2010-10-23 - Cutscene: Opportunity

A group of figures sit within a digital world. Each one is an indistinct shadow - a specter sitting at a phantasmal roundtable, with only a glowing label of metals from the periodic table set to define their existences.

"This could be... problematic."

"Yes. We didn't take this into account in our plans."

"So you're of the opinion that the world /usually/ moves flawlessly to delicately arranged scripts?" asks 'Mister Gold.' The rest of the figures laugh.

"Still, these aliens could compromise everything--"

"Gentlemen, you aren't looking at this optimistically," Mister Gold cuts in. "Do you remember the last time aliens invaded this planet? ... This is a conflict in which there are only two sides of the balance - us and them. Think of the profits we can reap in a unique situation like this. It's an ideal opportunity."

"I've never heard you speak so humanistically before." The rest of the figures turn to regard their peer - a slender form denotated as 'Mister Silver.' "It's almost refreshing." More laughter.

"... As on the ball as ever, Mister Silver. But more to the point, this invasion gives us several ideal opportunities that cannot be overlooked. One of them in particular..." The figures go silent for a moment, realizing what Mister Gold is speaking of.

"... He's right."

"Yes, with 'that' coming up, and with Katharon's forces spread out by this invasion..."

"Will 'that' be able to bypass that damnable shield, though...?"

"According to the intelligence we've gathered, it will. Certain types of radiation can bypass it. If Mister Silver's predictions are correct..."

"Now is the time. Is that weapon ready? What was it called...?"

"It will be ready. The rest can be dealt with in more straightforward methods."

"Good. ... Then, let the vote be cast:

"All those in favor of the destruction of Mithril?"