Trying something new in the dominion

[forcechanic]

Okay, I need people to repeatedly remind me that it would be a bad idea to completely overthrow the monarchy even if both potential heirs are completely untrustworthy.

Janeta's not in favour of either of them at this point either.

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[leftbehindagain]

We don't have enough time left to completely re-formulate their government. If we did, I might back you up on that idea.

[forcechanic]

Probably not.

But leaving someone who would endanger the island for power in charge isn't a good option either.

[leftbehindagain]

True. Maybe there's a good middle ground?

[forcechanic]

Someone... not one of the heirs could be given more power.

Unless there's a more distant relative or something.

[leftbehindagain]

Is it too late to delay the current king's retirement? I'd feel bad for the guy, but...

[forcechanic]

He's already formally abdicated. These aren't the typical circumstances for a regency, but I think we left typical behind when someone summoned the entire ocean.

[leftbehindagain]

You're not wrong there.

[forcechanic]

I think he would do it. He at least cares most about what's best for Albion.

[leftbehindagain]

I don't think the possible heirs don't care so much as they're not being very responsible about how they care. Admittedly, considering a bribe from a foreign power isn't a good look, but it doesn't make them apathetic either.

[tobodlygo]

I haven't exactly kept up with the whole thing, what makes you feel neither of them are a good choice for this?

[forcechanic]

Because they were both willing to be involved in summoning the ocean in exchange for assistance in securing the throne.

[tobodlygo]

Y- yeah yep that's a big ol reg flag. I'm going to go ahead and assume that's like, way out of procedure?

[forcechanic]

Traditionally the direct heir would demonstrate to Lady Albion that they have the best interests of Albion at heart.

The flooding is not the best interests.

[tobodlygo]

I'm... Wow. Yeah.

How old are these guys?

[forcechanic]

Ostensibly adults. One of which was raised to inherit the throne.

I'm not quite sure how we got here. I was specifically not raised as a princess and I could have told you that was a bad idea when I was little.

[tobodlygo]

Maybe it was because they Were raised like royalty. Sometimes the people higher up don't realise they're actually acting entitled until they're called out.

[forcechanic]

My mom was raised for the throne and she would be completely horrified at how they're acting. Your people have to come first.

[tobodlygo]

I've seen my fair share of royals. Not all of them keep a selfless outlook in life, even if they're trained for it.