9 - That's how our little game is played/Living out a masquerade

[playsdoctor]

[Since Muraki posted lat, he finished his prison sentence, tried to cope with losing his powers, and then ended up in a sleep coma for nearly a month. But he's awake now, reading through a thin book with its cover not visible as his Dreamberry comes on.]Nearly a month passed by in what felt like a short nap. I suppose there could be worse ways to

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i hope a late tag is okay ;_;

[zerointegrity]

[Greetings, Muraki, do you remember this lovely young Britannian? Ah, he sure hopes so, because Lelouch definitely recognizes you from having looked at your file while doing work for the Chief Prosecutor and from a brief previous conversation many many months ago.]

From what I've been told, you missed quite an event in our lovely world - Somarium stepped back in time for a week or two, right into the middle of the Jazz Age. However, that's all the information about that I can give you for I, too, missed all the fun due to an extended nap.

[He pauses, a small smile on his face.]

You've quite a taste in your literature, by the way. It's a splendid novel that most, I assume, haven't taken the time to read despite having used the expression that came from its pages at some point.

[zerointegrity]

[A grin slowly spreads across his face]

You're a minority, then, for it seems that most pander to the whims of Inspector Javert or actually have respect for Prosecutor von Karma.

[playsdoctor]

And where do you stand in your thoughts on them?

[zerointegrity]

They're nice people, but I can't say I hold too much respect for any of them. I think I'd have a bit more respect if they didn't think so highly of themselves, but people generally let a position of authority, no matter the size, go to their heads.

[A slight chuckle]

The Chief Prosecutor is pleasant enough, but he's easily deceived, as are Prosecutor von Karma and Inspector Javert.

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[playsdoctor]

And how do you know they're easily deceived?

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[zerointegrity]

[Oh, Muraki.]

Personal experience.

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[playsdoctor]

I see.

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[zerointegrity]

[A smile]

I work under the Chief Prosecutor, so I've had ample time to observe and interact with both him and von Karma.

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[playsdoctor]

That sounds quite boring since Somarium doesn't have much crime.

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[zerointegrity]

...Who says I'm interested in crime?

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[playsdoctor]

Then what is your interest?

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[zerointegrity]

[A raised eyebrow]

Politics.

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[playsdoctor]

A very valid reason.

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[zerointegrity]

[He smiles]

There's not too much I find incredibly interesting in Somarium, so I have to pass the time doing something. I figured, why not busy myself with the bit of a political hierarchy that exists in this place.