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[pillz]

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Up to R for language, individual threads/comments to be marked with warnings accordingly in the subject header if you plase.

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voice;

[dun_moch]

[There's a slight pause before Dooku answers, because Kavinsky is 1) using voice, 2) using his proper codename, and 3) got two whole sentences out without a sexual obscenity or drug reference.

It's a definite change, but not one that Dooku will complain about.]

A business opportunity has arisen- one that I think you would do quite well at. Perhaps you are already aware that Jesse Pinkman is no longer with us.

[The note of regret in Dooku's voice is not entirely artificial. Pinkman had been a valuable ally- one with rare vision and craft lurking beneath his unsophisticated exterior.]

[pillz]

[there's a beat's pause.]

Nah I didn't know.

[little birdie has been out of the crime world for awhile whICH MAKES this conversation all the more interesting.]

But now I do. What's up? ['business opportunity.' kavinsky hasn't connected 1 and 1.]

[dun_moch]

I am sorry to be the bearer of such news, then. He was an invaluable figure in our network. And I know the two of you worked closely together.

[The less Dooku knows about the details of how close Pinkman and Kavinsky were, the happier he'll be. He moves on from the formalities.]

Our departed friend made arrangements for his... business dealings to pass into the hands of his allies in the event of being Ported out. A new manager is called for, to take responsibility for these important operations.

Kavinsky, you know this business. You performed well in previous tasks. And you did your duty in keeping silent about our mission even after you were captured. How would you like a promotion?

[pillz]

[there's a long pause. the interested kind.]

I like the idea if it, but I probably oughtta do the responsible thing, Count D. Mull it over. Really think about if I got the chops. Running guns and selling meth are a little bit different enterprises, you know what I'm saying?

How long I got?

[dun_moch]

[Oh, an informal and insulting nickname. That's more familiar.]

Time is money, as you are well aware. This is a transition that should not be delayed. I expect a decision within the week.

The responsibility is great, but so are the rewards. Think of the power you would wield through this organization. And being promoted to a Planet will mean new benefits as well.

[pillz]

[look, he meant it as the initial, less so a penis.

somewhat!! less so!]

Planet seems like a step down from where the old meth President was sitting. I'm not greedy, I'm just observing. Week is plenty enough.

[dun_moch]

[What, like 30% a penis? 25%? What's the penis percentage here?]

There will be opportunities for advancement, if you desire to ascend to the level of the Stars. And if you perform as well as your predecessor did in keeping our organization funded.

[pillz]

[like 8% penis. it's not so bad.]

Okay, paying my dues. I get it. I'm gonna get back to you within a week.

[a beat.]

Do you remember we once had a conversation about some kind of fruit?

[dun_moch]

[W a r i l y:]

I may recall an exchange on that topic, yes. What of it?

[pillz]

Reminds me of something someone was saying to me on the Internet more recently, is all.

Something about greater power and stronger reasons for doing things than sex. And money. Even fruit money.

[dun_moch]

This person on the Internet sounds wise. I hope you gave careful thought to what they had to say.

[pillz]

Maybe. I dunno. Not sure what they'd think about me selling out to the meth business, you know what I'm saying?

Where's the principles in that?

[dun_moch]

Ah. You are thinking of moral principle: arbitrary rules to constrain your actions.

I suspect your wise friend was thinking of something else. Of higher goals and achievements. Of becoming something more.

Money can be a pathway to many destinations. It can by pointless wallowing in frivolous pleasures. Or it can be a means to a greater end: one that you choose for yourself.

[pillz]

so being a drug empire kingpin could be one of those intermediate stages, not so much endgame.
the constellation in general, too.
like if my friend and his sagely counsel was part of this gig too, where the mission's advancing import life and all that, it's not like he cares about any individual import anyway, inside or outside the organization.
right?
ways and means.

[dun_moch]

[Another slight pause. Another moment of consideration. That was uncommonly perceptive insight, almost uncomfortably on the nose. Dooku is abruptly reminded of the times when he was training Qui-Gon Jinn to be a Jedi, when his young, untaught Padawan would suddenly display leaps of intuition and wisdom on par with a Master.]

I am sure your counselor has a greater goal in mind. The Constellation is larger than any one individual, to be sure.

Yet the whole is only as strong as the sum of its parts. Valuing individual imPorts would be crucial to the success of the broader enterprise. You will likewise learn the importance of motivation and reward once you are at the head of the business, I am sure.

[pillz]

dunno why i'm surprised you aren't finding some easy way to make this about helping yourself, always looking out for number one. but i guess maybe that's part of the game.

i buy it, count d. and i'm going to get back to you real soon.

[with a yes!!!!! spoiler alert!]