Always, Nethys."
Bataav > Local planetary governments are closer to the people they represent and therefore have a much better understanding of local needs and difficulties
Ammentio Oinkelmar > There are many ways to fund services, Msr. Broussard
Kudlow N'cramer > Which is why our system of taxation is backwards. Isk flows to the Federation from the planets and then back to the planets? Seems very wasteful.
Alain Octirant > You talking about the Intaki Assembly, Bataav?
Alain Octirant > /emote smirks
Kudlow N'cramer > And it is, I've worked in the Federal government
Bataav > not just the Intaki Assembly, but all local authorities
Morgane Lysander > /emote wanders way from the group with a blank look on her face.
Alain Colcer > /emote serves himself some wine
Isobel Mitar > Ulf, I believe they may be referring to the rumours of secret police and traitor witch hunts. *quiet voice*
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Please take more wine!
Alain Colcer > one glass is good for now
Kudlow N'cramer > Bataav, I think you will be happy to hear the Federal Progrssive Party is working on a "Hands Off" campaign which will show the benefits of local systems both suceeding and failing. I'm funding much of it, in fact
Orthic > /emote turns his attention from the discussion to Morgane, raising an eyebrow slightly
Ulphus > /emote nods towards Isobel > That would probably count, yes
Bataav > That is reassuring, Kudlow, yes.
Kudlow N'cramer > Them dirty Sociocrats just don't have it in their hearts to let systems fail, robbing us of examples on how NOT to do things. Can't have progress without failded attempts
Isobel Mitar > There might be other things, of course. But people disappearing has gotten some press coverage in the past year. *still whispering*
Morgane Lysander > /emote sits down gracefully in a chair, not that far off from the group to listen.
Nethys Axion > That's good to hear...this got rather hohum rather fast.
Shaalira D'arc > /emote remarks off-handedly, "I regret that there are no Sociocrat representatives here to make the discussion less one-sided. None of them were available, I take it?"
Alain Octirant > Mlle Axion, I tire of political discourse.
Kybernetes Moros > /emote goes back to looking in nothing in particular as he browses GalNet or some other feed.
Lilly Terranova > /emote nods. "I admit I was expecting something rather more interesting from a Federation assembly."
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Dear guests, during the main course, I would like to adress the Federation with a few words
Alain Octirant > /emote gives Nethys some wine > Why don't you tell me about yourself.
Nethys Axion > What's there to tell?
Isobel Mitar > /emote turns to listen to Oinkelmar
Ammentio Oinkelmar > I shall direct my words to the public and of course to you
Alain Colcer > i think this was a very succesful gala
Lilly Terranova > /emote raises a brow, looking sideways to Nethys and Alain. She folds her arms back over her chest and reclines against the pillar again.
Alain Octirant > /emote smiles. > perhaps after the speech
Aurelie Severasse > /emote listens to the chairman
Tristan Broussard > /emote mutters to himself. > Shame I couldn't come earlier....
Morgane Lysander > /emote takes a sip out of her wine, then puts her glass down, placing them elegantly in her lap
Nethys Axion > Oo another speech.
Orthic > /emote moves to stand by Morgane, resting a hand on her shoulder as he listens attentively.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > The speech will be in local.
Alain Colcer > quite inspiring speech
Lilly Terranova > /emote leans back against the pillar, closing her eyes as she listens.
Nethys Axion > ACtually not too shabby.
Bataav > /emote nods > very good
Shaalira D'arc > /emote sips from her glass with heavily-lidded eyes, lost in her thoughts.
Milo Caman > /emote nods, and sips his cocktail
Morgane Lysander > /emote glances up at Orthic with a faint smile then returns her attention to hear the speech, taking a sip out of her wine.
Kybernetes Moros > /emote quietly listens, some degree of amusement giving way to a subtly furrowed brow at this segment.
Matariki Rain > Freedom, it seems, is the ability to advertise in the midst of poltiical speeches.
