I disagree with the idea that we should go back to Sendai.
The Sendai Conflict is relatively limited, and will not result in much of anything greater than the University Group being driven out, probably with casualties. Of much greater import is the incoming reinforcements. If our goal is to limit this conflict (and hope we do so with minimal casualties), we need to prevent the reinforcements from joining the fight. Going to Sendai is going to be abandoning the herd for the sake of a single sheep.
I disagree with this. We need to head to Sendai, they are the heart of the conflict. By resolving the issue we get rid of the need for reinforcements. We need to go to Sendai, talk to University group
first, then contact Sendai group that we've sorted things with the other side and gotten results. That'd make Akiko take us seriously. But first we need to figure out what the University group wants and why they want it.
Lets look at the big picture. By getting Ishinomaki agreeing to stay out, we have given Sendai a temporary advantage in the conflict. Sendai + Fukishima vs University is no contest. We might have to intervene to force Sendai to back down, one of the worst case scenarios.
Heres a short list of things that would be helpful to know (that I wrote up before the update):
- find about more about the university group; interests, nature, motives for seeking conflict etc.
- find out further details on why Ishinomaki is involved in the war, past grievances etc (update lowers importance)
- learn more on Sendai's operations and "mercenary" nature, to see how redeemable the senior members are.
I am a little hesitant on Mura's vote, I want to add more to it:
Mura's vote said:
[x] I think we're pretty much done here. Thanks for the information.
[x] Goodbye for now. Maybe with a little luck, we can get things to settle down in a day or two.
[x] Wings to grief carpet. Time to leave. Next stop: Sendai
[x] Heal injuries.
[x] Fangirl Mami on her absolutely amazing fight, and don't leave Kirika out.
[x] Update Homura, via telepathy.
[x] Check if Mami can telepathy with Kato
Stray thought: can't we talk to University group over the phone and find out the details? Imply that we're a third party that
might be interested in joining their side and ask for details of the conflict. It'd be faster and save us from dealing with a conflict in Sendai without relevant info. It could backfire which is why I'm not including it in the vote until more discussion is had.
[x] Exchange contact details with the Ishinomaki group i.e. cell phones numbers, emails etc.
[x] Ask the Ishinomaki group to inform their allies the University group that a neutral third party would like to meet them soon. Perhaps get the University group's contact details in the process.
[x] Last question: Ask the Ishinomaki group why Sendai would want to take over their city (at least that was what Sendai told us). Is there something Akiko wants? After all, Mitakihara is pretty much in between Sendai and Ishinomaki and until recently, much less well-defended. (Frame it as self-interest), wouldn't it be more logical to come after us? Or is "two years worth of skirmishes" all over Kato Setsuko?
[x] Muramasa's vote.
[x] When we arrive at Sendai attempt to open communication with the University group, and possible meeting.
