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[theheadmonarch]

::Noriko sits down in a booth with Vidya on the other side of the table.

At Burger World. In Kaikori.::

So what is it you wanted to talk about, dear?

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[bibeakerbabe]

I. Want to sort things out.

Before I fully agree to help you, Noriko.

Is that alright?

[theheadmonarch]

Why wouldn't it be? We're former and current neighbors, and I'd like to think.

Maybe at least good acquaintances. Maybe friends. I know Erland didn't like me much.

[bibeakerbabe]

Let's. Not relitigate that.

[theheadmonarch]

Alright. But yes, what do you want to ask.

[thehellflowers]

Why does my daughter have a cult dedicated to her.

[theheadmonarch]

... She's an incredibly powerful psychic that others got attracted to her as a messianic figure also I don't like the word 'cult'.

[thehellflowers]

What else would you call it.

[theheadmonarch]

An emergent religious movement based around a heroic figure.

[thehellflowers]

... I will say you have done a good job of keeping her grounded.

[theheadmonarch]

I promised Shiyoko I would.

I have every intent to keep her as grounded as possible and away from the worst of her faith until she's. 18. 15 to 18 seems. Reasonable.

[thehellflowers]

... Not thrilled but.

You seem to be trying to do. Something. To keep her on the level.

So I'm glad about that.

[theheadmonarch]

Trust me, I've been doing my best to respect you and Erland's wishes as well as Shiyoko's.

[thehellflowers]

I probably shouldn't keep dragging this, yes. I know. Just. mmm.

... So, what is it you want me to do to help you make sure Kamala and Shiva remain safe.

[theheadmonarch]

Your technical expertise.

I have something I have planned called The Storm Wall. Basically weather machine that instantly whips up in case another country shoots or flies something into Japanese airspace or waters without authorization.

And something I'm calling Project Bokonon. Long story short, mobile autonomous ICBM platforms armed with Ice-9 warheads from Hyperborea. They would exist mostly as...

Posturing. We'll say.

Also, Terraforming input to make agricultural output more effective at yields, along with the Solar Punk-ifying of Domino as the likely future capital of Japan, should I get through the current political moment.

[thehellflowers]

... I'm having thoughts at the moment, about all that, give me a few days and I can give feedback on that.

... Though tell me about the current political movement.

[theheadmonarch]

Right wing political movement of ultra nationalists, panicking against an influx of Duel Spirits into Japan as their main boogieman as the contradictions inherent in late capitalism become apparent, but they can't accept the prescription. Socialism of Fools.

It unexpectedly consolidated after I and other actors kept the government unstable for a year.

[thehellflowers]

And what do you plant to do to remove them and take control.

[theheadmonarch]

No clue!

I think operatives of mine have been feeding that movement, but, look, I can't keep track of every goober who works for me.

So like, probably? They do something so incredibly stupid, that it gives me a moment where change and peace is possible.

[thehellflowers]

And why not seize power as is, you're strong enough to do so.

[theheadmonarch]

People respond way better when they think an idea is their own, Vids.

[thehellflowers]

So, essentially, you plant to make Japan a nation of monsters and superhumans, and it sounds like you plan to puppet the government indirectly, relying on what I assume is socialism or at least an overabundance of food.

[theheadmonarch]

Bingo, making it much easier for me to repair the universe, without having to worry about the government every moment.

[thehellflowers]

And have the country be *relatively* independent with aid from Hyperborea, the Machine World, and part of Makai, from what I've read?

[theheadmonarch]

That's the idea, and seize as much of East and South East Asia as necessary to make people shut up and sit down.

I hope I don't have to do anything other than install a new political part and have the new Prime Minister be one of mine, but that's how it is.

[thehellflowers]

Well.

I have no personal objections, nor concerns on that front as long as Shiva and Kamala are happy and can grow up, safely.

I think for the moment I'll side with ypu.

[theheadmonarch]

Works for me. You'll be in charge of Special Projects at Black Velvet to streamline authority, Moeko will know not to screw around too much.

[thehellflowers]

Your former body? She's still around in this world?

[theheadmonarch]

One of my sisters in this reality.

[thehellflowers]

... I see.

And the buy-in from corporations on all this?

[theheadmonarch]

Fat juicy government contracts and access to technology beyond their wildest dreams.

[thehellflowers]

Makes sense...

[theheadmonarch]

We should address you, however.

[thehellflowers]

...?

[theheadmonarch]

Just a thought. But, It would be incredibly good for your stability if Reality was convinced you were Jigokubana Shin, who decided he preferred being a she.

[thehellflowers]

Noriko...

[theheadmonarch]

And it would be good for Shiva and Kamala too! Just hear me out! So if you're Jigokubana Shin, now Jigokubana Vidya, and you made Priti and...

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