Trump-Talk

[someonetocarry]

So somebody wanna tell me where the Trumps were hidin' this Jaunt? My other self in there was kinda on the sidelines of whatever action went down, given the whole havin'-a-baby thing, and I don't remember talkin' to anythin' that might fit a Trump in disguise.

[Little does she know... still, it's a place to start the conversation for various interested parties, right? Including herself. Because she's not actually even sure which Trump marked her.]

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[venetianprince]

I, um. I only just recently found out that who I talked to wasn't a dragon... Eheh. [His laughter sounds sheepish even across the network.] I didn't realize it was a Trump until someone pointed out the Mark on me.

I met Judgment, if the mark on my back is anything to go by. It's actually a nice-looking mark, so I actually feel kind of happy about it... ah, but I've heard it's better to be wary about these Trump marks.

Judgment told me to be merciful and use good judgment, at the shrines. I was asking for guidance- I wanted to protect people, to know where to do.

(And congratulations on your daughter! She's so cute!)

[someonetocarry]

Thank you. I've been waitin' a long time for her. And she's very worth it.

[At least she doesn't have to as how he knows she's cute; Wash told her about the sensory livestreaming post-birth. She gave him a bit of a swat for that. He could have waited a little, until she hadn't looked quite so terrible.]

Guess there was a bit of a markin' party goin' on this Jaunt. And bein' wary I think is smart, no matter how friendly they seemed to begin with. We don't know what they mean, right?

[venetianprince]

Si... from what I've gathered, not many seem to know much about them. Ah, Zatanna let me know that the marks apparently give off a low energy trace- I think it's probably just to keep tabs on us.

I just wish I knew why! I wonder if they're looking out for us or if they're just making sure we don't stray from what they want us to do.

...maybe the subconsciously marks give us nudges in the right direction, or something.

[someonetocarry]

Sure as hell hope not. That's even more creepy than whatever else they done to us so far. Keepin' tabs, I can handle. Controllin' our thoughts or actions, even while we're ourselves? Not so much.

[venetianprince]

Ve... it's disconcerting. I don't much like the idea either. But it's an idea, and... it seems like that's most of what we have, so far. Ideas.

[someonetocarry]

Suppose that's true. Just hopin' some of 'em don't turn out to be true.

What's your name, son? I'm Zoe.

[venetianprince]

Oh! Dispiace, I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Venezia, or Feliciano Vargas. Feli's easiest for everyone though, so calling me that is just fine!

I've heard about you from Wash~ He's very proud of you and Rose.

[someonetocarry]

Wash is a sweetheart, it's true. I feel terrible that I couldn't properly let him be there for it all, poor man.

It's nice to meet you, though, Feli. You sound mighty friendly, yourself.

[Yes, she will indeed be going with the easier name.]

[venetianprince]

He was terribly worried, but he was thrilled to have the chance to be there at all. In this mess of an adventure, he seemed pretty grateful just for that.

Aheh, grazie! I try to be! You sound nice, too. Your voice is warm.

[someonetocarry]

He's always been able to see the good in a bad situation.

[Silly man. But that's why she loves him, among many reasons.]

Guess that's what we all need a little of. Ain't the best situation, all around.

[venetianprince]

Si... it certainly is a trying situation. But most of us seem to be making the best of it- that's all we can do, for now.

If we're going to be thrown on amazing otherworldly adventures, we may as well have fun~!

[someonetocarry]

Don't know that I'd call it "amazing" or "adventures", it's mighty real when you get down to it, but it's better to try'n be happy about it than angry, I suppose.

[venetianprince]

Nn, I suppose that's true. I guess I'm probably a bit happier about this than a lot of the others are, but then again, I'm really glad for the change of pace... it's different.

For people like me, things can get... painfully stagnant.

[someonetocarry]

How's that? People like you?

[She hasn't twigged on that he's like Monaco. ... not that she entirely believes Gen about her status as an actual honest-to-god country.]

[venetianprince]

Oh! I'm a Nation- Venezia, northern Italy. Genevieve is Monaco, if you've met her.

We... live a long time, to say the least.