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[inpignation]

--alright! That's quite enough moping around for me, huh, and instead I'll just hope everyone else had a good holiday. In other news, turns out I'm not dead after all-- not that that'll mean much to all you new guys, of course.

Those of you who are new, hi there. I'm Emperor Peony Malkuth, and right now I'm probably the best friend you've got.

Comments

[fomicrymeariver]

My, what a warm welcome. To think I never thought of leaving my old job behind for new pastures.

My old employer, you know, he was always such a nag.

[inpignation]

... ...

--you know, if it was going to be an even trade I could have done with a warning.

[fomicrymeariver]

I haven't the foggiest what you mean, kind sir!

We've never met before in my live long life. I suppose I always was too friendly to strangers... that'll get the best of me some day.

[inpignation]

Oh? You'll have to forgive me, then. You're the spitting image of a grumpy old fellow I left back home.

[lineoflogic]

Is there a reason you would happen to be dead, Emperor Peony?

[inpignation]

Hah, I've just been a little busy and secluded for a while, that's all. --you don't count for the advice parts. Though I could probably whip up a brandy.

[lineoflogic]

Hmm. I may take you up on that later.

[inpignation]

Hahah, given you're standing here I've no doubt of that. Welcome back and all that, though I trust I can skip the usual list of warnings.

[steadysword]

Majesty...I should not like to see you reduced to naught but a barkeep.

[inpignation]

--hahahaha! It's alright if it's of my own choosing, isn't it? Just think of it like an official icebreaker.

[steadysword]

'Tis hospitable, certainly...

[inpignation]

Well, it's alright. It's not like it's much of a habit; besides, I could use the distraction. Regardless, thanks for the worry, huh?

[royalaschole]

... Why would you be dead?

[inpignation]

Asch! I'm hurt, you know. Your beloved Emperor holes up to lick his wounds for a couple months, and no-one notices?

[royalaschole]

I haven't been here for a couple months.

[inpignation]

That's what I mean! You're definitely slipping, huh. Time was you'd be leaps and bounds ahead of everyone else.

[odiousialist]

Impress in what way?

[inpignation]

Hahah! If I said that part out loud, that'd just let everyone cheat, wouldn't it?

[odiousialist]

But asking is part of the game, isn't it~?

[inpignation]

Hey, I never said the question wasn't expected or anything, just that I thought it was cheating. I'm always happy to entertain a curious mind.