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[not_actually_king]

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[Immediately following a grueling battle against an overwhelming enemy force. Maybe just a powerful army, maybe some kind of ludicrous space monsters, doesn't matter.]

Well! Let's set aside for a moment how well that did or didn't go. How about those guys! Wouldn't they make some great allies, if we could get past the part where they're trying to kill us?

Yes?

Maybe?

I'll put them on the list.


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[Leopold's mech is addressing the White Chalice.]

Greetings, brothers and sisters of battle! I once again require knowledge most critical to my chronicle of your people! Any who can answer either of these two questions will have me in a debt that I shall repay with utmost zeal.

Question the first: What was the underlying core principle behind the founding of Zeon?

Question the second: What was the purpose of the organization I see referred to repeatedly in historical documents known as "MTV"?


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[Whatever the reason you had for coming to see Prince Leo, you seem to be interrupting something when you reach his room. By which I mean, he's halfway into an extravagant ball gown and matching wig.]

Perfect timing, my friend!

Would you be willing to help me lace this up in the back? I just can't quite get it without being able to see what I'm doing.

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[devilsphysician]

[He just lets out a small sigh as he saw the situation. Least this dress is going to cover Leo's shoulders]

Is there a particular reason you need to dress up like this?

[not_actually_king]

It's all part of a very elaborate plan that I'm still working out the details on!

Also I saw it for sale and I just HAD to try it on.

[devilsphysician]

[Okay... actually, skirts aren't that uncomfortable, just embarrassing]

I hope you do have a back up - in case of unintended complications.

[like lovestruck idiots, Georik moves in closer]

Suck in your breath, and I'll get this finished.

[not_actually_king]

[Deep breath.]

Have a little faith, my man! It's not like this is the first time I've infiltrated a gala dressed as a woman.

[devilsphysician]

[His hands starts to deftly lace up the dress]

Breathe out. Now that I see it - it really is quite absurd that women's formal attire makes it so difficult to dress themselves, not every lady has a maid to assist her.

[Georik raised his brows at that]

I would not believe that considering that beard of yours.

[not_actually_king]

Oh, this? Don't worry about it!

[Pop.]

It's fake.

[devilsphysician]

[there was a long, stunned pause. Then laughter, his voice is actually pretty deep]

Good... Lord

You really thought of everything!

[not_actually_king]

Of course! They'll be on the lookout for Prince Leopold, but...

[POSE, and voice change.]

Princess Leana will be the last thing they're expecting!

[devilsphysician]

[He shakes his head, still trying to suppress laughter as he finished tying off the ribbon into a pretty bow]

Your feminine voice is much better then mine was... and that should do it, if you wish to check to see if it looks right.

[not_actually_king]

[Back in normal voice.]

Let's take a look.

[>LOOK MIRROR]

Oh, it's perfect! This is going to be the best infiltration ever.

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[not_a_time_traveler]

They did not seem open to peaceful negotiations.

[not_actually_king]

Well not now, obviously! We just need to get inside their heads. What is their motivation?

[not_a_time_traveler]

Psychotic, unreasonable hatred of me, personally, as far as I can tell.

[not_actually_king]

Nobody hates a man that much for absolutely no reason, though!

Besides, you strike me as a perfectly agreeable fellow. I can't imagine there being a REAL reason for a group that size to have a bloody vendetta against you.

[not_a_time_traveler]

Hey. I'm the first to back a peaceable, not fighty solution. I'd rather they wanted to hire me than kill me.

It's just the kind of thing that will wear at a man when they keep trying, you know?

[not_actually_king]

Well, try not to lose all hope! Maybe if we try hard enough, we'll be able to get a word in edgewise next time, and begin the path towards a mutually beneficial relationship.

[not_a_time_traveler]

Well maybe we can bring you along next time and try your magic tongue.

[not_actually_king]

At your service! There's no implausible situation I can't talk my way out of or into.





Within reason, of course.

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[empress_without_a_throne]

[Yeaaaaaah, about that. On one hand, Mizuki's perfectly accepting of the general idea that today's enemies can become tomorrow's friends, she's a good example of that herself. However, when it comes to the Indalph (read: her canon's interdimensional conquering not!Chaos opportunistic bullies), well...]

You're free to have all the pipe dreams you could ever want. But so help me, if you ever do anything to help those things...

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[not_actually_king]

Oh, don't worry, I would never raise a hand to help anyone who's still dead-set on villainy, unless we stood to gain even more.

That being said, in the unlikely event that we found a solution that works for all of us, could I be forgiven for at least giving negotiations a try?

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[mindread_it_all]

Oh, you're seriously putting that on? Sure, I'll help you, but can I take pictures?

[not_actually_king]

Of course! Just promise not to distribute them until AFTER my mission is complete.

[mindread_it_all]

You're one of my favorite guys in this joint, you know that?

[not_actually_king]

[Curtsy, falsetto.]

Your words do me great honor, milady!

[mindread_it_all]

Okay, hold on there, I'll come over and fasten it up before it falls off.

[And she's going to do just that.]

[not_actually_king]

[And now, the prince is properly dressed!]

That's the spirit! Some day I hope to be able to manage that on my own.

[mindread_it_all]

That'll be fun.

[Crossdressing guys are fun okay she has a lot of pictures saved from the internet.]