Bataav > /emote laughs quietly
Luc Sarazin > Mais oui. Would you have it otherwise?
Kybernetes Moros > /emote ends up grinning at that.
Aurelie Severasse > That's Villore for you.
Alain Octirant > Surrounded by beggars.
Matariki Rain > /emote chuckles > No, Luc, I would not have Villore otherwise.
Shaalira D'arc > /emote remarks quietly, "You should see the drone holo-projectors in Caslemon, dilligently following the ebb and flow of hovercar traffic and setting up billboards wherever there's a traffic jam."
Bataav > if advertising is the measurement of freedom, Jita enjoys much more liberty than any of us here today
Lyn Farel > /emote mumbles for herself. "Looks like Tax Evasion LLP are not pleased."
Shaalira D'arc > /emote chortles softly, "You'll get no argument from me, though I doubt anyone seriously regards advertising as a measure of liberty."
snake driver > /emote rubs his chin throughtfully and folds his arms.
Nethys Axion > Rather long speech.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Thank you for your attention!
Morgane Lysander > /emote raises her glass, and takes a sip
Lilly Terranova > /emote shrugs a bit, keeping her place on the pillar.
Orthic > /emote applauds quietly.
Kudlow N'cramer > /emote stumbles, finding keys in pocket. I need to go catch a meeting. I will be donating 25 million isk to GIPA. I like the general aim of the party, and hope we don't overlap too much during elections.
Morgane Lysander > /emote applauds quietly
Kybernetes Moros > /emote scratches at his chin, then applauds. Again, a little on the slow side. To no-one in particular, he makes something of a "hrn" noise.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Next we shall have some dessert
Lyn Farel > /emote glances at her datapad and hurries up i nthe direction of the exit.
Alain Colcer > Monsieur Oinkelmar, i must go
Alain Colcer > it was a lovely gala
Matariki Rain > /emote nods, clapping politely > I think I may have missed the point of the newly-married miner story, though. Monsieur Oinkelmar, if you work too hard for the things you love you might lose them through not paying them direct attention?
Alain Colcer > and i'm sure we'll see each other again
Alain Octirant > /emote nods at Colcer
Alain Octirant > General
Alain Colcer > Monsieur Octirant
Shaalira D'arc > /emote claps her hands while thoughtfully watching the reactions of those present.
Alain Colcer > i hope to see you soon too
Shaalira D'arc > /emote nods, "See you on the front, Gen. Colcer."
Alain Octirant > I, also.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > I'm sorry you have to leave so early
Alain Colcer > Fly safe Shaalira
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Thank you for coming!
Alain Colcer > Federal Defence commitments monsieur Oinkelmar
Alain Colcer > Ladies, gentlemen
Ulphus > /emote nods politely
Alain Colcer > au revoir
Kybernetes Moros > /emote gives an absent nod in Alain's general direction.
Isobel Mitar > /emote nods to Alain Colcer > Pleasure to meet you
Nethys Axion > Mm, Ithink it's time I take my leave..
Lilly Terranova > /emote looks at Nethys. "Bored already?"
Alain Octirant > Ah, misfortune.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Thank you for joining us, Mlle. Axion
Morgane Lysander > /emote looks up at Orthic
snake driver > /emote stands and straightens his suit before making his way towards the exit. "I guess it's time to get back to work."
Teutonii > /emote nods > I have my own duties to attend to too
Teutonii > /emote makes his way to Mr Oinkelmar to shake his hand > a good speech. Insiring.
Nethys Axion > That speech got rather long, though it was good, Msr Oinkelmar
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Thank you
Ammentio Oinkelmar > /emote nods
Ammentio Oinkelmar > I had a lot more to say.
Milo Caman > /emote smiles > I might stick around a while longerto hear it. A good speech, Mr. Oinkelmar.
