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[decrees]

[Logan has been the King of Albion for twelve years. His reign is at an end, however - his sister staged a coup and will take the throne as soon as he returns to Albion. Logan isn't upset with her - if anything, he's relieved that he no longer has to deal with everything. He's relieved that he doesn't have to face down the threat of incoming darkness - a threat he's known about for four years and hasn't been able to stop. He's confident that his sister can handle the throne, but it isn't a position he ever would have wanted to put her in. He does care about her in his own stunted way, after all.

It's been nearly eleven years since Logan's mother, the previous Queen, died. She was the one who united Albion under a monarchy and ruled for fifty years of peace and prosperity. Yes, there were issues - any country with 6.5 million people is bound to have them - but she handled them all as best she could and will most likely go down in history as a benevolent, wonderful monarch. She would be disappointed in him; Logan's positive of that much. He started his rule as a monarch dedicated to his people, but circumstances drove him to become a tyrant.

He's spent the day being far more subdued than usual, keeping to himself and occasionally examining the 'Gear, but it takes hours for Logan to finally get up the courage to actually post to the network, even anonymously. He's adapted to this world far better than he ever thought he would, and now that he has adapted, he's finding that he rather likes Johto. He doesn't have the same responsibilities and expectations placed on him. He's free. It's not something he ever would have thought he wanted back home, but it's something he's finding that he's desperately needed this entire time.]

How do you deal with failure? How do you deal with not living up to the expectations set for you?

I believe there are some monarchs or rulers here. How do you deal with the people of your nation despising you for what you've done, even if what you've done was for their own good?

[...He's kind of the most obvious anon. Just let him pretend, alright.]

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[decrees]

Both of those are good things, but I assume your fate isn't quite as positive.

[Oh Tokiomi, honey...]

[pretentions]

Last we spoke, I told you that there was a war between mages occurring in my city; I was told of the outcome.

I've taken on a student, a man who was selected to participate in this particular conflict; he had no direct training as a mage, and yet he was able to learn some intensely complex processes within a very short span of time. He's a rather clever individual, very pragmatic, full of potential. I'm told he survived as well; I'm proud of him for it.

[He's still not going to directly acknowledge that question.]

[decrees]

You're being incredibly vague. I understand that this must be difficult for you. Did your student win?

[pretentions]

Not exactly. I'm told that there wasn't a clear victor; however, two individuals out of seven survived. My student, and another man that I had singled out as a threat early on. It seems my suspicions weren't unfounded.

I haven't been told exactly how it ends for me, or who makes the final strike against my life. But I know that final strike comes eventually.

[decrees]

I'm sorry to hear that. You have no memories of what you've learned here, so you can't change your fate back home...

[........that's horrible, oh god.]

I'm very sorry. I suppose there's nothing to do but enjoy your time here, then?

[pretentions]

Don't apologize.

As I said, my family and my pupil are safe; I've seen through my duties as best I can. If nothing else, I can take comfort in knowing, for sure, what my fate will be. The uncertainty is no longer present; I know what will come to pass, and I've received conclusive proof that everything will work itself out, as far as the Tohsaka family line is concerned.

That's honestly enough for me.

[decrees]

You're certainly very brave, Tokiomi. I know I couldn't do the same. I don't like the uncertainty of not knowing, but if I did know how it ended and it ended in a similar way, I don't think I could gather the courage to return home and face it.

[pretentions]

Forgive my bluntness in saying so, but we haven't much of a choice.

[decrees]

No, I suppose you're right.

[pretentions]

I see no reason to worry or be afraid here. After all, I won't remember it when I return; I'll have worried for nothing. I suppose it ties in with your saying that I should just try to enjoy my time here; there isn't anything else to be done, and this has offered me a few opportunities along the way.

I wouldn't have met you, were it not for my current situation, after all.

[decrees]

[W-wow, that's just. the most flattering thing, okay. Give him a moment to kind of flail at the 'Gear because oh my god someone who likes him!]

I'm very glad to have met you as well. Thank you for pointing that out; I believe I can relax a bit now instead of constantly worrying about how things will turn out when I return home. There's nothing I can do about it here. I'm not going to spend all of my time worrying.

[pretentions]

[When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade get mad make the most elegantly composed lemon fucking soufflé in the world.

You elegance and composure the shit out of those lemons.

...and then you get socially awkward apparently because o-oh.]

I'm glad to hear it.

[decrees]

[Ooh Mr. Tohsaka ooh!!]

I hope you enjoy your time here in Johto. It's been a pleasure speaking with you.

[pretentions]

[...He's married, Logan.]

Likewise, Your Majesty.

[Aaaand end feed.]