>>5297460>>5297492>>5297497{Art: Sarah Connel}
<span class="mu-i">This material they have, it’s the sole purpose for the Great Fleet. We need to understand how it works. How to shape it, and how to use weapons made from it.</span>
“It might be difficult to get them to give up their secrets.”
<span class="mu-i"> As you said, they’re a hundred kilo-ananas away from home. I think we can be convincing.</span>
“You’re starting to sound like Papa Kāne.”
<span class="mu-i">I’m starting to sound like the Axeholder!</span>
“Auwē! I’m sorry, didn’t mean to touch a nerve.”
<span class="mu-i">INo, it was my fault. I know it might sound horrible, but I’m actually looking forward to being rid of this thing.</span>
She palms the ax in her hand, feeling a weight far beyond its wood and obsidian.
“Yeah, I know what you mean.”
In your head, when you stop talking, you can still hear the-
“Let’s focus on the campaign! I know you wanted me to go to Ke Awa but we have limited time. If we message the crew Nizax can march the Treasure here, dealing out the Ahi portion as they go.”
<span class="mu-i">This is your campaign, not Nizax’s. </span>
“The Ahi were always going to be a longshot. This gives me time to get adjusted to the politics here.”
<span class="mu-i">No matter what our parents think of you, you’re still Ahi. Seeing proof of the fleet’s value passed out from one of their own could revitalize the entire coast.</span>
You sigh.
“Ke Awa *is* in rough shape.”
<span class="mu-i">Makana didn’t do it any favors.</span>
“Where is she now?”
<span class="mu-i">Here if you can believe it. The Ahi’s Chief Diplomat to the Hall of Peace.</span>
“Loas save us. Can Makky even spell diplomat?”
<span class="mu-i">She can spell money. That’s all that matters in this city.</span>
“You know what? Campaign aside, we haven’t seen each other for over a year. I’m willing to take a hit with the tribe if I can spend some time with my metasister. We both could use it.”
<span class="mu-i">Interesting proposal...</span>
>Lono returns to Ke Awa and distributes the Ahi’s portion of the spoils.>Lono stays in Kutha Rakyat and has Nizax distribute the spoils. 