Connecting With Lymoca

  Year 1,026, 12th month, 3rd week, 2nd day.

  Today was a day when, in the deep of the night, nobody knew of the atrocities to be committed soon to the innocent and honorable workers of companies that struggled to keep their lives steady. Fighting for every credit was sometimes called. Although it wasn't mere employees, but executives. Moreover, most of them were in other countries, with notorious reports against their company and even name, with a notice from the justice system of each country. Also, Fox was only about a month away from turning 20.

  When it was just the sleeping hours of Lymoca, and the morning or noon in the east, a global situation unfolded. It did not affect the people’s lives, nor the countries’ securities, much less a natural disaster, but it made it to the news minutes after it happened.

  From south to north, from east to west, and from one extreme to another, with the heaviest condolences of the media, hundreds to even a few thousand executives in certain companies were assassinated!

  The news were like ants with their hill flooded, with 5 hours programmed just for the sake of covering this. When a person woke up in their home, got themselves ready, and turned anything on to be entertained, their music, favorite hottie in the screen, or live show were cancelled.

  In their stead, the news of these companies’ terrible tragedies surfaced in every possible and thinkable medium. It was like the world had to know that such things happened, horrible and without humane comprehension. Who could ever do this, and why would this ever happen!?

  The news persisted even after the sun came out in the west, with even Terka suffering from the attacks to the same companies, where the culprits were at least known to be the remaining criminal groups in Terka. Fox, the Senior Minister, wasn’t slow in giving an explanation.

  … Fox stood before some cameras and great lighting from above, looking at some news reporters, however few were in Terka. He spoke, “We do not know the identities of the people who orchestrated those attacks. As a matter of fact, there seems to be an insider beforehand. One thing is clear, they have hidden, and now they’ve shown themselves.”

  “The police and their newly built special forces are getting into this matter, investigating the situation in those companies. It has to be said that those areas have been reported to the judicial branch of the past Terkan government before, but these seem to have been ignored.”

  “It’s not confirmed yet, but there are a few possibilities to why this occurred.” Fox spoke without letting the news reporters get up and ask for a microphone. These came from Lymoca, so they had some training from Luis’s morning press conferences.

  “One. It is possible these criminal groups wanted to take on the ‘business’ that these companies had ongoing. There are records of such things happening before, especially during the first few months of president To?o R., who is the last president of the previous Terkan government. However, these were hidden, or ‘subtle’, and never made it into any media.”

  “Two. It is more likely that people joined the criminal groups that remained after the war. It is being considered that they obtained weaponry from the fallen Terkan soldiers, as matters like these were immediately attended from the Lymocan forces’ side.”

  Fox looked at the news reporters, hating the ‘eyes’ from the cameras. “The reasoning behind the attacks in Terka might be because of the people’s dislike for the destruction of the ecosystem around their communities, although these are only the extreme people, not ‘all’ Lys.”

  “What about the other countries?” A reporter was given a microphone and asked out loud, sounding a bit urgent. Fox looked at him and flatly responded, “I’ll have to personally ask them.”

  “…” The reporter became quiet and slowly sat down. Another was given the microphone, standing up to ask after partially removing his glasses, “Why is the army not on this? Its intelligence is admirable at an international level. The time needed for this… Also-”

  “The army is for the people, not for the worries of other countries. Lymoca and Terka, as one now, aren’t mercenaries or ‘volunteers’ to fight and intimidate for the sake of those with money.” Fox flatly replied, but he sounded a bit reprimanding towards those thoughts.

  “…” The news reporter was silenced, too. He nodded and sat down in his seat, showing obedience to being reprimanded, and being kind of in the wrong, too.

  “Senior Minister, since this is being investigated, what will happen when these companies, and others, demand protection from you. Meaning, Terka and possibly Lymoca?” A young woman, barely 18 years old, as she looked tender and too youthful, stood up and cordially asked.

  Fox looked at her and saw the BLF badge on her jacket. He nodded upwards and commented first, “You are from In Between Life and Fate news anchor. Are you Angelina’s junior?”

  “Ah, yes!” The young woman blushed after answering with a meek nod. Fox nodded before breathing in, parting his lips in a slow motion. “On the contrary. It won’t be Terka or Lymoca who will have to compromise and ensure the safety of foreign companies outside the general norm.”

  “For starters, the multiple ignored notices from the previous government’s judicial branch are a note of concern. It demonstrates these companies’ uncooperativeness. Furthermore, later this noon, I will publish the most recent changes to Terka’s territory, which might be one of the last I will implement before my departure.” Fox began.

  “Let me speak a little of these— they are barely new in Lymoca, approved not too long ago with ease in the congress. But I’d like to have them in Terka, since they are looking forward to the cooperation between foreign businesses and our country, our territory.” Fox cleared his throat before continuing, letting his words sink in those who heard or saw them.

