Email: From "Nealaphh" to "Cat"

[Tearen Wover]

To: Cat (<!-- e --><a href="mailto:littlekitten@omniverse.com">littlekitten@omniverse.com</a><!-- e -->)
From: Nealaphh (<!-- e --><a href="mailto:nealaphh@antiomni.org">nealaphh@antiomni.org</a><!-- e -->)

Subject: Institute Assignment


Hello Cat.

Thank you again for agreeing to assist me in the endeavor of improving this Omniverse. I hope that I have been of adequate assistance in helping you come to understand your current situation, and that you have been armed with sufficient knowledge so as to protect you in your journeys.

I have assigned you the role of Acolyte within the Omniverse Institute, and in that role I hope that you might be able to assist in more personal matters that other branches may not be exclusively suited to. Now that you have read The Monotruth, I trust that you ware aware of my personal quest to cast down the dragon Volvagia from its seat of power within the Ashen Steppes. For this task, I will require the assistance of more established factions, and the warriors of Ambrosia as led by the prime known as Guu are of particular interest.

If you could, please, travel to the Tangled Green and make contact with Princess Guu or a relevant retainer, and open a dialogue as to the possibility of tactical support during the main conflict with Volvagia. Below, I have written several talking points which you can bring up. Once the initial conversation has taken place, please send a report on how the discussions went, and any new terms or details that I might need to consider. Please stay as long as you need to until Princess Guu gives either a definite yes or no.

The people of Ambrosia are good-spirited and protective of new primes such as yourself, but the journey itself may not be entirely without peril. To this end, I encourage you to take Klee and Shen along with you so that they can act as a wealth of knowledge and protection in my place. There is no precise need to rush this, so if you are delayed, do not feel burdened by a sense of urgency.


Thank you for your time and effort. I look forward to your results.

In utmost esteem,

Headmaster Nealaphh




Attached Files:
Negotiation_Terms.doc
[spoiler]1. I intend to set up a long term base of operations within the Ashen Steppes. My plans for the building will require an abundance of raw materials only available in the Tangled Green. These include:
-Tropical Hardwoods
-Native Flora and Fauna
-Unprocessed Fresh Water
-Topsoil
-Algae Biomass

For these amenities, I can offer:
-Processed Precious and Semiprecious metals
-Chemical Catalysts
-Various Volcanic Minerals
-Concrete
-Glass
-Organic Explosives

2. In the slaying of Volvagia, I have a plan that requires the assistance of a team of expert combatants also schooled in the art of subterfuge. In exchange, I can off logistical support for Ambrosian construction efforts after the event has taken place.[/spoiler]

[Ari]

To: Nealaphh ( <!-- e --><a href="mailto:nealaphh@antiomni.org">nealaphh@antiomni.org</a><!-- e --> )
From: Cat (<!-- e --><a href="mailto:littlekitten@omniverse.com">littlekitten@omniverse.com</a><!-- e -->)

Subject: Institute Assignment

Don't worry Nealaphh, I've got this covered. Princess Guu actually responded to a twitter post of mine not too long ago and i've already sent her an email including a request to visit to discuss your requestS. I should be able to handle this without too much problem, and it might be worth note that sometimes you shouldn't just outright ask people to give you a small army. Chances are it won't go to well.

As a side note... why didn't you tell us you were a wanted criminal? That may have been an important thing to mention. Since, y'know. Now we're targets if the Empire learns we're helping you. That aside, I'll do my best to accomplish the task, and if I need help I'll let you know.

Sincerely,
Cat.

[Tearen Wover]

To: Cat (<!-- e --><a href="mailto:littlekitten@omniverse.com">littlekitten@omniverse.com</a><!-- e -->)
From: Nealaphh (<!-- e --><a href="mailto:nealaphh@antiomni.org">nealaphh@antiomni.org</a><!-- e -->)

Subject: Re: Institute Assignment

Hello Cat.

I hope that the Omniverse has found you well during these past weeks. Demetri is making steady progress on his assignment to find the lab equipment necessary for the completion of our secret project, and has notified me of such. Additionally, I have dispatched another compatriot to assist him in this and other matters.

Kleen and Rensh have informed me that you opted to travel without their guidance. While I commend you on your sense of bravery, I have not heard from you since you set out for the Tangled Green. While I do hate to rush these kinds of things, I believe the time frame for optimal coordination between our grouped efforts may be quickly coming to a close. If you are unable to complete your task, simply say so and I will assign someone else to it. There is no shame in admitting you are not up to a given task.

