GODLY AUDIENCES: ALEX

[divus]

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[psynergy]

[Alex looks about as surprised as he typically can get. But it's not very long until he exhales and closes his eyes.]

Interesting. I suspect that's related to the need for this "game"?

Of course there are always unpredictable forces, which I'm sure you're all too familiar with. Rest assured I have my reasons for not wanting a similar fate to befall Weyard, and I would prevent it at whatever costs I see as necessary.

[It's NOT BECAUSE HE'S LIKES ANYONE ELSE, NOPE...]

[divus]

Is it because of Mia?

[SORRY, ALEX, YOUR GOD IS A LITTLE SHIT.

All-knowing. All-powerful. All too willing to troll their followers.]

[psynergy]

[His eye narrows just enough that you KNOW he'd be glaring if he wasn't trying to keep the "aloof" thing up all the time.]

...Suffice it to say that Weyard will be remaining below or above anything that is already there.

[He'll go for Alex 101 and try to change the topic. It always works with those JRPG kids...]

I must admit, I am curious as to why a collection of gods without a world would find it necessary to hold some sort of contest.

[divus]

[Fortune doesn't seem all that bothered by the narrowed eye, but then, it's hard to tell behind a full-faced mask.]

Well, we had a world. But the arguments about how to rule it got a little out of hand.

[And now there is... not a world anymore. Yikes.]

We've sworn oaths to accept whatever decision you all come to about which of us will be in charge. I don't think it's the best way of doing it, but it's what we have to deal with now.

[psynergy]

[Yeah, at least he's not afraid to show SOME of his face!]

Hmmm, I see. So there's far more at stake for you, then. But with no world to rule over, what is the point if I may ask? I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the societal requirements of deities.

[divus]

Whichever of us is chosen to rule over the rest will get to remake the world the way they want to.

[That's what the stakes are, basically.]

I think you can tell just by looking at the names of the other gods that some of them doing that would be a really bad idea.

[psynergy]

[Alex certainly can't argue against the "winner takes all" approach though logic does make that seem a bit weird what the the explanation for why it's necessary.]

Heh, yes, your names do appear to be rather telling. [Says the guy who picked "Arcanus" in the tarot card club.] I have to wonder how "Ruin" would create anything...

So essentially, you've put your fates into our hands?

[divus]

[look if these gods were competent there wouldn't be a murdergame. they're a mess.]

I've been trying not to think about that. [Fortune says that flatly, because uh, Ruin? Yikes.] ...but yes. Our fates are in your hands. That's why you all are here.

[psynergy]

[He's...getting that vibe, yeah. Such a pity too.....]

I see. That being the case, I do hope the victor is able to uphold their end of the bargain...

[Hi I'm Alex and I've apparently been trying to pick a fight with not!god after he pissed me off, that's probably not isolated behavior...]

Is there anything else that might be valuable to know?

[divus]

They will be.

[Fortune says that with absolute certainty, at least. When someone is declared the supreme god of this world, they'll gain all the power that comes with it.]

That depends on what you find valuable. I'm not allowed to speak generally, but if you ask me specific questions, I can answer.

[psynergy]

Oh, really? Then I suppose that would depend on the nature of this competition, or at least of this place. I may have to get back to you on that then, if that's all right.

[divus]

I'm your god. Call on me whenever you feel the need to.

[Gotta keep the followers happy, after all...]

[psynergy]

Then I shall.

[Having a god at his disposal is so satisfying...]

If that's all, should I be going then?

[divus]

[ :/ ]

If you don't have anything to ask, yes.