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[A sigh, more of anxious disappointment than anything actually directed at Edgeworth. Well. If she calls, he can always put the prosecutor on hold-]

Yes. How can I help you?

[A pause.]

I spoke with the chief of police the other day.

When I saw the statement in the press, I had figured you might have-

[Somewhat shallowly, tired, but grateful] Well done.

I wish they would do more than just talk no tolerance.

[A grimace.]

I'm not calling for a victory lap, Yumeno; the killer has struck again, so it's clear that the statement did nothing. Rather, I'm calling to discuss Chief Miller.

Your assessment of her?

Indeed. She's matter-of-fact - but that much you can glean from the network. She despises slavery.

One point in our favor. More progressive than your clerk of courts?

By far. She expressed approval of my project.

Given recent setbacks...you're still planning to build it and present it yourself?

[A scowl. Touchy subject, Yumeno.]

Are you volunteering to do it? I did not know of your law degree.

Did I say so?

I'm only asking if you have an alternative plan for proceeding.

I'm asking Franziska to be my second. If I'm incapacitated, she'll take over for me.

Anyway- how did the rest of your conference go?

It was brief, but productive.

Did she offer any additional support that didn't make it to the press statement?

No material support. Statements of agreement, yes, but nothing more than that. She is as hamstrung as we are by bureaucracy.

The only ones who don't seem to be tripping over their own red tape are the corporations.

I hope this is not about to become a lecture on capitalism.

No.

We do need to identify what strengths remain within our reach, within this system.

Our reach meaning the reach of the newcomers, or yours and mine?

Those of us among the newcomer population who intend to establish ourselves into society here, those of us who are committed to civic participation, and would like to do so suffering minimal fear of persecution and violence.

You and I, along with everyone who has something at stake to work towards, invest themselves in, even if only until there is route 'home' or beyond the islands. Ours meaning everyone who is "stuck but committed to settling" and has talent and dedication to put forward for the city's benefit...we can all at least agree we should settle safely and in doing so become good citizens, rewarded for our hard efforts, yes?

...but ours meaning to the benefit of us all, really.

What we have, and what we can do, depends heavily on the vicissitudes of the individual. Surely you've encountered this yourself - you'll be turned down by one person and then come back the next day, ask the same question, and receive a positive response.

This is the problem, truly, with this place. There is such uneven enforcement of all regulations, all rules. It's impossible to even know our strength when the resistance so varies.

And the ones who might tighten up regulations are, as you said, 'hamstrung' or otherwise bribed off, or underfunded, or just imbecilic.

Here is a question I think we ought to put to some thought: Is there anyone at this time who is positioned to succeed Governor Redgrave? If so, where do we stand with them?

A good question. As I said, Chief Miller is highly competent, but she is...impolitic. Then again, after Redgrave's endless absurd doublespeak, that might sit well with the voting public.

Realistically, such a person would probably need the even support of both corporate factions...

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