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[baetiful]

[ This is Baelish, coming to you from the Maurtia Falls Ambassador office. Not Baelish coming to you from his casino or Baelish coming to you from his strip club. That makes this professional, right? ]

Greetings, my fellow imPorts. For those of you who do not know me, I am Lord Petyr Baelish, Ambassador for Maurtia Falls. I wished to address you all to talk about a few things, but most importantly this Nonah election. It is of utmost importance that we vote and show support for our fellow candidates. The job of ambassador is an important one, and I believe all of these candidates have qualities that would work to benefit Nonah. It is in your hands to decide who best will fit your city. But I implore you to truly look into who has the policies and qualities you seek. I would be more than happy to illuminate some of those to any imPort who may not have been following the race too closely.

[ And that's all he says on the matter since his good pal Dorian Gray had always harped on him about talking too much in his network posts. ]

Second of all, for those of you who recall the attack in Philadelphia at the ambassadorial celebration -- did any of you happen to return with the remains of one of those monstrosities, whether it be for scientific study or perhaps as a souvenir? I have been curious about what information can be gleaned from them -- especially in relation to the ImProcreats, if anyone still happens to have their little creature from that Swear In for comparison.

[ A beat. ]

And lastly, I understand this day to be a day of gratitude -- a nationwide celebration for families and friends to get together and sit down for a meal. Unfortunately, on this holiday I find myself largely alone and I am certain there are others who are in a similar position. If anyone has need of company, I can provide a place and wine if you can provide a dish of food or two. It does not have to be traditional in terms of what is served, but the important thing is that we are not alone when we could be together.

That is all. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I thank you all for your time and wish you a wonderful holiday.

Comments

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[alcheregis]

[ the expectant silence, it is speaking volumes ]

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[baetiful]

With you by my side of course, my dearest.

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[alcheregis]

Then our day is already looking up! But I'm glad you're reaching out, I don't want you to be unhappy.

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[baetiful]

As a foreigner in this expansive world, I can say that ignorance is bliss. But I do feel sorry for those who are used to celebrating this tradition and have no one to celebrate it with. I only hope mine would be suitable company.

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[slightlyoffchilt]

I did not know you hadn't any plans. For today.

[There is an irony in that, isn't there? Baelish with no plans -- albeit purely social ones.]

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[baetiful]

My connections are large and expansive when it comes to the exchange of money or favors. But otherwise? Not quite so expansive.

[ He lets out a soft, self-deprecating laugh. You know how it is, pal. ]

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[slightlyoffchilt]

We could save you a piece of pie.

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[baetiful]

I appreciate your offer. But it is the company I seek, not leftovers.

Voice

[viced]

Well, now that you've done the job of promoting the vote, I can get back to campaigning... [ It's said with an obvious grin in his voice. The fact that he appreciates it, is clear. ]

Voice

[baetiful]

I feel as though these ambassador elections, although large in the sense of how many imPorts are running, has been much smaller than my own in terms of exposure. So I am only doing what I can to aid them and make it a large turn out. What are your thoughts on how far things have come? From you running in your own election uncontested to so many candidates running now?

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[viced]

I think it's amazing. I don't think contests should be uncontested -- although as a politician, obviously that is a dream situation. It doesn't work out for the people involved, because there's no other side, so I can just be, well, my usual shitty self.

Did I ever tell you about when I ran as mayor of the City? And my competitor then? She was the person who put a fucking cock on the moon. And she almost won.

Voice

[baetiful]

She...what.

[ Wait. What??! Did he hear this correctly? ]

Might I ask...how she put a cock on the moon? And what sort of policies a woman like that would represent?

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[grimreaping]

[ As someone who grew up in a surprisingly normal American setting given his origin, Kid's actually quite pleased to see this post. ]

Thank you for extending that invitation for people, Ambassador Baelish. Thanksgiving is a holiday which, no matter its localized roots, is more about celebrating that which many people value, regardless of their origins.

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[baetiful]

I am only doing what I would hope someone else would do in my position.

[ He smiles at that, tilting his head with interest. ]

You sound as though you speak from experience. Is it experience from your own world or this one?

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[grimreaping]

To hope and to expect are two different things.

I come from a version of Earth that's analogous in a lot of ways to this one, including the North American holidays, so Thanksgiving is something I'm familiar with.

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[baetiful]

They are. But I've found you should not push your expectations off on anyone. In the end, it is their choice what they choose to do or to not do.

[ The best you can really do is hope. People tended to react negatively when it came to expectations. Unless they're doing it for money. ]

Ah. Then yours is a unique experience and you must be carrying over many traditions to this world. What is it you have planned?

[illuminescent]

My lord Baelish.

As you know, you have my support.

[baetiful]

I am glad for your support, my queen. Truly. I imagine you will be having quite the celebration at your farm on this holiday?

[illuminescent]

Well, I had. To be honest, I had forgotten about it.

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[devoutish]

My ambassador, are you? We haven't met.

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[baetiful]

Well, then. Allow us to rectify that right now. And you are?

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[devoutish]

Not someone in need of the services of an ambassador, mate.

Alfie Solomons.

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[rathercommon]

[ A little wryly: ]

What - haven't you got a favorite candidate?

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[baetiful]

Well, the one I want most will not run. I believe she has said politics are not for her, even though she has all the qualities to make a great one.

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[rathercommon]

[ Nice deflection, Baelish. ]

Oh, it's much more fun to be a private citizen than a politician. I like not having to please anyone.