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[yeshou]

[ Wen Kexing looks thoughtfully through the projection cast by the coin, as if he's trying to see the people on the other side of the network. He can't yet, but he's judging anyway. ]

Who is a leader here?

[ That's not very helpful. He considers and tries again. ]

It looks like a lot of the people brought here belong to groups or sects of some kind. Isn't that weird?

Anyway, the most important question is which of you is the strongest?

[ He folds his arms across his chest. ]

We're all from different places, so how can we tell?

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[finisaeternam]

Are you saying that we should find the most powerful among us and make him the leader of the Chosen?

[His brow furrows.]

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[yeshou]

Maybe. I just want to know who's strong. It doesn't mean I'll listen.

[Maybe if you beat him first! ...Or maybe he's just looking for trouble.]

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[finisaeternam]

I'm strong. If anyone should rule it should be me.

[Said with absolute confidence as if he were answering a math problem.]

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[prophylactic]

Just start kicking people in the head, I guess.

[This is probably a joke, but it's definitely not delivered like one. What's with these questions, guy...]

Why, you want to be in charge?

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[yeshou]

Why, d'you wanna get kicked in the head?

[He's proud of himself for this stunt, actually. Look at him, asking all these spy questions just like Zhou Zishu!]

Are you strong or not?

[prophylactic]

[Absolutely masterful tactics on display here, wowza--]

Hn. So this was a personal ad the whole time? [for head kicking and assorted injuries....] Not interested.

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[meiren]

[ You leave a guy alone for five minutes... ]

You want to fight?

[ Presumably that's where this is going. ]

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[yeshou]

Axu!

[ He's so excited to parade this in front of him. ]

Sorry, but you're automatically disqualified. You're too beautiful to compete.

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[galling]

That me!

[ and humble about it apparently. ]

Strongest back home, but I ain't no prime minister to answer the first question.

I'd sign myself up for the battle royale you're probably about to instigate with an inquisition like that, but I'll pass. Why do you wanna know?

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[yeshou]

You're the strongest of your world?

[ A battle royale would definitely liven things up. It would also make everything far easier to deal with in his opinion. Just force authority and tackle his problems with violence. ]

How do we know you're the strongest here? Other people us magic.

[ Who is the toughest of them all, really? How can they rate that? ]

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[heavensdragon]

Me. {Wouldn't it be silly if it were otherwise?} I cannot say anyone answers to me, but if you are looking for strength, I am the strongest.

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[yeshou]

[Oh boy. The little prince again.]

You said that, but you aren't really that strong, right?

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[superstring]

Anyone with true power doesn't need to question if they are stronger then others -- they know.

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[yeshou]

What's the fun in that?

[Come onnn. He's trying to work here!]

If only you know, then you could just be lying. Power is only good if you can use it.

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[killtohero]

I'm guessing it's the blonde guy with the gigantic sword.

[He's never seen Cloud fight, but damn that is one big sword. Super hot.]

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[iravehementi]

Heh. Amusing.

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[yeshou]

Why do you think he's strong?

[He also hasn't seen Cloud fight--and he's not sure he knows who that is, unless it's the guy he briefly spoke to--but he's intrigued. Most people would say themselves.]

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[nonbinding]

How are you defining strength?

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[yeshou]

[Oh no, questions.]

Is this a riddle?

[He's not about to be lectured, right? Shit.]

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[chicken_kun]

[OOH THIS GUY]

We could actually fight, that might prove somethin' in the end.

[that said, as Bartolomeo leans back and gets comfy wherever he is, playing with his charm...]

Really, though. Who's to say? I know where I stand in relation to people from my own world, but I got no way of knowing who's actually stronger than me and who's a weak piece of shit if I don't actually fight 'em myself. Really, it's that or all of us team up to fight something and we see who gets smacked down in one blow and who manages to actually hold their own.

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[yeshou]

[ He immediately grins. There's finally someone who he knows likes violence! ]

You should fight everyone else here too. That way we can see what everyone can really do.

[ He's impressed that Bartolomeo seems to have a good grasp of what he's getting at, too--strong in one world does not mean strong in all of them. Shouldn't they compare notes in a place where nothing should be trusted?

Not that he trusts them either, but...]

You mean like a competition? All right, we can do that too! But it has to be a good one. No arena games.

[generaltraitor]

[ She cocks an eyebrow. ]

Are you looking to lead, or be led?

...besides, is it so strange, to belong to something? In my experience, real "lone wolf" types are thin on the ground.

[yeshou]

I don't want followers and I'll punch anyone that tries to order me around.

[ Brilliant. ]

You didn't answer. Are you strong or not? Not everyone belongs to some army, you know. Common people outnumber everyone.

[oracledriven]

Why, you looking for a fight? You sound like you're looking for a fight.

[yeshou]

Does that mean you will fight? Or are you going to say it's not a good idea too?