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[gates_of_babylon]

 Is this truly the state of the world?

[Gilgamesh asked the machine while not realizing it was on, wondering if he was simply being shown a farce of the Earth. The reality of the world around him sunk in quickly, but he seemed a little disappointed. The King stood in the middle of the street, holding his tablet in one hand and visible in the corner of the screen he held a golden crown with a jeweled ring attached to the front of it.]

So few survivors left. With this artifact being the only interesting thing presented to me...

[His teeth clenched and his expression hardened.]  What a torrid vacation. The degradation of the world is no surprise, but these spoils are a disappointment. At the very least, I would have preferred to see the 'end' of civilization as it happened rather than being inclined to save it in its aftermath.

I, Gilgamesh, shall oversee this.

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[gates_of_babylon]

Both.

You would call the rock 'the world' in this instance.

[have_hat_will_travel]

... I meant the music genre.

Apparently the title of "King" is rather diluted in some worlds. If I were to visit one of them, I pick up the title of "Queen".

Which would piss my Queen off, probably.

[gates_of_babylon]

Detestable. [He nearly choked that word out.]

Skip over it--I have no interest in discussing the noise of the modern age. Otherwise... What is the name of your Queen?

[have_hat_will_travel]

Your tone... You dislike a world of more cultures?

Hrm... Her name. I guess I can give you the first bit.

Myey. That's all you need to know of her name.

[gates_of_babylon]

I dislike the 'genres' which have sprung up. [Excuse the guy if he likes the oldest instruments in the world.

Also, solid gold ones.]

Myey. Is she such a shy Queen that you restrain yourself from speaking her name?

[have_hat_will_travel]

Eh. Fair enough, I guess.

... I'm not at liberty to go into the reasons for not giving one her full name. But they're not simple shyness or anything of the sort.

[gates_of_babylon]

Is it of your volition or hers? [That was the only real question. Gilgamesh couldn't cast respect unto a false ruler unless they tried their damnedest.]

[have_hat_will_travel]

Her orders are clear on that.

If someone asks her name, the first two syllables are good enough.

Again, there's a very practical reason for that where I'm from.

[gates_of_babylon]

For what reason could the restriction of a name be utilized? [He could imagine a number of them. The possession of 'names' is relatively powerful even in his reality.]

[have_hat_will_travel]

Didn't I just say I'm not allowed to speak of the reasons?

[gates_of_babylon]

You need not be specific and name the precise reason--a possibility, even. I'm curious as to what such a Queen would be thinking.

[have_hat_will_travel]

Lemme put it this way.

When I say I'm not allowed to speak of the reasons, that isn't just an 'oh it's okay if it's you' affair.

I literally cannot even think of those reasons, in case of telepaths reading me. An order from her makes sure of that.

[gates_of_babylon]

Telepaths. Then, your Queen must have her hands quite full with those who consider her an enemy.

It isn't normal for psychics to be employed at the hand of Queens, you know.

Dreamwidth y u no post tags? Sorry for the delay >.o

[have_hat_will_travel]

Maybe not in your neck of the woods.

We have to deal with adventurers, though, so...

I ALWAYS FORGIVE because i suck

[gates_of_babylon]

[A brief little smile found him.]

I never considered it to be an issue. There are those of us whose minds remain nearly impregnable.

Re: I ALWAYS FORGIVE because i suck

[have_hat_will_travel]

"Nearly."

That's a tricky word, when you get right down to it.