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IC Contact post for Mask or Menace
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I'll get right down to it. I've been concerned for some time that our initial successes overseas may not be enough to hold for long. I'm sure you don't need me to tell you how political concerns needed to be tended to to keep interest alive.
I've negotiated with the government to allow us to form a council, of sorts, to address these issues. Would that be something that would interest you at all?
A council? That is a fine accomplishment for our community, Ambassador. I would be most interested in serving.
However, I must ask: how much authority is the government willing to grant representatives of this council? It will be difficult to properly speak for us if we must request Washington's approval for every word in our mouths.
However, I must ask: how much authority is the government willing to grant representatives of this council? It will be difficult to properly speak for us if we must request Washington's approval for every word in our mouths.
It wouldn't be quite that bad, though I would wait to sow seeds of discontent against the American government until they're not quite so antsy about you.
We're certainly empowered to speak, but we are there to gain the world's good will. I'm sure a well travelled and cultured man such as yourself does realise what note to strike to gain it. [ The people of the world aren't going to trust you if you're the kind to bite the hand that feeds you. ]
We're certainly empowered to speak, but we are there to gain the world's good will. I'm sure a well travelled and cultured man such as yourself does realise what note to strike to gain it. [ The people of the world aren't going to trust you if you're the kind to bite the hand that feeds you. ]
Certainly, Ambassador. I assure you, I know how and when to be diplomatic... and when to be provocative.
If I might make a request, I believe my talents would best serve this council if they were directed towards our relations with Mexico. I have had positive contact with them before.
[And his band's album has been selling fairly well down there, too.]
If I might make a request, I believe my talents would best serve this council if they were directed towards our relations with Mexico. I have had positive contact with them before.
[And his band's album has been selling fairly well down there, too.]
I certainly won't forget the work already done. Relationships need to be built and that's only really possible through individual ones. Having you flitting about from country to country wouldn't make sense.
The others who have been on the diplomatic trip with us.
[ Hold please. There's a brief period of almost silence, broken only by what could be difficulty breathing, if only on the scale of a cold, and a snort.
Francis is snickering. And his voice is still high from the laughter when he finally manages to find enough air to speak. ]
My dear Count! [ A sigh. ] Come now. Men such as ourselves know better than to take gossip at face value. We both went up for the same job, certainly, but we ran a short, clean campaign and when I was elected, the rivalry was ended.
Certainly on my part, and I dare say, not that I wish to speak for her, that Raina doesn't give me a lot of thought, when she has her own ready made rival from her own world, Daisy.
[ Just giving that tidbit to you, Dooku, for giving him the laugh. ] Nothing like a good old fashioned cat fight, dear fellow.
[ He's now a little wistful. ] It's a pity, really, if she could get over the fact that we're not all obsessed with having dramatic relationships and some of us want to get on with our business, she would make for a... decent rival. She has the potential mind for it.
[ C'est la vie. ] Sufficed to say, if she's not on the council, it's not because of my 'ire'.
Francis is snickering. And his voice is still high from the laughter when he finally manages to find enough air to speak. ]
My dear Count! [ A sigh. ] Come now. Men such as ourselves know better than to take gossip at face value. We both went up for the same job, certainly, but we ran a short, clean campaign and when I was elected, the rivalry was ended.
Certainly on my part, and I dare say, not that I wish to speak for her, that Raina doesn't give me a lot of thought, when she has her own ready made rival from her own world, Daisy.
[ Just giving that tidbit to you, Dooku, for giving him the laugh. ] Nothing like a good old fashioned cat fight, dear fellow.
[ He's now a little wistful. ] It's a pity, really, if she could get over the fact that we're not all obsessed with having dramatic relationships and some of us want to get on with our business, she would make for a... decent rival. She has the potential mind for it.
[ C'est la vie. ] Sufficed to say, if she's not on the council, it's not because of my 'ire'.
[Dooku chuckles along a bit, more out of politeness than genuine mirth. He is far more accustomed to inspiring dread than amusement. Not for the first time, he is struck by the impression of Urquhart as a kind of political imp: always with a wry, perceptive smile, more often than not at someone else's expense.]
Yes, I have heard of Daisy. But it is good to hear that you bear no ill-will toward Raina. Her mind is indeed first-rate. And people in our line of work can hardly afford to waste their energies in petty feuding.
[Raina had implied most strongly that she was not so magnanimous toward Urquhart, in a previous conversation. Dooku wonders if that can be rectified. Perhaps working together in the Foreign Council will offer an opportunity...]
Yes, I have heard of Daisy. But it is good to hear that you bear no ill-will toward Raina. Her mind is indeed first-rate. And people in our line of work can hardly afford to waste their energies in petty feuding.
[Raina had implied most strongly that she was not so magnanimous toward Urquhart, in a previous conversation. Dooku wonders if that can be rectified. Perhaps working together in the Foreign Council will offer an opportunity...]
Our line of work usually weeds people like that out. It's not something anyone with a thin skin can do as a career. Nor would I wish it on them.
Well, you see, there's these two seats for Ambassadors that have come up - two - and there's two potential applicants that I would back to take those positions...but the two of you, I'm told, are competing over the same thing.
