The Negotiator

[a_louse]

1. Greetings. My name is Roger Smith, I am Paradigm City's top negotiator. Thanks for your assistance out there; I'm glad to see miss Ohara is alright now.

I should offer a short explanation. Paradigm is the city of lost memories; all of its citizens suffered from complete amnesia in a mysterious event 40 years ago. Since then, we had no contact with the outside world, and weren't even aware civilization exists out there; seems that this lack of knowledge turned out to be mutual.

I was hired to help with the talks regarding establishing relations between Paradigm and ESUN, so for the time being I can offer you my assistance - as negotiator, and Megadeus pilot. A TSEN is being set up as we speak, and you will be able to visit Paradigm soon if you want to. Just remember to stick to these rules:
- Do not draw attention to the fact that you're from the outside world.
- Keep the identity of Big O's pilot a secret.
- You can stay as a guest at my home for any time, but unless you're lovely young woman you have to let me know in advance. Also, wear all black; it is one of my house rules.

I think that's all. If you have questions, I should be around to answer. I heard you've been through hard times lately, Unity Group; perhaps by cooperating we can make it a bit better.
[The above is a message, but Roger can be easily accessed either through the comm system or in person.]

2. [Roger is walking around the bases, getting familiar with their layouts and various objects inside. Considering the technology level is vastly different from Paradigm's, it means a lot of things attract his attention! Not just super high-tech stuff, but even things like computers or color TV. Strangely enough, he barely blinks an eye at the hangar full of mecha.]

Well, that's interesting...

[What is it that attracted his attention?]

Comments

[tiger_ken]

Especially when the person who holds such power has no idea where it comes from. We've got a few of those about actually, and they all worry me.

But, one at a time, and as they prove important.

[a_louse]

You make it sound like Unity Group is a collection of strange and eccentric individuals.

[tiger_ken]

Thats putting it mildly really. I mean, there's a girl with inexplicable wealths of knowledge, an alien robot army, the would-be Void Empress, a ki user, a literal goddess of war, the prophesised destroyer of civilisation... and thats just off the top of my head.

[a_louse]

That sounds a little stranger than what I have to deal with on an everyday basis. But only a little.

And who are you? Just an ordinary kid?

[tiger_ken]

...the heir to two ancient, warring ninja clans.

[Ken is more than a bit embarrassed to admit, given what Smith might have been thinking...]

[a_louse]

Ninjas. Alright.

And where are your retainers?

[tiger_ken]

That's where the 'warring' bit makes things tricky. When my parents disappeared, I made myself scarce so that, when the families found out, I wouldn't be in sight for the elders to bump off. Its one thing to not fight when the most powerful people in each clan are protecting the union, but when there's just me...

[a_louse]

I see. You're in quite the tricky situation. If you ever need the help of a negotiator, you know who to call.