Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish (
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- jaime reyes | blue beetle,
- jonathan crane | scarecrow,
- † bela talbot | n/a,
- † dorian gray | n/a,
- † frederick chilton | chief of staff!!,
- † haen hithiel | chatterbug,
- † jayden revell | mouse,
- † khada jhin | n/a,
- † kitty jones | n/a,
- † komasan | the youkai king,
- † l'arachel | n/a,
- † lucy pevensie | the valiant,
- † mahanon lavellan | the inquisitor,
- † mitchell hundred | the great machine,
- † petyr baelish | littlefinger,
- † rincewind | n/a,
- † tej ghem estif arqua vorpatril | n/a,
- † tetsuo shima | n/a,
- † tobias matthews | n/a
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[ When Baelish appears on the screen, he is sitting comfortably in his office, the camera propped up on the desk and his hands fold together across the surface. The gleam of his mockingbird sigil is evident at his collar as is the jeweled Narnia hunting pin on his sleeve. A physical sign of his and Lucy's alliance far before he even speaks the words. ]
Greetings to my fellow imPorts, old and new.
My name is Petyr Baelish, the Lord part of my name is optional of course. When I first addressed the network, it was to talk about your thoughts and feelings toward this war and the ambassadors who served each of the imPort cities. I received a lot of valuable feedback and made some interesting friendships because of it. And now, I come to talk to you about the same things -- only this time as a man who will be running to represent you in the city of Maurtia Falls.
I suppose I should begin by talking a bit about myself and my background.
[ It's story time. Baelish pauses only briefly, as though appearing to consider where best to begin. ]
I come from a world very different from this one. We are a more feudal society, but we're still steeped in war and politics. It seems no matter the world, those things are inevitable. I hail from a land called Westeros where my family owned a small piece of land and the smallest of lordships to match. Fortunately for me, my father was friends with one of the greatest lords in Riverrun, and this great lord agreed to foster me during my youth. I learned many things during my stay, things that helped me to prosper later on in life.
When opportunity arose and an even greater lord needed a controller of customs in a large portion of land collectively known as the Vale, I was appointed for the task. And in my time there, I increased the flow of gold tenfold after the war had burned quickly through their supply. Because of my understanding for currency and how to effectively manage it, I was soon afterward appointed Master of Coin to the King. There, I served the kingdom for many years -- bringing prosperity and business to the capital of King's Landing.
But perhaps more importantly, the Master of Coin has a seat on something called the Small Council. There, I served as an advisor to the King himself. And, as you can imagine, this role is very similar to what being an ambassador would entail. You serve as a platform for the people and their problems, you try to work with the governing party on a solution to said problems, and if you are good at what you do, things will drastically improve. While I served them, the crown not only never hurt for finances, but great alliances were made with houses that had stood against us and things did drastically improve.
My work was recognized and I was awarded with a higher lordship, thus taking me away from the capital and onto many other endeavors. But that is a story for another time as I've already talked long enough about my past.
[ Petyr smiles ruefully, knowing that this is a bit longwinded. ]
The reason I spoke in such depth about my background, however, is because I believe I have the exact experience you need to work toward a brighter future. Why do men so often turn to crime? Crime brings them prosperity. It's dangerous, but relatively easy to fall into. Especially when you have few other options. How I seek to improve Maurtia Falls will be by creating job opportunities there, bringing affluence to the city so that families no longer have to rely so heavily on crime to support themselves. And we imPorts can make that happen by bringing our businesses over here. I will fight for tax incentives on imPort businesses. And I will use any profits I earn through the ones I manage and own to go toward the city's educational system. Knowledge is power, and these little ones deserve a chance to learn everything there is to learn and to have far better environments in which to learn. As a man who knows what it is like to come from very little, I would see to it that more shelters be available to those in need and that there are as many options in place as possible to ensure the natives of our city, and even neighboring cities, do not go hungry.
