GODLY AUDIENCES: LUKE FON FABRE

[divus]

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[divus]

We're not here to guarantee perfect societies. We're here to share with you our ideals. You know what we'd...we'd build our way up to.

[He shakes his head.]

I've been a ruler. I know how these things work. I know everyone thinks I'm some joke. They like to blow off everything I know about running kingdoms. But here's the real truth of the matter: I, without council, kept one going my entire life.

[dupelicate]

You ruled alone?

[He shifts to one of the cushions, propping himself up on top of one.]

I'm listening.

[divus]

Yeah. Born king, raised king. So, sure, there were people looking after things while I was still learning to walk, but responsibility was thrown into my lap the second I was old enough to understand what it meant. My life's been one big party, but it's also been one big political tightrope walk.

[He moves until he's all but lounging on top of the table.]

I like dancing, I like eating good food, I like being spoiled and spoiling others. Doesn't mean I don't do my due diligence, keep things floating, listen to the complaints of the people. I hold public audiences, make sure problems are being addressed.

[dupelicate]

So you'd just be taking up your old job, basically...

Did people like you? When you were king.

[divus]

Did people--of course! People loved me!

[dupelicate]

[his reaction is so over-the-top offended, it's genuinely kind of funny—and he chuckles.]

Oh yeah? Loved you, loved you? Or Loved you, feared what would happen if they didn't love you?

[divus]

[Indulgence puts a hand to his heart.]

You wound me! Of course it was genuine! I was, and am, a benevolent, kind, and generous ruler that only asks to be worshiped in return for my endless days of devotion to my people!

[dupelicate]

You know... a truly benevolent, kind, and generous ruler probably wouldn't ask for anything in return. Just saying.

[...]

Oh, except taxes.