Practical Diplomacy, Friday, January 18, 2018

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"While much of a diplomat's life depends on their way with words, it's a simple fact that the words we are saying might not be what the other side of the negotiating table wants to hear," Anakin said, "and their reaction might get very ugly and dangerous." He gestured around the Danger Shop, which had been set up with a series of obstacles.

"Therefore, all diplomats must be able to have at least rudimentary knowledge in self-defense," he continued. "Today we'll practice racing through a crowded market place to evade a tail, driving a vehicle out of a roadblock ambush, and firing a weapon."

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Re: Elude your tail!

[justice_undone]

Breq had the advantage of being able to move faster than the humans of her universe, although in a crowd that might attract attention. This was the kind of situation where being in just one body was a huge limitation. She dived into a narrow alley and tried to get around the building and end up behind whoever was following her.