I would also fight to bridge the gap between the imPort cities. For far too long, we seemed to exist as separate entities, and I doubt it was out of a lack of interest. But if former ambassador Hundred's bid for the senate is any indication, we can accomplish many great things in this world if we put our minds to it. Ambassador Urquhart is working diligently to put together a foreign council, uniting imPorts to serve as our voice to representatives from other countries. So is it not about time for Maurtia Falls, De Chima, and Nonah to come together? Is it not time for our voices to unite? And is it not time to call for someone to represent you in Heropa as well? I find it strange how there are only three ambassadors to represent four imPort cities. Perhaps that is something we can work to change if people are interested, united as we will be if you choose to have me represent you in Maurtia Falls. Change is the constant drip of water pounding against a rock blocking the path, and the larger that drop is -- the more little drops that converge into one -- the faster this problematic rock can erode away.
I invite you to speak to me about your problems, concerns, and things you wish to either know about me or see changed within Maurtia Falls. I will confess that I have only been in this world for three months time. I have not had the opportunity to prove myself in the way Count Dooku has or the way Komasan has with his promise of soft cream dreams and futures. [ Said with a hint of a smile, as though he finds the whole thing so adorable. ] But what about those who prefer the hard ice cream? Should they be shunned for their preference?
What my two fellow candidates have in terms of experience and hope, what they have in terms of titles and accomplishments -- I make up for in a true desire to see Maurtia Falls not be looked at as the city of crime or the place where natives regard imPorts with disdain, but as the city of opportunity and change.
Count Dooku served as a part of the diplomatic team that opened Mexico's door to us, and that is a great and admirable accomplishment. But such talents should be utilized for foreign affairs instead of localized ones. He is not a man who should be tied to one single city, but one who should be free to represent us at large. He should be the voice for many, in much the same way former ambassador Hundred has chosen a senatorial path. Whereas I can promise you, my true focus would be on Maurtia Falls -- their natives and imPorts, how the city fits into the larger picture of imPort cities, and how they can unite with the other imPort cities toward a better future.
[ He reaches over to take a sip from a glass of water on his desk. ]
I will end this by turning the attention away from my campaign for a moment and toward those who fight to represent you in De Chima. You will find no better than Queen Lucy Pevensie. She is fair, just, and kind. And I do not say this simply because of my personal fondness for her. [ Petyr gently touches the jeweled pin at his sleeve. ] She puts the needs of others above her own. Compared to the royalty I have known, Her Grace is truly rare when it comes to her passion for her people and her desires to see a better world. She may be young, but she has seen war, she knows loss, and more than that, she inspires the best in people. She will listen to the voices of all, and decide from there the fairest course of action. I've no doubt she would inspire the best for her city. If you choose not to vote for me, then please at least vote for her. And if you do choose to vote for me, then vote for her as well. We may be a bit more old-fashioned, but because of our experiences, we better recognize what progression this world's democracy has made. I dare say, Queen Lucy and I were always a bit more modernized in our view of how things should progress back in each of our worlds and our experiences would only help not hinder representing you here and now.
If you view the timeline of life as a ladder, then we had a bit further to climb to adjust to this world than most. But our climb has taught us a great deal, and as we now stand on the same rungs as you all, I hope you choose to make this climb together with the both of us. May we, collectively, climb toward the future and together rise to new heights.
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Thank you for your time.
Greetings to my fellow imPorts, old and new.
My name is Petyr Baelish, the Lord part of my name is optional of course. When I first addressed the network, it was to talk about your thoughts and feelings toward this war and the ambassadors who served each of the imPort cities. I received a lot of valuable feedback and made some interesting friendships because of it. And now, I come to talk to you about the same things -- only this time as a man who will be running to represent you in the city of Maurtia Falls.
I suppose I should begin by talking a bit about myself and my background.
[ It's story time. Baelish pauses only briefly, as though appearing to consider where best to begin. ]
I come from a world very different from this one. We are a more feudal society, but we're still steeped in war and politics. It seems no matter the world, those things are inevitable. I hail from a land called Westeros where my family owned a small piece of land and the smallest of lordships to match. Fortunately for me, my father was friends with one of the greatest lords in Riverrun, and this great lord agreed to foster me during my youth. I learned many things during my stay, things that helped me to prosper later on in life.
When opportunity arose and an even greater lord needed a controller of customs in a large portion of land collectively known as the Vale, I was appointed for the task. And in my time there, I increased the flow of gold tenfold after the war had burned quickly through their supply. Because of my understanding for currency and how to effectively manage it, I was soon afterward appointed Master of Coin to the King. There, I served the kingdom for many years -- bringing prosperity and business to the capital of King's Landing.
