IC Contact post for Mask or Menace

[dun_moch]

"You have reached Count Dooku. I regret that I am unavailable to answer your hail. Kindly leave a message, and I shall respond at the earliest opportunity."

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Text? What is a text? I see no text.

[dun_moch]

Yes- to begin with. I am a politician, after all. I have always believed that if one does not like the game that is being played, it should always be possible to simply change the rules. And the rules we are under now are hardly fair.

But back to yourself. Why are you considering Registering, under these circumstances?

yes good

[matadorable]

[Manolo nods to himself as he listens to Dooku's answer. Changing the rules through legitimate means is usually the ideal option, but the Mexican Revolution serves as proof that this isn't always possible. Still, Dooku is a smart man, and he must believe there's at least some chance at changing these policies with a little negotiation and outside pressure.]

For imPorts and our Mexican friends, mostly. If more of us are taken overseas, I don't want to just stand back and watch the rescue teams leave without me. And since the Mexican government has decided to stand with imPorts, there is a chance the Soviets will attack them someday. I'd like to help my people if that ever happens.

[dun_moch]

Hm, yes. Those are wise reasons to consider a change. Especially the thought of Mexico: your country earned great gratitude from our community during the occupation. And I did promise them we would reward any assistance.

[A promise Dooku intends to keep so long as it suits his interests- both in terms of the Mexicans being useful, and in terms of impressing his fellow imPorts with how trustworthy he is.]

For the moment, Registering may be the only option available to you. But consider: this is only the case because the government has made it this way. The day may come where imPorts are free to help others anywhere in the world, with or without the permission of any authority. A fine goal to work towards, don't you think?

[matadorable]

That is true. I just want to help people without having to pledge myself to any military. My best friend is a soldier who registered, and that's fine for him. But I'm not a soldier, and it would be nice if we at least had a couple of other ways to legally help if our friends and allies are attacked.

now from right account

[dun_moch]

It would be 'nice' indeed. But in the eyes of the current laws, your desire would make you a criminal if you ever acted on it. Most distasteful.

[Dooku puts a controlled note of disgust and righteous indignation in his voice, the better to encourage similar feelings in Manolo.]

This soldier friend of yours. Do I know him?

Re: now from right account

[matadorable]

[Manolo pauses, mulling over the man's words. Showing a blatant disregard for the law is pretty disrespectful toward the natives, and it's admittedly one reason why he hesitates to go into conflicts with his Unsettled status...]

Yes. His name is Joaquin Mondragon. He came with us to Mexico, actually.

[dun_moch]

Ah, yes. I recall him now. A man with a covered eye, and two swords. He appeared formidable.

[matadorable]

He started training to become a soldier when he was very young.