>>5332882>>5332376{Art: H.L. Bacon}
“Come with us. If you know who I am, you know I’m dedicated to ALL the tribes.”
Kaori: I have been called Ratu Adil, a title you claim. Are you willing to stand with a rival to your power?
“If that title holds power with the people we can use it for good. What use is a monarch if the people are suffering?”
Kaori: People are given souls by the loa, but the people give soul to the law. I stand with any law or chief who serves the people, and against all who oppose it.
“Then stand with me.”
You reach out a hand, and it is taken. When you walk out of the hut, Nizax looks worried.
“Captain, we have to go, the peacekeepers are retreating to the Hall of Peace, but now the protestors are following.”
Your second in command looks at the woodcarver.
Nizax: This is the Ratu Adil of Neikotan?
Kaori: This is Kaori, the woodcarver.
“They’re who we were looking for, we can go to the Hall now.”
Kaori: And what are your plans for when we arrive?
“Can you talk down the protestors? Get them to go home?”
Kaori: I will try my best to see peace reign and justice done. I will talk to any person freely and honestly, but if you want me to control people at your order, you will be disappointed.
Nizax looks nervous again. Anything that can get through that stone face must be terrifying.
“Nizax, speak.”
Nizax: I’m dedicated to the Great Peace, Captain. I truly am. But what if the best way to ensure it, is to break it? The Island is unified in name but the cracks are spreading like water. What do you do if the Great Peace can’t provide peace?
“What are you saying?”
Nizax: I know you love the Axeholder, but for the good of this city, of this Island, maybe she needs to step down. You have more support than Norodom, if you speak to the crowd and truly see to their needs you could take control. Give the people what they need so they don’t turn to...This.
They wave towards the chaos.
“I’m not waging war!”
Kaori: Violence isn’t forbidden, but it is never required. You share a bond with your kin. If you truly believe it is best for her to retire, wouldn't you trust that she would listen to reason?
“It doesn't have to be me. We can set aside a time. Have all wronged parties talk together, let justice reign.”
Nizax: Blood has been spilled, do you think people are ready to talk now?
>Ask Agana to step down.>Try to talk down the crowd with Kaori>Try to set up a meeting between the protestors and the Hall of Peace>Write-in 