Mint was working on his rise to leadership of Arcose. It was not something he fully wanted but he also didn't trust anyone else to lead Arcose to glory. That Brumal guy had a good enough look to him but he was too unknown. Everyone else would probably drag the place into the mud. It was not something that Mint was going to allow to occur. As long as he was breathing he was going to make Arcose grow in power. So when he heard one of these new folks to the planet wanted to meet him he gladly offered him an invention. It would be at his office of course while he did work and to hold a position of power over this man who arrived.
He used to be far more carefree about new arrivals. But Phakk had much soured him on the intention of those not from Arcose who just 'arrived' on the planet right as the emperor was dead or gone. It smelled too much like they saw a chance. This was only increased with Blizzard betraying the empire and Azoth's not returning. He was not stupid, if enough people gathered as one unit they be able to take him down. If Azoth had been defeated it meant that could as well. Mint was not some brute like Azoth had been though. He not give people the chance to fight him in an unfair fight. He would divide and conquer. Grab those he could trust and get rid of those he could not. Of course right now he was somewhat tied to just having to trust anyone who wanted to work with him. Hopefully, this namek would not have any ambitions that his plan may entangle with. Just a smooth relationship with the mutual goal of Arcose rise from its current trifling state.
Thread Power Level: 2,000 | Training Weights active! Current PL: 200
Tuner was never much a fan of casinos.
The blaring lights and clinking coins reminded him too much of the starry-eyed hopefuls of his homeworld. Warrior clansmen at a young age were always keen on proving themselves to someone, and as such picked plenty of fights. These monuments to greed reminded him of that. The ones sitting at the slots had something to prove or to earn.
Even so, he stifled his hatred for now. The ire of dozens resided within his soul, and corralling that was a true task. He’d fused with his fellow exiles to gain strength, but few people he faced ever saw him as a proper threat in combat. It was a properly joyous consolation that his fusion had brought further knowledge alongside the pittance of power.
Mint had called for him, though for what reason was unknown. He could speculate for ages, but it was always best to meet such a man in person rather than spiral into theory. Warriors were always more simple-minded than they tried to appear.
As Tuner approached, he was surprised to find the door to the office open. A show of strength? Or perhaps he’d simply decided it unnecessary to burden his guests with the pleasantries needed when knocking on a door. Either way, the Namekian walked in.
His stature was hunched, the weight of his traditional garb pushing upon his back quite heavily. It helped to sell his feeble political air.
Mint glanced as Tuner arrived. His scouter beeped to notify him of the man's power level which was a mear <200>. Though Mint was normally someone who didn't take powerlevel to mean much he was a bit disappointed. "Yes, I saw you before. At the meeting with the Lord Brumal. I became quite curious about you is all." He would pour himself a glass of wine. "I heard Namekian's only drink water. Would you like someone or are you alright?" He was going to of course treat his guests with respect. Escpailly those that could be useful to him or didn't piss him off. Tuner was both of these at the current time.
"As you saw Arcose is not in the best state. So when someone I've not seen before arrives on the planet I grow curious. They are people that are going to be needed to help Arcose prosper. So I liked to talk to for that purpose. Want to get a lay if your someone that is here to grow Arcose or to just plant yourself in its soil. To destroy it form the inside. I don't need to deal with someone like Phakk all over again. That Kai drives me up a wall. So tell me, how long you been on Arcose? As I said I've never seen you before and I like to keep well informed. So when something escapes my sight, I tend to not only fix that oversight but to get a good understanding of how someone so interesting could not be in my gaze." He clasped his hand in front of his chest and opened the floor for Tuner to speak.
"A common misconception. We sustain ourselves on only water if the need arises, but just as one of your race only needs precious few calories to survive, its no doubt that you surely indulge in a proper feast from time to time."
If a glass of wine was offered, he would graciously accept, waiting to sit down until after he was allowed. Lords were a fickle species. No matter the race, one had to exercise caution when dealing with them. Every one of them had their own procedures to follow. Giving a greeting might please one lord, but infuriate the next.
"It surprises me that we've not met before that day." He allowed himself a small smile. "I've been a member of this society for years. A humble servant of the Grand Emperor, and an unfortunate victim of Azoth's more... Heroic reign."
Tuner omitted most of his job description for now. Keeping his cards close to his chest would be a wise decision. Letting out morsels of his story out at a time granted him the gift of revealing very little over the course of this meeting.
"I suppose my circle of influence is rather small as of yet, but my intention has always been to see Arcose prosper. Its people are far kinder to me than the rest of the galaxy has been. Even if the weather is a bit... Sharp." His smile returned.
"Your agitation involving this Kai is rather interesting. Wouldn't you find it prudent to, perhaps, befriend her? The girl's strength is obvious with how brazenly she speaks in front of you and Lord Brumal. Such a chaotic force would be an important asset to keep s friendly air with, even if she is a tad grating."
He nodded as Tuner explained that he mostly just needed water but it was not as if he was allowed to eat. It was just a thing he'd only have to eat every once in a while. "Well the more you know. I am not well versed on Namekian's. I've only meet a few in my life time." He would shift his hand to let Tuner sit down in his office. He would then pour Tuner a glass of wine so he could have something to drink. He would listen as Tuner explained that he had been on Namek for a long time but he was one of those who suffered under the noble reign of Azoth. "I see, you were more partial to the old reigns then. That makes sense, I focus on my underworld escapades until the emperor vanishing . With Hibernal and Azoth trying to become Emperor, I began to watch the world more carefully. That may explain why we have not met. We had not had the time to cross paths." Or maybe Tuner was lying. Mint didn't care either way since he would find out sooner rather then later what the Namekian was truly about.
Tuner admitted his circle was rather small when it came to influence. He claimed his goal was to make sure Arcose prosper. That was because the people of Arcose had been kinder to him then all others. "I see so you do it at the goodness of your heart? Hmmm. I see well considering your statement before I image your method are not the most kind. Fine with me either way, if your goal is truly to help bring Arcose upwards then I welcome to humbly to my place." Mint would stretch his arms before lifting his own wine glass to take a drink. Tuner then gave a suggestion why didn't he work with Phakk's? She was strong and she seemed friendly enough. "I am a cruel and vicious man Tuner." Mint would lift the glass to obscures part of his eye. "She is a monster hiding in sheep clothing. She wants power I believe. I don't trust that unlike as you say, she seems to have intentions for herself not for Arcose. I will not give her power unless I can prove she can be trusted."
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