Nethys Axion > I'm sure...forgive my shor attention span.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Thank you, Msr. Caman
Bataav > Perhaps a series of smaller addresses would allow you to put your message across without the risk of people drifting away and missing the end
Orthic > /emote looks down at Morgane and then around at the others. "Hmm.."
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Mlle. Axion, I noticed some reactions among the public
Luc Sarazin > Then publish the speech in its entirety as a media statement. I'd appreciate being able to use it as a resource for my students, along with the other views presented here.
Teutonii > /emote makes his way to the exit and leaves the others to their conversations
Aurelie Severasse > I concur with Msr Sarazin.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Of course, Msr. Sarazin
Shaalira D'arc > /emote nods in agreement, "I am sure a number of capsuleers would be interested, who could not make it today due to conflicting commitments."
Aurelie Severasse > The whole speech should be published on GalNet
Kybernetes Moros > /emote pipes up, "To see the complete thing'd be interesting, yeah."
Myrhial Arkenath > /emote wanders out, looking slightly tired.
Lilly Terranova > /emote looks at Nethys for a moment. She walks past her, gently setting a hand on her shoulder as she passes. "Are you heading home, then?" she asks quietly.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > The idea that it would be used in schools is very neat.
Bataav > Ms Severasse yours too of course
Aurelie Severasse > /emote blushes.
Aurelie Severasse > Mine was nothing
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Please have some Sweet Intaki wine!
Aurelie Severasse > Just some offhand remarks with a silly malapropism thrown in.
Aurelie Severasse > So embarassing.
Luc Sarazin > /emote glances across at Aurelie Severasse with renewed interest > And your views, as well: therey were not nothing. The desire for the Federation to grow in strength through the mixing of diverse backgrounds and interests....
Bataav > I disagree. I believe your central point was the value of contributions from all quarters. I'd say your speech should be included in the public records
Orthic > /emote looks at Morgane and nods, offering her a hand up. "Shall we?"
Nethys Axion > Not quite yet, Lilly.
Aurelie Severasse > /emote smiles. > So kind
Shaalira D'arc > "Indeed, both public addresses should be preserved for posterity."
Morgane Lysander > /emote smiles at Orthic as she takes his hand and stands up "If you wish, yes."
Lilly Terranova > /emote tilts her head to one side. "Alright," she says.
Isobel Mitar > The wine is very nice, yes. *raises her glass slightly*
Bataav > /emote accepts the offer of another drink and looks around to mingle
Isobel Mitar > I did not know Intaki have a dessert wine tradition.
Ulphus > /emote starts collecting food from the buffet
Orthic > /emote nods and offers her his arm as he makes his way towards the exit, pausing to nod to Milo and speak breifly with the hosts. "Thank you for organizing this. I'm sure we'll be in touch."
Aurelie Severasse > /emote nods at Orthic. > Thankyou for attending.
Bataav > /emote nods to Isobel > it's not to everyone's taste, too sweet for some palets
Morgane Lysander > /emote takes Orthic's arm with a small smile, nodding as she passes Milo. She glances up to Orthic as they make their way to the exit
Matariki Rain > /emote takes another glass of wine > Merci.
Isobel Mitar > Is winemaking a traditional industry in Intaki?
Ammentio Oinkelmar > I actually met a business man on the Crystal Boulevard who specifically recommended this wine to me.
Orthic > /emote nods with his usual his usual blank expression and makes his way out
Aurelie Severasse > It was brought by the Gallente originally
Morgane Lysander > /emote makes here ay out with Orthic
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Thank you for joining us, Msr. Orthic
Aurelie Severasse > But the southern ranges especially have great climate for sweet white wines.
Aurelie Severasse > So the production flourished.
Nethys Axion > This was a lot more civil than I expected, to be honest.
Bataav > /emote nods > they do well
Alain Octirant > Mlle Severasse, you are an astute student of history.
Aurelie Severasse > My thanks, Professor.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Quafe company has kindly provided some refreshments that go well with the alcoholic beverages.
