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[kore_npc]

It seems that someone has removed all of the food from the empty houses. Dire, given the fact that we're no longer getting new food. Luckily, I managed to spot them and I know where it is.

We need leadership, not a bunch of spies making decisions and I nominate myself. My name's Edgar Stane. I worked in security for years and I know how to keep all of us safe, not just my friends.

I've changed the locks on their stores and I'll be monitering the situation. If you want to find me or you need me to ration out food to you, I'll be taking up residence in the Town Hall.

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private forever - vid?

[agentx13]

Stane, you say? [Her voice sounds darkly amused.] Any relation to someone named Obidiah, by any chance?

But on to your message, I suppose. Where in the Town Hall can I find you?

[manofiron]

You know, someone once said that those best suited for leadership are the ones who don't seek it.

[ And okay, it was a character from a stupid kid's book about magic school, but he's not mentioning that. ]

Seems to me you're seeking it.

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[kore_npc]

I'm in the mayor's office. Can't say I've heard of your friend, though.

[kore_npc]

Shall we all passive aggressively refuse it until the most passive person wins? Several people have said that someone needs to step up, so I'm doing it.

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[silvergat]

Gimmie one good reason y'aren't just a dipshit and I'll follow you.

[hung_garian]

I dunno, I've seen a lot of TV shows along these lines, and the first person to suggest being the leader always turns out to be evil.

[manofiron]

And who are you, exactly? Other than a guy who used to work in security? Because if that's your only qualification, I know a couple other people who fit the bill too.

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[agentx13]

Another universe thing, I suppose.

Would you mind if I stopped by for a visit?

[kore_npc]

Be my guest, but let's not pretend I don't know who told the guy in the suit to steal all that food.

[kore_npc]

The man who stepped up.

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[kore_npc]

I'm the only one who saw them lifting the food and I took it back.

[kore_npc]

I'm thinking the blond lady's the first one to think she's the leader, then. [He smiles.]

[hung_garian]

You sure? I had her down as the protagonist's ex, for whom he still has complicated feelings. If there's a bald guy around here somewhere, they're usually a good bet for baddie, if you're sure it's not you.

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[indiscreet]

I don't know who you are, and I wouldn't much care — except for one rather fascinating detail: You say you saw them?

That's a first.

What did they look like?

[manofiron]

What I'm hearing is that you caught someone hoarding food and instead of, I don't know, giving it back to everybody, you just changed the locks and kept it for yourself. Call me paranoid, but that doesn't sound like leader material. Unless you're aiming for a dictatorship.

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[pursuitofcappiness]

...If we're putting it up to a vote, I nominate Phil Coulson.

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[silvergat]

[ ...Fair enough. ]

Y'need muscle?

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[wandandsickle]

Hallo, Mr. Stane! I don't believe we've met; you can call me Jones.

I'm not entirely sure these kinds of problems couldn't be solved simply by communicating with each other more, but this is certainly a discussion we should have. Perhaps we could have a sort of town meeting? Oh, and also, would you mind expanding on your previous job experience? I'm just curious about the details.

[agentx13]

[She arrives several minutes later, entering without knocking.]

Edgar Stane. Sharon Carter. [In contrast to how she came in without warning, she's now polite enough to offer her hand for a shake.]

[kore_npc]

[She gets a raised eyebrow and a firm handshake for her troule.]

Nice to meet you, I s'pose.

[kore_npc]

So I should just put it back in the empty houses to be stolen again. I'd be more than happy to help organize a fair way to distribute it that seems fair to everyone. I'm not keeping it for myself.

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[kore_npc]

I very well may. What's your name, young man?

[kore_npc]

Pretty sure, yeah. If I was, why would I be looking to distribute the food fairly? I'd keep it all for myself.

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[kore_npc]

Man in a suit with a receding hairline. Claims to be a government agent. I don't trust suits to prioritize the best interests of the rest of us.

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[kore_npc]

I suppose we could, but given the fact that he's the man who stole all the food, I'm not so sure I agree with that nomination.