>>191465"I am well aware that there are limited means of progress available. The issue is the nature of the relationship between yourselves and our plan going forward."
>>191470Posey can look towards two different sets of coastlines. Towards the north, and that beachhead controlled by the GRU, or to the south, and what is controlled by the Traveller and his puppets.
"Oh, Miss Ring. You alone wish to reach out to Our Fellow Traveller directly, and you alone are willing to voice your skepticism so openly. I understand what it is that draws you to him. What makes him - her, it, them - so - so
fascinating. What I do not understand is your aversion to that which is so beautiful. It must only be some lingering pain, some trauma that you haven't yet overcome. No matter.
Yes, I am well aware of the limitations of this desolate rock, and how unsuitable to all life it is. Would you believe me if I told you that this climate is rather foreign to me? I much prefer sandy beaches and warm waters.
Yes, I would like very much to leave this island. If you haven't gathered, Stalliongrad and their... Their 'particularistic' understanding of Equalism is, well, it's getting in the way of meaningful progress. As it always does.
You say Our Fellow Traveller does not understand the limits of our biology. And that is true. But it is learning, and it is learning fast. I have seen few creatures so curious, so willing to learn, and so receptive to education as Our Fellow Traveller. I have little doubt that between its magic, and our collective efforts, even these limitations that you take for granted may be overcome. Our comrades, I hope, if they can survive the GRU, may find shelter from the elements, or at least, that closer integration with Our Fellow Traveller may provide an escape from the horrors of our world...
As you've gathered, Our Fellow Traveller, much like ponies and most creatures, gains magical strength through comradery and friendship. Much is needed and expended in the fight against the obstructionists in the GRU and that... that
Commissar. If only you could offer your own strength, it would help considerably. Even those soldiers sent by Stalliongrad could be of help, if only they could go to sleep, or stay around long enough for the song and education to do its work..."
>>191471"Oh, indeed they are. But they needn't be."