Nethys Axion > I'm quite fond of just the spirits, though.
Isobel Mitar > Ah, quafe. Promotional? *smile*
Ulphus > M. Oinkelmar, can I ask whether you think the evening met it's success criteria?
Luc Sarazin > /emote looks around the agora, taking in the people debating and nibbling. He concentrates for a moment and the strains of lilting dance music begin to play: something with elements of jazz and tango, perhaps.
Luc Sarazin > /emote puts his glass down and approaches Aurelie Severasse > I hope we might discuss the politics of diversity later, but for now... would you honour me with a dance?
Ammentio Oinkelmar > I think so, Msr. Atamahara
Nethys Axion > At anyrate, I think I'll take my leave...it was a pleasure, really..perhaps my organization will do a little something like this.
Aurelie Severasse > /emote smiles widely. >I'd love to.
Lilly Terranova > /emote lets go of Nethys's shoulder. "I will see you when you get home, then," she says.
Nethys Axion > /emote nodded, "Absolutely."
Aurelie Severasse > /emote holds out her hand to Luc.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > We have a friendly relationship with Quafe company. We often discuss with their experts.
Luc Sarazin > /emote nods and takes Aurelie's hand, drawing her to a clear space and into his arms. He holds her in a dance embrace for a brief moment as they take the rhythm of the music, then leads her in the turns of the dance, chatting casually as they move.
Isobel Mitar > Mm. I am sure they have expertise and many opinions to share regarding markets and trade. *nods to Oinkelmar*
Ammentio Oinkelmar > /emote nods back.
Shaalira D'arc > /emote sets aside her drained glass of Intaki wine and stands, padding her mouth. She remarks, "It appears the same defense commitments that drew away Lum. Gen. Colcer is compelling me to depart as well."
Aurelie Severasse > /emote smiles and moves gracefully along.
Matariki Rain > /emote watches the dancing, her foot tapping to the music.
Lilly Terranova > /emote allows her image to dissolve, disappearing from the venue.
Shaalira D'arc > /emote inclines her head, "Thank you for the invitation, Chairman. It was a pleasure attending, and the discussion was interesting."
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Thank you for coming, Commander D'arc.
Alain Octirant > /emote nods at Shaalira. > General. Be well.
Isobel Mitar > /emote nods to Shaalira
Shaalira D'arc > /emote clasps her hands and dips her head, "Ladies, gentlemen. Suprab nahi."
Shaalira D'arc > /emote makes a move towards the exit, but her avatar dissolves after just a few steps.
Bataav > Suprab nahi, Ms D'arc
Kybernetes Moros > /emote looks around a last time and has his avatar vanish where it stands.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > /emote is relieved.
Alain Octirant > I must make apologies myself. I'll leave the partying and dancing to the young.
Ulphus > /emote relaxes a little, then turns to M. Oinkelmar > I'm never entirely comfortable when he's around
Alain Octirant > /emote shakes Ammentio's hand firmly.
Alain Octirant > Chairman.
Alain Octirant > A pleasant dinner.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > It was a pleasure to meet you in person, Professor.
Alain Octirant > Indeed. Fortune on you.
Luc Sarazin > /emote murmurs to his dance partner as they circle the small central space > It was a fine sentiment. The energy of encounters between differences, the mixing and blending -- like the musique we hear now -- ...
Luc Sarazin > these are things which give the Federation its character, its vitality, and also its strength.
Alain Octirant > /emote heads for the door, finishing his whiskey on the way out.
Aurelie Severasse > Yes, that's right. Like a symphony.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > /emote Opens another bottle of Intaki wine.
Aurelie Severasse > If you take the violins out it loses it's character, it's strength.
Ulphus > /emote sips his wine and walks over to Isobel, he talks quietly to her
Bataav > it's been a pleasure. I'm pleased political debate didn't take over the event. I look forward to reading the keynote speech again. But for now I must head back to Intaki.
