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ANTARES - TEXT

[dun_moch]

Greetings, new recruits. Welcome to the Constellation.

You may call me Antares. I am one of the leaders of this organization. Together, we shall create a new future for imPorts: one where no one controls us.

[morethan084]

I'm not sure everyone will want that. Some people like to be controlled.

[dun_moch]

That is the unfortunate situation we live with. That is one of the reasons our group must remain a secret, until we have persuaded enough people to accept our truth as reality.

[morethan084]

As long as they come willingly and not through some sort of brain washing.

[She still remembers what that's like, so it's a bit of a sore spot for Daisy.]

[dun_moch]

Of course not. Such tactics would go against the very idea of the Constellation. We exist so that imPorts can do what they want, not what they are told.

[Dooku makes a mental note to keep Daisy in the dark regarding any and all future brainwashing schemes.]

[morethan084]

Good.

[dun_moch]

In time, it is my hope that you will come to trust us. Eventually we may even be able to dispense with these codenames, and deal with one another face-to-face as allies.

[morethan084]

Sometimes it's safer not to know who's who.

[dun_moch]

It is good that you recognize the importance of secrecy. It is our most important line of defense.

[morethan084]

So then why would you ever want to give that up?

[sleight_of_hand]

Okay, this is actually a legit question, even if it doesn't sound that way:

If we meet each other in public, do we have to wear hooded cloaks or something?

[ Look, he's not used to this secret society stuff, okay? ]

[dun_moch]

When the time comes to meet other members on missions, it will be up to each of you whether to conceal your identity. You will have to decide for yourself how to handle these matters of trust.

[sleight_of_hand]

Okay; gotcha.

Guess I've watched too many movies; I kinda expected really weird shit.

[dun_moch]

Are hooded cloaks really so strange? There are some who would describe them as quite practical.

[Sith Fashion 101 here.]

[sleight_of_hand]

Well, maybe if you're in the 14th century it's the height of fashion.

Or cosplaying.

[dun_moch]

Regardless, you will not be expected to wear them unless it is needed for a mission.

[Have fun with your wrong fashion opinions, Uranus.]

[sleight_of_hand]

Good. Probably wouldn't look good in one anyway.

[ Whatever you say, Antares. Weirdo. ]

[brushoff]

I do hope that this brave new world allows for a little bit of levity along the way. Us merry wanderers of the night don't really react well to things like 'boredom' and 'dullness.'

[ and this is the point where Dooku seriously reconsiders letting Dorian in the organization ]

[dun_moch]

[Fortunately, Dorian was recruited by Raina... which makes him and his bullshit strictly a Maia Problem.]

Never fear, Oberon. I think you will find that the Constellation offers ample opportunity for excitement.

[Sheer terror in the face of impossible odds is a form of excitement, right?]

[brushoff]

Good! I'd hate for all of this to be stuffy dull conversations.

[ shove him off on Raina, the best way of dealing with things. ]

[dun_moch]

Your codename would hardly be necessary for a mere talking circle.

Do you have any desires for how the Constellation might provide you with... levity?

[brushoff]

Well my dearest Titania suggested costumes.

[ that's Shade. Dorian doesn't care what sort of codename Shade might get (if he even gets one to begin with), if he's Oberon then Shade's Titania. ]

My particular skillset isn't all that good with physical confrontation. Perhaps there's an ally or two I can attempt to sway over to our cause? I do love talking.

[dun_moch]

And you are so good at it too.

Very well. You may devote yourself to recruitment for the foreseeable future. I leave the candidates up to you. Let us see who you can persuade into joining our group.

[brushoff]

I'll find you another candidate ere the leviathan can swim a league!

[ stop mangling Shakespeare, Dorian. ]

[dun_moch]

[Staring... at this text... stop out-pretentiousing Count Dooku, Dorian.]

Use your best judgement. Our members include the subtle, the clever, the powerful. We want imPorts able to see the truth of our situation, and willing to do something about it.

[Or mercenaries out to score, or maniacs out for revenge. You know, villain group stuff.]