Hey guys. We're back from the diplomatic mission to the Grounders' capitol city with some good news.
We've worked out a trade arrangement with the Grounder Coalition which means we'll have a lot more freedom in where and how we travel. They have a couple major stipulations for us and we have to be extremely prudent about not breaking any of their rules, so please read this carefully:
Although we're being allowed to hunt, gather and scavenge on Grounder territory, we are forbidden from scavenging from Grounders, their homes, or their dead.
When we scavenge in Grounder territory and encounter Grounders, we are obliged to trade with them or offer our services to them.
If we encounter Grounders who do not want to trade with us, they are under no obligation to trade with us or offer us their services.
Additionally, everyone should know a few basic phrases in the Grounders' language like how to introduce yourself, negotiate prices, and apologize.
Anyone that wants to go on scavenging missions outside of the Mount Weather perimeter will have to attend briefing meetings on these and other regulations. We'll be holding the first one tonight after dinner in the mess hall.
Have a good evening, and thanks again to everyone who accompanied Lincoln and I on the mission.