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[unwings]

Hello. My name is Castiel.

I overheard a pair of soldiers discussing Prime Minister Marlo’s declaration of martial law, and indefinitely postponed elections. They implied she has a history of election bribery, and mentioned the disappearance of someone named 'Latimer'.

Does 'Latimer' sound familiar to anyone? What else have the rest of you heard?

This message goes to the Summoned of the Free Cities only. For obvious reasons, let’s keep the suspect nature of our leader to ourselves for now.

Comments

[cointosser]

It is disappointing to hear, but it does not surprise me. However, in my dalliances with Marlo and Quilleth, I have not heard the name before. It is likely that any evidence of this person existing is being kept from the public -- or they were never known to begin with. Was there any indication who this Latimer might be?

[unwings]

I doubt the current national leader would allow public record of an opponent they'd disposed of. No indication no, but it seems all the more reason to investigate.

There may come a time the Summoned are at odds with the Free Cities leadership, if she's intent on pursuing absolute power. I'd rather we're prepared with information.

[cointosser]

Hah! I think you would be surprise. Human arrogance is surprisingly... arrogant. Perhaps a portrait of Latimer sinisterly awaits us, hidden among some decayed side-channel in the annals of the barracks.

[If only things were that easy.]

I will keep an ear out, but I am grateful for any further information. Marlo does have a habit, I think, of taking credit for the work of others, so I do not even know if she would be directly involved in such matters.

[unwings]

It is true, humanity never ceases to surprise and alarm. We can hope Marlo leans more arrogant than cautious.

I'll be certain to keep you updated. Do you have any thoughts on where we might begin the search for mention of Latimer? Do you know of any public records, an address book, or even library card system?

[cointosser]

[He has no idea what a library card system is supposed to be, but that is not the important part here.]

As far as I understand, and further likely with what you overheard, Marlo puts quite a bit of effort into curating her records. I doubt you will find such a thing. I can attempt to ask for access to similar records, but all I have ever seen myself are some city plans and various blueprints for construction. Unless Latimer is an expired architect, it seems unlikely.