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[Empress turns the communicator on and is quiet for a long moment gathering her thoughts and her courage.

She's not entirely sure how to say this, so probably it's best to just state it outright] I'm leaving Palermi. In light of recent events it's come to my attention that a group to set some order in the city is needed. Innocent civilians should

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[canedaguardia]

[He's just finished sighing at the content of her post, which she can probably tell as he appears on screen.]

As much as I dislike the idea of helping the Mendolia, I respect your decision and family purpose.

[There's a brief pause] My father would have approved, and in that I'd like to offer you our alliance.

[He offers a polite smile after a second.] Besides, I'd rather not have you as the enemy. There are rumors that you can be a force to be reckoned with.

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I want to help everyone; despite what they did to me, I couldn't remain neutral if I didn't offer them a safe place to handle conflicts rationally--without violence.

[She can't help but smile, tiling her head? Who, lil' ol' her?] In a way, I suppose. Though I can't imagine why anyone would think that about me. [She muses quietly] I wonder why I've never heard these rumors...

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[canedaguardia]

An admirable goal to be sure. You are perhaps a far better person than I, in that respect.

[He tilts his head slightly, his smile becoming more amused.]Well, I certainly can't reveal my sources. Though I can't imagine why anyone would think such things of you either.

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I don't think I'm better than anyone. I just want what's best.

[She laughs softly] Understandable. I suppose reputations get around and get distorted.

Anyhow, thank you for your support. I'll let you know as soon as everything becomes official.

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[rainprotects]

Hey, that's kinda like what the Vongola does! We just help everyone. You should talk to our boss.

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[empressive]

Your boss? I'll certainly look into it. What's his name?

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His name is Sawada Tsunayoshi.

[empressive]

Do you think you could talk with him, so I could have an audience with him and discuss an alliance?

[BECAUSE EMPRESS WANTS TO DO THIS PROPERLY OKAY]

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...Thank you.

[ and he means it. He wishes everyone else cared as much....]

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It's something that needs to be done, before something like this happens again.

[She feels tired, running a hand through her hair] It will take some work, but with support I'm sure we can do it.

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Well, maybe my family can help! I mean, we are with the Palermi.

[empressive]

[She smiles warmly] I'd love to be allies with you and your family, Teddie. Who's the head of it?

[temporalprince]

Of course I'll follow you, your Highness. I'd be happy to serve at your side.

[And for once, his smile is genuine, if a bit wry.]

[empressive]

Thank you. I couldn't do this without you.

[She smiles back, grateful] I'm not sure what to even name the Family, however.

[temporalprince]

I could get you a dictionary, but don't feel you have to rush. It should be something that has meaning to you.

[empressive]

[She nods lightly] Where's Aqua? I'll have to talk to her about this as well.

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[musikjugend]

Best of luck with your... endeavor. You will need it in order to convince everyone that you will truly be a neutral party.

[If he sounds skeptical, that's because he is.]

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[empressive]

Thank you. I don't see how remaining neutral and helping everyone could be seen as 'hard,' but I'll do my best.

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[musikjugend]

I am sure you will have little trouble with remaining neutral. Assuming that the Palermi and Mendolia will believe you to be a neutral party and accept your help in mediation is another entirely.

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[empressive]

Of course. I'll take that into account, I assure you.