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[generalginger]

[When the video feed begins, there is a redhead frowning at the screen.]

As far as planets go, this isn't the worst place I've been to. Though I suppose this hardly counts as a planet.

[The frown deepens, and it's obvious that he is struggling to wrap his head around the fact that he has found himself here on a turtle and it's difficult to grasp.]

However, there are some deep-seated issues in this city that should be addressed. How do you expect to have any sort of progress when this place is so divided? There is strength in unity, which all of you seem to fail to see. Instead of competing with one another for power, wealth, and resources, it would be much more logical for all of you to fall in line. Some who have power and autonomy do not always deserve it, and are too feeble-minded for it. Should they cast their support in favour of those who are fit to lead, there will no longer be chaos.

If you're honest with yourself, you can admit that it's what's best for any society.

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[redlightgreenlight]

That is quite an interesting proposal.

[Valdis appears on screen, her emerald eyes bright and her fair features carefully curious. She's also beautiful and she knows it.]

Do you have an idea for a leader? I mean, you've been here so long, I'm certain that you have enough of a grasp on the situation to have a suggestion?

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[generalginger]

[He scoffs. The sarcasm isn't appreciated, especially since he's totally going out of his way to offer expert advice.]

Specifically? No.

[He shrugs.]

Whoever proves to be adept and able to consolidate the most power. Regardless of how long I've been here, that's already painfully obvious.

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[looksfine]

[Aya's expression was...flat. Neutral. Even by her standards.]

Unity is not so easily achieved, as you seem to be claiming. Not when there are a great variety of species, cultures, and universes represented in so relatively small an area.

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[generalginger]

Diversity is irrelevant when it comes to unity and governance. There simply needs to be a strong centralised power. That alone is enough to bind everyone together and create order.

[It works at a galactic level, so why not this.]

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[flybyshooting]

[Oh no. Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh no. This is too good to pass up. you might as well have just waved a red flag in front of a bull because Balthier has been looking for some entertainment. It's like someone just consolidated Vayne Solidor's pomp and ego, and let it distill and aged it until it was a perfect vintage conceit. It was a good fifteen minutes before he stopped laughing and switched on the console to reply.]

What a marvelous proposal.

[He is utterly straight-faced, and sounds perfectly sincere. He has, in fact, put on every single one of his aristocratic airs. Being former Archadian upper crust had some advantages.]

We could certainly use a man of your expertise in these trying times. How would you suggest going about this?

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[generalginger]

[Hux rolls his shoulders in a shrug. Judging by Balthier's tone, he has no reason to believe that the other man is being anything but sincere to him, but Hux doesn't want to just divulge all of his good ideas. He might be arrogant enough to make a potentially inciting transmission to see what sort of response he'll get, but he's not foolish enough to discuss tactics and strategy with potential enemies or rivals.

And as far as he's concerned, everyone here has that potential.]

I don't know. Battle Royale?

[Of course, he would never actually consider participating in something like that.]

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[celticromanstone]

[ She yawns. Politely. ]

Oh look, here ten minutes and you're already planning on being a dictator. Because that works so well when you're in a new situation.

Perhaps, darling, you should get the lay of the land before starting up your petty dictatorship?

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[generalginger]

I said nothing about my being the leader.

[So what if it was kind of implied? He's also careful about using dictator. There's a certain nuance he's trying to avoid at the moment. Somehow, he even manages not to scrunch his face at the diminutive.]

It's not petty when it's a legitimate suggestion. Sometimes it takes an outsider to take an objective look at a situation, and in that case I'm in a prime position to do so.

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[shroudofgray]

What chaos do you see?

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[generalginger]

There's the existence of excessive crime and gangs.

[His definition of 'excessive' is debatable, but he doesn't care.]

[lasergrenades]

Wow.

[Pepper tries to make friends with most of the people she meets, but she doesn't like this guy right off the bat. Especially because she's doing her darndest to help the kedan build their own government, and here he's basically suggesting another empire. Uh uh.]

Who's been spitting in your bean curd?

[Thank you, Disney movies.]

[generalginger]

[Hux doesn't know what bean curd is, but the concept of something spitting in anything that is his is just revolting.]

Ew.

[He doesn't know how to make friends, and he's not even sure how to handle this conversation.]

What are you even going on about?

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[peacefullywreathed]

[Solomon's just been listening idly to open communications as he works in his (now thankfully heated) apartment, but at this, he's just going to laugh.

[Either he's forgotten that his end of the line is open, or he doesn't care.

