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Terry Silver, 69

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[dynatox]

Ah.

[ Pause. ]

The flying horses weren't yours, were they? I won't snitch if they were.

[princess_of_ida]

They weren't. I attempted to wrest away control of one, but it was impossible.

[dynatox]

Hm. I wonder what they were.

[ A pause. ]

I haven't heard from Sam lately.

[princess_of_ida]

Neither have I. [Which was concerning.]

This isn't the first time she's disappeared but with everything going on... She hasn't turned up dead yet.

[dynatox]

I'll let you know if I hear anything. I do appreciate our arrangement. A good business partner is hard to find.

[princess_of_ida]

Agreed.

Are you doing your civic duty?

[dynatox]

The chastity belts, you mean? Unfortunately, yes.

[princess_of_ida]

Same. This is stupid. She obviously has the means to store the energy.

[dynatox]

I can't help but wonder if it's a test to see who will comply, more than anything.

[princess_of_ida]

Probably both. The idea didn't stem from Mateus.

All the more reason to put up with it.

[dynatox]

Yes, annoying as it is, I don't see any point in petty rebellion.

I'm surprised there's no organized protest.

[princess_of_ida]

Guilliman did his best at the Moot Hall. Maybe the idiots watched him fail and decided if he couldn't convince them, a protest was pointless.

Though I suspect plenty ate going to just pretend they're being compliant.

[dynatox]

I admire Guilliman's efforts. He'll learn what works and what doesn't soon enough.

[ Terry would have advised him to keep quiet, if he'd asked, but he's not about to question a man he has so much respect for behind his back. ]

The ones who just pretend will likely be caught. And then there will be more complaints about actions having consequences.

[princess_of_ida]

Hopefully they'll keep it off the psychic radio because I don't fucking care.

[dynatox]

If we make a good case, Zlatka may grant us the ability to block people.

[ Probably not but he can dream. ]

[princess_of_ida]

And potentially miss something important? Nah.

[dynatox]

Also true. Some people will really bare their souls for everyone.

[princess_of_ida]

Bleeding hearts are the best.

Speaking of bleeding hearts - literally - have you met the Junker Queen?

[dynatox]

We've spoken once, yes.

[princess_of_ida]

I only understand half the shit that comes out of her mouth, but she's from a place that favors bloodshot. Except people die.

What are your thoughts on a tournament where death is allowed... assuming it's condoned by the Rubeans?

[dynatox]

If it didn't inconvenience the duchess, I wouldn't mind.

Finding some sort of reason beyond entertainment, even a small one, would help as well. There are a couple people who think I'm a maniac already and I don't want to give them any ground if I can avoid it.

[princess_of_ida]

Here's the kicker: you wouldn't be running any of it. The Junker Queen can take all that heat. She'll eat it up.

We just need to bend the right ears for her.

[dynatox]

In that case, I don't see a problem with it. Could help me find some promising talent that won't be frightened of real conflict.

[princess_of_ida]

Expecting a need for such people?

[dynatox]

Not expecting, necessarily, but I prefer to be prepared even for small possibilities.