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Post by The Union of Tinis on Jan 18, 2005 20:42:13 GMT -5
A raccoon appears in front of a large psudeo-classical-post-modern beast of a building. He takes up position behind a podium bearing the simple letters 'F.F.' on its front.
"Good day. I must admit that some are unfamiliar with me or my position, but I am Waldo, Secretary of State of the Union of Tinis. I am here today to annonce the upcoming dedication of the Furry Federation Council Hall. I am here representing my nation, and to bring good tidings from its people to all member nations.
"In a few short days, the doors will open and the various representatives of all the members of the federation council will meet togeather in one place for the first time ever. First Speaker Izixs has asked me to be the voice of Tinis on the council and I hope to represent Tinis as well as I can.
"Later today and until the dedication, any representative or dignitary from a member nation will be given at their option tours of the council hall. Some final construction is still underway, but all the major work is completed and everything should be done by the time the council is brought to order.
"No longer will the ad hoc meeting places be necissary and all members will be able to be heard, and listen, at the same time. Federation policy will be layed out by majority vote, and plans, such as the Furry Federation Defense Forces and Dawn Sister space station shall be discussed, funded, and developed.
"Thank you."
Waldo steps down from the podium.
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Post by Ciata on Jan 20, 2005 17:16:21 GMT -5
(The Diacanos surveys the lavish halls and grand meeting place in the New Council Hall of the Furry Federation in his plain white robe with a serene face tainted with admiration and flanked by a guard and an advisor whom records this...)
"I hope that the splendor ah these halls may be reflected in the actions that take place in them. Each chair will contain a person, a person who represents da lives an wishes of their people.
(Laying a paw on one chair)
"The represenative of de minds an souls of billions ah furs will gather 'ere ta decide the good of all our peoples."
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Post by The Union of Tinis on Jan 21, 2005 15:35:59 GMT -5
Elsewhere in the building, Waldo travels down a hallway flanked by his five aids, some with boxes and computer equipement, others writing down Waldo's dictation.
"...And though the violence of last summer and fall made many of us afraid, it was through our unity that we managed to end the suffering of the people of The Yiffy, Outlandish, and Prismwind, feed their sick and..."
Waldo stops at an arch way that opens up into the main meeting hall. There in, the Diacanos and his enterage are standing. Only the Ciatan guards notice the grey raccoon and his aids. Waldo smiles, and continues on.
"So peaceful of manner."
"Should I write that sir?" asks one of the aids.
"Of course not silly."
They soon arrive at the Tinis office in a remote corner of the building. Flipping on the lights, Waldo motions the others to enter. The aids start setting up the computers while he takes his seat behind the large oak desk.
"You know, this is probably the most ambitious thing anyone has ever done," he tells one of the aids. "To tell you the truth, I'm a little overwhelmed. Not only will I be hobnobing with leaders and representatives who represent all parts of the federation, debating with them, and voting with them, but I'm supposed to act as the council's chair."
"I'm sure you'll do alright sir."
"I hope so. But I was kind of expecting the First Speaker to represent Tinis here and I would get assigned to visit with ambassadors and what have you at home or abroad. But I know the First Speaker has a government to run at home and can't spend all his time here. Meeting with one representative from Shikeishuu or Llewellynlland is one thing, and usually is on one subject that we've both studied up on. But this, I don't know if I can keep up. You know how long I've been Secretary of State..."
"About two weeks sir," says the aid as he places the keyboard on the desk.
"It was rhetorical," Waldo's ears twitch and he sighs. "But as I was saying, before this I severd as chief consoul to embassies to Tinis. I played with paper. I'm seriously doubting my accepting the offer for my position."
The aids finish setting up the computer and Waldo turns it on.
"I trust Izixs' judgement, but I don't understand it. Now would you read off where I left off on the speech..."
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Post by Ciata on Jan 26, 2005 10:42:49 GMT -5
(Opalance turns to his aid that was recording and says...)
"Reana Martus, I charge you with the representin' of our clan in this place. Yer face twill be the face of our people to the world. As my International Advisor, it 'tis yer duty to represent the people we serve an to help me understand other nations better so that I too may serve our clan better.
