The house of PUNCH

[nietzsche_waifu]

[You've been invited to the Kwan family house - which turns out to be but a small, practically arranged home. Sure, the surroundings are swarming with barely-hidden security agents and it's probably a step or two up from what a normal Gucun citizen can afford... but still, a Chairman General could live in a giant, luxurious mansion if he so desired.

He did not. And more importantly, neither did Devon - who is sitting in the living room equivalent on a simple chair, thoughtful and serious like a ruler of a vast empire in her throne room.]

You came, good. It'll be a while yet before dinner - my daughters are still busy playing outside. But I promise it will be edible.

...

Do you think I should stay here, in the State?
Give me your sincere opinion.

Comments

[hobo_lantern]

Talk is cheap. Food is costly.

[nietzsche_waifu]

I know.

Which is why we're having it later.

[hobo_lantern]

Promise?

I guess I should answer your question then. I think you should stay in White Chalice. AND RULE THE COUNTRY FROM HERE!

[nietzsche_waifu]

That's not easy when the country to rule is so far away.

Not easy - or rather, almost impossible.

[hobo_lantern]

Can't you rule by IM or something? Why do you need to be here in person?

[nietzsche_waifu]

Would you rather if other individuals told you about what is happening, or experience it yourself?

This is why being on location is important.

[hobo_lantern]

Well, I understand the thing about experiencing things. Since that's my reason to travel.

But what things do you need to experience in Gucun by yourself anyway? I thought ruling a country is mostly just about sitting in a boring old room all day long. You can experience that anywhere.