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Conclusion of the Duel (myself vs Diana Kim)

Author
Nomistrav
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#1 - 2016-12-09 19:57:17 UTC  |  Edited by: Nomistrav
While I accepted and saw Madam Diana Kim’s challenge through to the end (recording from my camera drone (EDIT: Removed Lossmail)), I regret that I did not fully disclose my motivations or intentions when doing so. For that, I offer my sincerest condolences, and now wish to offer restitution in the form of explanation:

My desire to spread a message of non-violence may have seemed contrary when I accepted the duel. However, I did so with the forethought to twist the violent charade in favor of the message. Accepting the challenge, I only did so with a voluntary crew - consisting entirely of fellow Intaki - under my employment who wished to contribute to a knowing loss. Thus, none under my leadership were unaware of the consequences and circumstances. By contrast, they were perhaps eager with anticipation at an opportunity to become Reborn, as we Intaki are known for.

Already, important possessions and predictive letters are being consolidated in preparation for the tests of rebirth of these fine individuals, few may they be, who so readily committed to this display of non-violence. Of notable inclusion is a dear friend who has recently announced intentions to continue the spread of peace on Intaki Prime directly, inspired by the teachings of the Idama.

The only matter left was the consideration of my acceptance: I did so under the pretense that this was a duel, which is indeed a most hostile confrontation. Madam Kim would expect my arrival and committal therein. With this in mind, I fielded non-violent weaponry - Festival Launchers - that my crew and I could celebrate this momentous occasion (though much to our disappointment, the fireworks missed their mark). An occasion that I view not as the lesser of two evils or compliance, but in a compromise to find a middle ground between two diverse cultures.

It is with my sincerest hopes that Madam Kim look beyond any treachery she may find in my behavior, and see that I would wish to meet her in the middle. My efforts were to allow her to safeguard her honor, be crowned the victor of our engagement, and put an end to the hostilities in a manner that we could both find acceptable. My deepest appreciations to Madam Kim as well for making good on our conditions.

"As long as space endures,

as long as sentient beings exist,

until then, may I too remain

and dispel the miseries of the world."

~ Vremaja Idama

Persephone Alleile
Tartarus Covert Operations
#2 - 2016-12-09 20:09:55 UTC
I respect your adherence to your principles Nomistrav and your crew's devotion to the Ida.

I pray that their souls find a fortuitous rebirth.
Diana Kim
State Protectorate
Caldari State
#3 - 2016-12-09 20:14:04 UTC
It is a very brave act to engage in a combat when you set a plan to lose in advance. I don't think I myself would have courage to ask my crew to do the same, and if I would ever ask that, I would make sure to share their fate, since their lives would be on my consciousness.

Of course, I don't see any treachery in your actions (other than to your crew - but it is not for me to judge). For me and my crew you with your crew were behaving honorable and brave.

Honored are the dead, for their legacy guides us.

In memory of Tibus Heth, Caldari State Executor YC110-115, Hero and Patriot.

Salome Arran
Pator Tech School
Minmatar Republic
#4 - 2016-12-09 20:22:02 UTC
Much respect on my front, for your actions, Nomistrav. Consider yourself and anyone on your crew entitled to hospitality from me and mine.
Yarosara Ruil
#5 - 2016-12-09 21:15:20 UTC  |  Edited by: Yarosara Ruil
Major street cred for putting your words to practice, Mister Nomistrav. Not many can claim the same.

Now can we discuss on why Miss Kim was flying a disgusting Sansha vessel? Has she been indocrinated?! Is she a Sansha sleeper agent?!

New Eden needs to know!
Valerie Valate
Church of The Crimson Saviour
#6 - 2016-12-09 21:44:33 UTC
I, for one, am disappointed that Battle Badgers were not used in this event.

Doctor V. Valate, Professor of Archaeology at Kaztropolis Imperial University.

Merchant Rova
Tidal Lock
Vapor-Lock
#7 - 2016-12-09 23:04:16 UTC
Yarosara Ruil wrote:
Major street cred for putting your words to practice, Mister Nomistrav. Not many can claim the same.

Now can we discuss on why Miss Kim was flying a disgusting Sansha vessel? Has she been indocrinated?! Is she a Sansha sleeper agent?!

New Eden needs to know!

Dude I've been saying she's a Sansha agent for like, a month now. Good to see people are thinking the same as me!
Casiella Truza
Ecliptic Rift
#8 - 2016-12-09 23:14:07 UTC
Well, this went differently than I expected. Kim looks like even more of a whatever-she-is now.