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Jun 1, 2015 21:58:28 GMT -5
Post by wilmer cook on Jun 1, 2015 21:58:28 GMT -5
another assembly and nothing to show for it—he's grown tired of these monthly formalities, long hours observing ministers and bureaucrats flaunt their wealth and prestige like strutting peacocks, listening to the discussion slip farther and farther away from the issues at hand, looping airily into lofty, sweeping statements and soundbites overplayed to the point of absurdity.
wilmer doesn't understand how the magicians can soak in complacency when the monsters haven't stopped pressing in and the rebels haven't stopped speaking out.
he's probably overstepping his bounds this time around when he approaches one of the high ministers after the meeting to request—demand—an impromptu audience. thinly polite, wilmer interrupts the gaggle surrounding the man and pointedly addresses claude, "minister faust. there's something i'd like to discuss with you."
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Jun 1, 2015 23:18:13 GMT -5
Post by CLAUDE FAUST on Jun 1, 2015 23:18:13 GMT -5
Claude has his master’s footsteps to follow, a dead man’s shadow overshadowing his supposedly bright future. Monthly meetings of ministers stand testament to his master’s great character. The meetings were filled with tension, greed, contempt and ambition enough to drive a man mad. It didn’t, perhaps, speak well of him that he loved every minute of it. He found it entertaining and refreshing, just something about the chaos of it all he found so appealing.
He’s called out after one of these meetings, a young man looking for an audience. There’s a chuckle by the people around him and Claude offer’s a smile in response. “Lieutenant colonel, Wilmer Cook, sir.” Says his assistant who is too smiling lightly, sharing a silent laugh with the others. “Certainly lieutenant Cook, but please address me as High Minister Faust, like to think I’ve earned it.”
This time there is some muffled laughter, most are enjoying a good silent laugh. “If there’s a place you’d like to go lead the way, please. I enjoy looking forward to something progressive.”
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Jun 4, 2015 21:46:17 GMT -5
Post by wilmer cook on Jun 4, 2015 21:46:17 GMT -5
"high minister faust, then," he parrots back, toneless. the title means little to him, and if he deliberately ignores the rest of claude's entourage; well, wilmer has no patience for pleasantries.
he nods his head and moves away briskly. "this way." they turn into an empty inner hallway. he deems it convenient enough and stops at an alcove. wilmer murmurs a command to the foliot at his heels, who casts a dome around the two to render their conversation inaudible.
"high minister faust. i have concerns that the present government...we aren't doing enough. surely the high council has realized the commoners are dissatisfied?"
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Jun 5, 2015 11:33:52 GMT -5
Post by CLAUDE FAUST on Jun 5, 2015 11:33:52 GMT -5
Claude takes a moment to register the sense of urgency Wilmer has placed on their meeting. He’s not very impressed or interested, really. For a moment he looks Wilmer over and studies his demeanor. “A resistance, a possible rebellion, no. Such things have not reached us here. The commoners are dissatisfied,” eyes roll, “are you implying that we are to blame?” He smirks. “I don’t think you’re in a position to make such a claim or implication. You’re not approaching me because of my predecessor’s reputation.” He had cold eyes and a smug demeanor. wilmer cook
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Jun 7, 2015 15:13:52 GMT -5
Post by wilmer cook on Jun 7, 2015 15:13:52 GMT -5
who else? he thinks, but knows to hold his tongue. to do otherwise would be treacherous, and he doesn't want to break the protectorate apart. only to serve it and better it.
wilmer has no great respect for the man standing in front of him, has heard all the whispers and rumors steeped in truth, but he has no other choice than to try and sway the high council directly.
in face of claude's condescension he keeps his expression neutral, his voice reasonable. "that's irrelevant. i know my place, but you are in a position to make a change. the resistance you're denying is closer to home than you say."
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Jun 8, 2015 16:24:16 GMT -5
Post by CLAUDE FAUST on Jun 8, 2015 16:24:16 GMT -5
For a moment Claude fancied a thought, just how much did Wilmer know about him? But Claude sensed the lieutenant colonel knew only rumors and gossip about him. “The things we obtain by force will always be taken from us by force. That is why a djinn killed my master.” He smiles. “So what is it you are trying to attain?” wilmer cook
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Jun 9, 2015 14:07:57 GMT -5
Post by wilmer cook on Jun 9, 2015 14:07:57 GMT -5
he responds immediately and without hesitation. the answer comes as effortless and autonomic as breathing. "the betterment of the protectorate and its people."
"...sometimes, force is a necessary means to an end." those words leave a bitter taste on his tongue, laced with a question mark wilmer hasn't entirely reconciled with. but he doesn't see another way.
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Jun 9, 2015 14:26:36 GMT -5
Post by CLAUDE FAUST on Jun 9, 2015 14:26:36 GMT -5
The words remind him of his master. Though he feels Wilmer is a bit more protagonist than his master or he ever was. Ever could be, it stirs up an old memory. Claude frequents this memory and it fades with each visit his purpose along with it. “If you’re here to tease me, you’re doing a bad job. Poorly. You need to be more direct because all I’m hearing is treason, treason, coupe.” He lingers on the word, entertains the thought and with a smile reaches out to pat Wilmer’s head. “You’re a cute kid with nice eyes. Don’t be in such a hurry to have this world break you. I’ll do my best to shift the council’s focus onto the people, and you be a good soldier. Show the people you care, we care.” wilmer cook
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Jun 11, 2015 13:59:58 GMT -5
Post by wilmer cook on Jun 11, 2015 13:59:58 GMT -5
at claude's reply, his fingers curl in unconsciously to graze the skin of his palms. he bristles, and composure slips. "this isn't a joke," wilmer snaps, in a swell of frustration, and shakes off claude's hand. then, belatedly, soberly as anger recedes, he amends: "high minister faust."
"i need your word that you're serious about communicating my...concerns to the high council." that this meeting isn't entirely meaningless, trivial to the other magician.
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Jun 25, 2015 16:34:48 GMT -5
Post by CLAUDE FAUST on Jun 25, 2015 16:34:48 GMT -5
“I am the council.” He snaps, looks away eyes roll and he returns with a smile. Sighs, eyes roll again and he decides. “It’s easy to give my word, to make a promise. Coincidence makes obligations and convenience leads to betrayal. I don’t think you can make a difference, because if you did, if you wanted to. You would be aiming for my position.” Again he sighs and his eyes roll. “If you’ll excuse me, Mr. Cook. I do have other priorities.” wilmer cook
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Jul 1, 2015 19:11:22 GMT -5
Post by wilmer cook on Jul 1, 2015 19:11:22 GMT -5
"...i understand." his eyes flash silvered, flinty; wilmer bows his head slightly and looks to his shined shoes. it's a respectful gesture—these are respectful words uttered, a cordial goodbye—but there's no mistaking the stilted edge in his voice, frostbitten.
"i apologize for taking up your valuable time. have a good day then, high minister faust."
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