[Video - to the citizens of Nova City and beyond]

[generalgrievous]

While it appears that over half of you are discontent with the current arrangement, the votes have been cast and the people have chosen their Guardians.

I thank those who have supported me in my platform to best protect Nova City and its neighbours. Regretfully I cannot fulfill these plans to their fullest due to the interference of the Jedi, who in their arrogance always promote their own notions of peace-keeping and cause dissent among the populace.

I hope to remain on as one of your deputies, however there will be changes and these will be discussed with the proper authorities.


[Private text to Garrus and Mercury]

It seems that you have won this time. I request a meeting with you both in regards to the future.


[Private text to Anakin Skywalker]

This is your doing. Nova City will never be safe while you are around. If you are no coward, meet me at the Nova City Beach. If you do not appear, I will find you.

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[whiteas]

[ Grievous, remember when she hired you on that condition that you not discriminate against groups of people? Yeah, Weiss is disappointed. And she doesn't have to hide, tbh. ]

If you're going to blame your loss on interference from a particular group of people instead of graciously accepting defeat and working to improve and try again, you have a long way to go before you're worthy of the title of Guardian.

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[generalgrievous]

....

The Jedi were attempting to discredit me mere days before the election.

[It's his sore spot, sorry, Weiss.]

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[whiteas]

So what? People have constantly been discrediting others throughout this race. Emerald outright accused Grell of having the mayor's office in her pocket and being involved in illegal dealings to get him there. X-Ray punched Nova City's mayor. I've had my name dragged through the mud my entire life, back home and here as Guardian.

The public needs to feel safe in the hands of their Guardian. You've shown them that you refuse to take responsibility for failing to convince them they should because of the words of one person and that you're willing to place blame on an entire group of people for the action of one.

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[aurabble]

You don't really think that Mercury and Garrus won just because one guy who doesn't like you decided to be petty, do you?

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[generalgrievous]

It is sure to have added to the negativity against me.

[He's still rather bitter about Anakin's recent arrival.]

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[aurabble]

Admittedly, I didn't read a lot of the comments...but what's-his-face was being a jerk to you. And Mercury and Garrus did a better job than I thought they would, so it might make you look better if you just ignore him and let him keep hating you? Most people don't care about the past here. Just work on proving yourself for the future.

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[scarlet_devil]

Some just can't help but interfere... My own bid for Guardian in the election before this one was... was derailed. Thankfully no Jedi were involved.

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[generalgrievous]

Outside interference should be dealt with.

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[liveandforgive]

Sorry 'bout your loss, general.

[...says the guy who didn't vote for the first round of elections.]

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[generalgrievous]

It is most unfortunate.

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[liveandforgive]

But hey, [this guy sounds wise/smart, but why not.] you get knocked down? Just gotta get back up.

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[actualhumandisaster]

[ Very well, Grievous. Here's the Jedi you requested almost too casually strolling up the beach.

...he will just ignore it's sandy-ness.

Or act that way, at least. He will also make sure to not show how distraught certain recent news he had gotten left him.He can't quite afford that.

Not when dealing with the Separatist General. ]

You know, it would have been fun to make you search me.

[ There. He even smirks, then crosses his arms. ]

The citizens have chosen. Why am I not surprised to see you accepting your defeat so poorly, General?

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[generalgrievous]

[It's a fine coincidence that Grievous was unaware that Anakin may be further irritated by the sand. It's also likely that they both have some built up frustration and anger and a clash is inevitable.]

The citizens may not have been in their right mind, Jedi.

[Yes, he's implying you mind tricked anyone who didn't vote for him... He's that narrow-minded about this right now.]

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[actualhumandisaster]

And now you're saying I went around and mind tricked the entire city.

[ This is said in a mocking tone. ]

Even you should be aware that that's not something the Jedi do.

[ It's also not quite how the Force works, but... ]

[spacepeterpan]

Jedi or no, you weren't exactly competing against chopped liver, yeah?

[In other words, it's no insult for someone who knows what they're doing to win, especially by a modest margin.]

If y'don't mind my asking, well, I know you've fought, you and Skywalker, and I know it's difficult not to feel... resentment, but the war's not here, and I don't think you want to bring it here. So, what I'm wondering, what exactly was this war of yours about to you?

[generalgrievous]

There have been many wars. We were on opposing sides but this is not about any war.

The Jedi bring destruction. I will stop this before it is able to spread any further.

[Even during the Clone Wars, to Grievous it was more about his own personal vendetta than the war itself. He was in it to kill the Jedi, not to win the war.]

[spacepeterpan]

...what does "bring destruction" mean, exactly? Anyone can bring destruction, even with the best intentions, but that's obviously not what you meant, so, how's this different?

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[sarcaskick]

Nope! You're fired. Pack your things and go.







Just kidding. Your job's still on the table, drop in anytime.

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[generalgrievous]

......

I can come in now.

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[brbgettingwrench]

I have no idea who or what this Jedi actually is, so they didn't interfere with my vote at all. But if this is the way you act over losing; blaming others instead of looking at where you might have gone wrong and maybe work on improving, I'm happy with the vote I did go for.

[Harsh truth.]

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[generalgrievous]

I did nothing wrong. I have supported and protected this city for many months.

[He doesn't want to even admit his narrow-mindedness may be at fault...]

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[bright_imperius]

[ Bites his lip ]

He did seem quick to judge you, despite any work you've done here.

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[generalgrievous]

The Jedi do not listen to reason. They only believe their preconceived notions of what is right and do not bother to discover the larger picture. They are very quick to jump to conclusions from which they are not easily swayed.

[captain_by_the_book]

[ Well, that is... concerning. Grievous seems a lot more upset than Cassian had expected him to be, though in hindsight he realizes that this is exactly what he should have expected. He's just gotten used to the more mellow Grievous of Nova City. ]

General? Are you unwell?

[generalgrievous]

[The presence of any Jedi does tend to inflame him more.]

I am concerned about the influence of the Jedi in our midst.