>>5422967>Art:Herb Kawainui Kāne>Alt text: Lata, the Hawaiian god of hula and canoe building, is projected in the night sky. He holds an oar that has an image of a warrior throwing a spear at a monster. Below a crew sails in a Hawaiian canoe while fighting a large squid and sharks in the ocean. Kaiali'i: I’ve been studying the scribe record of the council and researching amongst the tribes. Your pro-fleet stances crystalized your approval with the Ahi and your allegiance to neutrality appealed to the traditionalists in the Ilsa.
“That’s the good news. Snd the bad?”
Kaiali'i: When it came to the poor tribes, you took a mix of decisions. Your middle-way in granting Gamboa advisor rights and negotiating with the Raiders may have gone over well with the Ilsa, but the parties involved either took it neutrally or were frustrated with your .. er... Fence sitting.
“It’s okay, I need to hear this.”
Kaiali'i: Moving to bring the killer to justice was overwhelmingly popular with the poor tribes and the Ilsa, though it cost you some appeal with the Taya, that would be fine except-
Nizax: Eko’s material plan. We spent a month touring the Island showing people the wonders we are bringing them. Now they know you want to take it all back?
“But Norodom endorsed that plan too. And is openly against the poor tribes. How can she be ahead of me there!”
Nizax: We’ve been stationed in Kutha Rakyat for some time, captain. The crew, especially the members from the poorer tribes, have heard things around Neikotan. That Norodom will recognize the Eight tribe if she wins. Many outside the city recognize you as the safer wager, but Norodom’s deal with Gamboa is swaying the youth in the city.
“What do you advise?”
Kaiali'i: Return to the campaign. We have enough time for an appeal to one or two tribes. But before that, we can act right here. Kaori. Eko. You told me you made connections with both of them at the council. If we move closer to one of them, we could increase support with their tribe and get access to their skills.
“Why not both?”
Kaiali'i: Their goals conflict. You may be able to bridge them, but they’ll never campaign together
“I control Eko through Wiji. I can ally publicly with Kaori and use him in the background.”
Nizax: Captain, I’ve read what was said. I see what Eko is doing. The man will not be a servant forever. This material plan is an ambition to leave Wiji’s grasp, and thus yours. He may be your man for now, but that control is fleeting.
“But Kaori may be my best chance to regain losses with the poor tribes.”
Who do you ally with?
>Kaori(Approval will be Nupuri:Lean Lono and Taya:Lean Nordom)
>Eko(Approval will be Nupuri: Slightly Lean Lono and Taya: Slightly Lean Norodom)
