"I was just lucky to get out alive this time, they had a battle right outside the conference hall. They did protect us, I'll say that but-..it was everyone, when I got out there it looked like everyone did. It really-..this might be silly, but made me think that we might not have a choice in this if we don't want to be a puppet state. If we protect our Citizens by not getting involved, isn't it still shoddy of us if it means the ruin of Nepleslia and Yamatai? Then there's nothing to stop them from us. It forces our hand, and I don't care for it." Ayumi shivered in displeasure, drawing something from her glass. It was a good break when the PM's tea came, and she could distract her muddied thoughts away for the time being.
"Well, if you need help with it I'll keep my mouth shut. You wouldn't believe how much stuff I learned when I was still an actress. A very strange, but fulfilling field ah, most of the time. Though, I know Osaka on its own is extremely large, I wonder if I shouldn't be requesting we get the right to expand our area's territory..it seems like anything I might do in the interest of expanding the nation might prod one beast or another out of hiding, though." The truth was, she didn't care as much at that moment, surviving would have to do.
"Why? I think there's a reason..the ocean is beautiful, but it's not everyone's home. The sun-..well there's one in each of our systems, a beacon in the harsh light, or the beautiful blue skies of home, here. It gives hope in brotherhood, that's what I think, anyway." Wistfully smiling, Ayumi finally put her drink down.
"That, and I feel the memory of Taiie stays with everyone better that way. I have never spoken with the Prince at length to ask. I don't think I'm pretty enough." She was, and knew it, but enjoyed the sly smile that started creeping at the edges of her lips.