You summoned me, so actually yes you did. [Aha.] While it isn't a bad strategy, if you're planning on reaching a mass audience you have to be sure you're going to engage someone who has enough connections to be taken seriously. Hardly anyone will believe a girl who isn't nearly as outspoken. [A pause.] You may have had better luck with Madoka-chan.
[Another beat.] Please don't curse Madoka-chan.
[Anyway.] Why do you think I asked Senri-kun for his assistance with my roses? He's very charismatic. He reminds me of…well, me. But I knew he'd do well to get people to listen.
[They lean forward, seemingly staring directly into Sasuke's soul.] So, Uchiha-kun, please explain to me what your ultimate goal is. I'd like to hear your proposition as to why Justice should win.
[Sasuke will remember that. Consider Madoka cursed.]
I can see why he won't shut up about you. [Geez. WHOA. Very slightly, Sasuke leans in the opposite direction even though Beauty isn't exactly in his business or anything.
Don't look at his black, dirty soul.]
He's youngest, a new generation. He has more opportunity to grow into a strong leader. It won't be easy. He has to work for it. People will tell him what he wants to hear, they'll try to force him to do what they want when he is listening to advice.
He talks about me that much? [Immediately the god perks up.] Ahhh, that's adorable! [ANYWAY. Back to Sasuke's tainted soul. Beauty listens, and they consider this for a very, very long time before they bring a hand to cup their chin in thought.]
…do you suppose you're projecting just a little too much, Uchiha-kun?
What were leaders like in your village? Were they old people who were built on tradition? Is that why you're insistent it should be someone young who can be easily influenced to something else? That actually seems a little cruel, forcing someone to have to make their own decisions like that.
[A disappointed shake of the head.] Poor, poor Justice...
[The question makes his hackles raise. Probably because it's not far from the truth?]
Don't give me that. It isn't cruel. Justice is his own god. He can make decisions himself. He's willing to try and listen to others, and he's already shown us he can take initiative.
Unlike the rest of us, whom you haven't even given a chance? [This is now just fascinating, please continue.] I don't disagree that Justice can make decisions himself and that he can take initiative, but I disagree that burning down everyone else is the best solution.
What he wants is... naive without guidance. He doesn’t want to be a tyrant. He doesn’t want anyone to suffer. Noble but difficult to obtain. But it’s the goal I’m looking for in the end.
Thank you. [Beauty leans back in their seat.] ...Justice isn't the only one who wants a peaceful world. Is that impression you've received from others?
From some of them. [It's not necessarily given with impatience, more confusion:] Your point? Wait-- [A bit of curious recognition blooms over his face, and his arms lower slowly.]
What happens if two or more of you tie with followers when time is up?
[What a fascinating question! Beauty pauses, also surprised, but there's an answer.]
If there's a tie...the game's extended by a week, but only the tied gods are playing during that time. From there, it's up to the players to choose who they'll follow. The tally at the end of that week will determine the head of the pantheon.
Most likely that, yes. We were all new to the idea of being gods and having a pantheon that we assumed all of our ideas were better than everyone else's. It's been difficult getting all twelve of us to agree on anything.
Recently, and as for the why or if there were gods before us I really don't know. You can ask the others, but none of us really know. It just sort of happened once we accepted the offer.
[There's a light laugh though.] No one has called you stupid, Uchiiha-kun. Not amongst ourselves, anyway.
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[Another beat.] Please don't curse Madoka-chan.
[Anyway.] Why do you think I asked Senri-kun for his assistance with my roses? He's very charismatic. He reminds me of…well, me. But I knew he'd do well to get people to listen.
[They lean forward, seemingly staring directly into Sasuke's soul.] So, Uchiha-kun, please explain to me what your ultimate goal is. I'd like to hear your proposition as to why Justice should win.
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I can see why he won't shut up about you. [Geez. WHOA. Very slightly, Sasuke leans in the opposite direction even though Beauty isn't exactly in his business or anything.
Don't look at his black, dirty soul.]
He's youngest, a new generation. He has more opportunity to grow into a strong leader. It won't be easy. He has to work for it. People will tell him what he wants to hear, they'll try to force him to do what they want when he is listening to advice.
He'll have to listen to his spirit.
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He talks about me that much? [Immediately the god perks up.] Ahhh, that's adorable! [ANYWAY. Back to Sasuke's tainted soul. Beauty listens, and they consider this for a very, very long time before they bring a hand to cup their chin in thought.]
…do you suppose you're projecting just a little too much, Uchiha-kun?
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What does that mean? [His brows furrow.] What am I supposed to be projecting?
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What were leaders like in your village? Were they old people who were built on tradition? Is that why you're insistent it should be someone young who can be easily influenced to something else? That actually seems a little cruel, forcing someone to have to make their own decisions like that.
[A disappointed shake of the head.] Poor, poor Justice...
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Don't give me that. It isn't cruel. Justice is his own god. He can make decisions himself. He's willing to try and listen to others, and he's already shown us he can take initiative.
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What he wants is... naive without guidance. He doesn’t want to be a tyrant. He doesn’t want anyone to suffer. Noble but difficult to obtain. But it’s the goal I’m looking for in the end.
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I’ve asked the ones I’ve spoken to so far. There’s a few others left. Are you trying to change my mind?
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What happens if two or more of you tie with followers when time is up?
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If there's a tie...the game's extended by a week, but only the tied gods are playing during that time. From there, it's up to the players to choose who they'll follow. The tally at the end of that week will determine the head of the pantheon.
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I don't agree with the idea of co-ruling personally... but some are wondering why none of you co-rule a world with some of all of yourselves in it.
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What happened before? You said you were new to being gods. When did it happen? Why? Were there gods before you?
I'm not stupid. I know even the "best" of you aren't giving us the whole story.
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Recently, and as for the why or if there were gods before us I really don't know. You can ask the others, but none of us really know. It just sort of happened once we accepted the offer.
[There's a light laugh though.] No one has called you stupid, Uchiiha-kun. Not amongst ourselves, anyway.
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