That's very unfortunate, for me.
That's very unfortunate, for me.
I see. A most difficult situation indeed.
I am afraid things are even more complex than you realize. An ally of mine is also contesting the seat in De Chima: Hierophant Anastasya Griffin. She has my full support... Which means that I must remain committed to my campaign in Maurtia Falls.
[Besides which, Dooku has interests in the Falls. It would take a substantial incentive for him to walk away.]
Now, if Lord Baelish was to reconsider his own campaign, that might be of benefit to both of us. I must say, I am somewhat surprised to hear he has your support, Lucifer.
I am afraid things are even more complex than you realize. An ally of mine is also contesting the seat in De Chima: Hierophant Anastasya Griffin. She has my full support... Which means that I must remain committed to my campaign in Maurtia Falls.
[Besides which, Dooku has interests in the Falls. It would take a substantial incentive for him to walk away.]
Now, if Lord Baelish was to reconsider his own campaign, that might be of benefit to both of us. I must say, I am somewhat surprised to hear he has your support, Lucifer.
I've never heard of her.
[ Literally the least supportive thing he could say. ]
Baelish is ill suited for De Chima. I hardly know him, but I'm closely enough aware that he's smarter with the politics of the criminal element than he is with science and medicine. De Chima's technological capabilities would be useless to him.
You, on the other hand.
But tell me why you're surprised. Do you know something I don't?
[ Literally the least supportive thing he could say. ]
Baelish is ill suited for De Chima. I hardly know him, but I'm closely enough aware that he's smarter with the politics of the criminal element than he is with science and medicine. De Chima's technological capabilities would be useless to him.
You, on the other hand.
But tell me why you're surprised. Do you know something I don't?
You will learn more about her soon enough. She believes as you and I do: that imPorts should not fear control by the natives.
Lord Baelish, however... I examined his Network postings, once I learned he was to be my opponent. It appears he is quite critical of imPorts who speak out against the authorities here. He favours collaboration.
If and when the day comes for you to rise against the Porter, it is difficult to imagine him standing with you... unless you know something about his motivations that I don't.
Lord Baelish, however... I examined his Network postings, once I learned he was to be my opponent. It appears he is quite critical of imPorts who speak out against the authorities here. He favours collaboration.
If and when the day comes for you to rise against the Porter, it is difficult to imagine him standing with you... unless you know something about his motivations that I don't.
He suggests he does. He doesn't realize, I think, how little the "authorities" care about this place. Where he's from, I imagine the crown jumps at every little rumor, has spies everywhere. I think he neglects to consider just how little the authorities here care about our small talk.
In fact, I imagine I could go on the network right now and declare I intend to rebel against America, and I doubt I'd get as much as a surprise audit.
You keep your true motivations closer to your chest than most, Count. I'm sure you know a manipulator when you see one.
But that said, you have my attention. You really must introduce me to this friend of yours, she sounds like a keeper.
In fact, I imagine I could go on the network right now and declare I intend to rebel against America, and I doubt I'd get as much as a surprise audit.
You keep your true motivations closer to your chest than most, Count. I'm sure you know a manipulator when you see one.
But that said, you have my attention. You really must introduce me to this friend of yours, she sounds like a keeper.
Indeed I do. But I do not doubt the validity of Baelish's suspicions... only the fearful conclusions he has drawn from them. I am certain such a post from you would go unopposed, because it could be made to serve their purposes. Surely you've noticed how they use the threat of chaos as justification to expand their control.
But that can be discussed later. I would be happy to arrange a meeting between you and the Hierophant, so that you may judge her for yourself. All I ask in return is that you keep an open mind regarding which candidates you support in the election. Your backing would be most valuable to me, and to the cause of change for imPorts.
[OOC: Spoke to Stasya's player, and he's up for playing out a meeting with Lucifer! Dooku can be there or not there as you prefer.]
But that can be discussed later. I would be happy to arrange a meeting between you and the Hierophant, so that you may judge her for yourself. All I ask in return is that you keep an open mind regarding which candidates you support in the election. Your backing would be most valuable to me, and to the cause of change for imPorts.
[OOC: Spoke to Stasya's player, and he's up for playing out a meeting with Lucifer! Dooku can be there or not there as you prefer.]
You're paranoid as well. Don't worry. Give it a few years and you'll be just as dulled to the whole thing as some of the rest of us.
And my mind is open, I assure you. I haven't decided who to give my backing to yet.
Arrange a time and a place, and we can meet there. I have yet to even shake your hand in person, so why not kill two birds with one stone, hm? All friends together, after all.
[ ooc: answered in the tag! I would be all up for this, yes. ]
And my mind is open, I assure you. I haven't decided who to give my backing to yet.
Arrange a time and a place, and we can meet there. I have yet to even shake your hand in person, so why not kill two birds with one stone, hm? All friends together, after all.
[ ooc: answered in the tag! I would be all up for this, yes. ]
I will consult with the Hierophant and make the proper arrangements. I am quite certain that with support from beings like yourself, within a few years this world can be transformed into one where imPorts will have no need of paranoia... from any source.
[OOC: Any preference for which of us should start?]
[OOC: Any preference for which of us should start?]
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