Well, kid, you might have one coming up if the next couple of weeks get bad. [It's not even a threat, it's just matter of fact.] Desperate times and desperate measures. Even the nicest people can crack under pressure.
There's a reason kill or be killed's a popular phrase, man. [It's aggravating, truthfully, because it's way too true.]
...you're from that world with the harvest thing going on, right? That's you? [Cunning didn't pay that close attention to people who didn't choose them.]
[There's an annoyed sound that follows.] Shit luck. [Even so, the words are a little...sympathetic, to say the least.] No wonder you agreed to come here.
Think you have what it takes to win? [...this kid is very interesting and reminds Cunning of someone. It's apparent given the fact that their full attention's on Ray now and the questions are more based in personal interest.]
Fair. [An immediate answer, spit out and acidic and maybe a little biting. Hm. Found the hot-button issue.] When I win, I want the world to be fair and for a new world order where people aren't forgotten or left behind or ignored.
You'd be amazed how resistant some people are to that.
Either that or people will cling to tradition and refuse to let a new agenda take over. [They lean back in their seat, folding their arms over their chest.] Let me guess. Same story where you're from?
Don't be like some of these other idiots and run straight into everything when things start going down. You have enough time to bide your time. And sometimes? The chaos makes a great cover for planning.
[There would be a smile here if Cunning's face wasn't covered.] Not that I think I'm telling you anything new, but call it due diligence.
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[but not for a lack of willingness, and more because, pragmatically, it wouldn't have been the best way to handle certain... problems.]
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But you're kind of a survivalist, aren't you.
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[also sorry if blackfire is cunning's follower, whoops.]
... Kind of have to be, when there's a lot out to kill you.
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...you're from that world with the harvest thing going on, right? That's you? [Cunning didn't pay that close attention to people who didn't choose them.]
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You tell me. People always think they have everything figured out but there's always a loophole to everything.
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[:) right back you.]
But I've worked with less.
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... Then, the second part: what do you want the world to be when you win?
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You'd be amazed how resistant some people are to that.
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Not a bad wish.
[at least on a general level, he could certainly get behind the idea.]
Well, people will support a corrupt system as long as they aren't ones suffering from it, right?
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You want some advice?
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Go ahead and shoot.
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[There would be a smile here if Cunning's face wasn't covered.] Not that I think I'm telling you anything new, but call it due diligence.
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Duly noted.
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One more thing? Watch what's happening around you. What the other patrons are doing for their gods. It might give you more leverage than you'd think.
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[it's not unappreciated, but?]
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