"I sense a lack of trust from the Free Cities. Curious, since they are the ones who called me into this world."
He kicks the leg draped over the arm of the chair thoughtfully.
"These consequences come at an inopportune time for me. You have, I'm sure, heard about my new project?"
The tower and its government backing is not a secret but he presses on anyway.
"I have been trying to find willing souls to help me build the machine. Alas, none save for Klingel's team have come forward. If I am seen with you the project will be taken from me. All of that brilliant technology will be theirs..."
A pause and he flexes his fingers.
"If, however, I could stay on the project I am sure I can use it to serve my lord's agenda."
He returns Goro's meaningful stare, though his is all smiles. If Sterne becomes Prime Minister, Fandaniel wants his tower back.
"It is not trust they are after." Goro chides, but he doesn't actually fault them for that. Control is just sensible, given the group that is forming. Goro just would prefer not to be doing the controlling himself.
He nods. "I would not expect to be able to continue along that route. Not for now, at least." A pity too, because having Fandaniel involved would have been beneficial for Goro as well, given the nature of their partnership.
"But the project will continue to take time, and should the government change during that period, well, it would reward the loyalty of those who helped put that government into place. On that, you have my word." Goro isn't some backstabbing snake like Shang Tsung, who discards those who serve when they cease to be useful to his own plans. He has his honour. If Fandaniel plays his part, and plays it well, then he will have his tower back. Goro will ensure it personally.
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He kicks the leg draped over the arm of the chair thoughtfully.
"These consequences come at an inopportune time for me. You have, I'm sure, heard about my new project?"
The tower and its government backing is not a secret but he presses on anyway.
"I have been trying to find willing souls to help me build the machine. Alas, none save for Klingel's team have come forward. If I am seen with you the project will be taken from me. All of that brilliant technology will be theirs..."
A pause and he flexes his fingers.
"If, however, I could stay on the project I am sure I can use it to serve my lord's agenda."
He returns Goro's meaningful stare, though his is all smiles. If Sterne becomes Prime Minister, Fandaniel wants his tower back.
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He nods. "I would not expect to be able to continue along that route. Not for now, at least." A pity too, because having Fandaniel involved would have been beneficial for Goro as well, given the nature of their partnership.
"But the project will continue to take time, and should the government change during that period, well, it would reward the loyalty of those who helped put that government into place. On that, you have my word." Goro isn't some backstabbing snake like Shang Tsung, who discards those who serve when they cease to be useful to his own plans. He has his honour. If Fandaniel plays his part, and plays it well, then he will have his tower back. Goro will ensure it personally.