>>5300563When you’re alone, you drop the news.
“I’m running for Axeholder.”
<span class="mu-r">Against your metasister?</span>
“No. She had to make a deal with the Chantou to stay in power. I’ll be running against some rich prick named Norodom. Regardless of my opponent. I want you to counsel me.”
<span class="mu-r">You want to know the best way to dole the treasure for your campaign.</span>
“Yes. I understand if you-”
<span class="mu-r">First off, having the other Ahi chiefs come to you will make you less popular with them, though it will make you more popular in Ke Awa. Marching with the full fleet will be more impressive, but will lower your esteem with the crew.</span>
Incredible. The way she dove into the challenge like a child with a game... It reminds you of your mother.
<span class="mu-r"> As for our tone, we could go in with maximum pomp. Have the uniforms redone, and give displays of the weaponry. Maybe show off some of the Anyaten. There is a risk of the vanity turning some groups off but it’s the biggest play we have. On the other hand, we could go stoic and solemn. Just doing our duty to the Great Peace. Not as flashy but plays to the more traditionalist types. </span>
Her mind keeps racing, but she hesitates.
“You’re holding something back, it’s fine.”
<span class="mu-r">There’s another option. The one your...family would take. We play up the Ahi pride image. Pushing the treasure as the product of our tribe's great sailing skills and the glory of the coast. It could shore up your power base here...</span>
“And with my folks. And all the political and financial power that entails. Thank you for this. You know you don't have to-”
<span class="mu-r">When I worked for your mothers, it was because I knew diplomacy was the best path to peace. To help everyone on this Island. I joined your metasister’s fleet because I believed in her vision. I saw you out there. How you made the right choices in the hardest conditions. I’m not doing this because I have to. I’m doing this because it’s right.”</span>
“Thank... thank you.”
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How will you get the Ahi their Treasure?
>Tour the Coast with a large crew>Tour the Coast with a smaller volunteer crew>Have the Chiefs come to you.What tone will you take?
>All glory to The Great Fleet!>In the name of The Great Peace, we give what is due.>Behold the bounty of the Ahi! 