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[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Do you think Azzy is powerful enough to grant that wish?

[firstworldproblem]

'Tis the only path forward I have with any chance of success. True success. Returning home, while an option, would not get me any further progress.

And thus did Yvette ask of my knowledge. I want to know how far this information will spread and for what purpose it would be used.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

General knowledge goes to the general populace. To make sure people don't forget.

Information that aids me in my end game stays within a trusted circle. Everyone has their own agenda - that's to be expected. Some aren't even fond of my rise to power. I even expect some of my own employees to stab me in the back when we get far enough.

But they have no reason to while we are all still underdogs.

[firstworldproblem]

In the end, is it you who makes the final decision on what information is deemed general knowledge?

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Not necessarily.

What's the point of having a trusted circle if you don't trust them to find the gaps in your own judgement?

[firstworldproblem]

A good position for you to be in, of that there is no doubt. A sound way to run your organization.

However, you must see how troublesome this is for me having to vet each and every member of your circle. I am not without my unfavorable relationships with a few of those here.

I do thank you for your honesty.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

And what caused you to build such unfavorable relationships so quickly?

[firstworldproblem]

A conflict of interests from the place from whence we both hail. Despite our efforts, we've reached an uncompromising stalemate.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Despite your efforts? Or because of your efforts?

[firstworldproblem]

Oh, you wound me! But clever you are, 'twas a bit of both.

But I do have my answer, and I must admit I have found both of those I have talked to quite charismatic. I can only assume they are part of your inner circle.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

As I said, they handle PR because they are good at their jobs. And because they are excellent judges of character.

So best stay on their good side.

[firstworldproblem]

Now, there is no need to threaten as thinly veiled as that was.

But I will take my leave. I have my answers. Unless you have any questions before I depart.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

I'm a straightforward person. And want to make sure there are no. misunderstandings.

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Have you met Azzy personally?

[firstworldproblem]

I have not.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Curious.

But then again, no one's heard from him since maintenance. And that was before your time.

[firstworldproblem]

On that I have no explanation or hints I can offer.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Don't chat with your other wish-seeking friends?

[firstworldproblem]

Have you tried to hold a serious conversation with them that isn't five layers deep in mistrust? Getting a true answer will take time.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

The lies can tell you just as much about the truth if you peel back the layers far enough.

[firstworldproblem]

Yes, I am well aware. Would not be my first time wrangling such a bunch.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Well then I'd start with everyone wants their wish granted. And will backstab everyone else to see it through.

Are you cut from the same cloth?

[firstworldproblem]

If I may counter, once you have succeed, once the wish you hope for is in your grasp, what do you wish to do? Conquering is so very different from ruling? Or had you planned to leave after the coup is complete.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

What can I say. I'm a perfectionist. And they are sloppy with how they run things.

Maybe I just want to do better.

[firstworldproblem]

And once you've perfected Hell?

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

You don't leave a vacuum for someone to create an inferior product.

God should have known better.