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[ex_backstab594]

[The noise of wind whistling, quite loud, like the recorder is up somewhere high, with the very faint sounds of traffic down below. The comm is registered to "Marc Brut".

Starscream has been in the City for several hours, now. Hours of not posting with distressed vocalizations or angry threats, no demands. No begging for help. Hours of holding himself back from emotional systems collapse while he maneuvers the demands of an entirely new universe is no mean feat, but he doesn't expect a medal (it'd be nice though).

For a moment there's only a soft tapping, and then a voice, pitched evenly with rehearsed-sounding tones. Edged calm. Keeping things level, but under the veneer is the shadow of distress.]

I propose an informational bartering session, with whoever is on the Network--with whoever can speak to me who is in charge.

I - have invaluable data. You won't be disappointed.

[a few moments pass in silence, and then he ends the post. But a minute later, he's clicking it back on, unable to resist the urge to add]

And if you're ignoring my hails on purpose, you know who you are, so help me--!

[hanging up again hastily before he wrecks everything]

Comments

[ex_backstab594]

Inconsistent?

[it's not like he's eager for dirt, any dirt. Of course not.]

[latveria]

He allows his people to hold their freedom above their safety. That is small minded, in my assessment, and has led to many unfortunate situations.

[ex_backstab594]

[his response, when it comes, is measured and careful] Freedom is only as good as the individuals making the choices, of course. ...then again... That also applies to tyranny.

[latveria]

Abstract concepts like life and destiny are only as useful or productive as those tossing them around. Your statement is broad and could apply to almost anything. If you have a particular question to ask, ask it.

[ex_backstab594]

How would you rule differently?

[latveria]

Cooperation would be required by force. Those who offered ungrounded descent would not be tolerated.

The same way in which I rule Latveria in my world. Other world leaders may judge my methods, but I have taken a third world country from the brink of self-destruction to an international powerhouse of innovation and technology.

[ex_backstab594]

[a beat.] You could say I know from experience that the most forceful may not be the most qualified. The strong do what they will and the weak suffer as they must, but that attitude has destroyed my home world.

[the most noncommittal] I would not like to see that happen to Earth.

[latveria]

Any form of government has the potential to elevate the strong or socially mobile while allowing the week to be crushed. I believe in my own leadership because I know what motivates me and what has worked for the people of Latveria. I do not claim that my methods would be universally applicable for every world leader or that we should all bend to the will of tyrannical dictators. However, you asked how I would rule and that is my answer.

[ex_backstab594]

With a view to your stance on what Mayor Hundred is doing incorrectly, yes.

Would your methods be applicable in the City?

[latveria]

Yes. I believe so.