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so. mythology, huh.

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From:

vogelfrei

So, we're nearing the end of it all.

Do you have any idea who'll win it?

From:

brightlyburns

as soon as i commit to a guess, the universe is going to converge to prove me wrong. so......... uh. fuck it, nicky. hes been doing pretty good from the beginning right? whatever

or maybe taako. im still not ruling taako out

who'd you put your money on

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From:

vogelfrei

I agree that Nicky is starting to look very likely.He seems to be partial to Jesper and Kita, and I am sure they return that feeling.

I also enjoy his company a fair bit, but I'd prefer to prevent a landslide victory for him.

Naturally, I want the victory for myself, but failing that I'd like for it to go to you.

From:

brightlyburns

thanks i guess. i was going to vote for you anyway, i dont think anybody else is trying to topple a government and i support government toppling on principle

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From:

vogelfrei

Ah, I am truly glad to hear that. I'll strive to live up to your expectations in full, once I return home.

Are you willing to coordinate the rest of our votes strategically to make sure we have the best possible chances?

From:

brightlyburns

you can do that???

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From:

vogelfrei

Think about it.

If I voted honestly, based on who I like the most, then I'd be ranking Nicky in second place. However, as much as I enjoy his company, I don't want to hand victory to him. Nicky is already likely to receive top votes from Jesper and Kita - thus I'll vote Nicky lowly.

We'll also want to keep Jesper and Kita as low as we can, so one of us has to keep each in the last two places so we award both of them as little points as possible.

A possible voting list that might favor us would be if you voted me in first place, Jesper in second, Kita in third and Nicky in last. I would then vote you in first, Kita in second, Nicky in third and Jesper in last. That way we can hope to neutralize their votes for each other.

I am fairly sure Jesper and Nicky will put each other first, leaving Kita with no top votes. Thus, she gets the most points from us in total.

Edited Date: 2023-08-31 07:31 pm (UTC)

From:

brightlyburns

i dont know if i really get it on the math front, but you sound confident and i pretty much like everyone ok anyway, so ill vote like you said

if it turns out youre secretly screwing me over somehow, i dont care about the laws of physics, ill find a way to kick your ass

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From:

vogelfrei

That would be within your right.

However, I won't betray you. A promise over text may not feel as weighty as one made in person, but I still swear it. Out of everyone here, you have inspired me the most.

From:

brightlyburns

thanks i guess. i wont turn on you either, i dont believe in committing to things im not gonna pull through on

and youre. pretty cool too, or whatever. i mean, most people that suddenly start benefitting from some dumb institutional system of power down usually still have the stones to turn around and keep trying to tear it down, you know?

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From:

vogelfrei

There were moments when I felt my determination falter. The idea of living a secured-for-life with my friends sometimes seemed appealing for a minute or two.

But you don't forget the streets. They cling to you, and unveil all the comforts of wealth for the crude illusions that they are. In the end, I'm not capable of betraying myself and siding with the boot that holds those like us down in the first place.