The King Starts on e1 - [Filtered to the Victoria II | Voice]

[prince_mentir]

[There is a rustle of paper, as Lelouch can be heard murmuring softly to himself.] "Flattery will go far tonight."  Hm.  A little generic, but it holds a grain of truth I suppose...oh, wait, I was supposed to introduce myself, not read this aloud.  Even if everyone seems to enjoy doing that lately.

[A few seconds of silence, and then, Lelouch

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[voice]

[godandmyright]

A new cook, eh? Well, you should watch out for Bonnefoy.

[voice]

[prince_mentir]

Hm? Bonnefoy? Whatever for? Don't tell me that he has a hideous wrath over a mere case of truffles.

[voice]

[godandmyright]

Probably that. Also, he's a pervert.

[voice]

[prince_mentir]

...A pervert? I...see. I suppose I should keep an eye on him then. I appreciate the warning, ah...and your name is?

[voice]

[godandmyright]

Oh! Forgive me. My name is Arthur Kirkland. I'm a strategist.

[voice]

[prince_mentir]

A pleasure to meet you, Arthur. Ironic - how Lieutenant Commander Kamotaro was just mentioning that I should've joined the crew as a strategist instead of a cook. Even if I'm inclined to disagree with that particular sentiment.

[voice]

[godandmyright]

Really? Why would he have said that?

[voice]

[prince_mentir]

He believed that I had overthought the possibility of an actual thief stealing a couple of truffles, had I not been the one to take them unwittingly. He does have a point, I'll admit. However, I wouldn't be able to come close to possessing an adequate level of experience or skill in that field. I much rather leave the endeavor to you and the other appointed strategists, while I simply handle the meal preparations.

[voice]

[godandmyright]

::a pause... Art is actually a bit... intimidated:: W-well. Yes. It takes a long time to train for these sorts of things. And you should probably be doing something you enjoy, right?

[voice]

[prince_mentir]

[A chuckle.] Oh, of course. However, I can hardly say that cooking is a line of work I enjoy immensely...but then again, I would claim the same for strategizing. Either way, the former would indeed be far more entertaining for me. I assume it's the opposite for you?

[voice]

[godandmyright]

Actually, I don't mind cooking! I find it rather enjoyable and relaxing.

[voice]

[prince_mentir]

Ah, is there a particular type of cuisine you enjoy preparing?

[voice]

[godandmyright]

I like to try different things. Meats, potatoes, sweets...

[voice]

[prince_mentir]

It seems we ought to switch shifts every now and then, hm? Although, the only problem would be the fact that I'd be unable to perform your job correctly. [Another chuckle.] So why did you decide to board the Victoria as a strategist?

[voice]

[godandmyright]

It's alright. I like being a strategist. The Kirkland family has always been tied to the military. I joined the Victoria II because it is one of Ivona's finest military vessels.

[voice]

[prince_mentir]

Ah, I see. [In the moment of silence that follows, a crinkle of paper can be heard - his finger is absentmindedly playing with the tip of a paper crane.]