>>5387456>>5387487>>5387625>Art: Udom Phlong“I represent The Great Fleet, the first successful multi-tribal project of the island. Given recent events, it’s clear you could use my insight and experience.”
Norodom leans back in her chair like a cat that caught the day's catch.
Norodom: The Great Fleet has no jurisdiction here. We are on the Island, far from the sea, I call for Captain Lono to be removed from this meeting.
“Removed? That is excessive!
Norodom: Surely you wouldn't try to use your relation to the Axeholder to gain special privileges. It is tense enough that she has her meta-brother running against her chosen successor.
Agana slams her ax on the stone table with all the frustration of a drunkard woken from a hangover at the crack of dawn.
Agana: Enough. Captain Lono will stay, as an observer and advisor. He will have no negotiating power in the proceedings. Can we start now? Please.
Norodom smirks, satisfied with this "compromise."
Norodom: Of course Axeholder, as usual, your wisdom is correct. I am sure the Captain will have a great many insights from his time at sea.
You REALLY don’t like how she keeps bringing up the sea. The memories are... Unpleasant. In any case, you need to know how to react.
You could ask to put it to a vote. Norodom would screw you over of course, but you have decent approval with the poor tribes. Kasi may still resent you for proclaiming yourself Ratu Adil but surely they won't hold that against you here? Right? Gamboa is a mystery but you have a working relationship with the Muli. Eko’s been ordered to follow your lead by who he thinks is his boss. All said, there is a good chance it goes your way, but it's not guaranteed.
You could demand a seat at the table. On the back of your authority as Captain of the Great Fleet and Ratu Adil. You still have the support of the largest business on the Island and control of what some see as The Island’s only army. You also have most of the shining material you were tasked with giving to the leaders of the tribes. Given your leverage, no one here is in a spot to refuse you. But such a display of force and intimidation could backfire, both in the election and in the negotiations.
Finally, you could accept Agana’s order. Use your influence and soft power to steer the negotiations without having a final say in anything.
>Call for a Vote>Demand full negotiation power>Accept the advisory role>Write-in 