@SuzukiTCO Exactly. The pursuit of power is what begins the end of everything. We should all be chasing success instead. Real results.
[His arms are back to their normal position now.]
And the biceps are a work in progress! I’m not the fittest guy yet.
@SuzukiTCO People are powerful. I like to make sure everyone remembers that.
[Nodding to himself. Very inspirational.]
And I’m a large. Still working on the arms.
[He flexes an arm to prove his point, before going back to peering at the different jerseys.]
@SuzukiTCO Oh, you know how I love the eco-friendly option.
[He laughs along heartily, letting it happen as he walks towards the jerseys.]
I figured something would do some good. The Citizens deserve a day of celebration after that clean-up they pulled off.
@SuzukiTCO The Puerto Rican festival was a few weeks ago. I made sure I knew at least a little.
[He’s fixing his sleeves now, keeping his power walk steady.]
But yes, absolutely. It’s almost the 4th of July in America, and I would be a liar if I said we didn’t have a bit of a grudge.
@SuzukiTCO Better late than never, Mayor.
[He shoves the other man’s arm playfully, matching his stride.]
And it would be a crime for me to root for England. Vamos Mexico.
@SuzukiTCO Exactly.
[He’s looking out of the window, surveying the city as they pass through. He’s taking mental notes.]
And when you work hard, you play hard.
With Pride Month coming to an end, I would like to remind all of my Citizens that you are valued every single day of the year. Always celebrate yourself... I will, too. Love you. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️❤️ #ForeverFierce. #YouRock.
@SuzukiTCO A bike gives back to you. You can get around, and also become stronger for it. I like the principle.
[Blinking back. He’s looking rather princely.]
Running a city is similar to that. Tiring and difficult, with a lot in the way. But I get great calves out of it, haha!
@SuzukiTCO [He’s thinking about how the public transportation could be so much better here, but he’s snapped out of it by the voice.]
I’m sure you can! It makes for an effective way to get around.
[Nodding very Mayor-ally.]
I’m more of a bike guy.
@SuzukiTCO [It’s a pleasant conversation, without any sort of suspicion or apprehension. She seems satisfied as soon as the small talk is over, and Mamdani has the phone back by his ear within minutes.]
@SuzukiTCO [He spins around in his Mayoral-way, pulling his phone out of his pocket and dialing. It seems to be a pretty pleasant, usual exchange, and he pulls away after a moment.]
She wants to say hi.