To: All Heroes of Light

[melodiesnpcs]

[ This letter comes in a purple envelope, sealed with the crest of the royal family of Aqures Ixen. ]

You know, the people root for you. They really, really like you and think you'll save the world. Not just the people in Aqures Ixen, but to a lesser extent in Trano and Balicea too, and probably a bit in other cities as well. They truly believe you're all a bunch of heroes out to save the world. Even children look up to you. And that's great! I'm rooting for you too, in my own way.

But then, you've got the morons. People named, I don't know, Deadpool or Reno, maybe? That kind of morons, who think cheating in an official election is the best thing to do. I actually like Merlose and think she's deserved her victory. But then, we've got people over here who asked, did she win because she's competent or because the Heroes of Light rigged the election?

And suddenly, you're no longer heroes in the eyes of the people, you're just another bunch of crooks in a rotted world. Now, Wedge is pleading for you and that accident probably won't have lasting consequences. Merlose won by quite a margin so I doubt what these two idiots did changed much anyway. You may have a few Moogles side-eying you for awhile though.

And don't think just because you're called Heroes of Light, we'll think of you as Heroes regardless of what you do. If you start acting like criminals, the people will think of you as such. I know most of you know better, so keep an eye on those who would compromise your reputation.

– Cid of Roalie

Comments

[shinra_dog]

[Reno scrawls back in his own hand, complete with ink smears from a lefty writing in haste.]

What's that supposed to mean? Who dragged my name through the mud?

[Because there's no way he'd been that careless. Had Sohma ratted on him? That spineless moogle...]

[melodiesnpcs]

Don't even try.

Unless you really want to defend your honor in a trial, abiding by Aqurean law?

– Cid of Roalie

[shinra_dog]

What's your evidence?

[melodiesnpcs]

Where do I even begin? Witnesses, testimony, we even found red hairs! That's not in your favor really in a city sorely lacking in red-haired people. If we go the trial route I guess we'll have fingerprints too.

Oh and of course, if we go to trial we'll have to ask the Moogles to unlock your file in Palitutu's lab for a background check. I wonder what juicy secrets we'll find out?

– Cid of Roalie

[shinra_dog]

What? Now I know people are lying!

Whether or not I did do it, if I had done it, you really think I'd be so sloppy? Deadpool, sure -- the ballot boxes were probably stuffed with chimichangas. But that much evidence against anyone with Ninja equipped, or anyone with common sense is just suspect!

[Someone -- or someones -- was throwing him under the bus, and he was pissed.]

And my file is irrelevant!

[melodiesnpcs]

Ah, so you got Ninja equipped. Things are getting clearer. Do you have an invisibility crystal too?

– Cid of Roalie

[shinra_dog]

The fact I'm a Ninja is common knowledge. Same as Yuffie, and Rukia, and plenty of other heroes. Just to pop your balloon before you think I'm confessing to anything.

[melodiesnpcs]

You know, you sure sound really worried. Don't worry if you're innocent I'm sure the trial and your files will corroborate your words.

– Cid of Roalie

[shinra_dog]

If someone's out to get me, I think it's justified.

Fuck your trial, and fuck your files. Someone's history from a whole different world can't be evidence of something happening now. And if it can, then I can assume you got your position by being born with that stick up your ass, so you couldn't even sneeze wrong.

[melodiesnpcs]

Kid, I was happy letting go of this all with nothing more than a letter. Now, once I'll have resolved this issue of stick in my ass, something tells me I'm gonna be grumpy and won't be contented with just scolding you through Mognet. Seriously, you're not helping yourself.

– Cid of Roalie

[acceptedoblivion]

[For a moment Ira just wonders what this letter could mean. Yada yada, heroes, blah blah rooting for- Oh look, there's the name calling! And something he can agree on!

...Seriously, why is he not surprised that the idiot would do something like this? Oh wait, right. The nice little precedence of knowing another one. Though he kind of remembers Deadpool from when they both arrived, his bias wins out.]

Now I might be a stranger to these elections, but generally when a select few cheat the system aren't they the ones who should be taking the fall for their own transgressions?

- Ira

[His response may or may not have been vaguely modified/added to by his moogle.]

[melodiesnpcs]

In theory, yeah.

Now, tell me kid. In the people's minds, what do you think is the difference between the doings of a few select Heroes of Light and the doings of the Heroes of Light as a whole?

