Hmm. Did I mean that, or into our information as a whole? [ gu yun's kidding, though, because, like. if he was presented with random looks into people's lives in this sort of situation... he'd absolutely be nosy and looking into it! so. that easy amusement stays in his voice as he comes to stand beside them, tucking his hands into his belt and looking at the flowers. ]
I'm working on it, bit by bit - this week was rather busy. [ considering his adventure, his busted hand, the triple murder, the medicine, the memshares.... cries on my npc threads ] But, Harrow speaks highly of you, and Wrath does as well. Seems silly not to reach out.
She is far politer than I when it comes to your histories. I believed that one of us ought to be less so.
[that's all they have to say about that topic, moving on easily enough from it.]
Harrow's opinions do not surprise me, but given Wrath, I would assume you to have heard differently of me. [they sound faintly amused.] I believe she tends to describe me as pretentious.
[ its alright, he's got nothing to hide. well, besides the whole blind and deaf thing, but that's fine.
anyway. that gets him to chuckle. ] I heard that 'literally everything offends you', does that sound right? [ wehehehe ] It sounded affectionate to me. Probably.
In some cases, perhaps even calling them peers is too much credit to give-- but no, we are not all so rash. Killing each other is hardly worth the effort, given that it doesn't matter in the end.
You're quite good at maneuvering like that! [ gu yun doesn't sound even remotely insulted by it, or even stubbornly trying to stay on the topic. just a little amused? it's funny. ]
But, it's all true! I suppose you are all still quite mysterious to us, and will continue to be. Well - for the most part.
[ he's been very lucky to get to know quite a bit about wrath, but, that's besides the point. ] I suppose that's why I've made it a priority of mine to speak to each of you, as I'm here. What's the quote - we cannot enter into alliances until we are acquainted with the designs of our neighbors? Or something along those lines.
gu yun takes a thoughtful moment to compose his question. ]
Hmm. Let's put it like this. A good commander has to know his position, yes? Not just his capabilities, and his armies, but his supplies, his terrain, his geography, the politics of his enemies and his friends. To know a battlefield is to know as much of its context as you can; an ignorant fool rushes into battle blindly.
Similarly, an ignorant fool rushes into trust blindly, as well. I wouldn't say that I'm necessarily after some form of alliance, nor am I a lone wolf. I'm happy to help where my skills are helpful, of course, particularly if it helps the greater good. I don't particularly enjoy watching people get away with murder, and I'm more than willing to work with others from week to week as we indulge as expected and attempt to solve these cases. There are, of course, a few exceptions, and one or two that I trust more than others, but...
As a whole, no. I'm not particularly seeking alliances. Rather, If I see opportunities that are useful to me in this place, then I will take them, and keep my own cards close to my chest. I won't lose sight of the reason I came here, after all.
[hm. they listen, and when he's finished... they begrudgingly give him an approving little nod. they do not sound like they particularly care to say it, but:]
An outlook like that should serve you well, here. I suppose this is a part of why she's grown attached.
[but, well. even with avatars he hasn't spoken with, apparently gu yun isn't safe from the memory leak problem, and there's a shift in perspective.]
[there are other people present, in the background, but you only have eyes for one man here in particular. you've already begun the conversation, but this picks up just as you stroll over to him. "do you know," you say casually, "the most reliable way to deal with those who stubbornly refuse to see reason?" he turns toward you more fully as you continue. "you conquer them-- crush them under heel. but conquest is the easy part. the true challenge begins once the dust has settled-- quenching the glowing embers of animosity and maintaining a semblance of peace. this requires the conqueror to treat the conquered with dignity, and the conquered to let bygones be bygones. a difficult feat to achieve."
you fold your arms, looking him over. "but you have achieved just that, to my considerable surprise."
he gives you an uncertain, wary look, and you practically roll your eyes. "it's a compliment," you grumble. "take it."]
gu yun's about to say something cheeky about being charming, actually, that's why lup likes him so much, but he doesn't, as the memory shift happens. the area around the memory is unrecognizable, but as gu yun returns from despair's little speech to this man he doesn't know, there's a wry curve to his smile. ]
Have you ever considered rewording your compliments? [ the affixed humor to it stays. ] They're wise words, though.
[ the look on gu yuns face says "yeah i know" like clear as day. hehehe.
he will willingly drop it, though, pleased with his victory. ] I can imagine. For a nation to continually know peace - that's the goal, though sometimes it feels one that's quite far away. [ that was his wish, after all. the one thing that could get him to agree to this little deal - the safety and security of his beloved great liang. ]
I've tended to defend more than conquer, in my years of service. My nation is large, and our borders need securing more than growth. There are dragons to the north, and tigers to the west, and they are always looking to take a bite out of Great Liang .There is no such thing as a nation with no transience, I don't think, and little time for complacency, either.
[ a beat. he laughs. ] Or indulgence, really, which is what makes this place so new.
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It does, somewhat, but I am not in the habit of prying overmuch into her dealings with the lot of you.
[they shrug, one clawed hand waving idly.]
And I do believe you have kept yourself busy enough-- I hardly expect all of you to speak with each of us.
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Hmm. Did I mean that, or into our information as a whole? [ gu yun's kidding, though, because, like. if he was presented with random looks into people's lives in this sort of situation... he'd absolutely be nosy and looking into it! so. that easy amusement stays in his voice as he comes to stand beside them, tucking his hands into his belt and looking at the flowers. ]
I'm working on it, bit by bit - this week was rather busy. [ considering his adventure, his busted hand, the triple murder, the medicine, the memshares....
