Lungmen Type Things

IV: Rhodes Island

*Keep in mind: Blue fire is around 1500 degrees Celsius (2732 degrees Fahrenheit)*

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"A meeting with Rhodes Island will occur today this afternoon. We'll be discussing a partnership with them. They can stay around the borders of Lungmen, but in return, they'll have to help us fend off the Reunion."

"Okay. Have fun."

"I expect you to come to the meeting."

"Wait, why me? I'm not a high ranking official or anything. I have no place or reason to attend that meeting."

"You'll need to learn how it goes. The newer recruits are already looking at you as a prodigy."

"Uh.. I'm pretty sure the looks they've been giving me aren't exactly... admiration?"

"Regardless, you're attending."

"On who's orders?"

"Mine. I already submitted a form for you to go."

"Without my permission-?"

"I don't need your permission for such trivial events. Think of it as a teacher assigning a student to fetch papers from the office."

"Yes, except the office is a whole large scale meeting between two forces. And isn't Rhodes Island like a pharmaceutical company or something?"

"Exactly why we're having a meeting. We're seeing what else they're planning to offer. Any other questions?"

"Yes. Can I not go?"

"No."

"Was worth a shot. Will I be stationed at Rhodes Island if there is an agreement?"

"...As much as I want to say no, there's a chance that you will be."

"Well that's a relief to hear. Its always good to know my future schedule is so certain."

"No sarcasm, Seha. Let's go."

"Wait, like... right now? There's still an hour before the meeting."

Ch'en paused for a moment and looked at him, as if judging what to say next. For a moment, Seha thought she was actually going to drag him out to the meeting by force. To his surprise however, she shrugged and walked past him towards the door. Had she given up on persuading him? She stopped as she put her hand on the doorknob and looked past her shoulder back at him.

"Alright, but if you're even a second late, I'll cut off the electricity in your room and confine you to the detention room for a day."

"Wait wait, I'm coming!"

"Good. Now let's go to the meeting. We're going to be late if you're just going to stand there."

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"So uh.. I'm Seha Lee from the LGD. It's nice to meet you all."

Seha introduced himself to the Rhodes Island crew, remembering the introduction given to him by Ch'en. If he wanted to get anywhere on Rhodes, he needed to remain polite and seem easygoing. Ch'en had also warned him that a certain lynx was looking after him to make sure he was kept on track. He assumed that Ch'en had meant Dr. Kal'tsit. Judging from her appearance at the meeting, she also seemed to be another figure of authority. This meant.. he still couldn't slack off. He eyed the others suspiciously. They had all introduced themselves nicely enough. That was a relief for him. He kept their names in mind. Frostleaf, Jessica, Meteorite, and another person that was late.