Video - Attempting This Princess Leader Thing

[mal_contented]

[Mal closed her connection to Merlin and considered what he had said when she arrived, about what a princess is here, about leadership. Then she opened her connection to everyone through her mirror.]

"Alright. Listen up. Someone is missing and we've been asked to go help. Those who chose not to. stay in the assigned apartments. Yours or together with others, I don't care. If things go sideways it will be easier to keep you lot safe if we know which one building you are all in."

[A deep breath.]

"For the rest of us. We need to work together. Most of you probably don't know or like me. That's fine. Most of you if I know you... I don't like you. But we don't have to like each other for this. We just need to work towards the same goal. After, if you want to tear into me, fine, you're welcome to try. But until we all come back successful and safe, we are horns out, not in. We are one."

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[mal_contented]

She laughed. "Actually, it is customary to pay first but tip after. That way the tip is based on how good the service and end product are. So I'll work harder thinking IK might get a fiver, for example, rather than knowing you're giving me two flat."

[takeitsleazy]

"Okay, now, see, that's the kind of thing that's good to know." He grinned, not holding not knowing against her in the least ... more grateful that she'd explained than anything else. "So it really is the same as tipping, say, food waiters."

The knowledge alone was worth a little more, and he handed her a 2-Munny note with a smile.

[mal_contented]

She grinned and tucked the note away with a wink. "Glad I could help. And thanks for the extra tip."

[takeitsleazy]

He gave her a brief, almost hesitant pat on the shoulder: he wasn't sure if he could get away with such a gesture of cameraderie so soon, but wanted to try.

"No, no - thank you for the tip about tips."

So punny.

That's a wrap on this?

[mal_contented]

She grinned a bit. "No problem. If you have other questions, feel free and pester me, especially if you bring a candy bribe."

/thumbs up

[takeitsleazy]

THe grin was encouraging, and he flashed her one of his own. He was pleased - getting to know all these other humans wasn't quite as intimidating as he'd first thought when he'd arrived.

"I'll remember. Take it sleazy, Mal!"

TY for the thread.

[mal_contented]

She gave him an odd look, then shook her head. "What some adults think is funny," she muttered as he left.