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[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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[ 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?

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.

Oh, you may have said nothing about being the leader, but it was certainly implied.

[ She is too old not to catch that. And she's seen too many dictators in her life. ]

And you think that those of us who've come before haven't thought it? However, did you miss the overview of the recent war? The last thing you would want to do is upset the status quo and have all those petty little thugs running the place combine to overthrow you.

Or perhaps starting ascension wars is what you did at home?

The implication is irrelevant. Qualifications and leadership are the things that matter.

What would I know about what other people have thought? [It's an intentionally obtuse comment, but he doesn't care.] Sometimes upsetting the status quo is necessary, particularly when there is room for improvement.

[He's tempted not to dignify the last comment with a response, he ends up responding to it anyway.]

I combated terrorism, actually. I hardly have the time to discuss the nuances of that. [Which is a lie, because at this point, he doesn't have anything else to do. He just doesn't want to share the details of something so sensitive.]

Sometimes, allowing the status quo to remain is what is best perhaps not for you, but for the rest of society.

[ She snorts. How many times has she heard that? ]

Terrorism, really?

My own interests aren't a factor in this as much as what is best for society. Things can't improve if there is no change.

[He's used to being treated with a good deal of respect, so the snort annoys him, but he's trying not to react to it.]

One of the organisations is responsible for the deaths of millions, just like its predecessor.

Perhaps you should learn the society before you start dictating changes.

[ He's a baby compared to her. She's an old, old woman. ]

Millions hm? That sounds a bit theatrical.

Those were suggestions at best.

[Liar.]

Society can't always be trusted to know what's best for them. Unfortunately, I wish I were exaggerating the number of lost lives, but I'm not. And that says nothing about how the family members of the deceased were affected.

[It was tragic, for more reasons than he wants to get into. It's not every day a prized ~~toy~~ superweapon gets destroyed...]

[ She doesn't call him a liar, but she does smile. ]

So what you're saying is that people are stupid. Probably not the best way to make friends, darling.

Friends are unnecessary.

[see: 'what are those?']

Whether or not people can accept the truth regarding their intelligence or lack thereof is not something I care about.

[ Her smile turns sharp. She's liking him less and less, and will put herself on his opposite side, just to keep him from becoming too powerful. she's seen too many people like him. she's lived through too many men like him. ]

Darling, perhaps you should learn some manners, as well. Friends are necessary, even for dictators and whatever you are used to at home? Will not fly here.

Perhaps we should leave it 'we disagree.'

[She's not going to change his mind, and he doesn't think anything he says will change hers.]

Agree to disagree? So you can compromise. Interesting.

When it suits me.

And do you not think that peace, at least upon your very recent arrival, would be in your best interests?

No. This approach was far more enlightening for me.

[ Chinhands. It makes her look younger than she physically is. ]

And what have you learned?

Sharing those observations would ruin the fun.

You don't seem the fun type, Darling. More the regiment and fall-in-line kind.

Are you always so quick to judge?

[Though tbh she's not wrong. Hux wouldn't know fun if it smacked him in the face.]

As quick as you are to tell people to fall in line.

Touché.

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