(Reana Martus is a lighter and shorter furred female uncia from the southern region, her brow is almost always creased in serious thought and her mouth is always in a bit of a frown due to the contemplation her brow is bent in. She is young for her position, and a female to boot, but the clan picks the best in each field for the service of advisor, and she is the elite in international affairs, logic, and politics. She responds...)
"This charge I will fulfill with all of my mind, heart, and soul, Diacanos. Save for that which I reserve only for our God."
(The Diacanos bows in approval, streightens and says..)
"Then ah shall leave you to yer duty an return to our people, farethewell."
(With that the Diacanos leaves, followed by his guard, and Reana begins her setting up of her new office and charge.)
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Post by The Union of Tinis on Jan 26, 2005 20:57:46 GMT -5
"So, it'll be Reana Martus for Ciata then."
"Yes," replies the young wolf. "Though our information on her is limited, our analysist believe she is indeed one of their best."
The grey raccoon looks up from his computer and smiles. "I'm glad at least a few of us can make it to the official dedication. There's been reports of bizare incidents along the boarders of the collapsed nations. Wispers have reached us that some nations are unwilling to send delegates to the council until they can insure safe travel."
"Could the terrorists be regrouping?"
"Though Auger, the acts of those who brought down the governments of several nations did create a great deal of terror in the hearts of many in the federation, that is not really their goal. They wish to see a world of destruction. They don't care about fear. They..."
Waldo is interupted as the phone rings. He looks over to the black phone, then over to the red one which soon rings again. Auger nods, spins away, and exits the office while Waldo picks up the reciever.
"Yes?...Oh...my...Any word on...Ideas?...uh...Yes sir... I will sir...Goodbye."
Waldo puts down the phone.
"Auger!"
The wolf reapears from the next room.
"Yes sir?"
"The First Speaker has just informed me that Shimandu has collapsed."
"Sir?!"
"Perhaps some were right in wanting to keep their representatives safe. I just got off the line with the First Speaker. He's talked with Epshrin and the rest of the commanders already and plans on making a formal annocement in a few hours. We may have to call off the official dedication. We might not have time for such formalities. Check with security and find our status here. Though it is only wild speculation at this point that its the same forces that deonated Prismwind, but if it is them, and if they have the ability to take down a nation as large as Shimandu, their influence has indeed grown greatly. We have work to do. I'm calling the entire staff."
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Post by The Union of Tinis on Jan 28, 2005 16:18:08 GMT -5
Waldo's eyes widen as the well armed military officers fload into the room.
"Excuse me sir," says one of them, a wolf wearing the rank of captain in the Tinisian military. "But we are securing the room, remain where you are. We'll be just a moment."
The officers spread out, check the adjoining rooms and closets. Under and behind the furniture. In every drawer. The Secretary of States computer is deactivated and opened up for inspection before being sealed again and rebooted. Waldo himself is patted down. Then the officers vanish. Moments later, escorted by two tigers in fatigues appears the First Speaker.
"Sir!" Waldo stands.
"No pleasantries. How is the security situation for the hall?"
"Secure. I've talked with FFDF commander Renard and he's boosted the number of furs on patrol to three times normal. The internal security devices have been trippled checked. No window or door to the outside can be opened with out Renard knowing about it. All the entrances have cameras and guards. All the delegates also have their own security details and have been offered to have FFDF guards watch the doors to their offices. Renard has also affixed a portable radar tower to the roof just in case."
The white dragon half laughs. "I wonder if they spotted me?" Noticing Waldo's confused look. "Oh, I came in under my own power the last couple dozen miles. Now what about catastrophy protection?"
"The bomb shelter is ready and waiting. Everyone who will be using it has been given instructions on locating and entering it. The emergency door locking mechanism is on stand by to secure the entrances and exits in case of any ground assaults. Every office has an emergency set of ventilators in case of chemical release. And our supply of antidotes if fully stocked."
"Good. I want you out of here. You are to go to the armed forces week in Shikeishuu. You'll be representing Tinis. Epshrin will send you instructions on your way on how to be polite, ect, ect to their generals and what not. If you meet Lady Mariko, be polite, friendly, and calm. And most of all, don't act like its all over your head, because it isn't. I don't know who Epshrin is dispacting to the festivities because we're sending a mixture of air and land forces, but who ever it is will take care of the actual military activities."