  “Most importantly, every foreign company in Terka, as it is with Lymoca now, will only hire people with Terka or Lymoca political identity. We are all Lys. Although there will be major leaning towards those born and officially living in Terka within the balance.”

  “Thus, the workers will only be Lys, whichever the company might be of, or from where. Moreover, their executives will also engage in a teaching session with qualified individuals, same as before, to show them the reins of the business.”

  “After a year, each company should hire a Ly senior supervisor, which will improve the relations between the state and the company, as well as the— such is redundancy— supervision of the workplace. There should be no more endangering the ecosystem, nor the mistreating of workers, be it salary-wise or behavior towards them.”

  “This is why bad things sometimes happen. My lower cabinet and I will focus on the continuity of our ‘talks’ and business with everyone, as long as they’re willing, too.” Fox paused, giving the cameras a brief glance before returning his polycoria eyes to the news reporters.

  “We shall attend the causes, not just the evildoers playing vigilante.” Fox nodded before gesturing back towards his lower cabinet, “These are just a few parts from the new addition to Terka’s territory’s laws, but they will explain them to you a bit more in detail pertaining to the effect and procedures.”

  “Before that,” Fox stopped, breathed in and sighed out bluntly. “I ensure the safety of the Lys in Terka. There won’t be danger for you. You have the new police at your service, and should the worst come, be it a natural disaster or a rising threatening your family— you will have the army.”

  “This includes the safety of all new roads, the main road connecting all of Terka’s cities, and the new sub roads to the rest of Terka. The railways connecting from here to Lymoca through Terka, Cors, and all of Carnge and Endesa. The new airports, and the first, official ports in the north for a better integration and cooperation with Lymoca, and further connection with the world.”

  “Before, Terka was seen as ‘just another southern country in Moonblue’, and the threat of the crime here spooked all. In the future, whoever dares to keep saying that even to their dogs and pets will only be a fool. Thank you for listening,” Fox bowed a bit before turning around.

  He didn’t care a bit and walked to the lower cabinet. He delivered the message, bringing it to the Lys in Terka in a swift and concise manner, leaving nothing behind. But he didn’t sit. Fox walked outside the building, but not without bringing the two young beauties with him, whose love in the territory and fan base limitation increase daily.

  ***

  Lymoca. In the morning, close to finishing the morning press conference in the presidential precinct. Luis stood on the stage, with the reporters bombarding him good with questions.

  “… but on the same subject. You know there have always been some issues between the natural resources of our country being taken by others who don’t respect our communities and ecosystem. Something like this was the result from wantonly wanting a spark. Well, now there you have it.” Luis wore a serious expression, shrugging.

  “You must know, not all foreign companies in Lymoca harm our territory’s nature, and coincidentally enough, those who were inhumanely targeted were from companies who not only did that. Those companies also had unknown treaties in the dark with some ‘people’, whom they cannot contact anymore. Be it the corrupt… or the crime world. But let’s not talk about it.”

  Luis just avoided a furtive set of questioning. He looked towards a rather neutral news anchor in this ‘silent-politics’ state of Lymoca, where the NCR coalition continued standing but was practically paper and ink. Meanwhile, NF became the largest party, obtaining 44% representation in the senate, with the neutral parties sweating whenever there was something else to vote for.

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  Now, everyone was in the sight of the people. Should anyone go ahead and be seen having a more-than-casual dinner with a member from the opposition, who are known to deal business against Lys, it was the end of the game in their families and communities.

  “President, I would like to ask— after hearing your response about the situation to a possible de-escalation of the Ters-Ly War before it happened. Now, months after all of this, and with the next year incoming, I was wondering. Do you have something else to say about that? Thank you.” The news reporter sat down and awaited his answer.

  Luis looked down a bit, before staring ahead in contemplation. “I have thought of certain things. I could have made a calling, like Terka did, after seeing our army march forth… Inviting all the south to pressure the president back then, and having Terka hand him over.”

  “No one would like to have a leader, of any sort, that simply strikes their allies to death, seemingly by accident. That was nefarious,” Luis expressed. He shook his head again, “It wasn’t my, nor should it be, anyone’s call to decide the deaths of tens of thousands… We were lucky, something I haven’t been able to notice until recently. I am glad it ended soon, and like this.”

  “While that would’ve left Terka even more vulnerable to the foreign hands and led to a more corrupted status, it would’ve avoided all fighting. I am ashamed of my actions.” Luis inclined his head low before lifting it straight, his expression relentless. “But that doesn’t mean our army’s efforts should be taken away. Their every determination and struggle was beyond honorable, beyond me.”

