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Message: <blockquote data-quote="KenHood" data-source="post: 4889234" data-attributes="member: 4413">In the Pavilion Outside TURTLEDOME![sblock=Emral and Hadarai only]Hey, fireinthedust, don't forget: you have to take turns.The maneuver has managed to distract the crowd. Some applaud. Some "ooh" and "ah". Some seem a bit puzzled at the sudden display of swordmanship in the midst of oration--maybe even a little displeased. All-in-all though, it seems to have stopped the boos. The crowd seems more willing to listen.People nod their heads thoughtfully. You see a woman daubing tears from her eyes. "He makes a good point," says a middle-class fellow seated at one of the tables.A man in priest's dress stands and raises a finger. "That's not strictly true, sir," he says, "The Five had immense popularity with the general people, as they were well known for acts of heroism and charity. Though extremely gifted and powerful, they never lorded their abilities or status over the general public. Indeed, they felt a responsibility to protect and cherish the common man.""I think the real issue here is that you clearly blame others for their responses to your actions, rather than perceiving that your actions, in and of themselves, were inappropriate. In essence, sir, you are in the wrong, not us, so you should not question the reasons for our hostility. Instead, you should look within yourself and determine what it is about yourself that makes you so unlikeable or even unlovable to the people whom you purport to defend.""The simple fact of the matter, sir, is that you would not be in this situation if you had done as the rest of your companions and apologized to Marco. Consider this: Your behavior confused your own compatriots--individuals of the same social strata as yourself--with its inflexibility and unacceptable nature. Therefore, I humbly submit, that if you wish to appeal to us, you should appeal to us, repenting of your past behavior and making restitution to those you have wronged."The priest sits. You hear many noises of agreement and approval from the crowd. Success: 3 of 8, Failure: 3 of 4[/sblock]</blockquote>

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