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[restingstitchface]

[Crane sends the address out at 3pm sharp. He stands hunched against a wall with a bundle of files in his arms. Those with an eye for detail might notice math problems on a public whiteboard on the right; peppered with numerous red corrections that range from simple corrections to veiled insults.]

What affect have our ambassadors had on our lives?

[He turns his attention to the camera, eyes hooded. His tone is calm and polite but with a measure of boredom to it.]

Do we possess the same rights as native people? Does the government provide adequate care? Is it safe where we live? [In Maurtia Falls especially.] Who enacts the laws that rule our lives? Who legislates for education and social security? Ambassadors are our representatives - yet they are intimately acquainted with the culture of our hosts. Does this cozy arrangement mean they are politically trusted because they don't ask questions and challenge official stories? In simple terms, what do our ambassadors do for us?

[His fingertips grasp his chin.]

Also, one last question: who amongst us might earn your future nomination? Count Dooku, perhaps? Now there's a man with a political mind...

[Koma-san June 2016. Never forget.]

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[viced]

Oh, I've heard that people like to make that prediction.

But I've been in the game for ten years. At this point, there isn't much left to offer that I haven't turned down.

[restingstitchface]

Perhaps not.

But you - more than anyone, perhaps - should understand that the future can offer us something new, equally as much as it can offer more of the same. There's always something new out there.

[viced]

Of course I know that. [ His voice is hard, then. ]

But there's nothing that I want in life. At least...nothing more than serving the people. [ Said earnestly, but it's Mitchell. The only thing he'd accept is... impossible. ]

[restingstitchface]

I'm glad to hear it.

Are you willing to serve all the people?

[viced]

Of course. How that happens is up for debate, though.

I don't do things blindly for people with no reason.

[restingstitchface]

Of course not. Everybody has motive.

[The implication of Mitch's selfishness - as he views it - goes unsaid.]

But it's good to know you don't. Thank you.

[viced]

You're -- uh -- welcome? I guess?