  “Terkan forces, too. They were just two armies who had a place to set their feet on and call a home, which they wanted to defend. I don’t think there are any wrongs here, from them, none at all.” Luis looked at the news reporter with a low frown.

  “President, what new things can you tell us about your recent talks with the Supreme Justice Minister, Vanessa Valyer? And if she would remain in that position for the next term of Supreme Ministers.” Another reporter stood up and asked, engrossed.

  Luis nodded, mulling it a bit before smiling a brief time. “Details of these should remain confidential for the time being. I want to keep the surprise, and ensure everything is in order. Wouldn’t want talking ahead of myself.”

  “Just know the people will be involved more than ever. Lymoca wants to be the advancement of our humanity, of our Humane Key. We are looking for methods that will showcase our trust in the people, and in the capability we can grow to have in our own schools, studies, and fields. Individually and as a group, with commendable balancing.”

  “Expect a few more systems where the population will be involved, and that be it for the highest or lowest members in the congress, everyone will be held responsible. The interaction and social customs everyone will have in the branches will be recorded and of importance.”

  “President Luis Heartez, I, like many others, have been wondering this. As you said in the video last night, where you showed us the new technology of the railways and airplanes in Lymoca, already built and working, I believe it’s time to answer this doubt of us Lys.” This came from BLF’s star and top cameraman, who was rumored to close in to a sea as a host in BLF’s main program. They were still a bit too small to go fully nation-wide, not including Terka.

  Angelina stood up and smiled, speaking those words, which caused a smirk in Luis’s face. He let the woman finish her question before slightly nodding lightly a few times. “What are your future plans, President? Will you go for the fourth? A third consecutive term, to compete with president Anastasiv Morozov, or are you planning something else?”

  “Very well, I also think it’s time to answer that.” Luis smiled before standing straight. “It’s not going to be another term for me.”

  There were some gasps in the crowd, barely some, but there were. Luis didn’t expect it, giving it a breath of time before carrying on. “I have done enough… good and bad. While I know I will be pleased when I finish my last term, this one. I have stayed here for too long. Feels like I’ve set in motion the march to let all of Lymoca drive to where we rule ourselves, not money or others.”

  “Believe me, my people,” Luis spoke seriously out of nowhere. His visage became the center of attention out of the blue for countless Lys. “With what I’m doing in this term, no one will be able to obstruct our lives, nor our hearts. Inside or out, we will prevail as a strong nation!”

  Luis nodded a few times in quick succession, “I have planned something for the future candidates, including in my political party. Before you ask me the obvious— I have interrogated Lesly myself. She said she’ll take a break for the next term… but she might run for the one after.”

  Luis smiled, contented to see the disappointment leave their faces, taken over by excitement. There were things to hope! Furthermore, with Lesly ‘warning’ she would practically become the President in the 1,038-1,044 term, the previous administration won’t dare cause trouble for the country.

  Everyone knew how many dozens of corrupt, retired politicians have been sent to their cells. Lesly Rivera was never a softie, and she was even the one to push false accusations against Luis in the beginning of this journey.

  “I’m glad to see you felt the same way as I did, heh heh.” Luis cracked a bit, but he sounded rather warm to the ears. He looked at everyone and resumed a sharp visage, combining with his eyes. “I’ve planned sessions where I’ll instruct the new candidates and Lymoca’s politicians.”

  “They will be public. Everyone will be able to see how my deep train of thoughts and belief in Lymoca, its Lys and new Lys alike.” Luis smiled bonafide-ly at the cameras. “It won’t just be me, but I’ll show the candidates, and all those who wish to learn Lymoca’s politics.”

  “A new bill is coming, too. This one is directed to not only the political parties… but media as well. I want to see Lymoca have a strict regulation for its politics. No longer will we see such disgusting sights of corruption. And more so, they will never be forgiven again.”

  “Well, that is all. Phew,” Luis grabbed his stomach and looked at the side before frowning at the reporters. “I’m so hungry. We should- no… You shouldn’t let me talk this much so often. Let’s go have breakfast, I’m dying to have some new tacos from that 9th Order Restaurant, you know?”

  Luis smiled, winking at Lesly, who waited outside the storage at the doorstep to go for a date, as ‘Fox mandated’, and felt proud of his blatant advertisement to Fox. It wasn’t strange, after all…

  ***

  A few days later. Terka, capital palace.

  Fox sat behind his desk in his office, while Esmeralda sat on him. She lied her back on him, her legs diagonally resting in the air with her feet on the floor. Her tender eyelids were closed, with her head and hair managed by Fox, who massaged her. Her strands of golden blonde moved like a cascade, falling sideways, and drifting its scent into Fox’s nostrils.

  Step, step, step. Footsteps sounded from the entrance before Nala showed up. She didn’t give importance to the sight in Fox’s office and went to him, presenting him some papers. Fox read them, still massaging Esmeralda’s head. It was reports of the crime groups led by Miguel.

