The ratty looking newspaper thrown to the side on a dusty Dazil street bore only two interesting items, amidst the cavalcade of phone sex numbers and lingerie ads.

OFFICERS RETURN UNHARMED

"In recent military news, Gebler Anti-Gear Soliders Colonel, Joseph Richardson, and his subordinate officer, Lieutenant Casske Klassa, have returned to their posts in the city of Dazil. The two had been proclaimed M.I.A. a number of months ago, the cause of their disappearance unknown. Upon their mysterious return last week, officials within the Gebler Military threatened to bring forth abandonment charges if the two could not account for their absence. Lieutenant Klassa appeared in a brief court testimony before the military council, representing both himself and the absent Colonel Richardson, and reportedly gave a passionate, moving speech. His testified that a team of Kislev soldiers had infiltrated the border and had held a number of nomadic tribes ransom, and that only by offering themselves as hostages were they able to save the innocent civilians. All charges were dropped, and Colonel Richarson and Lieutenant Klassa both received medals for honorable, selfless conduct. They are currently back in Dazil, working to make Aveh as safe as is possible for all citizens."

The next item is a bright, four-color full page advertisement.

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You are invited to...

GA-GS' 2ND OFFICIAL AVEHIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

featuring such attractions as

THE COLONEL'S CAFE, supplying you with the very -finest- in global coffees and pastries!

THE SPIKE PIT, Aveh's most critically acclaimed liquor dealers converge in a single bar to serve their potent brew!

FOUR SIMULTANEOUS DANCE FLOORS, so you can groove in style no matter what your taste!

THE DEALER'S HALL, sporting the very finest and most exotic parts, foods, and textiles from around the world!

and, of course, the MUSIC EXHIBITION! Put together your very own band and show us what you've got in the center stage of the arena!


Present this advertisement at the gate and receive 5% off on admission, and a ticket good for one free cup of coffee! (All offers are subject to change). For advance tickets and hotel accomodations, call us at our toll-free number, 1-800-GAGS!

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