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Post by Blake Oleander on Jul 24, 2018 22:38:02 GMT -8
Blake was sitting in his study with papers on his desk going over the numbers of their resources, income, patrols, and the such. But something had been weighing on his mind, he wanted to make his declaration of Aurora's independence while all of the leaders of the big four were in the same place. That meant the exams at Cabal. Only, he'd like to do it without making himself or his people a target, and that meant getting on their good side. Or at least earn their respect. With a sigh, he'd turn to Virgil. It would be best to do this one at a time.
"Virgil. What can I do or bring to Cabal to earn the goodwill of Zack Asiv when I declare Aurora's independence?"
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Post by Zack Asiv on Jul 24, 2018 22:40:05 GMT -8
Virgil would think for a few moments.
"An open hand. Offer mutual benefit's and impress the other leaders and Zack Asiv will accept your declaration without strife."
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Post by Blake Oleander on Jul 24, 2018 22:41:16 GMT -8
He nodded, so save him for last and show how they can work together. Doable he hoped.
"How might I earn the favor of John Strike then? The Leader of Prota."
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Post by Zack Asiv on Jul 24, 2018 22:43:18 GMT -8
"Respect, Justice, Peace. John Strike is most impressed with someone well versed in the art of a deal, and the honor to stick to your word. Declare your intentions boldly, show loyalty to your people and your intentions not to cause strife in the world."
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Post by Blake Oleander on Jul 24, 2018 22:45:16 GMT -8
Loyalty to his people was something that he had in spades. And his intentions were to break away from the Xenophobic past of his people and embrace a new future among the rest of the civilized world. He wanted to usher in a new dawn of peace and prosperity for his people, and it sounded like that is exactly what Strike wanted to hear and see.
"How might I earn the respect and favor of Miss Angelonia Kaizer?"
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Post by Zack Asiv on Jul 24, 2018 22:47:24 GMT -8
"Angelonia Kaizer is not an easy task. Diplomatic, humble, respectful. Maintain discipline, show courtly manners and you will impress her. Offer something to advance the world. Trade, construction, technology, it doesn't matter as long as everyone can benefit from it."
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Post by Blake Oleander on Jul 24, 2018 22:50:46 GMT -8
The first thing to come to mind with that would be something cultural. These were the largest territories out there. The most advanced. While his own people were making great strides thanks to the blessing of their land and it's bounty. The best thing he could think to share with the world at large would be something cultural. Perhaps texts that they could reproduce and distribute. Tales of their people and stories of their own legends that would exist nowhere else. A unique cultural exchange.
"Last but not least, what can I do to earn the respect and favor of Alexander Malice?"
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Post by Zack Asiv on Jul 24, 2018 22:52:25 GMT -8
"Alexander Malice is built on a fundamental understanding of power. Much like Vindicta he respects the strong. Punch him right in his smug face with everything you have. Do not use Qi, simply your own power as Vindicta see's Qi as a crutch that only the weak rely on."
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Post by Blake Oleander on Jul 24, 2018 22:57:12 GMT -8
"Punch him in the face?"
That was... not what he was expecting.
"I can do that... Would Angelonia Kaizer prefer a gift of cultural texts and art? Or an example of our craftsmanship and an offer of trade?"
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Post by Zack Asiv on Jul 24, 2018 22:59:49 GMT -8
"The people of Zekunft desire trade, but have a thirst for knowledge. Cultural texts should benefit the outcome more."
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Post by Blake Oleander on Jul 24, 2018 23:01:32 GMT -8
"Thank you, Virgil."
He would need to examine what works he could part with. In the name of the future.
/end
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