05-06-2025, 08:20 AM
A Ridiculous Gambit.
Metz-Leonid, Xsampa
July 28th, 5647
------------------------------------
Topden couldn't believe the words that came out of Tenzin Fortier's mouth. Tenzin wasn't serious, was he? Running for Premier in 5650? As an independent no less? After the recent Yeshi Scandal, there was no way voters would trust someone not from the CPX or at least the SLP. Tenzin wasn't someone known for seriousness. Topden kept thinking to himself about it. How ridiculous of an idea it was. Fortier spent an entire day at a textile co-op simply yelling about "the threads of destiny begin now" at the top of his lungs and somehow, he managed to make it turn a profit and thrive. But his brother was able to make it work. Maybe he could appeal to Xsampans? It wouldn't hurt to try at least maybe.
"Tenzin.. you know how PAX is. It isn't like the usual co-operative. They're.. more organized and strict up there. I don't know how they'd handle an independent." He wasn't too optimistic despite his calm voice. At the most, he expected Tenzin to win a district and that's it. Premier would be impossible. But he was quickly cut off.
"Trust me, it'll be great, I'll run and I'll win big. The people will love me. I'll be the greatest Premier in the history of maybe all Premiers. This country needs some greatness after what Yeshi did. I'll fix all our problems. And if not, then the country simply isn't ready for greatness, and I'll try again in 55. It'll be the greatest election because I'll be in it. And I'll win, bigly. Trust me, Topden."
The sheer confidence in his voice. Topden couldn't tell if it was genuine confidence, delusion or arrogance. His brother was always like that. Topden simply didn't want to see his brother get embarrassed on the national stage. Especially if he wins a district. But perhaps it wouldn't hurt to try. At best, maybe 4% of the vote? It felt wrong for Topden to hope that his brother would falter, but he didn't want to see Tenzin be elected in a district and neglect comrades there. It was too early to say, and it wouldn't be easy to run as an independent. But it's possible. For better or worse. Even now, Topden was stuck being the mature and responsible sibling.
Metz-Leonid, Xsampa
July 28th, 5647
------------------------------------
Topden couldn't believe the words that came out of Tenzin Fortier's mouth. Tenzin wasn't serious, was he? Running for Premier in 5650? As an independent no less? After the recent Yeshi Scandal, there was no way voters would trust someone not from the CPX or at least the SLP. Tenzin wasn't someone known for seriousness. Topden kept thinking to himself about it. How ridiculous of an idea it was. Fortier spent an entire day at a textile co-op simply yelling about "the threads of destiny begin now" at the top of his lungs and somehow, he managed to make it turn a profit and thrive. But his brother was able to make it work. Maybe he could appeal to Xsampans? It wouldn't hurt to try at least maybe.
"Tenzin.. you know how PAX is. It isn't like the usual co-operative. They're.. more organized and strict up there. I don't know how they'd handle an independent." He wasn't too optimistic despite his calm voice. At the most, he expected Tenzin to win a district and that's it. Premier would be impossible. But he was quickly cut off.
"Trust me, it'll be great, I'll run and I'll win big. The people will love me. I'll be the greatest Premier in the history of maybe all Premiers. This country needs some greatness after what Yeshi did. I'll fix all our problems. And if not, then the country simply isn't ready for greatness, and I'll try again in 55. It'll be the greatest election because I'll be in it. And I'll win, bigly. Trust me, Topden."
The sheer confidence in his voice. Topden couldn't tell if it was genuine confidence, delusion or arrogance. His brother was always like that. Topden simply didn't want to see his brother get embarrassed on the national stage. Especially if he wins a district. But perhaps it wouldn't hurt to try. At best, maybe 4% of the vote? It felt wrong for Topden to hope that his brother would falter, but he didn't want to see Tenzin be elected in a district and neglect comrades there. It was too early to say, and it wouldn't be easy to run as an independent. But it's possible. For better or worse. Even now, Topden was stuck being the mature and responsible sibling.
"Yet I am here, and here I shall remain to behold the world in all it's beauty"
"The world is but a stage. Why cry, when you can laugh instead? For laughter is humanity's preserve. Laugh it all off, fret not, Let's just enjoy the moment."
"The world is but a stage. Why cry, when you can laugh instead? For laughter is humanity's preserve. Laugh it all off, fret not, Let's just enjoy the moment."