But perhaps more importantly, the Master of Coin has a seat on something called the Small Council. There, I served as an advisor to the King himself. And, as you can imagine, this role is very similar to what being an ambassador would entail. You serve as a platform for the people and their problems, you try to work with the governing party on a solution to said problems, and if you are good at what you do, things will drastically improve. While I served them, the crown not only never hurt for finances, but great alliances were made with houses that had stood against us and things did drastically improve.
My work was recognized and I was awarded with a higher lordship, thus taking me away from the capital and onto many other endeavors. But that is a story for another time as I've already talked long enough about my past.
[ Petyr smiles ruefully, knowing that this is a bit longwinded. ]
The reason I spoke in such depth about my background, however, is because I believe I have the exact experience you need to work toward a brighter future. Why do men so often turn to crime? Crime brings them prosperity. It's dangerous, but relatively easy to fall into. Especially when you have few other options. How I seek to improve Maurtia Falls will be by creating job opportunities there, bringing affluence to the city so that families no longer have to rely so heavily on crime to support themselves. And we imPorts can make that happen by bringing our businesses over here. I will fight for tax incentives on imPort businesses. And I will use any profits I earn through the ones I manage and own to go toward the city's educational system. Knowledge is power, and these little ones deserve a chance to learn everything there is to learn and to have far better environments in which to learn. As a man who knows what it is like to come from very little, I would see to it that more shelters be available to those in need and that there are as many options in place as possible to ensure the natives of our city, and even neighboring cities, do not go hungry.
I would also fight to bridge the gap between the imPort cities. For far too long, we seemed to exist as separate entities, and I doubt it was out of a lack of interest. But if former ambassador Hundred's bid for the senate is any indication, we can accomplish many great things in this world if we put our minds to it. Ambassador Urquhart is working diligently to put together a foreign council, uniting imPorts to serve as our voice to representatives from other countries. So is it not about time for Maurtia Falls, De Chima, and Nonah to come together? Is it not time for our voices to unite? And is it not time to call for someone to represent you in Heropa as well? I find it strange how there are only three ambassadors to represent four imPort cities. Perhaps that is something we can work to change if people are interested, united as we will be if you choose to have me represent you in Maurtia Falls. Change is the constant drip of water pounding against a rock blocking the path, and the larger that drop is -- the more little drops that converge into one -- the faster this problematic rock can erode away.
I invite you to speak to me about your problems, concerns, and things you wish to either know about me or see changed within Maurtia Falls. I will confess that I have only been in this world for three months time. I have not had the opportunity to prove myself in the way Count Dooku has or the way Komasan has with his promise of soft cream dreams and futures. [ Said with a hint of a smile, as though he finds the whole thing so adorable. ] But what about those who prefer the hard ice cream? Should they be shunned for their preference?
What my two fellow candidates have in terms of experience and hope, what they have in terms of titles and accomplishments -- I make up for in a true desire to see Maurtia Falls not be looked at as the city of crime or the place where natives regard imPorts with disdain, but as the city of opportunity and change.
Count Dooku served as a part of the diplomatic team that opened Mexico's door to us, and that is a great and admirable accomplishment. But such talents should be utilized for foreign affairs instead of localized ones. He is not a man who should be tied to one single city, but one who should be free to represent us at large. He should be the voice for many, in much the same way former ambassador Hundred has chosen a senatorial path. Whereas I can promise you, my true focus would be on Maurtia Falls -- their natives and imPorts, how the city fits into the larger picture of imPort cities, and how they can unite with the other imPort cities toward a better future.
[ He reaches over to take a sip from a glass of water on his desk. ]
I will end this by turning the attention away from my campaign for a moment and toward those who fight to represent you in De Chima. You will find no better than Queen Lucy Pevensie. She is fair, just, and kind. And I do not say this simply because of my personal fondness for her. [ Petyr gently touches the jeweled pin at his sleeve. ] She puts the needs of others above her own. Compared to the royalty I have known, Her Grace is truly rare when it comes to her passion for her people and her desires to see a better world. She may be young, but she has seen war, she knows loss, and more than that, she inspires the best in people. She will listen to the voices of all, and decide from there the fairest course of action. I've no doubt she would inspire the best for her city. If you choose not to vote for me, then please at least vote for her. And if you do choose to vote for me, then vote for her as well. We may be a bit more old-fashioned, but because of our experiences, we better recognize what progression this world's democracy has made. I dare say, Queen Lucy and I were always a bit more modernized in our view of how things should progress back in each of our worlds and our experiences would only help not hinder representing you here and now.
