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Question the second: What was the purpose of the organization I see referred to repeatedly in historical documents known as "MTV"?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