Chapter 20: The Eyes of God

[Archer Aylmer]

"I think that's a very good idea Bonifaz. I completely concur. Forget the Socialists. This is about a higher motive surpassing any principle of preservation as it pertains to human life. Also... I've always been very much a supporter of bio-terrorism. It's so efficient and much more cost effective than bombs."

The mention of food reminds me just how hungry I am.

"I would like... A very balanced meal. I think I'm going to get scurvy... Soon. I've always thought I needed to treat my body better, but, I just can't seem to bring myself to put forth the effort."

[Frieda Artz Lehrer]

Frieda sighs heavily when Bonifaz orders her to make something to eat, but of course it isn't loud enough that he can hear her.
Cutting up some fruits and vegetable she fumes about how much she hates her family for feeling like a locked away slave. She doesn't have any privacy and every movement is controlled. Turning to the cabinet she grabs the ingredients to prepare a stir fry. Several minutes pass before the dish is completed, she divides it into several dishes and brings them into the room to be served.
Controlling the strongest urge to throw the hot food in her brothers face and scream about how much she hated the awful bastard, she silently placed the dishes on the table and then proceeded to exit the room as quickly as she could.

[Hilja Kukkanen/Sasha Pisarev]

"I had no idea that Kith did that to you in Germany...or that your brother is a terrorist. No wonder you weren't too friendly to them." I say to Armin after he finishes talking about our relationship to Null and Red Infinity.

"I think we need all the help we can get though. We can be careful, but we should also give them the benefit of the doubt...both groups do seem genuinely interested in changing the world."

[Heikki Toivonen]

"This food is great, Frieda. That's so nice for you to cook for us. I really like stir fry." Heikki compliments her. "You should join us. We need more members. I'm sure you could help us plan things and stuff. Why, I bet you would be a better Null member than me." He suggests to her.

He takes a few more bites of the stir fry.
"I would volunteer to get myself infected with the disease, then visit the socialists before they go off to visit the workers." Heikki volunteers. He has a high tolerance for pain and because of his strawberry necklace, he can't die, so, he isn't too concerned with putting himself into danger.

[Bonifaz Artz-Lehrer]

"The company was researching a vaccine for Cat Flu last year. I think we have some of the live virus of that strain," Bonifaz states. "It isn't deadly in most people, but it would cause a loss of work for several weeks and could kill weaker workers." He suggests.

He tries some of the food that his sister made and is pleased. "Archer says he needs a more balanced diet. Maybe you should make a fruit salad or something." Bonifaz orders his sister.

[Dinari Dollar]

"I think Anthony is right on with what he said. I think there are plenty of places in the world to expand to...like South America and Africa. We don't have to be at each other's throats..or if we're going to fight, we should fight somewhere...in like Antarctica or ..the middle East. Somewhere where nobody wants to live, or a place populated with people we don't like." Dinari suggests to the council.

"Allmart will donate some supplies like tents, bottled water, and food. I think that it was too much that there was a tsunami and that Anthony is right, Keitoleinen should have targeted her company. I also think we should have pizza or some kind of food at each meeting. I think we should also have wet t shirt contests randomly at meetings to get people to attend...since like...we'll never know if it is regular meeting. or like...a wet t shirt contest meeting." Dinari suggests.

[Jumala Keitoleinen]

"Momo was actually right about me. I am lazy and I do let other people run my company for me. But they do a better job." Keitoleinen admits.

Really, he isn't too angry about the whole thing. He just didn't want the labs and offices destroyed since it would set his company back for a few months.

"I will pay for some damages to Japan. I will pay for...aid to the areas hardest hit. I don't think I should have to do more than that. It is plenty generous. She did attack me first, so maybe next time, she'll think twice before attacking someone. I will also make an effort not to send natural disasters at undeserving populations."
Keitoleinen promises.

"Can we go home now?"

[Ariel Tal Shachar]

The Moderator isn't certain that he believes Keitoleinen that he will not send natural disasters somewhere. What is there to stop him? But, everyone in the council has their own economic power...so, what is to stop them from using that as well? Anthony is right, that everyone excercises restraint to some degree.

"I believe that this is a satisfactory resolution to the conflict. I do feel that those who donate to the tsunami relief should be rewarded in some way. So, I would like to talk to Max Alexander after the meeting. For every business that donates to relief, the Council will use some of its reserve funds to run an ad campaign on M TV drawing attention to your contribution. Because "Charity" is a politically incorrect term, it will simply be called assistance or a donation. Everyone who donates to that cause will be mentioned in a commercial meant to show the good side of your company. I will discuss the comercial with Max, but, I think this will improve the public image of many companies. Especially those who have had some bad publicity due to gray sickness or other environmental or labor issues."

So it is decided that Momo will help rebuilt Helsinki, but that Keitoleinen, along with other companies, will help rebuild Japan. Those who helped in Japan will be featured in a commercial praisig the company.

