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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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[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.

[redlightgreenlight]

Oh, I am intrigued now.

[She's smiling now. This is going to be fun.]

Do you not possess any delusions of grandeur?

[generalginger]

[Hux doesn't return the smile, but then again, his expression is typically a scowl anyway.]

I'm not delusional.

[He does think he's entitled to ruling the galaxy one day, but as far as he's concerned, he'll have earned it.]

I just don't see the point in chaos.

[redlightgreenlight]

[Valdis begs to differ on the 'delusional' part.]

Trust me, this is not chaos.

[She's seen enough chaos to know.]

This is relatively tame considering a few years ago.

[generalginger]

[Wow, rude.]

"Relatively tame" is still not tame. Disorder, injustice, and an overall lack of progress will inevitably continue without a strong government to curb crime and violence.

[redlightgreenlight]

Have you even bothered to learn anything about this place? Its people? The other Foreigners?

Perhaps you should before you go around preaching Tyranny.

[generalginger]

I'm not talking about tyranny, and if you think I'm not learning plenty from the discussions that arise from this, you'd be mistaken.

[redlightgreenlight]

So, what will you do if the people don't want your system?

[She maintains her dazzling smile, her eyes filled with curiosity.]

[generalginger]

Debate, vote. It's a standard aspect of political discourse.

[It's far from an honest answer, but Hux is adept enough that he gives no indication that he'd consider any other course of action.]

[redlightgreenlight]

Pretty words. I'd expect nothing less from a flowering politician.

[If she had actually been in his proximity, she might have sensed the lie, but even over the console, she doesn't believe him.]

Tell me, did you spend much time among politicians on your world?

[generalginger]

No.

[He says this mainly because the majority of his training and his work centre around more militaristic aspects, but it's all so closely tied with politics that he's well-versed in that, too.]

The Senate is incompetent. [He should say was, but he's sticking to the present tense to avoid unnecessary questions.] The two opposing factions can agree on nothing. All they do is fight about the most trivial things, even over the concept of voting about whether to discuss a new idea or concept. As a result of their failing to govern, much of the galaxy has suffered.

[redlightgreenlight]

[Valdis shook her head.]

Humans never cease to amaze me with their inability to work together.

[generalginger]

It's not just the humans. The Senate is comprised of intelligent species from throughout the galaxy, and they're just as much to blame.

[redlightgreenlight]

Then I suppose that mortals might have been a better word.

[She smiles again.]

Although Immortals do plenty of quarreling too.

[generalginger]

Indeed, and it only contributes to the difficulties of governance.

Do you know much about immortal beings?

[He's unaware of any species being truly immortal, though he knows some species live for generations in comparison to humans.]

[redlightgreenlight]

The ones from my world at least.

[generalginger]

I assume that extends to you as well. What is your species like?

[redlightgreenlight]

I am...unique.

[generalginger]

How so?

[He can't be blamed for being curious.]

[redlightgreenlight]

I am the only one of my kind.

[It's hard to tell if she's proud of that or not.]

[generalginger]

What's that like?

[Hux can't tell, honestly, but he can imagine it going either way. It's either an accomplishment or a tragedy.]

[redlightgreenlight]

[She hums for a moment, thinking.]

That would depend on the world, I suppose.

[generalginger]

[He's unsure if she means here in comparison to her home world, or that she has access to different planets, too.]

How about in context of your home world.

[redlightgreenlight]

Well. I'm desired by many, valuable to some and dangerous to all.

[She lifted a brow in amusement.]

What words would you use to describe me?

[generalginger]

[He considers this for a moment. There's really only one word that comes to mind.]

Power.