2023-02-17: VERTEX - Sousuke Sagara and Emilia Eschonbach
- Log: 2023-02-17: VERTEX - Sousuke Sagara and Emilia Eschonbach
- Cast: Emilia Eschonbach, Sousuke Sagara
- Where: VERTEX
- Date: 17 February, 0097
- Summary: Following Ranka's firing from Bird Human, Emilia seeks advice on how to deal with bullies.
[VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: Sousuke, r u free to talk? i would like to ask you about something. [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: Affirmative. Is something the matter? [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: someone... hurt ranka. and got her fired from the movie she was in. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: if i just confront them directly, she's enough of a bully to make it bad for me and worse for ranka [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: how do you... deal with someone like that? [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: Understood. Is Ranka injured? [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: not physically but... [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: Yes, morale is an important consideration as well. And the enemy has enough social clout that traditional response within social channels would fail. Understood. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: exactly... this could have been big for her career, too!! [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: Certainly. A high-profile job can transform the status of a person's life. [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: It is important to begin with ascertaining the essentials of your situation, both your own and that of your enemy. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: right [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: When one is contending with a foe with superior resources, it is important to strike in a manner that minimizes their ability to use those resources. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: the enemy is miranda merin, she's playing sara nome in the bird human movie [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: the movie's been having troubles so they recruited a bunch of GUTS interns [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: you probably have an invite email too, but it's on an island [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: If the enemy has overwhelming armed strength, then a counterattack that targets their infrastructure or communications is more effeective than simply throwing soldiers at them. The reverse applies here. [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: Ah. Yes, I had heard of it. [he rewrites how he refers to her four times before actually sending with] Ms Testarossa is working on the project, I believe. Understood. I might be able to assist directly, then, eventually. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: oh, you know Tessa? [VERTEX] Sousuke Sagara pauses for like, an entire minute. Then: "Yes." [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: she's very nice [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: She is. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: um actually I need to ask about her later but anyway [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: focus [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: so we should be [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: overwhelming her with force? [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: It's an option, but of course use of force must be planned carefully. [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: Alternatively, it may require a preparatory tactical strike, but if you can identify a susceptibility such as an allergy, such reactions can be intentionally triggered. A sufficient such attack can result in swelling, hives, and other disfigurements that may make her unsuitable to the role. [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: Alternatively, identifying people she cares about and presenting the possibility of endangering them would limit her ability to act. [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: I have used this technique previously to disrupt a gang that attacked Chidori. I was able to subvert the leader's brother and make him appear to be in danger, completely eliminating the entire organization as a threat. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: hm [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: i think she only cares about herself, or getting close to sheryl [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: Sheryl. THe name sounds familiar. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: Sheryl Nome!! [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: Oh. Yes. Of course. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: You know, the Galactic Fairy! The singer! [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: you've heard her songs, right? [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: Possibly. I don't listen to music often. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: 1 sec [VERTEX] From Emilia Eschonbach to Sousuke Sagara has sent a link: Sheryl Introductory Playlist on Musology [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: When you have time [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: But.... [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: i can access her makeup [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: i don't do it but i know which is which Rita Bernal has disconnected. [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: That is a tool at your disposal, then. [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: You may only have one opportunity. You must consider your action carefully. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: right... [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: i want her to pay for what she did to ranka... [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: she's a real bitch too [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: i wonder if i could make her seem [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: idk [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: I understand. But remember, revenge is not an operational goal. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: it isn't? [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: It might be your motive, but 'take revenge' is not an operational achievement. It is at best a strategic objective. [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: As with any strategic objective, it is completed through specific tactical actions. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: oh [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: what if my goal was to get her fired? is that an operational goal? [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: It is. [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: Though, even that might be strictly more of a strategic objective - but it's certainly a concrete, specific goal which you may structure a plan of action around. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: right [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: should i ask for assistance? i know too many people means risk of information leaking but... a lot of people like ranka [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: This is an operational concern I cannot advise you on. Allies will grant you flexibility and may have alternative ideas to pursue your objective. [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: As you say, they are also inherently an information risk. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: yeah... it's time to think like a president would. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: thanks, sousuke [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: i'm really glad i can ask you for advice [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: It's not a problem. It is my wish that people can rely on me. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: me too... [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: oh can i ask you about something else? [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: Certainly. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: do you know tessa well? [VERTEX] Sousuke Sagara somewhere, far away, has a tiny anxiety attack and stares at the walls for like four minutes. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: sousuke? [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: We have known each other for some time, yes. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: okay good. um. this is weird but [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: has she said anything to you about [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: it's just that ranka said something [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: ? [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: does tessa... um... did tessa say we were dating? [VERTEX] Sousuke Sagara another extended pause, because Sousuke dropped his phone into a bucket. [VERTEX] Sousuke Sagara eventually: "No. We have not spoken much since my return, though." [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: oh... i wonder why [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: i don't know why she'd tell people that [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: Testarossa is an earnest and kind person. I doubt she would misrepresent your relationship on purpose. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: right... [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: guess i just have to sort it out [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: before prom [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: Indeed. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: oh btw, if you need help with your outfit for prom, let me know! [VERTEX] From Sousuke Sagara: I hadn't considered it. That would be welcome. [VERTEX] To Sousuke Sagara: looking forward to it! you'll knock Kaname off her feet!