[video]

[dendarii]

[ Well. That happened. Miles' expectations of the election had gone south as soon as he'd seen how many other people he'd been competing with - how many damn good candidates he'd been competing with - and yet here he is. He should probably feel proud of himself. He mostly just feels terrified.

He looks a bit terrified too when he turns on his comm, the terror mingling with a very humbled (if still bright) smile. Okay, he's managed to get the thing he wanted. Now what on earth does he do with it? ]

First of all, I'm deeply honored and humbled to have been chosen as Nonah's ambassador. I shall endeavor to consider the concerns of all the imPorts in my city, not just the ones who chose me specifically. There is a lot of work to do - [ oh god, there's too much work to do ] - and I look forward to tackling it.

[ A pause. Now for more practical concerns. ]

Secondly, can anyone recommend a good place to set up in Nonah? I'm interested in renting an office and an apartment. Preferably close to each other.

And ... er, I would very much appreciate the guidance of our current ambassadors as well. Difficulties you've had, pitfalls I could avoid, that sort of thing.

[ Because really, he's fucking terrified. ]

Comments

voice;

[slightlyoffchilt]

Congratulations, Ambassador. Have you already gotten used to the title?

video response until noted othewise

[dendarii]

[ Clearly not that much, given the way he exudes pride upon hearing it. ]

It's a work in progress. I think I might settle into it.

text;

[resoundingpledge]

If it's Nonah, you'll want to be along the train line. The Porter's near the station, and the trains go through downtown—all the government housing is along it too.

It can be a little bit loud if you're close to the tracks, but it makes everything a lot more convenient.

[dendarii]

[ Oh, good. He's relieved to have some input on that one, given how very little he know about the city in truth. ]

I don't mind a little loudness. It would be a nice contrast.

video

[jacksonian]

Maybe we can get a place zoned to be both apartment and office. I'm sure it'd impress your constituents to see that you're sleeping where you work. Never off the case.

[ He's joking.
....maybe. ]

[dendarii]

[ Too late, Miles is running with it. That's a dangerous glint in his eye. ]

That's an excellent idea. Have an office downstairs and a nice little place above it. Not so different from receiving supplicants back home.

Audio

[keep_nothing]

[ The audio that comes in sounds like it was toggled accidentally, the voice coming in halfway through a syllable.

... Or it would be a syllable if there were actually words behind it. Congratulations Miles, your mother accidentally butt-dialed replied to the post in the middle of her laughing at it. ]

[dendarii]

[ mOM REALLY

He just. puts a hand over his face. ]

What's so funny?

[ Video ; Private Mirror!Net ]

[ghoulking]

Congratulation, Miles. I'm glad you won the election.

I happen to have more work for you to tackle, in fact. I'm sorry that I must ask for something from you already.

Re: [ Video ; Private Mirror!Net ]

[dendarii]

[ Ah. So t begins. Miles' nervousness melts away into a more serious expression. ]

Of course. What is it?

video;

[brushoff]

First thing's first, I'd suggest you look up the concept of "nepotism."

[dendarii]

[ This is less a smile and more a baring of teeth. ]

Dorian! Nice to see you too. On the contrary, my father has completely stayed out of this one, thank you.

[Action because what is using the comm]

[use_everything]

[As the conversations are winding down, the video feed may pick up a man settling to lean on the jam of the door. More specifically to Miles is the sensation of a rather cat got the canary satisfaction over the whole thing.]

I'm to understand congratulations are in order.

[dendarii]

[ Miles jolts a bit at that, and then turns sheepish. He is very tired already. At least one petition to make his head ache, one extremely reluctant alliance made out of practicality, and a very annoying (but ultimately true) reminder that his priorities must needs be different now ...

He sinks into his chair a bit. ]

You know, I'm not so sure. I think I'm going to throw up.

video;

[hunksmash]

Change your mind about taking off for space?

[dendarii]

[ A bit of a laugh in return. ]

Yes. I suppose I have, now. Planted my feet too firmly on the ground for that.

Video

[driftsintobuffetline]

Now is this a step up or down from Auditor in your opinion?

Also, what happened? Your house get too big? Your parents kick you out and tell you to get a real job? I thought you were living in that mansion with all your ...everyone.

[dendarii]

[ Miles laughs a bit. ]

A step down, but I'll take it, I suppose.

And no, this is just the opposite. I - er - figured I needed more political experience.

[vorbarra]

So how does it feel to know that people expect you to be competent?

[dendarii]

[ Oh, god. That little hum of panic that's been at the back of his head since he got the news kicks up another notch. ]

Strange. I don't know how the hell you deal with it.

[Voice]

[thegriffinofdeath]

Congratulations on your victory.

[Anastasya could be polite, it seems.]

[dendarii]

[ He's grateful for politeness, for sure. His response is also warmly polite. ]

Thank you. I hope we can continue to work together - this is likely to be a very large job.

video;

[amadaman]

Aww, Miles-san. I think this is one of the most formal I've heard you being.

[Sorry Miles Ken is the least helpful]

Congratulations, anyway. Have you found a place yet? I can help you move any stuff if you need, since I'm local.

[dendarii]

[ Gee, thanks Ken. Miles huffs a bit a that. ]

Excuse you, I'm perfectly capable of it.

[ But he smiles crookedly anyway. ]

I would very much appreciate that. Or at least a recommendation on where to live.

video

[rathercommon]

[ Wryly - ]

Oh, I am happy that me bullying you will see results, now.

[dendarii]

[ He flushes rather deeply at that, given ... well. Their last conversation. ]

I ... er ... well. You know. Always willing to be proven wrong.

[Video]

[shipmaster]

[For all that Bel's Betan accent makes the statement flat. Oh so very flat. Their eyes are sparkling with amusement. Good lord, when was the last time they saw Miles THIS flustered?]

Don't look at me. I didn't vote for you.

[dendarii]

[ Shut up Bel. Over the course of the post, that fluster has taken a distinctly panicked edge. He can feel the walls closing in around him. ]

How very Betan of you, Captain.

voice

[komarran]

A Vor lord winning a democratic election. There's a joke to be made somewhere in there.

[ What is the Nexus coming to? ]

[dendarii]

Something involving the end of the world, I'd say.

... Did you vote for me, Captain?