[ This is... new. He'd read up on Oros by finding the available mission parameters. There wasn't anything about nukes, but he has heard some scuttlebutt.
Not that he was feeling particularly kind toward the aliens he's seen, but it's good to know his instincts are still on point. ]
Yes. There are others on board who have seen what was left of the victims firsthand. There are moving images on this device from weeks ago if you wish to review them.
[ Just don't ask him how to access them, for Andraste's sake. ]
But there are complications. Secret human agents working on their side toward our eradication.
[ Basically, it's the equivalent of elves and he is so fucking tired of elves. ]
[ He's assuming that means video and he's definitely going to go back and look. He hasn't finished completely. There's just not enough time in the day. ]
What do you mean secret human agents? How do you now this?
[ This is actually turning out worse than he initially thought. ]
Humans who profess to have the best interests of their race at heart but are secretly in league with the aliens.
[ Alternatively, human agents of the Qun. It's like Thedas all over again, only the magic here is incomprehensible to him and leaves him at a disadvantage to combat it. ]
I've spoken to those who have seen what the aliens do. And I have feigned allegiance with them in order to speak with them directly.
I've no blighted idea, save that these people are civilians, not soldiers, and having little experience with war they feel pity toward the survivors of a race that destroyed their own world.
[ Does Cullen's exasperation with civilians come through here? Because Maker, does he feel it. They're almost worse than nobles. ]
[ This has the potential to get messy really quickly. Civilians do have no business being involved because of reasons like this. Feelings have no place in war. ]
Those are large accusations to make without absolute proof.
Of course. Perhaps we might meet somewhere public and move to a secure location? I apologize if my caution seems overmuch for the circumstances, but spies have recently caused much damage in my world. I am wary of it happening again.
I understand. If you are planetside, we can meet in the area between the districts as to not be influenced. Should it require more secrecy, there are a number of islands to use that are away from the influences as well.
[ And true to his word, Locus is in the indicated outfit, though has an addition of dark sunglasses resting on his nose. He's leaning against a column near the city center looking nonchalant. He's checking everyone out and keeping notes, as per usual. ]
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Not that he was feeling particularly kind toward the aliens he's seen, but it's good to know his instincts are still on point. ]
You have proof they're murdering people?
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But there are complications. Secret human agents working on their side toward our eradication.
[ Basically, it's the equivalent of elves and he is so fucking tired of elves. ]
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What do you mean secret human agents? How do you now this?
[ This is actually turning out worse than he initially thought. ]
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[ Alternatively, human agents of the Qun. It's like Thedas all over again, only the magic here is incomprehensible to him and leaves him at a disadvantage to combat it. ]
I've spoken to those who have seen what the aliens do. And I have feigned allegiance with them in order to speak with them directly.
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[ Why aren't other people talking about this?? Or has he just been slacking since he arrived. ]
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[ Does Cullen's exasperation with civilians come through here? Because Maker, does he feel it. They're almost worse than nobles. ]
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Those are large accusations to make without absolute proof.
In your experience, what are the aliens like?
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Brutal. They used weapons unlike any I've seen against us when we landed peacefully on their planet.
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Would you be willing to discuss this further in person?
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