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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Nephtys" data-source="post: 2525936" data-attributes="member: 31780">"Oh, the request that they release their hostages is not a condition for entering negotiations, but merely a way for us to measure their desperation. If they release their hostages they will show that they understand their weakness and will be willing to negotiate a realistic solution. If they do not release their hostages they will show that they intend to be uncooperative and that violent measures from their side can be expected if they do not get what they want. As I put it, a show of good faith.Either way, having the hostages released will give us a great advanage in the continued negotiations. And by making that a request I am showing that our side already has the upper hand.You may have a point in regardd to calling them Rebels. 'Gentlemen' will suffice, and hopefully encourage them to act in a civilized manner.""Gentlemen, The Council of Farnese has appointed our committe to resolve the conflict between you and the State. In the interest of peace we are inviting you to a conference where we hope to negotiate a fair and just solution to the conflict we are finding ourselves in. We suggest that you send your representatives to the barricades outside the Captains House at noon tomorrow. As a show of good faith we request that you at that time release any hostages you may have taken.Alessa Siladre, Chairwoman of the Committe."</blockquote>