New Lafayette

May 5

I sent Consulari Raghilda a private message:

*** Consulari. What do you know about the Jade Revolution? ***

She replied:

*** Secured Encrypted Channel ***

USD citizen and officer Ito Naminosaki witnessed a desert robed albino by the name of "Jade Died For Our Sins". Another witness spotted a more casually garbed albino named "Jade Died for Your Sins" A person wearing a bunny mask was witnessed by several people including LilyBell Snoodle.

Soon thereafter, I received a threatening note. Apparently Serendipity Undercroft and Doctor Issacs received one also.

*** End transmission ***

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May 9 - New Lafayette

The Consulari was kind enough to forward me the original of the letter she had received. I decided to intercept the item on my way to Araxes. One call and it was waiting for me in a sealed evidence bag at the UAP District Office on New Lafayette. 



New Lafayette was one of the three moons orbiting the planet Three Hills in the Georgia system. Of Border world moons, it was a pearl.



The architecture breathed style and wealth. Buildings boasted a blend of French and Spanish colonial styles. Flat tile roofs and stucco walls. Cast iron galleries and walled, shaded courtyards. Fashionable houses that lined narrow, flagstone streets.


 

Like its fellow moon, Conrad, New Lafayette was a favorite vacation spot for travellers from across the Verse, largely due to its pleasant climate, a wealth of lush green islands and clear waters.

 

If Ceasar and I ever get a chance for a holiday, I will suggest we spend it here on a riverboat on the Vermilion River.


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To the Consulari Jai Raghilda Lordhunter, nee Oyl.

There is a time for action and a time for words. You have shown aptitude for neither.
Like the Companion, Calina, you have betrayed the Albino Messiah and sit in the Government of the Unholy Sovereign, a poodle of the blasphemous Magistrate.

Do you not remember the days on Eavesdown Docks when you would collect your gowns from the dress-shop? So difficult to find your size. Calina and Sweet Jade would work for hours to tailor for you.
Always red for the Consulari. Was there any other colour? No greens or blues or yellows for the Consulari.

Only red.
The colour of blood.
A colour so befitting of you.

Do you rest easily Consulari knowing you let the investigation into your friend evaporate into the moist desert air?

You have the opportunity of salvation. We offer it to you now.

Know then, that choosing to go against us will lead to question the value of your life. We, the Jade Revolution, will not rest until the Messiah is avenged. She would not spill water so she would not spill blood.

We are not so forgiving.

We will be in touch.

----The Jade Revolution