Bataav > Praatya yaavat, Mr Oinkelman, Ms Severasse
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Sorry you have to leave so early, Msr. Bataav
Bataav > /emote looks to a passing waiter and takes another glass of wine > well... I'm sure the matters will still be there later
Bataav > /emote smiles
Luc Sarazin > /emote smiles and swings Aurelie in a tight circle, feet moving with agile grace > Indeed. Or even a session where the symphony is joined by a steel band, a humming-choir and a snake-charmer. We make something new together.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > /emote mutters > Oh, I almost forgot!
Aurelie Severasse > A lovely metaphor.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > The representative of the Federal Progressive Party, Mademoiselle Emelena Morro wanted to greet you with a keynote
Aurelie Severasse > /emote smiles
Ulphus > /emote looks surprised > She did?
Ammentio Oinkelmar > /emote Orders his crewmembers to start the recording
Ammentio Oinkelmar > /emote a huge holoimage of Mlle. Morro appears
Isobel Mitar > /emote turns to observe
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Firstly, allow me to apologize for not addressing you all from a live projection.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > I am Emelena Morro, Chairwoman of the Federal Progressive Party.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > As much as I wished to be in attendance tonight, the business of keeping a major political party in top form is too often plagued with unexpected obligations and unanticipated scheduling conflicts.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > /emote winds the recording a bit forward
Aurelie Severasse > /emote whispers. > This is rather spoiling the dancing.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Until then and always, may you find success and fortune wherever the stars take you.
Ulphus > /emote chuckles
Ammentio Oinkelmar > /emote stops the recording.
Aurelie Severasse > Elegant in its brevity.
Bataav > Perhaps something else for later reading
Ammentio Oinkelmar > /emote coughs
Isobel Mitar > /emote looks amused, and takes a small sip from her glass
Luc Sarazin > /emote brings the dance to an end, holding his partner just a little longer than is strictly necessary before lifting her hand to his lips > I was about to propose that we attend to this speech. *smiles* But now... would you care to choose the next d...
Luc Sarazin > ... dance?
Ulphus > M. Oinkelmar, is Mm Morro from a different faction to you?
Matariki Rain > /emote flashes a grin at Ulf.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > She represents the Federal Progressive Party
Aurelie Severasse > /emote waits for the music to recommence. When it does > Ah. Perfect!
Ammentio Oinkelmar > We have much in common, but their performance has left many voters disappointed
Ammentio Oinkelmar > looking for alternatives.
Aurelie Severasse > /emote holds out her hand for Luc, and sweeps him along in a fast traditional Mannar dance.
Luc Sarazin > /emote listens to the music Aurelie has selected, nodding, takes Aurelie's hand and follows her in the dance.
Ulphus > /emote nods thoughtfully > Would it be more effective to have her replaced and use her party structure to get your message out? Or do the Progressive party still favour her leadership?
Isobel Mitar > /emote glances at Ulf, then at Oinkelmar
Ammentio Oinkelmar > I think the voters need alternatives. Msr. Atamahara
Isobel Mitar > I thought GIPA were a different party? Although I do confess I am not intimately familiar with current Federal politics
Bataav > I agree. With a wider variety of political messages and options, the people have a better chance of voting for a group that they agree more with . If the result is coalition government then I'm inclined to think this isn't all bad either
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Also, a capsuleer organization has more freedom than something strictly tied to an established party.
Matariki Rain > /emote wanders over to the conversation > How are things going with security in Syndicate? I've been paying woefully little attention to matters there in the past year.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Well the government hasn't yet made any large investments.
Ulphus > Don't you worry about splitting the influence, and allowing a smaller section of what do you call them, regressives? to gain power that should rightfully be progressive?
Bataav > the border zone in Placid faces the usual difficulties with capsuleer piracy
Ammentio Oinkelmar > I think they have split the influence all by themselves.
Matariki Rain > /emote nods to Bataav > How safe is it to travel? For people who don't have access to capsule ships, that is.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > But now the voters can come to us when they are disappointed, Msr. Atamahara.
