When he gets a turn, Cao Pi steps in front again to mention specifically who he is and what is stakes are in this meeting. "My name is Cao Pi, styled Zihuan, and my title at home is the King of Wei. I have experience in matters of rule and the military, but that by no means indicates anything here. I am, as you all are, dead.
"But what bothers me most is that we have a small population which could, and should work together toward our common goals. It pains me to hear how many have gotten themselves killed wandering off, trying to explore without a plan in mind, and so on. I don't fault the people who volunteered to assist Winters with the mission the lighthouse. The end result was important. But we lost so, so much in the process."
He pauses, as if to observe a moment of silence for the dead. The extra-dead, if you will. "I hate to see people suffer needlessly, whether experiencing a second or third death and being forcefully resurrected to go through it all again, or facing a more permanent form of death. We can do better. We should do better. Whether we care for one another or simply know the intellectual prudence of relying on each other, it doesn't matter - we can help each other. I would rather see us somewhat organized, like a town should be. People who can welcome newcomers. People who can protect in case of attack. People who can escort explorers and make sure they return alive. People who can provide additional services that would make life easier for us all. I know you're all out there. What I would like to do is determine who has what skills and who would be best in what role. If I must actually organize anyone, I will, though I'm aware that some have a problem with simply being given orders or direted by a leader. At present, we have no leader. Whether you want one or not, it is my assertion that we need one. But I will not presume to be him unless asked."
It may be clear by now but Cao Pi really likes to hear himself talk. He'll open the floor to questions and abuse, though. Bring it on.
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"But what bothers me most is that we have a small population which could, and should work together toward our common goals. It pains me to hear how many have gotten themselves killed wandering off, trying to explore without a plan in mind, and so on. I don't fault the people who volunteered to assist Winters with the mission the lighthouse. The end result was important. But we lost so, so much in the process."
He pauses, as if to observe a moment of silence for the dead. The extra-dead, if you will. "I hate to see people suffer needlessly, whether experiencing a second or third death and being forcefully resurrected to go through it all again, or facing a more permanent form of death. We can do better. We should do better. Whether we care for one another or simply know the intellectual prudence of relying on each other, it doesn't matter - we can help each other. I would rather see us somewhat organized, like a town should be. People who can welcome newcomers. People who can protect in case of attack. People who can escort explorers and make sure they return alive. People who can provide additional services that would make life easier for us all. I know you're all out there. What I would like to do is determine who has what skills and who would be best in what role. If I must actually organize anyone, I will, though I'm aware that some have a problem with simply being given orders or direted by a leader. At present, we have no leader. Whether you want one or not, it is my assertion that we need one. But I will not presume to be him unless asked."
It may be clear by now but Cao Pi really likes to hear himself talk. He'll open the floor to questions and abuse, though. Bring it on.