[Polite as always, Connor inclines his head as well. He keeps his hands folded in front of him. Speaks in the same customer service tone as usual.]
Thank you for granting me the privilege of having an audience with you. [...] The others chose to put their faith in you. I wanted— If I'm permitted... Can I ask you a question?
[The rules are The Worst, but Connor's going to try anyway.]
I'm still having trouble understanding your reasoning... and that of your followers. You put yourself in a position of disadvantage by stepping forward, in a competition where numbers are of great importance. [And after tonight's results...] I mean no disrespect, but... How could you truly be comfortable with such an outcome?
[Piety takes a moment to consider the best way to answer.]
I am. Yes, I know that I'm putting myself in an unfortunate position, but at the same time, harboring the goodwill of the people could be considered a strategy in and of its own. And more than that, I think it's important for any leader to consider the wants of their people. How could I stand idly by and simply watch, when I had a solution--even if that solution was personally detrimental?
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Thank you for granting me the privilege of having an audience with you. [...] The others chose to put their faith in you. I wanted— If I'm permitted... Can I ask you a question?
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[Just, as much as the rules allow him, as always.]
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I'm still having trouble understanding your reasoning... and that of your followers. You put yourself in a position of disadvantage by stepping forward, in a competition where numbers are of great importance. [And after tonight's results...] I mean no disrespect, but... How could you truly be comfortable with such an outcome?
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[Piety takes a moment to consider the best way to answer.]
I am. Yes, I know that I'm putting myself in an unfortunate position, but at the same time, harboring the goodwill of the people could be considered a strategy in and of its own. And more than that, I think it's important for any leader to consider the wants of their people. How could I stand idly by and simply watch, when I had a solution--even if that solution was personally detrimental?