Waldo pauses for a moment before asking, "I'm a little confused as to why we're going to invest any of our military in excersies when there's a crisis in progress. Why are we doing this?"
"Practice. Only a small portion of our forces that have been committed either to humanitarian missions or the FFDF have real experience operating with other militaries or even in unknown situations, which are likely to be the rule for this event. The units that partcipated in the last joinet excersises with Shikeishuu last time are now on the front lines in Shimadu, and they are being very effective in their mission there. If more troops are needed there, Epshrin will use the units that just participated in the armed forces week."
"I see."
"Also, before you go, one of the reasons I came in under my own power is that there has been an attempt on my life."
Waldo's jaw drops. "Oh my. Are you alright?"
"Of course. I had to exit the plane in mid flight though, as it was on fire. But my escorts took care of the one who fired the rocket and escorted me the rest of the way here."
"Where did it happen?"
"I can't say yet for security reasons. Don't tell anyone or talk about it until an official annocement is made. Also, I'm sending you with an escort as well. Once you reach Shikeishuu you should be more than safe, but until then, be on watch."
The grey raccoon nods, picks up a folder off the desk and takes his leave.
"Good luck Izixs!"
"You too."
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Post by Ciata on Feb 1, 2005 22:32:01 GMT -5
: Reana Martus slunks around a corner in the council building, which is virtualy diserted during the conflict, due to most of the staff "calling in sick". Also missing is her Raja Borah guard, who was called back to the citadel in Ciata. Even with all of this, she would normaly be calm and proffesional, but there is a slightly deeper problem. Highly on edge, she slinks around another edge into a shadow, sniffing, then gives off a small mur. She waits, and listens, sensing someone, she tenses up and.........pounces! On Waldo?"
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Post by The Union of Tinis on Feb 2, 2005 0:22:03 GMT -5
<a few minutes earlier>
"It's so quiet here," noted Waldo while handing the First Speaker his new 'I Participated in Shikeishuu Armed Forces Week but Couldn't Keep the Uzi' tee -shirt.
"Most of the staff has been taking the last coulpe days off. Don't blame them. If the rebels or Sicarii want to strike a target, this is quickly becoming the most visible." The dragon inspects the shirt. "Thanks. I'll have to modify it of course so I can actually wear it, but it looks to be the right size."
Waldo sets down his bag in one of the burnt orange chairs that litter the office.
"Waldo? I'm guessing the engine tests tomarrow didn't interest you."
"Not particularly. I did give the appologies to the the Lady and the Field Commander of course. I don't know if they noticed me because of the hustle and bustle but I said them. How have things been around here?"
"Quiet thankfully. I've been monitoring the situation with Shimandu. Giving suggestions when I can. Making sure Epshrin is doing his job. I've barely left this office. The guards let me know everythings secure daily and have been instructed to inform me of any more arrivals. But I'm afraid there hasn't been any."
"Well we are relatively close to Shimandu..."
Izixs rubs his neck. "Nobody was expecting one of the earliest members, a nation that has been established longer than Tinis, to disapear over night."
Waldo rubs his head, messing up his head fur. "I think I'll head over to my residence and get some sleep. I'll be around in the morning if you need me."
"Alright. Bye." The First Speaker returns his attention to the monitor. Lines and maps flash over its screen seemingly randomly.
Waldo exits the office and starts down the hallway. He reaches the main entrance and spins around.
"Shoot, forgot my bag," he mutteres while he begins to retrace his steps. He fails to notice the sutble sound around the corner before he is pounced.
"Reana Martus?" he says while looking up into face of the Ciata representative. "May I ask why you've just pounced me? This is highly irregular."
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Post by Ciata on Feb 2, 2005 2:02:13 GMT -5
*Snif snif*
Reana crouches there for a moment, rather too close for comfort with a rather crazed look in her eyes. Sniffing the rather stunned racoon. Then hearing the talk of Waldo, she seems to snap out of it and leaned back and sat on her haunches now with a rather stunned and ashamed look on her face.
