∞ 74: A windy day [action]

[chikaidestroyer]

[Despite the mild windiness today, Albert is sitting out on the porch of his house. He has a few notes and his journal with him, but he's mostly just out there to think and drink a little. The town meeting was just yesterday, and it certainly proved a few things he had surmised about the populace. There had been a few opinions he had heard that more clearly showed others' state of mind (some for the better, most for the worse), and he had to readjust those plans accordingly.

Now to think of the next course of action.]

Comments

[chikaidestroyer]

Perhaps I should clarify -- they will be overconfident because they think they are strong in comparison to others. And especially in comparison to the Third Party.

[latkje]

Going into battle knowing so little of your opponents strikes me as over-confident regardless. But the options are limited, and I might treasure information too highly.

[chikaidestroyer]

Well, unlike some, you ask questions, Nash.

[latkje]

What can I say? I'm a professional.

[chikaidestroyer]

A professional at doing what, though? It must be a little different with the Bishop's disappearance.

[latkje]

Do you think I was taking orders from him while he was here?

[chikaidestroyer]

[He's going to give you a look, Nash. What kind of question is that?]

[latkje]

You were the one talking about changes in my occupation with his Grace gone.

[chikaidestroyer]

And you were trying to imply that you did not report to the Bishop.

[latkje]

Do you think my allegiance to the Holy Kingdom is one of loyalty or one of necessity? The better question is where do I go when Harmonia goes, not where do I go when His Grace does.

[chikaidestroyer]

Who knows? You could very well follow your mistress back to her home.

[latkje]

Maybe if it still existed. In any case, the point's moot: Sasarai never got around to asking for any sort of report.

[chikaidestroyer]

Is it disappointing or a relief? I'm sure you've considered Luceti somewhat of a vacation in the beginning.

[latkje]

Actually, I was looking forward to spending time with my family. But whatever the situation is, you've got no choice but to make do with it or have it make do with you.

[chikaidestroyer]

I suppose so. That is likely one of the reasons why so few people actually express their desire to return to their own worlds.

[latkje]

Ah, well. Perhaps they're afraid to offend present company.