futurology | text | un: Sasaki

Like a few others here, I'm among those who met the goddess Nalanni. And like others there are things I learned from having a conversation with her. First and foremost, I'd like to request some help in conveying a message she intended for her people.

She wanted them to know that she loves them, and that she knows they can go on without her.

At the time, I was struck with the thought that she'd considered her own passing a possibility. And now that I've seen mentions of slaying gods here, it seems she wasn't wrong. Maybe some of you know more than me, but I'm not convinced it's the only way. Having said that, I'm not blind to the reality that those are our orders, and that there are those who will follow them.

I'm more interested in helping the Nalawi. I gave my word that I would do whatever I could, and so... To those who are already making efforts to ensure the Nalawi are able to sustain themselves, whatever may come, I'd like to volunteer any help I can provide.

If anyone wants further information on the conversation I had with Nalanni, please let me know. I'm unsure how much would be redundant, since admittedly, I've picked up on recent developments here and there.

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We're of like mind in that.

As for what she told me, I'll detail it here. I apologize if any of it is redundant, I've been playing catch-up and am still at it.

Nalanni told me that she'd been imprisoned by Pomarr, and that this was achieved by borrowing the power of her sister goddess. The death of Pomarr's people was Nalanni's responsibility, an action she took when the lives of the Nalawi were threatened. She said that at that time, her anger could not be reasoned with - and suspects the same is true of Pomarr now.

According to her, Pomarr would likely be impossible to dissuade without force, and she wasn't confident that mortals could contend with a god's power. I asked how she might be freed, and she thought force would be the only way. She also felt that if she were somehow freed, her sister would not intervene, as they'd coexisted peacefully before.

Rather than asking for assistance, she instead asked that her message be conveyed to her people. I believe that they are her first and foremost concern. She seemed very weary, but she generated a stone for me, saying it was a token of appreciation. Considering how little I could do for her, she didn't need to tax herself that way.

After that, Pomarr found I was there, and sent me off with some sort of storm.

Edited (missed a detail) 2016-05-28 05:29 (UTC)

And this is the being we are so eager to destroy. Not that it matters; the decision was made before this information was available.

Unfortunately, yes. That appears to be the case.

From what I've been hearing, operatives being under-informed isn't unusual.

ALASTAIR usually provides an objective. Otherwise, we are largely left on our own.

So no logistical support at all...

That's certainly different from what I'm accustomed to.

One wonders if this is intentional on their part, or if they simply do not have as much pertinent information as we would like.

What were you accustomed to, if I may ask?

I've seen at least a few wonder that very thing.

As for me, the organization I work for has a tactical division for large-scale operations. In such cases they'd lay out a plan and orchestrate it as field agents made progress, including updates and changes as needed.

Then this is a large change for you. We never seem to be that organized.

It does seem that way. I have to wonder if it doesn't generate more work for everyone, having this lack of structure.

Perhaps. Some do seem to enjoy the freedom of working as they wish.

There's something to be said for that too, I suppose.

Until it comes time to listen to different opinions, I suppose. The loudest voices and those willing to act first often take the day.

Has that been a pattern during missions like this, then?

Not yet. The objective of the last mission was more palatable to most, which leads to an entirely different sort of conversation.

Would you mind my asking what the objective was? I don't have much sense of any pattern yet, being as new as I am.

We were instructed to bring back the sun.

Bringing back the sun... That seems almost fanciful, compared to this.

It felt less fanciful, in a world where the sun was hidden.

I suppose it would...

How was that task completed, if I may ask?

Something to do with science. My attention was elsewhere, during that time.

I see. Thank you for the information, I know very little of what came before my recruitment, thus far.

If you have further questions, I can attempt to answer them. I have been with this group of recruits since the beginning.

Thank you for the offer. If I were to ask one thing...

What is your impression of ALASTAIR on the whole, based on your experiences?

My impression is one I would prefer not to discuss over a device provided by ALASTAIR.

Ah, I understand. Perhaps I can ask again in person, when time allows.

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