VIDEO: @LOKIOFASGARD (with @beloved)

[selfimage]

Well, hello!

[ it's Loki, decked out in his civvies, green hoodie and fingerless gloves, working his magitek like he's trying to take a selfie. behind him is the backdrop of the middle levels, dimly lit in the dreary evening. there's a flash of a half smile to Team Ophelia, and when he speaks again it's in a wistful, casual tone. ]

It seems that we've landed ourselves a doozy, hm? The poor souls in Rost are are ready for a little revolution, but haven't a solid plan for the rest. [ he makes vague, spread-finger gesture, and his expression says that he's excited about the prospect of an uprooting. ] But like every ready and willing revolution, there should—hm, well ... probably be some longer term changes following it, right?

It's not exactly in the mission specs, which is wringing out the corruption and all ... nor is solidity my specialty, buu-uu-ut!

[ the camera angle changes, as Ahad reaches into the frame and adjusts Loki's arm. they've managed to squish together so that they're both easily viewable, from Loki's magitek. ]

But it would be irresponsible, to leave without ensuring that they have a plan for for governance post-mission. While the ultimate solution should be left up to the people of Drakstaden, [ he says, as if this is a foregone conclusion that requires no debate, ] perhaps we could offer suggestions? What has been successful, in your own worlds?

[ Loki's head is half obscured by the video while he changes the angle to put a pair of wiggly rabbit ears behind Ahad's head. ] That means the suggestion box is open! Let's get a team effort, hm?


[ Note: there will be Loki & Ahad out! they might be nosy in eachother's threads. feel free to thread hop if that's a thing you wanna do!! we encourage it. ]

Comments

[refashioned]

Potentially.

But if we have those among us who can offer additional input to secure their success—then why not?

[datapoint]

I'm just... [She makes a small, frustrated sound before continuing.]

We're outlanders here. It was different in Hanabira; they didn't ask for our help at all, so we could meddle without much trouble.

I'm worried we'll overstay our welcome if we start going outside what they hired us for.

[refashioned]

Then we remain cautious about how we present our solutions to them. Ensure that we frame them as suggestions rather than directives.

But keep in mind: just because we weren't invited in Hanabira doesn't mean we had more freedom. We had less, because we had to earn our way.

Just the same, I know better than to ask Rost to do something that goes against what they believe. Your concern isn't needed with me, or even with Loki here. There are others, however, who may need a reminder to exercise caution.

[datapoint]

[Aloy doesn't quite agree that they didn't have more freedom in Hanabira -- but that's probably because she's used to working alone and doing as she wanted, not being hired for a specific task. Still, she lets it go, since it's not really relevant and moreover, she doesn't really feel like explaining herself. This is already a lot of self introspection that she's not used to voicing.]

It's easier to tell the person rallying others to action than to figure out who needs a reminder. Unless you have anyone particular in mind.

[refashioned]

Incidentally, I do. They won't be able to succeed here without our assistance, so if they speak up, I'll be ready to remind them what they can and cannot do here.

[datapoint]

"If" they speak up. It'd be easier to remind them right away.

[refashioned]

Oh, they'll speak up. They had all the subtlety of a brick before.

[datapoint]

You seem very sure. Keep in mind you're gambling with a lot. [Aloy's not really concerned with failing the mission in the abstract sort of way, but she's attached to Rost for very simple reasons and wants them to succeed.]

[refashioned]

It may seem like unfounded confidence, but I am very aware of my management skills.

And thankfully, Hanabira did give me a head start.

[And Imogen made her feel better about this, but that's not going to be brought up in a public discussion.]

[datapoint]

Well, far be it from me to argue with confidence. I don't exactly agree with what you're doing, but I won't force you.

[Just like she won't force anyone to do anything they don't want to do, JUST DRIVING THAT POINT HOME.]

[refashioned]

Trust me: it may be better not to put people on the defensive without need. Let's see if there's need first.