  “It seems like the ‘slip up’ of why they were chosen reached them, and they look at it well.” Fox nodded a bit before looking up at Nala, who nodded back before crossing her arms and looking down at the beauty enjoying his attention. Fox’s eyes twinkled, ‘Jealous?’

  Esmeralda seemed to be none the wiser as she lifted her arms and smiled, sounding dumb. “O’ Mistress Nala! I didn’t know you were around. Your scent exposed you! It just feels so good right now, I can’t open my eyes, mmuh… Care to smooch me a little? Mwph, mwph, mwph~~!”

  Nala lifted her left eyebrows. Still not opening her eyes, Esmeralda could only tremble a bit and stop puckering her lips when hearing Nala’s next words, “I rather slap it with my closed fingers.”

  “Uh, Nala… Not here outside. I didn’t even hear the door be locked. Don’t do such things you know I’ll accept from you. Oh, don’t even talk about it. Aiyo… what do I do now?” Esmeralda’s nature could only make Nala blink as peacefully and naturally as before, no longer baffled.

  Fox, on the other hand… Esmeralda smiled, sending one hand behind her lower back, at her tailbone. “Seems like I’m not the one. Should we make a run for our bed? Office stuff might be fun, but I wanna be loud. You deserve to hear it, and I know you like it.”

  “Fox has business to attend with this week’s complaints! Those are his greatest advantage to bring the re-integration sooner!” Nala coldly admonished, looking down at a pair of profound black eyes finally open. “Esme, if you want me to show you around, I will.”

  “Aish…” Esmeralda made a pout before accommodating herself on Fox’s body. She knew how much Nala wanted Fox’s aims to be achieved. Even though his plans surprised her in the beginning, Nala was quite the exemplary Ly among Lys. “Just another 10 minutes, okay?”

  Esmeralda nearly fully laid on Fox’s body, with the latter reclining backwards as much as possible. Fox looked up at Nala and spoke with his natural self, “It’s still 40 minutes before my audiences begin.”

  “There are more now. About 100 people have lined up already.” Nala looked at Fox and voiced, tenderly exchanging sweet nothings with their eyes. Fox blinked in understanding, but before he could lift Esmeralda off him, Nala stepped forth and held his forearms, stopping him.

  “Sent the backrest down, I know it can become a stretcher. I got it for you, after all.” Nala lifted her left knee onto the seat, surprising Fox with the very good kind of surprises. Fox smiled and obeyed, “Your orders are my-”

  “Shut the fuck up and let me lay with you both already.” Nala covered Fox’s mouth and lifted her other leg, crawling to get atop Esmeralda’s body. Fox felt her weight, but only noticed a more relaxing and even pleasurable increase in the weight.

  As an ordinary person, Esmeralda barely had weight, if only for her huge rack. But while Nala was a special agent of the greatest elites Fox could ever see and know of, she was light yet firm compared to the things she could lift, the strength she could throw them, and so on…

  “Now, we may waste some time, but I’m taking this time-waster off you every audiences’ day. And no further procrastinating.” Nala removed her hand from Fox’s mouth, which attracted her gray, light blue eyes immediately. She slowly closed her eyes, like a slowed blink.

  “…” - “…” Nala kissed Fox, so tender and slowly they both lost the sensation of everything and everyone else in the room. Esmeralda looked with a thin smirk from ear to ear from below their chins. Afterwards, with Fox lying his head on the chair, fully turned into a stretcher, Nala looked down and held Esmeralda’s cheeks.

  Esmeralda bit her lower lip, letting the big woman decide their turn. After an exchange of eyes, Nala’s head went down, pecking the corners of Esmeralda’s mouth before opening those lips with hers. A few seconds in their kissing noises, Esmeralda caressed her neck and pulled her downwards, which Nala stopped and frowned, looking down at Esmeralda.

  Nala tsked before pinching Esme’s chin, opening her mouth wider before violating it with her tongue. Esmeralda widened her eyes before trying to follow Nala’s rhythm, whose mouth tightly sealed hers.

  At last, Nala let go and laid on top of her man… and woman’s bodies, with Esmeralda’s face just at her neck, and hers on Fox’s. She whispered lightly, falling in the warmth and comfort behind Fox’s desk, in a slightly comical scenery.

  “I love you…”

  “Both?” Esmeralda’s voice vibrated on Nala’s neck. Nala had already closed her eyes, and she was feeling at ease; fantastic. Thus, she articulated, “Sigh… yes… both…”

  “Hee hee,” Esmeralda giggled and smiled cutely, yet appeared ravishingly wonderful with an obvious blush on her face from her ears to the tip of her nose.

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