If you view the timeline of life as a ladder, then we had a bit further to climb to adjust to this world than most. But our climb has taught us a great deal, and as we now stand on the same rungs as you all, I hope you choose to make this climb together with the both of us. May we, collectively, climb toward the future and together rise to new heights.
[ He bows his head. ]
Thank you for your time.
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My dear Baelish, have you ever heard the acronym "tl,dr"?
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I imagine such a lovely speech has flown over the heads of most.
A pity. It's good. It's sensible. The crooked community in place in Maurtia Falls today certainly has much to fear if you're given the nomination.
[I believe in Petyr Baelish.]
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[ Dorian is a shining example of that much. ]
Unfortunately, I do not have the liberty of having shared my past and experiences before. And I felt it was necessary for the imPorts to understand who I am and what I can do for them because of my background.
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Is that something you would wish to see? A change in the crooked community?
[ Or is it the fear such a thing may inspire that has Crane giving his...what sounds to be support? ]
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Maybe there is hope for Maurtia Falls, after all.
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It seems even he can see logic and reason. At least until the last candidate speaks for Maurtia Falls.
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I appreciate your kind words, Princess. And I do hope you will vote in this upcoming election. Surely your divine insight will give clarity to which of the candidates your gods smile upon.
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So it's very easy to talk about when things have gone well and what you've done that's good! Completely understandable too, it makes everyone feel lovely and safe, and did you know there's actually a genetic predisposition to optimism? It has to do with your allele type.
Ah, and the question! Don't you worry, I haven't forgotten it -- you know, that's genetic too, forgetfulness, an easy enough fix with a quick change of your dopamine D2 receptor gene -- but what I wanted to ask was:
It's likely not a good idea to trust someone who only talks about when things have gone right for them!
... I suppose it's really more of an advice than a question, now that I think about it.
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And yet, even with the confusing side notes, he seems to be delighted by what she is saying. She's offering a challenge and an opportunity. ]
I can see the point you are trying to make, my lady. You are quite the brilliant and thoughtful woman. It often does not inspire confidence when one talks about their flaws. People do not want a leader who can make mistakes. However, mistakes are human. And what you seem to seek is not so much a leader, but someone genuine in which to put your confidence.
My world is...difficult. Democracy does not exist there as it does here. Ultimately, the mistakes of the capital are made not because of advice given but because of the whims of our kings.
Do you know what motivated me to rise above and become a greater lord? It was not a desire for it nor was it because I housed a talent. I did it in hopes that one day, I would be granted the chance to marry the only woman I ever loved -- one of the daughters of the man who fostered me. All the love in the world cannot change the fact that a lesser lord cannot marry a woman of higher standing. When she was to be wed to a warrior from a greater house, I stood up to him in hopes to win her affection. He cut me down and had she not intervened, I would have died that day. Even though she was to wed that man and even though because of my carelessness, my foster family kicked me out of their home, I still held out hope that one day, she and I could be together.
Unfortunately, I failed to that end. She was taken from me during the war, although she never would have loved me in the end anyway. She always viewed me as a little brother, a close friend. [ Friendzoned for life. ]
While I have accomplished many great things -- in the end, it all seems meaningless because I could never accomplish true happiness. I have no sons to my name, no wife. All I have are lands, titles, and a talent for numbers.
But this world has given me a newer purpose. A democratic purpose. Here, it is possible to be with the one you love without restraint -- any race, color or sex. And I believe that is a world I would be more than happy to support with the talents I had back home.
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Optional, but still highly respected and appreciated, Your Grace.
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None of that leaks into his voice, which sounds light and positive.]
I'm really not the sort of person to pay politics much attention, but I have to admit that all sounds sensible. And a bit comforting, really, someone speaking about crime and such with ways to actually fix it, instead of just promising to put more people in cages.
This Queen Lucy also sounds rather lovely. Good of you to use your moment to lift someone else up, Lord Baelish.
[there, he did what you wanted. Good enough?]
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In many ways, she is more deserving of the title than I. I should hope you will consider voting for her when it comes to the De Chima election.