– Cid of Roalie

[acceptedoblivion]

None. Because most would rather judge those different from themselves based on a small group of their members than look at it with reason, and be suspicious of the rest.

– Ira

[melodiesnpcs]

See, you got the basics.

– Cid of Roalie

[unalive_them]

Ciddy-boy!

In my defense, if everyone behaved, it would have been boring. And besides, unlike everyone else, I honestly thought that little guy had a good reason to be voted on! I'm certain everyone voted for the winner not because she was good but because she was connected to another Hero of Light.

So, who's the real cheaters, HMMM?

- Deadpool

[melodiesnpcs]

So you mean people vote for their favorite rather than for the most competent and good candidate?

Color me fucking surprised. Welcome to democracy, kid.

– Cid of Roalie

[unalive_them]

Hey, where I come from, we put Insane super villains in positions of power. This is nothing!

Isn't democracy great?

- Deadpool

[melodiesnpcs]

Yeah, super-great. What would be even greater was if you kept your homeworld's traditions away from Crystallis. We got enough supervillains to deal with without you trying to put that little shit at the head of Mognet.

– Cid of Roalie

[ninjainviolet]

Where's your proof that it was these two?

~Sheena

[ Dude, you just insulted one of her friends. ]

[melodiesnpcs]

Plentiful. Deadpool even confessed and Reno... My convo with him so far has been enlightening to say the least.

– Cid of Roalie

[ninjainviolet]

You have one confession and what? A suspicion? Has this Deadpool said Reno did it, too?

~Sheena

[melodiesnpcs]

Nah, but we've got witnesses and evidences. What, do you think I'd randomly drop his name in an official letter? I'm regent of this city, I got better things to do.

– Cid of Roalie

[ninjainviolet]

Even regents and mayors can be lied to, evidence planted. I had a friend accused of trying to kill our King once, and he had been framed. By someone who was close to the King.

~Sheena

[ See what she's getting at? ]

[melodiesnpcs]

I had a murderer once tell me he was innocent, and a friend of his vouched for him. This friend was an elected official from Esdham.

– Cid of Roalie

[ See what he's getting at? ]

[ninjainviolet]

Was the friend lied to by the murderer? Or did he lie and provide an alibi?

~Sheena

[ You might be wearing her down, but she's a stubborn thing. ]

[iknowtheconsequences]

Cid-

An apology is owed, both to you, the Moogle population at large, and the new Director for compromising the legitimacy of her victory. If no one else has said it, I'm sorry.

You sent this to all of us, and gave us their names instead of just arresting them for a reason. Is it for Melrose's sake, that you want to ease her transition in and try to minimize the doubt surrounding her win?

Which also brings up the question, is there anything we can do to help the Moogles that isn't just going to be seen as pacification in the wake of this?

-Ryoji Kaji

[melodiesnpcs]

I'm not gonna put these two morons in jail. You guys are in a morally gray area anyway. I would rather you take care of the problems in your group and be aware of who you should keep an eye out for.

As for helping, just don't cheat and get them Kupo Nuts.

– Cid of Roalie

[jackienaught]

Dear Cid,

Who the fuck are you?

-0

[melodiesnpcs]

The regent of Aqures Ixen, and subsequently the one who cashes out for your houses, food and airship trips.

– Cid of Roalie

[jackienaught]

You the one that dragged us here?

Better yet, you responsible for those Christmas presents?

- 0

[melodiesnpcs]

No and no. Have you seriously been here since Christmas and still are that clueless?

– Cid of Roalie

[jackienaught]

You're acting like this piece of shit rock I got bodysnatched to is worth having a clue about.

How about you keep going your way, big man and I'll keep going mine.

- 0

[melodiesnpcs]

I hope you're aware you're antagonizing me over nothing.

If you're that desperate for action, go see a hamster.

– Cid of Roalie

[dammit_flynn]

Funny that you say that, seeing not everyone considers themselves "Heroes of Light," and aren't looking for that title.

Who knows, maybe acting like "criminals" might get us somewhere, seeing how royally screwed we are from time to time.

-- Yuri

[melodiesnpcs]

I can confirm acting like criminals will get you somewhere. Right in prison is where.

– Cid of Roalie

[dammit_flynn]

Been there done that. I wouldn't mind warming it up before getting out of it. Trust me pal, you're not fooling anyone with your groundless threats.

Not like you're all good and clean either.

-- Yuri