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[Since the election had ended, Qubine had been thinking about the kind of leader he was, and the kind of leader that a City Guardian needs to be. And well...it just wasn't him. Qubine begins the feed with what sounds like a relieved sigh.]

So, another election campaign has passed, and the results were about what I expected. I've lost, and Mavis has become Guardian of Fayren. The first thing I'd like to say is, the people made the right choice.

One thing I've never been good at is bringing comfort to those who are grieving. I've always been one to push forward, regardless of what I or my clan may be feeling. My clan is accustomed to that, and may even find inspiration in that. They've encountered many challenges and faced losses throughout their Passage. They've grieved for their fallen comrades. And if I let myself fall in the trench with them, I can't help them. As their leader, I had to remain above it and move the clan forward. I urge my clan to steel themselves, because there are many more challenges ahead. That...is not the kind of leader that Fayren needs. For all the dangers that Genessia does throw at us from time to time, it still pales in comparison to the dangers of my own world.

The people of Fayren - and even all of Genessia - are not my clan. They look for someone strong enough to protect them and gentle enough to help them heal after the rough times. Someone like Mavis. I'm afraid I lack that kind of gentleness. There are other dragons in my clan who are better with that than I. My mate, Shayla, would be a primary example. She comforts my weariness after a hard day's work, and after a tragedy strikes me particularly hard. I've lost both of my sons, so believe me when I say that I am no stranger to tragedy. Since then, Shayla and I have leaned on each other to move forward.

I would best describe myself as a survivor, a warrior. A protector? That's debateable. My clan - the Kalma Clan - have protected our sister clan, the Filia, so that they can live in peace. While it may feel strange to not be the leader, I believe the Deputy position suits me better. Because when a threat comes along, I can't turn away from it.

Now...as far as Deputy business is concerned, I have something of an...odd request. Is there anyone who can craft me a saddle? I would need to visit your place to get the proper measurements beforehand. Afterwards, I will also need practice flying with people on my back, to understand how many people I can carry at once without being weighed down too much, and how fast I can safely fly with them. Of course I would be willing to wait until after the upcoming blizzard to begin this project.

Also concerning the blizzard, being an Ice dragon will enable me to travel through it without much trouble. Therefore, if anyone finds themselves needing any supplies during the storm, I would be willing to deliver. I would strongly encourage everyone to make sure they have everything they need beforehand, however. But if the need does arise, I would be available.

...That is all I wanted to say.

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It appears that the people do think we, as fighters; as warriors, are more suited to the position of deputy over Guardian.

[He doesn't want to accept this as graciously as Qubine.]

I'm...not so sure about that. I understand that the Guardian needs to deal with most of the paperwork. Something I can't even do because I'm too large to fit into the buildings, let alone write on the tiny human papers.

[He'd have to hire a secretary to do his paperwork if he had won.]

It also seems that the Guardian requires more diplomacy than a Deputy. But it's not impossible to be both a warrior and a diplomat.

Diplomacy is a hurdle to be overcome. Most threats do not bother to even listen.

...That much is true. That's why these conflicts never seem to end. One group is always trying to destroy another, so bent on believing that the opposing party is the "bad guy."

There are some who merely attack without that much thought. Their only wish is to destroy. I have encountered such beings when they invaded my own world. They only thought of us as inferior and easily conquered but I showed them how wrong they were.

...Fair enough.

[Qubine would do the same thing.]

...Is that the case with you and this "Jedi" that you keep rambling about?

The Jedi are a different matter. They do not invade. They are far more insidious. They corrupt minds and thoughts. In their arrogance, they believe that only their ways are right and they judge the rest of the galaxy to those rules and standards.

[Sounds like Weiss's sister. But in Grievous's context, it doesn't apply to just her.]

...Sounds like most civilizations. Each one has their own idea of peace, and oftentimes they don't align with one another, and that causes conflict between them. At least that's what this sounds like to me.

For instance, that human...I assume he was the "Jedi?" He says you murdered people. I don't automatically believe that, since it implies that you killed innocent people in cold blood, which you obviously haven't done in this world. But I am assuming that you've killed a number of these Jedi in the heat of battle? Is that what he was referring to?

Yes, I have killed many in battle. Not only Jedi but their accompanying soldiers. Of course it is not murder to strike down the enemy on the battlefield. We are in a war.

But this is the Jedi's way of thinking that they are always the only ones on the side of what is 'right'.

Well, it doesn't sound like there's any hope of peace then. I know of that kind of war all too well. At the very least, try not to wage your war here. If it's just you and him, there's no reason to drag the rest of us into it.

I have spent my time here defending and protecting Nova City. I do not intend to bring war here.

[Just get rid of that one pesky Jedi...]

All right then. I know you've worked to protect Nova City, but I believe this Jedi is new here, so he hasn't seen you work. All he knows is what happened back home. So he's not exactly wrong to hate you either.

Deputy Qubine.

[ Cassian inclines his head in a friendly greeting. ]

You are taking the results of the election very well. I'm afraid I'm no expert on gentleness myself, but I do trust you as a protector.

[ He had indeed voted for Qubine, the one he knew best of all the candidates. ]

I suspect that Fayren craftsmen will be more suited to crafting dragon saddles, but if you can't find someone there I'm sure Miss Ayame Sasaki will be up to the task. She provides the gear for the Attleton Guardian's office.

...The race was uncomfortably close for my tastes. My reaction would have been far different if that peacock had won.

[He's definitely breathing a sigh of relief there.]

I'll check around Fayren then. Thank you.

[ The peacock. He has to stifle a smile, though he immediately feels guilty for it. Winter has done good work helping out in Attleton, personal feelings aside. ]

I'm sure if you had to, you would have done your duty, no matter who is involved.

Indeed. If we can stay out of each other's paths, then so much the better.

[Winter has yet to earn Qubine's respect, and if her behavior in the debate is any indication, she doesn't seem keen on trying.]

That will be a good enough start, though I'm assuming you'll need to be working with the Captain of the Guard.

[ He pauses, thinks for a moment. ]

Not that Fayren internals are any of my business.

[ But if he were in Fayren, it would be a concern to him. Of course, if he were in Fayren, Winter would be his bigger problem... ]

We'll see...

[The Guardian would have to work with the Captain of the Guard for sure. The Deputies, perhaps not so much, but it's still a possibility. Regardless, Qubine would try to avoid it if he can help it.]

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