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Post by Sam Vimes on Feb 23, 2008 17:56:57 GMT -5
*He shook his head*
"It's as if somewhere in the human brain is a space with the words "Kings- what a good idea!""
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Post by Steerpike on Feb 23, 2008 17:59:24 GMT -5
"Depends on the circumstances, I believe."
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Post by Sam Vimes on Feb 23, 2008 18:01:29 GMT -5
"You think there'd ever be circumstances where kings would be good?"
*He was talking too much, and he knew it. Still, the fact that he got everyone he talked to angry was the reason Vimes was a diplomat.*
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Post by Steerpike on Feb 23, 2008 18:04:38 GMT -5
"Well, if the king knew what he was doing- I mean, what do you have where you're from?"
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Post by Sam Vimes on Feb 23, 2008 18:07:53 GMT -5
"A Patrician. Absolute power, but at least he doesn't pretend it's his God-given right."
*He shrugged*
"Our last king was a man named Lorenzo the Kind- executed by my ancestor. People still go to see the picture of him- a big fat man surrounded by children."
*His face was sour*
"He was very fond of children."
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Post by Steerpike on Feb 23, 2008 18:18:26 GMT -5
Steerpike smiled ironically but didn't say anything.
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Post by Sam Vimes on Feb 23, 2008 18:20:04 GMT -5
"So if you don't work for the king, who do you you work for?"
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Post by Steerpike on Feb 23, 2008 18:45:07 GMT -5
"No one, really."
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Post by Sam Vimes on Feb 23, 2008 18:51:07 GMT -5
"Interesting..."
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Post by Steerpike on Feb 23, 2008 18:53:40 GMT -5
"You're observing me. Plotting things."
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Post by Sam Vimes on Feb 23, 2008 18:56:23 GMT -5
"Not plotting. Just observing."
*He smiled*
"And you're doing the same."
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Post by Steerpike on Feb 23, 2008 19:07:36 GMT -5
"Then clearly, we've reached an impasse."
He bowed slightly.
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Post by Sam Vimes on Feb 23, 2008 19:11:05 GMT -5
"Possibly. Who are you?"
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Post by Steerpike on Feb 23, 2008 19:32:02 GMT -5
"Steerpike."
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Post by Sam Vimes on Feb 23, 2008 19:36:05 GMT -5
"Sam Vimes. Good to meet you."
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