Aa. We've got a ruling class back on my world known as the Nobles... a bunch of stuck-up assholes who trade other species because they're bored. You get branded by them, you're a slave, no matter where you came from. And they'll use the World Government as their attack dogs while they horde all the wealth.
It's why there's a lot of pirates running around on my world. Half of 'em want riches and freedom, don't get me wrong, but it's a middle finger to the system that doesn't give a shit about us.
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Sanji's smile turns deeply fond as he shakes his head]
Nah, never mind. You wouldn't be you if you did things any other way.
[HE KINDA WANTS TO RUFFLE HER HAIR but he'll lose his hand so no, he will refrain]
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Mm, that's right. I don't know if what I say is always popular, but I'm effective and right most of the time!
[please take away some of this confidence]
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Oh I believe it. You a leader back where you come from?
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[so like
sometimes?]
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Right? Too many leaders would rather be locked away in their palaces of grand tile and ivory...
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she's just going to immediately scowl]
People like that ought to rot.
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Damn right they should.
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It's why there's a lot of pirates running around on my world. Half of 'em want riches and freedom, don't get me wrong, but it's a middle finger to the system that doesn't give a shit about us.
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I can't blame anyone for wanting either of those things - it's up to the people how they choose to make their lives meaningful.
I just can't ever respect others who have to stomp on the hopes and dreams of innocents in order to get what they want.