UN: Probablecaws

[foolishjustice]

[Some people might have noticed Goro's had his hair tied up with a black ribbon since his birthday. The more observant might have also noticed a topaz stud in his right ear since that same date. Now both things are clearly visible when he appears on screen, with an expression as though he's mulling something over.]

A lot of us have been here for several months now, and some of us have been in other unfamiliar worlds for longer...that sort of thing can have an impact, and change your outlook in ways you could never expect. It's changed my entire future...no, given me one, when the path I was on before would have destroyed me.

So, I've been wondering. Has anyone else here changed in ways that they expect to influence what they do with their lives when they go back home? And, if so...have any of those people had to put real thought into what it is they want to do, because their previous long-term plans aren't...something they can do anymore, for whatever reason?

If you don't want to share, that's perfectly alright. This is just a bit of...academic curiosity, really.

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[makejapangreat]

Heh... then it seems you have it all figured out, don't you?

[He considers something quietly.]

If you did decide to go the path of being an advocate, I... could advise you in the way of politics and law.

[It's said a little hesitantly, knowing just how much of a loaded gun (heh) his profession is. But if Akechi allowed him to do this, he could... finally use it to help people like he wanted to so long ago. Use it in a way that... he, personally, would never have the chance to.]

[foolishjustice]

[To his credit, there's only a faint wrinkling of his nose at the suggestion?]

I'm not exactly fond of politics, and I've already done personal research into our country's political structure, besides. But...I'll admit, most of my knowledge of law is of the criminal variety, I suppose I will need to know more civil law if I'm going to make arguments on others' behalf.

[makejapangreat]

[He breathes out, relaxing a little.]

It... will help, at least, if people feel like you have a solid grasp of exactly what needs to change. The more detailed you are, the more legitimate you appear. Granted... it would be difficult, and you would certainly need help. Politics is... very messy business... and money is, well, disgustingly powerful.

If you do choose to go that route, it will be an uphill battle the entire way.

[foolishjustice]

So was becoming a detective. If I gave up because something was difficult, I wouldn't be called the Detective Prince or Crow.

[makejapangreat]

That's true. I'll teach you everything I know, then. [He presses his mouth into a thin line as his gaze draws away for a moment.] Including the less scrupulous things. It helps to know what tactics your opponents will use so you know what to look out for... and even turn it against them and to your favor.

[foolishjustice]

I'm already familiar with many of the underhanded tactics people use. I've been in a number of Politicians' Palaces, and I've mentioned to you how talkative people's Shadows are.

[A pause and he rubs the bridge of his nose.]

Honestly, I think it says something that so many politicians even have Palaces in the first place.

[makejapangreat]

That's true, but perhaps a refresher won't hurt. If I'm going to go over things with you, then I ought to be thorough.

And it's... [He draws in a breath, then lets it out in a sigh.] It certainly has a way of bringing out the worst in people.