>>5287570“We’ve been harried by a few <span class="mu-r">MERMAIDS</span> in the last few hours, but with everyone aboard we’ve been able to drive them off.” The Goth points a finger in your face. “So don’t even <span class="mu-i">think</span> of rushing–we can handle things for a little longer.”
Yea, you scoff, they <span class="mu-i">were</span> talking about that, after all…
“<span class="mu-i">Stanley</span>.” Sybil groans, looking skyward for guidance, “We’re just planning in case you-”
Become <span class="mu-i">inebriated</span>, you finish in a glum voice. You <span class="mu-i">heard</span>!
“Or if we lose contact with you.” Your friend counters. “Or we need timely guidance. For example: would you prefer we left Kiki and Denise on land?”
You shrug. You were gonna get to that.
“A leader isn’t just the strongest one in the group, Stanley.” Sybil explains. “A leader knows her team’s strengths and weaknesses. Most importantly,” She adds, tousling the hair far away from the goose egg on your head, “They know when to delegate. You don’t have to do everything yourself.”
Sure, you counter, just let someone <span class="mu-i">else</span> die in your place, right?
Syb recoils in surprise. “Is… is that what this is about?”
You shrug. Nope, apparently it’s about your cronies <span class="mu-i">UNIONIZING</span>! And here you thought you took care of all the commies in that sub!
“You don't even know what communism is, Stan.”
They hate <span class="mu-r">FR</span>EED<span class="mu-b">OM</span>--that's more than enough for you!
>CONTD.