dragonwarder | (no subject)

An election is on the horizon. I do not believe it is likely to insert one of the Displaced as a candidate, but it may be possible to gain the favor of one of the others.

[She had considered doing it herself, once. Other things had taken priority -- but that was not to say she would not still be open to the idea, especially now that her core network had dissolved some.

She could do with a bit of populism and social clout.]

--Oh right. Their glorified popularity contest.

[ Catra chuckles, like she thinks it's adorable. ]

I don't really get the point of it. But I've never been very good at winning people over anyway. Call it a character flaw.

[Daenerys passes Catra an amused smile when she offers that bit of honesty.]

I can understand the appeal of being able to choose your own leader. I gave that same choice to all of my subjects.

[At least, she did in the beginning. Her more recent memories may be...colored by those times.]

The rules are a bit different here, I think. It is less of a numbers game, and more a game of charisma.

It's ridiculous, is what it is.

Charisma? Popularity? What good is that going to do any of them? Is he going to keep them all safe with the power of words? All that needs to happen is for the guy at the head of the army to decide he doesn't like the guy in power anymore and bam, overnight takeover.

Because the one with the popularity gains control of the assets.

[Catra reminds her easily of her more eager khalasar, always out for blood, always seeking the next battle and the next conquest. But when you upset enough people with warmongering, it tends to unite them.

And there was nothing more dangerous than unity.]

It is much easier to sway the thoughts of someone like that than a loyalist tied to their sense of duty and honor.

Edited 2020-03-05 06:33 (UTC)

[ Catra looks thoughtful for a moment, before smiling again. ]

... Huh. Thanks for the tip. ... I'll keep it in mind.

[Daenerys smiles in return, happy for the acknowledgement -- however small a thing it was.]

I will consider it repayment for your company. Even if you did come unannounced.

[ Catra finishes the tea and then stretches ]

Why would I announce it? It's more fun to keep people on their toes.