In a more direct response to your inquiries, I am not asking for a small army from Ambrosia. I seek only the assistance of what few primes Princess Guu can spare for our efforts, both on the auspices that it would be a net benefit for us both as well as the entire Omniverse for Volvagia to be dispatched. In addition to that effect, I am rather certain that the offering of several trade commodities in exchange for simply supplies that Ambrosia has in abundance is not me 'outright asking'. It's a transaction.

As far as your concerns over my standing bounties from Camelot and The Empire are concerned, I would posit that being wanted dead by two factions does not make me any more 'criminal' than being desired to be eaten by a giant, rampaging dragon does. Yes, in my early days within the Omniverse, when I was scared and alone, I lashed out with violence against people who I felt were trying to hurt me. Though it may seem odd for one such as myself, I am prone to panic in situations I do not understand, and unfortunately, there were casualties.

I plan to provide recompense for my actions to Camelot, as well as The Empire, when I have the resources to do so. For now, I would simply desire that you focus on your mission and let me worry about myself. Besides, as a prime, the Empire will target you if it has the chance, regardless of your standings with me.

Regards,

Headmaster Nealaphh

[Tearen Wover]

To: Cat (<!-- e --><a href="mailto:littlekitten@omniverse.com">littlekitten@omniverse.com</a><!-- e -->)
From: Nealaphh (<!-- e --><a href="mailto:nealaphh@antiomni.org">nealaphh@antiomni.org</a><!-- e -->)

Subject: Welcome Back

Hello Cat.

So sorry that I have not been able to respond to your message on AntiOmni.org for so long; I've been rather indisposed by trying to avoid being killed. I do not want to put the attention on myself, however; it is you that I am much more concerned about. I am glad to see that The Smiling One (Omni) has held his promise of resurrecting you. I suppose then that my assistants were right, and that you did meet your end in the Tangled Green.

I am truly sorry for this unfortunate occurrence; Klee and Shen went looking for you as soon as you sent your distress message, but when they arrived, all they found was your Dataverse Device. They did spend a long time searching for you, but all trails seemed to lead to dead ends. I apologize that I was unable to keep you safe.

It also appears that you lost your memories again upon resurrecting. A curious malady, and not something that other Primes seem to suffer from. I think your amnesia bears some investigation, and if you are willing, the Institute would be happy to both welcome you back into the fold and help you address this malady.

If not, you are always welcome and a friend of the Omniverse Institute. If ever you need help, do not hesitate to contact me. I will see that you are given the assistance you deserve.

Until then,

Stay safe.

Headmaster Nealaphh

[Ari]

To:Nealaphh (<!-- e --><a href="mailto:nealaphh@antiomni.org">nealaphh@antiomni.org</a><!-- e -->)
From:Cat (<!-- e --><a href="mailto:littlekitten@omniverse.com">littlekitten@omniverse.com</a><!-- e -->)

N-no, I understand Nealaphh. A-as the headmaster you do have more important things than a lost child to take care of. I.. don't really remember how or when I supposedly died, but I do know that it supposedly took a lot longer for me to come back than it should have... do you think it could be correllated to my memry loss?

[Ari]

To:Nealaphh (<!-- e --><a href="mailto:nealaphh@antiomni.org">nealaphh@antiomni.org</a><!-- e -->)
From:Cat (<!-- e --><a href="mailto:littlekitten@omniverse.com">littlekitten@omniverse.com</a><!-- e -->)

N-no, I understand Nealaphh. A-as the headmaster you do have more important things than a lost child to take care of. I.. don't really remember how or when I supposedly died, but I do know that it supposedly took a lot longer for me to come back than it should have... do you think it could be correllated to my memry loss? For all anyone knows I could have been long gone by the time they found the dataverse device... which may have been what happened there.

A-any ways. I apoligise for any trouble I've caused. I would appreciate the help getting my memories back, but for now I'm headed towards the endless dunes to meet up with.. Jak Mar and Daxter. I think they're both primes, and they offered to help me as well, although in a different way. I've also met up with a few primes here in the nexus too, one of them is willing to accompany me on my travels. I gave him a copy of your book but I don't think he's read much of it yet.

Th-thanks agian for taking care of me,

Cat