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[redjay]

[He won't even bother wasting his time showing his face or voice. Text is a lot faster, gets the message through without revealing himself.]

I hope you're all enjoying your stay on Fantasy Island as much as I am. I still haven't gotten my wish for the largest whirlpool bathtub and all the chili dogs I can eat. I'm hanging in there but I'm starting to lose my patience.

Got some questions and having them answered would really boost my mood.
How high does the tech run here?
Who else is kind of freaked out by the locals?

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[text]

[repelled]

Unlike some, I'm not paranoid enough to think that I'll be singled out by the police force for making mention of dissent. We are unexpected guests, after all. Unrest is a given.

[text]

[redjay]

I don't know a lot of Emperors that'll tolerate unrest.

[text]

[repelled]

But you know a lot of Emperors at all?

[text]

[redjay]

I was really rubbing elbows with Napoleon, then I got here.

[text]

[repelled]

He hardly counts.

[text]

[redjay]

I guess I must have missed my copy of Top 10 Emperor's.

[text]

[repelled]

Normally I'd tell you to learn real history, but I doubt a turtle has had anywhere near as much as I'd suggest you read. Or the correct history itself, either.

Nonetheless, we haven't been immediately forced into subservience; if this Emperor is so keen on maintaining an iron fist, you'd think we'd already be under lock and key, rather than handed rather suitable amenities.

[text]

[redjay]

Napolean's not real enough for you?

Doesn't mean there isn't a possibility of that happening. Make enough of a mess and even a Saint will come hounding at your door.

[text]

[repelled]

His conquest was admirable, but he lost it within his own lifetime. Emperors should have at least that much longevity.

Then the solution is to avoid making a mess. Conversing with other unsettled guests shouldn't put them on edge unless they're as paranoid as, it seems, you are.

[text]

[redjay]

Longevity is boring to read.

You never know. I think of it as playing it safe. Better to assume the worst than be surprised.