[Either way. Laughing. It's only partly amused. It's almost like a sick joke, given the beliefs of the institution he used to be part of.]

Why don't you just kill them while you're at it?

[Apparently: Not forgotten.]

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[generalginger]

[With what weapon? The snarky comment is on the tip of his tongue, but Hux decides to address the laughing instead.]

What do you find funny about this?

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[holbydelboy]

Well. Someone has an opinion.

[Fletch is looking pretty amused, too.]

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[generalginger]

And someone else knows how to be sarcastic. Impressive.

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[irishthor]

...Brave.

[That's all he says, but there may be a bitter tone to the Irish-accented voice. His expression, however, remains neutral.]

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[generalginger]

[If it's an actual compliment, he'll take it.]

How so?

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[purrns]

And I was hoping I could win the Best First Impression Award, but I've got to admit I've been beaten to the post with this. You're going to make so many friends. You'll be drowning in them.

Awesome. Wow.

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[generalginger]

Oh really, you think so? I just-- I just really love making new friends.

[no_light]

[It's a turtle, Hux. You'll get used to it.

No, you won't. But you're welcome to the "why a turtle?!" club Kylo might start any day now.

On second thought, Kylo would rather not have you ruin everything good he has. And by the way, this is his turtle. Get your own, you turtle thief!]

I know giving grandiose speeches is an innate instinct and you can't help it, but if the gangs are going to murder you over this don't expect me to do more than stand by and watch. Well, I might make a recording for the Supreme Leader's enjoyment.

[In case you missed it, someone is very cheerful, for, you know, being turtle-napped.]

[generalginger]

[OH GDI.

Hux actually isn't sure whether he's glad or irritated that apparently Kylo Ren has found his way onto this turtle too. It means neither of them are doing what they need to be doing for the First Order.

Ren, how dare you slack on your duties?]

What a superb idea, as I'm sure Leader Snoke would be most pleased. How do you expect to get it to him?

[He's not afraid of gang retaliation, and he doesn't think Ren will leave him for dead. At least, not until he's no longer useless to the First Order.]

Maybe next time you get beaten up by a girl, I'll leave you to die.

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[sensitively]

[ Rey has only a passing interest in what this man has to say — fall in line, some are too feeble-minded, etc etc, he sounds like a stuffy old politician — but his uniform gives her pause.

She's quite sure she saw some similar to that when she was traipsing around Starkiller Base after having successfully evaded Ren's torture chair.

Nevertheless, she's not going to assume anything quite yet, and will simply watch him over video with a scrutinizing eye. ]

I assume you're casting a vote for yourself as being one of those who are 'fit to lead', in this case?

And really, you haven't seen many planets if you can be so discerning about a place as varied and lovely as this. [ because yes, the turtle thing is strange, but there's rainfall! humidity! she loves it and it makes her hair curl, even just being close to the port at Hatal. ] There are worlds in the Western Reaches where even the hardiest of plants have to struggle to live.

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[generalginger]

[In all honesty, Hux is a little confused. A bunch of random people he doesn't know have talked to him, but when he least expected it, he found out that Kylo Ren is here. And now this scavenger girl from Jakku?

He's not sure what's going on, but he doesn't like it. He also doesn't like that Rey is apparently alive. Hux had been so certain (or hopeful, rather), that he was leaving Rey and FN-2187 for dead when he rescued Ren... ]

It's difficult to say how qualified I am in comparison to any other potential candidates at the moment.

[He definitely thinks he's the most qualified.]

I'd say that you have low standards, but it's unsurprising.

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[clonekiller]

[If Hux is up on his history, he might recognize the symbol behind Galen. The expression on Galen's face is a picture of barely-controlled rage, as he can smell the Imperial all over Hux.]

Unity can't be forced. People cooperate because they choose to, whether or not there's a leader at the heart of it all.

[After all, the Rebel Alliance continued on after his second "death" on the Death Star. He gathered together a group of people who, by all appearances, shouldn't get along, yet get along they did.]

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[generalginger]

[Hux knows history, but it's certainly a matter of what type of history. What he knows is very biased and propagated, though he's not aware of it. For him, it's the absolute truth.

He glances at the symbol behind Galen, but most of his focus on the man himself.]

Choice is a fickle thing that most are better without.

[Which is ironic, especially for someone who didn't choose to be on a turtle.]

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[wrathfulkhan]

[Gene is actually laughing. Congratulations, Hux, you've cheered him up immensely.]

Oh, you're adorable. I'm keeping you.

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[generalginger]

[Rude.]

Excuse me?

[He is not here for your entertainment...!]