[ She smiles. She's not happy, but that makes her smile a little. ]
It's not, but I'm glad to hear that. I promise I'll come back and see you again, but you probably already know I'm not here just to talk about if I'm your favorite.
[ She sits down across from him, tucking her legs under her, ladylike. She's very businesslike when she speaks. ]
Two things: you handed out those letters. Do you know how I can send letters back? And... if I wanted an item to narrow down who's guilty, what would I have to do for you?
You should be able to send a letter back like any other offering. Just send it with purpose to whoever you have in mind, and snap! It may not be quick travel, but it's better than nothing, at least.
Why do you think I'm so desperate? It's not even winning the game, at this point. Any of us with one follower left only need to be hit by a single one of her minions and we're croaked.
[He groans, but carries on.]
Annnnyway, I make one-of-a-kind items, so I can't give you exactly what I may have given someone else, but I can see what I can do. Short of defection, I'll still need you to do something to try and help me get into the good graces of the masses. Are you willing to take up the challenge?
If I make an announcement at trial, will that be too much like product placement for you?
[ Because that's essentially what it'll be. ]
But tell me about yourself while we're here, so I can properly talk you up. What do you like, what kind of world do you wan to build, what are your hopes?
I'll think about this while we keep talking, but since it's a rush job you might have to do with something a bit ambiguous.
[So, it's fine, but, yeah,]
So! Let's talk leadership capabilities: my past life, I was an emperor, so I already know how to do that whole shebang. What I can't use my training for directly, I can direct the others in handling with their own experiences. What I want for the world: a paradise without fear or famine. I don't want homelessness, don't want starvation, don't want boredom and discontent to drive people to conflict. What I deal is abundance, so why not make an abundance of the things that make life worth living?
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WEEK 5
Is it crazy that you're already my favorite person here?
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It's not, but I'm glad to hear that. I promise I'll come back and see you again, but you probably already know I'm not here just to talk about if I'm your favorite.
[ It's Friday night, and people are deda. ]
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[He crosses his legs underneath himself, settling.]
Fun and games are over for the week. What can I do you for?
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Two things: you handed out those letters. Do you know how I can send letters back? And... if I wanted an item to narrow down who's guilty, what would I have to do for you?
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[He sighs.]
Guessing I can't tempt you to defect, could I?
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You know who I follow and who died and who they followed. If the number of Ambition followers weren't so high, I'd consider it, but...
[ She's worried. There's a chance someone could hit her with Advancement Opportunity before the week is over. ]
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[He groans, but carries on.]
Annnnyway, I make one-of-a-kind items, so I can't give you exactly what I may have given someone else, but I can see what I can do. Short of defection, I'll still need you to do something to try and help me get into the good graces of the masses. Are you willing to take up the challenge?
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[ She's not entirely sure if it's a certainty yet, so. ]
Yes. [ She's firm and resolute. ] Do you have any stipulations for how you want me to sing your praises, or are you going to leave that to me?
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[Even. If it is.]
If not to a public audience, talk me up to at least five individuals and we'll call it a deal.
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[ Because that's essentially what it'll be. ]
But tell me about yourself while we're here, so I can properly talk you up. What do you like, what kind of world do you wan to build, what are your hopes?
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[So, it's fine, but, yeah,]
So! Let's talk leadership capabilities: my past life, I was an emperor, so I already know how to do that whole shebang. What I can't use my training for directly, I can direct the others in handling with their own experiences. What I want for the world: a paradise without fear or famine. I don't want homelessness, don't want starvation, don't want boredom and discontent to drive people to conflict. What I deal is abundance, so why not make an abundance of the things that make life worth living?
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[ She would've tried earlier except she was hoping that even though Ray painted a big target on his back, he'd still make it out alive somehow.
Emperor gets some genuine surprise. Maybe she should've expected that from his name and some of his actions, but hindsight is always 20/20. ]
That's very idealistic. It sounds nice. ... How many people have you told this?
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[He flip-flops his hand.]
Maybe half the people who've spoken with me? In any case, we're all talking about ideals, here. Nobody wants to aim for a shoddy, half-rate world.
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She tilts her head. She thinks about his spin the bottle self, and.... ]
If you talked like this more often, I think more people would appreciate you.
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I always just say what comes to me in the moment. Guess it makes for a bit of a mixed bag.
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[ It's an honest question. It's not actually meant to be rude. ]
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[He pauses.]
You know what? That's an interesting thought!
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Have you never considered it before?
[ oh boy. ]
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[Isn't that just natural when you're just, so great?]
Also Cunning punches me like, a lot, so he's definitely pretty high up on my worst enemy list regardless.
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It's not like she can't relate a little. Just a little. And she hates it. Not the punching part, the first part. ]
I think he's just trying to make a point. Or have you realize something.
[ Probably. ]
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Nonon just bursts out laughing. She covers her mouth with her hand, but there's honestly no hiding it. ]
Really?
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[Don't laugh at his suffering, Nonon!!!]
Like he just doesn't like my face or something? Which, I'm way prettier than him, so, I bet he's just secretly in love with me!
[This is how he comforts himself.]
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She just. Stares. ]
I don't think that's what punching you means.
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[Indulgence is quiet, but only for like five seconds.]
He's jealous. It makes perfect sense!
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