pc catchall for shess (nonbelligerent)

[foodbin]

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[nonbelligerent]

Don't worry about it.

[better than thinking about what just happened, and if it helps distract emma for a bit, then he doesn't mind.]

Was it really so surprising to hear that I'm technically royalty?

[foodbin]

It's not something most people would just assume, you know.

[nonbelligerent]

I guess. Though where I'm from, kings and the like are mainly just a sura thing. I think I told you before that magicians are the ones who hold authority among humans?

What about your world?

[foodbin]

Well... It depends on the area you're from. Where I'm from, we voted for who we wanted in charge. There's a long process beforehand, where people get the spotlight to convince you that they're the right pick for the job, and all that, but in the end it's up to us.

[nonbelligerent]

I see. Doesn't sound like a bad process.

[foodbin]

Unless the people voting are stupid.

[nonbelligerent]

[he smiles wryly.]

Of course. In the end, to benefit from the ability to make your own choices and to suffer from it are two sides of the same coin.

[foodbin]

Right. Beats not having a choice at all, though.

[nonbelligerent]

I certainly don't disagree with that.