go_ape (go_ape) wrote in marvel_legends,
@ 2011-05-06 23:01:00

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It's Not About Diplomacy, It's About Dignity
It's a relatively quiet day in Latveria, when the saucer appears over the castle, humming with energy and shining brightly as a holographic display appears before it. A gorilla bellows in dynamic tones.

"All shall bow before Woo Yen Jet! Master of the Golden Horde and The Atlas Foundation, whose visage silences even crying babies! He who is Khan of the Eternal Empire! He would have words with whoever rules over this land!"

Damn but there ain't nothin' like a good entrance. Even if he's spewing out scripted lines.

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go_ape
2011-05-07 11:19 am UTC (link)

Ken Hale's worldly enough to know that "considers him a good man" isn't all that concrete an answer.

"Just coffee, please. Now, here's the thing. The whole 'underworld' thing? That's old regime, and it's been priority one under Jimmy's leadership to clean out the cobwebs. It's a kinder, gentler Atlas. We're here to help.

Of course, we can't just come out and say that to the world, which is where my visit here comes in."

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	latverianregent 2011-05-07 05:36 pm UTC (link)
	Coffee is sent for -- along with tea -- and then there's a pause as Kristoff considers him. "You want me to help you launder resources for legitimate causes to maintain a criminal reputation?" the boy asks with a touch of consternation. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

go_ape
2011-05-07 05:40 pm UTC (link)

"Pretty much." Ken sips the coffee. "Mm. Good stuff, thanks." He sets the cup back down and continues.

"We think it stands to benefit us both. Latveria gets back some of the resources that got burned through in the recent... complications, Atlas channels its funds into good work.

No offense, but a little more than half the masked world thinks Doom's just running the long con, instead of the short. It sucks, I know."

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	latverianregent 2011-05-07 06:54 pm UTC (link)
	"And what, exactly, gives you confidence in the legitimacy of my actions, then?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

go_ape
2011-05-07 09:02 pm UTC (link)

Ken smiles, sipping more of his coffee. "Kid... I know my good looks cover it up, but I'm an old man. I been around the block plenty. I know a good man when I meet one, or see how he conducts himself.

And now that I'm sure yer fascinated enough by me, I'll add that I did my homework. Talked to people who know ya'.

You're old for your age." He shrugs. "Like most a' my buddies."

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	latverianregent 2011-05-07 10:05 pm UTC (link)
	Kristoff sips his tea. "...Thank you." "We are pursuing several very different avenues. What direction would you like your resources to take?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

go_ape
2011-05-07 10:23 pm UTC (link)

"Well... we've got a really vocal on-board respect for oceanic clean-up. Besides that, we like direct food and medical supply distribution to impoverished areas, none a' that nonsense with handing it over to the local gov and expecting it to still reach the people who need it.. Libraries, hospitals, homeless shelters. Simple stuff that hopefully can steer clear of too much of the local authorities.

Jimmy's basically got a budget surplus that he wants to make sure doesn't wind up in idle hands. New guard versus old guard situation."

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	latverianregent 2011-05-07 10:32 pm UTC (link)
	A sneer. "Of course not. Sustainable agricultural aid directly to local villagewomen. This was the case even with the initial donations from the treasury. I actually have several ideas for marine-cleansing technology on the side right now." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	go_ape 2011-05-07 10:46 pm UTC (link)
	"Sounds good." Ken nods. "Sorry again about the whole dramatic entrance and spewing of titles before. Besides keeping up appearances, we've got a dragon to keep happy." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	latverianregent 2011-05-07 10:52 pm UTC (link)
	"Understood. But I must say, you were fortunate the Master iss not here. Further ultimata and warning shots might have come into play." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	go_ape 2011-05-07 11:14 pm UTC (link)
	"Yeah, well, I got an alien and a killer robot. I get by." He smirked, then extended a hand. "You're a good face for this country, you know that, Doc?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	latverianregent 2011-05-07 11:15 pm UTC (link)
	"I will... take that in the spirit in which I believe it was intended, Hale. Thank you." He shakes. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	go_ape 2011-05-07 11:17 pm UTC (link)
	Ken just laughed and slapped Kristoff on the shoulder as he got up. "You kids these days... get through an entire march through the jungle or talk about politics without even gettin' around to askin' me how come I'm a talkin' gorilla." He chuckles again and starts heading for the door. "Nice talkin' to you. I'll see myself out." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	latverianregent 2011-05-07 11:21 pm UTC (link)
	Kristoff gritted his teeth slightly -- he hated univited contact -- and Hans saw Ken out anyway. Still, that could have gone much worse. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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