Ulphus > Good luck M. Oinkelmar, good luck
Aurelie Severasse > /emote finishes the dance.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > I believe we all want to keep the progressive block large and fat.
Aurelie Severasse > Msr Sarazin, it has been a huge pleasure
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Thank you. Monsieur.
Aurelie Severasse > But I must be off.
Bataav > it's probably none caspuleer traffic that risks the most. We capsuleers have the benefit of highly advnced integrated systems, or corporate copilots to assist. Civilian traffic doesn't have such luxeries
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Thank you for help, Mlle. Severasse
Aurelie Severasse > Thankyou all. It has been lovely.
Luc Sarazin > /emote finishes the dance with a flourish > Thank you: the pleasure has been all mine. Might I contact you later, perhaps?
Aurelie Severasse > /emote smiles. > Please do.
Aurelie Severasse > /emote leaves
Ammentio Oinkelmar > So, Mlle Farel, have you enjoyed your time here?
Luc Sarazin > /emote looks after the departing Aurelie, then makes his way to the remaining cluster of people.
Bataav > /emote finishes his drink > and now I really do need to return to Intaki
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Please take some more wine, Msr. Bataav
Ulphus > /emote sips his wine and looks around > It starts to look like all your constituents have departed, leaving only the visitors.
Isobel Mitar > It is starting to get bit late
Ulphus > Rather than outstay our welcome, we should probably leave you to it
Ammentio Oinkelmar > I'm afraid so, Msr. Atamahara
Bataav > /emote smiles and finds a full bottle on the table > my thanks, I shall enjoy it looking over the Homeworld
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Thank you for coming!
Ulphus > /emote smiles > It was interesting anyway, thank you for the invitation.
Isobel Mitar > Thank you for the occasion and the invitation, Mr Oinkelmar
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Thank you all for making this evening true.
Bataav > my pleasure
Luc Sarazin > /emote addresses Ammentio Oinkelmar > Thank you for the event: the attention to paid to our palates was much appreciated and the company was delightful. I, too, shall take my leave now.
Bataav > /emote walks to the exit and leaves for Placid
Matariki Rain > /emote smiles > Sounds like it's my cue to leave as well. I'm still hoping Kyber will undock, though.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > /emote mmutters > Fly safe, Msr. Sarazin
Ulphus > Isobel, are you flying home tonight?
Isobel Mitar > It was pleasure to meet you. Good night, Mr Oinkelmar and others.
Isobel Mitar > Ulf, I am not sure yet.
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Good night, Mlle. Mitar
Luc Sarazin > /emote nods, smiles to Matariki -- "Good to see you again. Ask me to coffee soon?" -- and departs.
Ulphus > /emote puts his glass down on a table > I'll let you know if I spot anything en-route
Ammentio Oinkelmar > Mlle. Rain, thank you for joining us. I'm sorry to hear you have to leave this early.
Ulphus > /emote bows to M. Oinkelmar > Goodnight
Isobel Mitar > Ulf, I am flying a bomber, I should be fine. But thank you. *smile*
Matariki Rain > /emote grins, nods her thanks to Msr Oinkelmar and turns to her alliance-mates > I think I'll head back too. Kyber know better than to leave the station now, I think.
Ulphus > /emote grins at Isobel. > No worries
Ammentio Oinkelmar > /emote ssays > Good bye, Msr. Atamahara
Ulphus > /emote waves to the assembled, and departs
Matariki Rain > Good bye. Fair travels, all.
Isobel Mitar > /emote leaves, her avatar dissolving just before the exit
Ammentio Oinkelmar > /emote Opens another bottle of wine.

[Ammentio Oinkelmar]

The discussions between the guests on the Crux Agora NeoCom facility started 18:52:46 and ended 22:23:36. The organizing party wants to thank all the participants for this amazing and interesting evening.