- It's baseless slander! Monetary arrangements with unsavory political leaders, back-channel trades for ingredients, sweetheart deals for equipment--even embezzling!
453. Player - Those sound like serious charges.
Link to Node 394
454. Player - But aren't you doing those things to keep the Feast running?
- And if he doesn't like it, well, I'm sure we can drive him out. The important part is that I keep recognition of this excellent event and all the work I've done.
Link to Node 426
416. Player - Are you sure Duuba will accept the results?
- My champion has returned victorious! You have done great things on Rishi. That orobird spleen--the donors will be pleased, not to mention Chef Popotis and my dear friend Drooga!
- Ah, my champion has returned! Chef Popotis and my dear friend Drooga are absolutely distraught about the orobird spleen, but the Feast will come to Rishi at last!
- Oh, nothing, nothing at all! Perhaps "amused" is not the right term. I just wouldn't want you to waste your time with efforts so clearly beneath you.
Link to Node 316
302. Player - It was the best outcome I could see.
- I'm glad you dealt with that demanding ex-pirate appropriately. Imagine the gall, refusing our charity and then demanding we solve her little water problem!
294. Player - She can take care of it herself.
Link to Node 305
295. Player - I didn't have time to trifle with it.
- Yes, it's true. He's too focused on minor details, like how much the gala events cost, whether the donations are being used correctly--trifling things.
- What--what do you mean? The Feast of Prosperity will always be about enriching others before ourselves, of course! Let's not say the quiet part out loud, hmm?
- There's a rare Orobird there with a delectable spleen. Something like that is what my wealthiest donors are expecting to see at the banquet I'm preparing for them.
- Believe me, it is! Assuming you feel as strongly as I do that spreading the Feast of Prosperity throughout the galaxy is the epitome of "worthwhile!"
- The local leadership--ex-pirates, rather nasty, if I may be blunt--are suspicious about our intentions on their impoverished planet. I can't imagine why!
- They're pushing back on our attempts to establish a Feast there. They won't even let my representatives into the city! But, perhaps if they spoke with someone more convincing...
- Ex-pirates! But yes, I need you to convince them to allow us on the planet. All I want is to grant their people the same charity I've extended to others!
- No, no, no! I would never imply that. It would be a favor to further establish our mutually beneficial relationship. You would be handsomely rewarded, of course!
- With such power, I believe, comes some obligation to the community. Those in my position should band together--so that we can help others, of course!
- I have made it my personal mission to secure donations for the Feast, and to build the relationships necessary to create foundations for a long-lasting tradition!
69. Player - Tell me more about the Feast of Prosperity.
- "Up to?" Why, nothing nefarious, if that's what you're implying! The Feast of Prosperity is nothing more than a newly-minted celebration of giving and charity.
- They're so eager to help once we establish the Feast on their planets. The people love us, you see, and there is increasing demand to spread the Feast to new worlds.
- Truly, you wound me. Please, look around, see the good we're doing. You might even be inspired to lend a hand when you see our sincere generosity in action.
- I have no idea what you're implying! I'm running a charity. A charity that comes with plenty of overhead, contractors to pay, materials to acquire, costs to consider...