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[entitles]

[Balem stands with his hands clasped together, head lowered. A cluster of bees swarms around him, and their buzzing can be faintly heard.]

Greetings. I am certain that most have you have heard by now that unfortunately Baron Archer is no longer with us.

[He straightens up, head held high.]

He has left the spire at Archer Point in my care, and I will be serving as Baron from now on. My first priority is making sure that all business is in order. If you had any prior agreements with Baron Archer, I will be happy to discuss them. I welcome any visitors, as well.

If we haven't met, I am Balem Abrasax. Oh, and if you do visit, don't mind the bees if you happen to come across them. They aren't aggressive.

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[scorchedchivalry]

Congratulations, Baron.

[Saber was glad to see that in Archer's randomness, he seemed to pick a man with experience in governing.]

I believe we have a matter concerning that large savage beast Archer left in my care that needs to be dealt with.

[She honestly didn't know what the creature was, just that Archer had wanted it and she, in a moment of harp-induced emotion, helped him capture it for his Spire.]

[entitles]

Thank you.

[But oh he certainly wasn't expecting savage beasts to be part of his new domain.]

I'm afraid that's not my area of expertise, but I will deal with it as best as I can.

[scorchedchivalry]

Sterling Archer placed it into my care but also wished it to remain in the menagerie there at Archer Point. If you would like it removed, I will see to its release.

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[desperate_times]

Really? Fantastic. Because he promised me half of his wealth.

[He's going to believe that, right?]

I'll come by and collect it.

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[entitles]

And I assume you have that in writing?

[benumbing]

So he had the forethought to make preparations in case he disappeared.

[Jack's a little surprised. The last time he visited with news, the man was more concerned with his massage.]

That's something that was neglected in the past. Congratulations, Baron.

[entitles]

It is sensible to prepare for the worst case scenario, especially given the situation, but doing so is...often unpleasant.

[He's not about to start writing a will, although he supposes he should eventually.]

Thank you. I will do as much as I can to make it thrive.

[survivra]

...Are you a beekeeper, Baron Abrasax?

[entitles]

Oh, no. They are little allies of mine, is all.

[He holds out his arm and they swarm around it, but do not sting him.]

[digophelia]

Congratulations. Although... I don't think I've ever met a baron with bees. But bees are hardly aggressive unless provoked. Interesting guard dogs.

[entitles]

There's magic here, isn't there? Perhaps I can find something useful to do with them.

And lots of people like honey.

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[selfimage]

Our former Baron Archer owes me a free drink that he never delivered upon, and I'm sure that you're more than perfectly capable of providing one of those.

[ it was a while ago, and there was no way to prove it, but Balem said former agreements, so why not? ]

Though I will accept alternate payment in bottles of honey.

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[entitles]

If you'd like a drink, you may have one.

[It's not in writing, but it's just one drink.]

Honey may take a while. They need to get settled.

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[badmedicine]

Are these bees you brought with you or bees native to this world?

[ He's noted all of the other information in this announcement, but the bees are potentially the most interesting part. ]

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[entitles]

Native to this world. Why do you ask?

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[gandere]

Any visitors at all? [ She smiles at the thought, wondering if she can steal away sometime during the month to help catch him up on things. ]

Oh, that's right. I'm Rin Tohsaka, the Minister of Trade for Dorchadas? From what I understand, the spire you inherited has a sea port that could serve well for that. Are you opposed to meeting up later to discuss possible prospects?

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[entitles]

Well, if you're reading this I'd welcome you, anyways.

[No Seelie allowed!]

No, not at all. I'd love to discuss prospects with you. I am a businessman at heart; trade is my specialty.

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[zerotohiro]

[...what.]

I'm...not even gonna ask about the bees. [He probably will later though because what kind of warning is that, Balem, come on.]

So you're his replacement? I'm kinda surprised that he had hindsight to make sure things were taken care of. [There's a pause.] I didn't really have any prior agreements with the Baron that haven't been wrapped up already, but I used to send blueprints to him and some of his associates when they were around to help better the spire and improve his ships. That's kinda what I do around here. [Build things. Improve things. He's not exactly specifying what his real job is but that just comes with being on the network.] If you need anything, I'm open to ideas.

[...Hiro, you're forgetting something really, really important.]

I'm Hiro. I've been here for a while...and I've been doing work with a couple of the other barons, too.

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[entitles]

I'd be very interested. I'm used to much more advanced technology than this, so any improvements are welcome.

[Can you make a spaceship, Hiro? Okay no probably not.]

[grandemalion]

Your full title grows ever longer, Baron Abrasax. [he means that in a nice way.]

I'll be interested to see if you run it as efficiently as I imagine you would.

[entitles]

Efficiency is my specialty.

[Well, one of his specialties. He thinks he has a lot of specialties.]

And how have you been faring?

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[garbage_can]

[ A baron, huh. He certainly looked like the greedy capitalists that Yuusei was used to seeing with titles. ]

What does a baron do, exactly?

[ He needs to learn more about the system here, so he might as well start with this guy. He'll ask about the bees later. ]

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[entitles]

I manage my spire and the surrounding town, and use it to aid in the war and as a line of defense against the Seelie.

[And hopefully get to gloat about his title and make money in the meantime.]

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[fulminants]

Well hey, congrats. I never knew the old one, but I'm sure it's in good hands.

I'm Johnny Storm, Baron of the Fourth Spire. [ THIS IS NEVER GOING TO BE NOT-WEIRD TO SAY... ]

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[entitles]

I saw your announcement; it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. You are new to Baronhood as well. How is it treating you?