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[ Her voice is brisk and blunt. Quite different from her quiet, thoughtful demeanor in their private conversation. This is not advice-offering Kitty. This is watch-your-step-and-mind-your-bullshit Kitty, who wants to try to shred the candidates before she decides who to vote for. ]
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I grew up in a noble home, but I myself was no noble. In that home, I learned literacy, social skills, the important houses of Westeros, and many other incredibly important skills. So yes, I would say those things have been an incredible asset to me politically. What I failed to mention in my video, however, was that I made the mistake in that home of falling in love with one of the daughters. When she was to be wed to another man of greater standing than I, I challenged him to a duel and was struck down where I stood. This man was a far greater warrior than I would ever be. And it was her mercy that spared my life.
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After that, I was kicked out of the home that so kindly fostered me. I lived quite poorly, with nothing to my name once again. That is until the opportunity in the Vale arose. I have known both sides. What it is to have a lot and what it is to have little. Such a thing leads me to be extremely empathetic toward those who are less fortunate, and it is their situations I wish to see change the most.
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it's probably why he looks extremely serious and focused when he appears on the screen, pale eyes narrowed thoughtfully. ]
It's.. very optimistic. [ he blinks, as if realizing that he's staring a little hard, before sitting back slightly. gods, he doesn't want to look as if he's about to jump down this man's throat. ] In my experience, though, the sorts of things you want to accomplish won't proceed smoothly. [ which he assumes the man already knows, given his apparent experience.
he hesitates, then clears his throat. ] I haven't been here long--about a month--but I've noticed that it's not just children lacking educational opportunities. I've met adults here who can barely sign their names. [ which might be fine for a farmer back in thedas, but in a place like this?? ] I think that's going to be one of your bigger issues, in creating and filling jobs, and also.. luring people away from petty crime.
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The literacy rate in Westeros was highly staggering and limited. But there will always be job opportunities that cater toward them. And I have seen some jobs offer classes free of charge to teach non-english speakers the English language or to train them in a particular skill. I see no reason not to do the same if someone wished to learn literacy. Perhaps there would even be imPorts who could volunteer their time to teach such a class?
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[But he watched (and listened to) the whole thing with rapt attention.]
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[ He laughs lightly. ]
By your fiance, in fact. [ He totally recognizes the name. ] And as he said himself, the overall message is clear. Tl;dr: vote for Petyr Baelish.
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That was beautiful, zura~
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[ Because ~*~friendship~*~ ]
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[ A beat. ] But I think the both of you would be fine choices for your respective cities.
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I will be certain to keep future network addresses shorter and more concise. But it felt this was needed to address all the points I wished to make at once.
[ But Mitch's praise? Now that is the icing on the cake. ]
I thank you for your supportive words, Ambassador Hundred. How has your campaign been going?
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[ It's a tad playful, her comment. But the man knew how to talk the talk. ]
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[He's impressed! Confused, and his attention sort of wandered off there, but impressed!]
I dunno how you guys can talk like that... Anyway. Why do you wanna be an Ambassador so bad, anyway? After just three months? You're practically straight outta the Porter.
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I will take that as a compliment. [ He says it with a light smile. ]
Ideally, I would have had longer in this world -- more time to make an impact before the prospective elections. But such is the unpredictability of the porter, I'm afraid.
However, I still decided to run because I believe I can use my experience to make a difference in Maurtia Falls and greatly improve imPort and native relations there. I saw a place that needed to change, and I also saw solutions to those problems. My brief time here does not make my desire to see things change for the better in this world any less than it would have been if I had been here for as long as Count Dooku, for instance.
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Good luck to you and Queen Lucy in the upcoming election. ( elections! voting! why? ) Although I do have one small request. I work for a man named Sush Whimbaugh, and he runs a daily radio talk show. Would you be willing to be interviewed for it -- I can conduct it, of course, but I think he might find the elections interesting.
( does tej know about her boss's political and social preferences? absolutely not. she just thinks he'd like gaining more listeners, and therefore increasing advertising revenue and profits. )
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I cannot speak for Queen Lucy, but I would be more than happy to partake in this interview of yours. Perhaps it might be a wise idea to gather all the prospective candidates and have them interviewed. Not necessarily at once as there are quite a lot of us, but it would be nice to see each of our imPort candidates have equal air time.
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