[IC] [MoM] AMBASSADOR IC CONTACT

[dendarii]

"This is the office of Ambassador Miles Naismith Vorkosigan. Leave me a message and I'll get right back with you.

Or, if this is an emergency, come bang on my door until I wake up."

He has helpfully provided an address in Nonah for a cozy office downtown. Go ahead, bang on the door; he's in the apartment just upstairs.

Alas, the line produces only static now. But the office is still there, having been donated to whoever the next Ambassador of Nonah will be.

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Call

[viced]

[ Ring Ring, Ambassador! ]

[dendarii]

[ Miles picks up almost immediately. ]

Ambassador Vorkosigan. To whom am I speaking?

[viced]

Ambassador? This is Senator Hundred. Do you have a moment?

[dendarii]

Of course. What can I do for you, Senator?

[viced]

Oh, nothing too much. I know we haven't spoken much before, and that's my fault.

Have you...are you going to fanport, this year?

[dendarii]

[ Well that wasn't quite what he was expecting to hear. And he's really not sure what his answer is, either. Last year it had been gleeful and entertaining scooping up anything that had paired up Gregor and himself. Now ...

Oof. Anyway, it takes a moment to respond. ]

Well, I'm always glad to speak with you, Senator. I admit to being a bit confused by democracy at times.

[ A beat. Right. Don't put this off any longer. ]

I'll likely put in an appearance but not linger too long. But if you've a request for something specific ...

[viced]

[ A half-laugh. ] I understand that one. It's... it can be uncomfortable.

But I wanted to know if you would like to join in on a panel? I ran one last year, and I feel like it's always well received. Something with myself and all the ambassadors. To promote understanding and an opportunity to get some face time with us.

[dendarii]

[ Oh. Miles brightens right up at that. ]

Of course. That sounds like an excellent idea. And it's been ages since I've had a chance to see Queen Lucy in person.

[viced]

Ah...

[ A sad pause, then. ]

Did you not see? She's --

She's been ported out.

voice call;

[lempereur]

[ It's been a few days since they last spoke, but Yusuke isn't letting him off the hook. He has spent a week up and down Nonah, mostly ignoring the convention to scout for locations in peace. Somewhere for training grounds, somewhere for (light) criminal activity,  and perhaps most importantly, somewhere for a public art installation.

So, ring, ring! ]

Ambassador? This is Yusuke Kitagawa.

[dendarii]

[ Miles picks up promptly. ]

Ah, Mr. Kitagawa. Good to hear from you again.

[lempereur]

Likewise.

I have a proposition for you, regarding a location for the mural. The south facing wall of the visitors' bureau downtown. It is frequented by new imPorts and tourists, and the square it is in sees heavy weekend traffic from locals.

[dendarii]

[ Is that one on his list? MIles glances over the one that he'd compiled, and ... hmm, no, he hadn't realized. But from the sounds of Yusuke's description it's a great spot. ]

Ah, that sounds just about perfect. I will have to put in a petition to the city.

[lempereur]

How long does something like that typically take?

[dendarii]

A week or so, I'd say.

[lempereur]

I expect you will send me an update, then?

[dendarii]

Indeed I shall.

... Have you any thoughts about what you'd like to paint?

Phone call! Imagine that...

[aberranthubris]

[ Toot toot. Let's go through official channels for this one. ]

MADNESS

[dendarii]

[ Miles picks up after the third ring. ]

Hello? Ambassador Vorkosigan speaking.

[aberranthubris]

Good day, Miles. Or, ambassador. This is professor Charles Xavier speaking, [ he sounds amused, taking it through official channels. ] Would you have a moment of free time?

[dendarii]

[ Ha. Miles' own smile is audible. ]

Of course. More than a moment, in fact.

[aberranthubris]

[ You're such a cutie, Miles. Charles almost wishes he had called just to ask how Miles is. He'll have to do that another time. ♥ ]

I was wondering if you'd be willing to look at something with me. I've been thinking of contacting the government in regards to unregistered imPorts, especially the underage population we have here, and see if they would work with us on finding some solution about the benefits that aren't extended to them.

I feel like they're going to just send me back to talk to you instead, so I'm wondering if you'd hear me out and if you agree on my points, we could contact them together.

[dendarii]

[ All business today, eh? Not that MIles minds - he likes getting a chance to actually do his job. ]

I would be happy to. Honestly, making sure unregistered ImPorts have access to support in general is one of my priorities.

[ Miles is more biased towards healthcare, given his own situation, but the same principle applies. ]

[aberranthubris]

Yes, it's something I've been thinking about for quite a bit. I feel like especially in case of healthcare and education, especially for the underage and the ones that can't find a proper source of income on their own.

I'm more than willing to organise this, perhaps under the Foundation, and look for ways to make it more permanent in case I would happen to be ported out. But I was hoping the government might come forward to help a little bit, maybe grandfather some insurances and stipends.

You probably have a better idea than myself of the right people to go to as well.

[ And Charles wouldn't mind a reason to work with Miles! ]

[dendarii]

[ Miles hums thoughtfully over the comm. ]

I think I could arrange a few contacts, yes.