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[that's all they have to say about that topic, moving on easily enough from it.]
Harrow's opinions do not surprise me, but given Wrath, I would assume you to have heard differently of me. [they sound faintly amused.] I believe she tends to describe me as pretentious.
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anyway. that gets him to chuckle. ] I heard that 'literally everything offends you', does that sound right? [ wehehehe ] It sounded affectionate to me. Probably.
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[the jury is out on whether gu yun is one of them! they don't say anything of that last bit, though.]
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[ god is he successful at annoying pride. ]
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[there's some slight disdain, there.]
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he can see exactly why that is, immediately. ]
Trouble in paradise? [ deadpan. ] Well, I suppose you all don't have to get along.
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[sometimes you just do not vibe.]
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But, understandably, I do see what you mean. Peers, rather than friends.
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i bet this is teej ]
Well, we saw that quite literally with Envy and Pride, so, that's certainly true.
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anyway, they wave a hand.]
At any rate, it hardly merits lingering on the topic.
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You're quite good at maneuvering like that! [ gu yun doesn't sound even remotely insulted by it, or even stubbornly trying to stay on the topic. just a little amused? it's funny. ]
But, it's all true! I suppose you are all still quite mysterious to us, and will continue to be. Well - for the most part.
[ he's been very lucky to get to know quite a bit about wrath, but, that's besides the point. ] I suppose that's why I've made it a priority of mine to speak to each of you, as I'm here. What's the quote - we cannot enter into alliances until we are acquainted with the designs of our neighbors? Or something along those lines.
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[they repeat that, dryly. yes, they are well aware he knows a lot about wrath.]
Is entering into some form of alliance what you desire, then, while you are here?
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to the question, he cants his head. ]
How do you mean? In this moment, or as a whole?
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[ he likes you, despair.
gu yun takes a thoughtful moment to compose his question. ]
Hmm. Let's put it like this. A good commander has to know his position, yes? Not just his capabilities, and his armies, but his supplies, his terrain, his geography, the politics of his enemies and his friends. To know a battlefield is to know as much of its context as you can; an ignorant fool rushes into battle blindly.
Similarly, an ignorant fool rushes into trust blindly, as well. I wouldn't say that I'm necessarily after some form of alliance, nor am I a lone wolf. I'm happy to help where my skills are helpful, of course, particularly if it helps the greater good. I don't particularly enjoy watching people get away with murder, and I'm more than willing to work with others from week to week as we indulge as expected and attempt to solve these cases. There are, of course, a few exceptions, and one or two that I trust more than others, but...
As a whole, no. I'm not particularly seeking alliances. Rather, If I see opportunities that are useful to me in this place, then I will take them, and keep my own cards close to my chest. I won't lose sight of the reason I came here, after all.
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An outlook like that should serve you well, here. I suppose this is a part of why she's grown attached.
[but, well. even with avatars he hasn't spoken with, apparently gu yun isn't safe from the memory leak problem, and there's a shift in perspective.]
[there are other people present, in the background, but you only have eyes for one man here in particular. you've already begun the conversation, but this picks up just as you stroll over to him. "do you know," you say casually, "the most reliable way to deal with those who stubbornly refuse to see reason?" he turns toward you more fully as you continue. "you conquer them-- crush them under heel. but conquest is the easy part. the true challenge begins once the dust has settled-- quenching the glowing embers of animosity and maintaining a semblance of peace. this requires the conqueror to treat the conquered with dignity, and the conquered to let bygones be bygones. a difficult feat to achieve."
you fold your arms, looking him over. "but you have achieved just that, to my considerable surprise."
he gives you an uncertain, wary look, and you practically roll your eyes. "it's a compliment," you grumble. "take it."]
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i mean
gu yun's about to say something cheeky about being charming, actually, that's why lup likes him so much, but he doesn't, as the memory shift happens. the area around the memory is unrecognizable, but as gu yun returns from despair's little speech to this man he doesn't know, there's a wry curve to his smile. ]
Have you ever considered rewording your compliments? [ the affixed humor to it stays. ] They're wise words, though.
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[the feathers of his wings ruffle, chiming against each other with the motion. of all the people for the memory issue to happen with...]
Those who care to understand them, will.
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Good advice tends to come from experience, though, and you sound like you've conquered a peoples or two. Is that right?
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[hmph.
they just wave a hand idly at the question, meanwhile.]
Likely more of them than you would think, at various points. It does grow tiring after some time to repeat the process.
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he will willingly drop it, though, pleased with his victory. ] I can imagine. For a nation to continually know peace - that's the goal, though sometimes it feels one that's quite far away. [ that was his wish, after all. the one thing that could get him to agree to this little deal - the safety and security of his beloved great liang. ]
I've tended to defend more than conquer, in my years of service. My nation is large, and our borders need securing more than growth. There are dragons to the north, and tigers to the west, and they are always looking to take a bite out of Great Liang .There is no such thing as a nation with no transience, I don't think, and little time for complacency, either.
[ a beat. he laughs. ] Or indulgence, really, which is what makes this place so new.
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[they fold their arms, claws tapping on one forearm.]
Not to mention your distinct ability to find your way into trouble.
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