"That completes the meeting. However, I will be looking for form an economic advisory committee that can help prevent these sorts of conflicts in the future."

[Malak Al-Dabaran]

"That's a cute kid. But, she seems a little strange. There seems like there is something about her. Maybe she's just had a hard life." Malak says after Yasmin leaves. "I would like to talk to her more. Where did you guys meet her?" Malak asks.

He returns his attention to the meeting.

"How about the Enlightened Brotherhood? Has anyone worked with that group?" He asks his comrades and the others in attendance.

[Will Bonacelli]

Since the birthday party, Will had been semi busy with his acting and other related stuff. He then uses his free time hanging out at his temple in Manchester. He was listening to the radio while reading the Book of Manala when he heard the fight between SOTA and Intelligent Design.

"Another reason why I DON'T own a company like Keito and Momo." he mutter to himself. He did not bother go to the meeting since he isn't interested.

When he heard the news about the new temple in Rome, Will is happy, which it is scary and akward at the same time. He is thinking about going to Rome for holy week since after all, he is a priest. As soon he finish reading, Will puts the book in the shelf before grabbing his red jacket and exit the room. When he exit the temple, he heads to the teleportion booth and teleport himself to London.

[Eun/Aoi Kiriyama]

Eun did not bother fight anymore mechas since she saw soldiers and a giant white yet deadly monster destroying most the mechas. As soon as the monster disappears, she quickly remember her mom in the basement.

"Shit." Eun says to herself before running back to her house.

As soon as she's at her house, she fell on her knees and butt. Her house, along with other house and apartment buildings within her area, are destroy. She turn into Aoi before standing up and trying to go through the house. It only took Aoi close to 2 or 3 hours to dig through the house and manage to open the basement door. He finally saw his mom's lifeless body.

"I am sorry......mom..." Aoi says to the body before turning back to Eun.

Eun kneel next to the body and began digging the hole for her mom.

[kalma]

Kalma bit her lip as she watched as the engineering crew set to work in repairing her Angel of Death. Her own personal mecha given to her as a gift for her outstanding work to the company; and it was nearly completely destroyed by her brother with her still in it. "I'm sorry..." Kalma thought hoping that the mecha would forgive her of her failure. Kalma knew that it didn't have the ability to care, but that did not change the fact that she let it and Momo down.

"That's not even the worst part." Kalma thought as she changed out of her gray pilot suit and into a more casual attire consisting of: a light blue and white lace halter dress, a white leather vest, a pair of fishnet stockings, and a pair of white leather high-heeled boots. She wasn't wearing much in the way of accessories, but that was only because she had been in a rush to get to work this morning.

Making her way out of the girl's locker room, she continued to think about how she had managed to fail Momo. It wasn't the fact that she had failed in taking over SOTA that was really bothering her, but that she didn't tell Momo that Jumala- her brother, was a finnish god of destruction. Had she told Momo in the first place, she may have been not so keen on the idea of attacking and been spared the humiliation that she most likely had to endure from the Economic Council. Just thinking about it made Kalma very sad and depressed and to make matters worse, her brother caused a tsunami to damage Japan in retaliation. So many buildings and lives lost... "Damn you brother..." Kalma swore as she punched the wall with her fist.

Not caring about the pain that coursed through her hand as she grit her teeth in silent anger. He didn't have to go that far! She should have tried harder to defeat him, but could she really bring herself to harm her brother? She couldn't really answer that question and so made her way through the now partially flooded streets of her home city. "That can't be good for the boots..." she mused to try and take her mind off of the events that transpired mere hours ago. She still didn't know how she was going to face Momo after this but was compelled to atleast try something to make amends somehow...

[Master Scrag]

"I would like to remind everyone that next week is the holy week in Rome to celebrate the Temple of Terror. I encourage everyone to attend the great celebration."Srag suggests to everyone after the meeting is concluded. After his announcement, he heads to the back of the auditorium, where some supporters of the temple are seated.

"I want to thank you for fighting against the machines and protecting the temple and our property in Helsinki."the Master says to Darian and some others seated next to him.

"I will see you in Rome."

With that, the Master leaves...leaving behind the strange, decaying stench that he always leaves behind. He heads to the teleportation booth and returns to the High Temple in Rome to prepare for next week.

[Jack Kruschev]

Anthony shakes his head.

Whatever happened too survival of the fittest? he wonders as he stands up and gathers his things. He personally feels that Momo screwed up and needs to have her companies’ ass kicked for it. She deserves it, and isn’t very happy with the Moderator’s decision to help Intelligent Design.

[Fitzhugh Dubois/Arah]

TO: FB

Pushing Arah out of his face, Fitzhugh held the phone to his ear and said, “Yeah, it’s Fitzhugh. Where should I meet you?”