❝ As a native of Atlantis, I am obligated to protect her borders & her people. And my methods are more cruel compared to those I serve under, the throne of Atlantis.❞
atlantean/xebellian. trained warrior & war magus. politician serving the throne of Atlantis. DCRP OC.
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Julia ‘Jules’ Alexander aka Advantage, your friendly local game master and comic store manager. Full-time nerd, part time superhero with legendary resistance.
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“ Yet it 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐃 still.” He puts it prominently. After a tense moment, Xen continues.
“ I know you 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗜𝗡𝗘 soul and a good man at that. And you do care. But my liege, in my opinion, being there for Atlantis is not just 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 it. Or willing it in a —
“And 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 decision led to the loss of several good Atlantean men and women.” Arthur counters, tone stern, gaze hardened.
“I have 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 been for Atlantis. Even in my exile I protected the interests of this nation.” He sighs. He doesn’t want to come across as someone
— direction it hesitates to go with a steady hand that happens to suit your ultimate desires.”
“ Wear the crown sometimes. Show some genuine interest in the traditions. Maybe show off that down-to-earth personality the surfacers get from you when you wanna connect —
— at least come with clarity. But I can say, as a High Adept, if you are this power’s master, this power can be willed towards your interests & agenda.”
“ This is not the first time the Council has questioned this, be it in whispers or in meetings, & and that was from your obligations with the Justice League.” He noted. He was very straightforward.
“ The oceans bend to your will yes but the same cannot be said for the —
His eyes narrow on the councilman who dares to voice what the rest only whispered.
“My attention has never left Atlantis,” he says, voice steady. “It did not when I was half the man I am now. It will not now that the ocean itself answers to me.”
— for the /will of the people/ My predecessor, Leot, used your failure of properly allocating your time to help oust you for Rath.” He reminded, having been his intern, hence his political experience.
“ I don’t know the true answer. I had hope this conversation would —
“ So be it.” The councilman cleared his throat, ready to express what was on his mind.
“ Sire, I’m concerned about how this new development will influence your attention to Atlantis.”
“ Thnits is not versed in the mystic arts. Countering her sleep spell required quick thinking but it’s potent nevertheless.”
“ I didn’t anticipate her unprincipled enough to wield her power so freely and unfettered.”