Money Matters - RPLOG
Participants
Date
5/4/477
Log
A fine morning in the Castle District. Too good a day for holding court, and yet it must be held. Alas, such are the trappings of society and civilisation. Due to today's topic, the court is packed - everyone wants to be able to hear - and perhaps have a say - in what Sweetwater should do about the money offered to the peoples of Promise from the Creators. All of the noble houses have sent representatives, and the upper gallery is open to the public - provided they are at the very least cleanly dressed of course. It's some time before Mione announces the Good King's arrival, and sure enough, the royal hippo strides in and takes his place, easing himself into his seat as Mione clears his throat. "Court is now in session. All rise for the arrival of the Good King Good."
A soft nod and a slightly nervous rumble as Flora rises, still trying to get herself accustomed to the rules of court, her tails witching lightly behind her. She isn't fully sure how to behave just yet, and she looks exceptionally nervous, clearly hoping to make a good impression during her first official court-session as head of a noble house.
Valor makes his way into the court room, allowing himself to be directed where ever he should go. He had cleaned himself up for this special event, and his coat was nice and clean, as were his clothes. He told the guards he had been present at the Puzzler's appearance, thinking that would make some difference.
Siyu is in court, the rodent once more dressed head to toe in his silks, the short statured merchant gives a glance around. Not planning on adding anything to this conversation, still it's good to go to court and hear what's going on. After all last court appointment he missed all manner of things happened. He at least gets prime seating in the common group. His money potent enough for that even if he's behind all the nobility. He stands when prompted.
Rogna is rather well dressed today, his usual gold and grey a bit more striking than usual. He looks about the courtroom, noting the whos who and the public as he waits for the process to start. When the Good King is announced, he smiles and rises. It was almost time to get into this most pressing issue, one can only wonder how it will play out.
The Good King clears his throat, and raises a meaty hand to signal everyone to take their seats. Once the commotion is settled, he accepts a scroll from Mione and begins to speak, not needing any air magic to project his deep voice about the entire chamber:
"As most of you are aware, we have been offered compensation for the threat of the shadows that have been unleashed upon Promise. Although a number of shadows have recanted and now openly walk amongst us as friends and allies, as with beings, there are rebels and rogues who would rather live through violence than coexist in peace. to this day, they still plague us.
"Everyone on Promise has been promised a sum of Creator money, to be divided amongst the nations. To this effect, the Creators themselves have suggested that the money be split amongst the nations in proportion to the numbers of their peoples. That is a most excellent idea, save for one problem: that of the burden.
"Sweetwater was the first to suffer the threat of the shadows. We bore the brunt of their attack, fielded the most militiamen to drive them back, and it was our peoples who painstakingly researched means and methods to protect ourselves against their influence. To this end, the royal position is that we should petition the Creators, though the Creator doctor Sinclair, to have a larger proportion of the monies promised to be paid to Sweetwater. This is the motion I wish to put to the floor today."
Flora nods a moment, looking around a tad nervously as she tries to figure out exactly what's going on. In fact, she seems to almost look helpless and uncertain for a moment, casting her glance between Siyu and Mione, before setting her eyes upon the good King, swallowing a lump in her throat. "If... If Flora may ask a question? How do we know the beings can use the money? Flora has spoken with mister Riddlefox, and, if Flora may, Flora would like to relay his words," she rumbles, her tails twitching lightly, before she goes silent and looks down at the ground hesitantly and nervously.
Valor sits and thinks, thinking if he should say anything about what he knows about the Creator's offer through the Puzzler's appearance but then second-guesses himself. Why would the Good King listen to him? Then Flora speaks. Listening to her, and her uncertainty, he speaks up as well, his voice easily carrying. "I, to, have heard the Puzzler's words." He says, hoping to make some kind of difference by speaking up. "What could we gain through this money that the Creators are making preparations with?"
Siyu takes a seat when he's allowed to. He listens, and he's not going to comment. It's Sweetwater buisness after all, and a choice by the king. He's not going to make a comment. He does turn his head around and takes a look about to see who else might be offering critiscism. A flood of space money, whatever the hell it is, would be good for his buisness. So he just holds comment. Actually, come to think of it, what ARE they offering in compensation? He hasn't heard. So he doesn't talk about what the king says, he'll raise his hand and wait to be recognized, "Your Grace, have the creators indicated what exactly the compensation IS? I mean I've heard all manner of rumors as I am not as well connected as your Grace...so I cannot veirfy them." he chitters. "So what exactly is it our Creators are offering? Gold? Technology? Improved foodstuffs?" he flicks his tial.
Rogna nods and listens to the King for a moment, taking the situation in as he contemplates a few things, before he looks over to the newly outspoken Flora Longtail. Not only that, but multiple others, this is interesting. He decides to hold his tongue for now, adjusting in his seat as he awaits a good time to pose his curiosities. The hippo does however listen for a response.
"The Creators are offering us many things that can be bought with their money," the Good King replies, as Siyu and Valor are not the only ones who have posed this question. "One advantage we have, that other nations do not, is the experience of Doctor Sinclair. She has graciously informed us that we can purchase almost anything that is desired, including machines with spirits that are new. For example, she requested to examine the weapon which was used on the Isharans before it was dismantled, and informed us that it was not intended as one, but for mining purposes. Other worn-out machines can be repaired or replaced, for a fee.
"Of course, there are a few exceptions. Improved foodstuffs may be problematic, since while the food of beings is similar to that of the Creators' in some aspects, there are also many other differences. But almost anything the Creators have, we may purchase...so long as it does not exceed the amount doled out to us. To ask for something as base as gold would be simple-minded when we can ask for things to better help us mine more of it."
There's a pause, before Mione clears his throat after receiving a stare from the Good King. "The court recognises Flora Longtail," he says. "Although we are not unaware of the happenstance in Saint's Square a week ago...perhaps a reliable firsthand account would enlighten everyone as to the details. Without any eccentricities, of course."