"Um.....I.....uh.....need"
She begins to shake a little and look around her quickly and snif the air again. Finally turning back to the extremely confused racoon.
"Nothing nothing, I just......uh. I'm sorry, please forgive me."
With that she leaps up and runs off very ashamedly.
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Post by Drastrata on Feb 2, 2005 11:26:41 GMT -5
Acheron Aquinas, Drastrata's represenative to the council, walks in right as she runs off. Acheron is a smaller, green, non-winged dragon unlike most of his family, which is likely the reason he is here.
"Uhhhhh........okay. Are you alright? That was rather......uh, strange? I wonder what's wrong with her? She seems able to do her duties, when not sneaking around and jumping on people, but there was something odd about her, I dont know, maybe I should contact their leader and inform him of his advisor's actions."
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Post by The Union of Tinis on Feb 2, 2005 15:22:20 GMT -5
"Might be prudent," replies the grey raccoon as he stands up, who is presently clad in a dishelveled looking suit. "I was just going back to the office to get my bag and suddenly I was on the ground. Oh, its Acheron correct? I'm afraid I'm horrid at names. She said something about needing something and then appologized."
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Post by Drastrata on Feb 2, 2005 16:09:59 GMT -5
He nods
"Yes, well met Waldo. I haven't seen many people here lately, it's nice to see a face around here.
Hmmm........I wonder, what could be wrong with her? She seemed alright when she showed up, smart and healthy and all, but after that attack recently she went all psychotic all of a sudden. Also, her body guard left, he was a Raja Borah, and they called all of them back didn't they? I wonder.......Well, I had better contact them, before she pounces again! LOL! I'll see you around Waldo."
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Post by Ciata on Feb 3, 2005 12:03:50 GMT -5
Opalance Calaminion arrives at the Council Hall himself the following day, allong with Cy Gafon his body guard, and 5 other Raja Borah.
"I of course am here in ragards to mah represenative, Reana Martus. I heard that she was ill an assualted the represenative ah Tinis. Though this tis a great suprise ta me, since Reana is mah one of my trusted advisors an friend, I do have some ideas as to wot might be the problem. Part of it might have been triggered from the attack. Martusa is her home town an her father is leader there, though we donna believe this ta be the reason fer her actions, the stress may have weakened her to it. I believe her own body guard, Rowan Stormwake might be able ta help me in figuring out what exactly is wrong with her. Though not common this kind of behavior does happen with our species, especially at this time ah the year, though she has not shown it before, as most all ailments are negated by the Heaven Stone she has. I ask you for your forgiveness to her actions an hope this will not portray negatively on our clans. Now if you will excuse us, I must go see her."
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Post by The Union of Tinis on Feb 3, 2005 14:32:18 GMT -5
First Speaker Izixs responds quickly with, "Waldo was not harmed and I believe your explaination and your course of actions shall invite me and my Secretary of State to not let it taint our respect and friendship with your clans."
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Post by Ciata on Feb 3, 2005 15:53:19 GMT -5
About three hours later Opalance and 5 of his Raja Borah exit the room in which Reana Martus was staying and gives his prognisis:
"Well, ah was right on some things an suprised by others. Ya' see, female Ciatan, unlike most cats, still go through breeding seasons, it goes from January 'till 'round late march, durin that time they of course are in a heat of sorts. Reana Martus, like many females in higher governmental positions is not married, so that her duties would not be hindered by having children an raisin a family or vise-versa. Nearly all females that do this have one Heaven Stone, which negates things of dis nature, most of the time. The stress from the new position, attack on her home town, an her body guard, who is more than jus' that as we've found out, leaving all added up to ah break down in her immune system an which brought on this, a long over-due heat. Havin no male of her species or even a feline nearby, nearly drove her mad. She is slightly better now with the return of Rowan, her body guard, but ah have throught through an shall need to talk with Boris Kratos, the leader of de Raja Borah about a more permanent an ultimatly benneficial plan. Again I am sorry dis all happened, for all people involved. Now, I must be goin as I am needed at the Citadel, farewell.
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