πέντε [after the labyrinth event]

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Hmm, I think it is time enough! I have been considering this proposition for quite some time, and I have finally come to my decision after all.

{Rider is now shouting for all to hear with his arms crossed triumphantly}

Hear me, residents of the Plane! You now all stand within my farthest reaches of the kingdom of Alexander III of Macedon! I claim this Plane as my own! But fear not, for I shall be a fair King, I do promise! But it is simply of advantage to my continuing empire to possess such a useful space, so I know you will understand my position. I will not have full attention to devote to you, my subjects, but if you have any problems or complaints, feel free to approach me. I shall listen with patience! I would also suggest that the fit men of the Plane offer themselves for my glorious army, but the differences between our worlds make such an idea problematic, does it not?

{He laughs jovially, but then it's all serious enthusiasm once again}

If you wish to challenge me for King-ship, do feel free! However, I warn you that I will not hesitate at all, and you will fall dead before me. I hope if you hold such an interest that you can at least provide an interesting fight, my subjects! Otherwise, you all shall be able to boast that you were ruled by the great Alexander!

Comments

[lamb_of_gold]

You are, I believe, the second to try and lay claim to this place.

[charmandsmiles.livejournal.com]

...Hang on a mo'. What if we'd rather not be ruled by anyone at all?

[tomysister.livejournal.com]

Laying claim to a dimension. How novel.

[bodilesswarrior.livejournal.com]

[amused] You can't become the ruler of anything just be declaring it.

[fruitbrandy.livejournal.com]

[Guess who is excited about being ruled by the great Alexander]

Does that mean you'll have a crown and a throne and all that? I wonder if it's treason to have two kings. Only I don't have much of a choice, do I? And it isn't as if King George cold find out. You'll need a palace, of course, but I can't think of anywhere here that would do. Perhaps you could bring one.

[ex_fatalist246]

[Satoshi adjusts his glasses in lieu of a facepalm] Why are you declaring yourself king? You'll have trouble enforcing any law, and any of the advantages this place gives can be taken freely already.

[collector]

[far more interested in Alexander's historical value than in something silly like suddenly becoming the subject of a long-dead emperor]

Megas Basileus Alexander? What a surprise. And an honour, of course, though I don't know that boasting about it would be feasible for most people here.

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Then I shall be the first to do it!

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

{Laughs} Then you must challenge me for the position! Kingship is not something for debate!

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

It seemed the logical course of action! If I am to conquer the world once again, then I should start with the place where I spend quite a bit of my time.

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Certainly I can! The proper way would be to challenge the king for his rule, but as there is no king, then it is open to any who wishes to have it.

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Those things are hardly necessary! A crown, throne, and palace are certainly nice, but the truest measure of a King is how they rule, is it not? If it so necessary, I may as well take the Coliseum as my palace!

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Law? I have little interest in enforcing law here. I merely want to add such a place to my eventual kingdom! I may as well start with the place without a King already.

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

No other! Though why would it not be worth boasting? I would think it would be!

[fruitbrandy.livejournal.com]

That would be charming. What does it mean, now that you're king?

[ex_fatalist246]

Then what's the purpose of becoming king here? [the idea just... isn't hitting him]

[collector]

Oh, it would certainly worth mentioning, I've no doubts. But I think a few people here may find themselves incarcerated, or at least sent to therapy, if they made the suggestions.

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Oh, nothing much. There is little to be done, after all!

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

For the sake of having it! Why else?

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Hmm, is that so? How unusual! The world has grown ever odder in my absence! Ahh, but you are likely not from Earth either, are you? I have met so few!

[tomysister.livejournal.com]

Claiming a dimension is as pointless as claiming the air we breathe.

[fruitbrandy.livejournal.com]

How wonderful! All the best monarchies are like that. Should I bow? Only I don't know what the Greeks were supposed to do for their royalty.

[ex_fatalist246]

That sounds like an empty kingdom.

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

Not at all! There are people like yourself here, and so there are subjects to rule. What my rule shall be, I cannot say! There is little I wish to impose on anyone here. Perhaps I shall simply erect a temple to a god!

[oikoumene.livejournal.com]

{Laughs} Bowing was well enough, but I do not observe it! All men are equal in my kingdom!