spellgrinders | [WORLD TWO | INVASIVE QUESTIONS]

There appears to be blatant lapses in your publicized history, alongside an anti-magic bias. I'll be needing an explanation for both.

Edited 2017-12-19 04:56 (UTC)

[b r u h. listen, things do smell fishy, but--]

If an example must be made out of, a volunteer has shown himself. I implore you to take him, in fact.

[--SHE'D LIKE TO CONTINUE LIVING A COZY(ISH) PEASANT LIFE, WILL YOU SHUT UP]

Ha.

[ now that's met with a smirk, and a haughty laugh escapes his lips. ]

They're welcome to — so long as someone writes it down.

[ he's been publicly flogged before, how bad can it get!! ]

[Percy that's lewd.]

My. You're a glutton for punishment, aren't you?

Shehui is a city with minor history. This land was once another country, but Shehui is what is here now. As a resort city, we have no need for history.

Magic is dangerous and antithetical to a peaceful life here. It is not needed, and no more information about magic will be given.

[upon finding any areas that could be identified by intense government interest/monitoring visible from above as per here:]

Heeeey, what's going on with all of this?

[upon being given some kind of answer, and with a wide-eyed innocence:]

So all of the warriors and watchers are just a precaution? What else are you doing to protect us?

Protection is dispensed via video and reported monitoring. Thus far, all monitoring procedures are precautionary -- you are at no risk of danger from other citizens or monitors, do not worry.

So can you tell me a bit more about who came up with the city's system and design? I've never seen or lived in anywhere like this place -- it's absolutely fascinating.

[and later, approaching a different monitor who's gone extra squinty at the coven for magic usage lately]

Look, I have to ask -- is magic considered a danger to the citizens in some way? I've just been wondering about it since we were told on entry, since other cities we've visited have been more lax on such restrictions.

Our previously established government created the design and function. It has been running this way for many years now, close to 100. [This guess may or may not be accurate.]

Magic is considered a danger. Not all cities serve the same peaceful purpose as Shehui, and magic being banned is a precaution we do not take lightly.

Why do you guys hate magic and why do some of you look at Geir so weirdly? Trust me, he may look large and scary, but he's got a better personality than most other people in our group.

[notably, he asks a couple of different monitors in very different areas these things to compare responses! he also makes sure they're within his power range so he can get a bead on what emotions they feel when he asks.

he also has one of those passive-aggressive flyers very obviously in hand when he talks to at least one of them. as you do.]

Edited 2017-12-20 02:53 (UTC)

This city is populated mostly by humans, and the majority is likely to look at minorities more obscurely. The creature you speak of is a dragon [information potentially gleaned after questions are asked], and not everyone has seen something like this before. The size may be frightening to them, though the Shehui government does not discriminate based on size or species.

[Responses won't vary very much. Some will be more curt about the issue, but this is the common, PC response to inquiries about Geir.]

Magic is a danger and it is banned. Shehui runs perfectly fine with a magic ban, and it is for the good of our citizens to ban practices that may endanger their lives and the widespread lives of others.

[ typically, roy would write this off as a pointless exercise, because if roy were in charge of what seems to be a giant totalitarian big brother-type government watching travelers in as large a city as this, he would most definitely lie. but fishing out the non-truths is just as useful as getting the truth, sometimes, and so: ]

Under the assumption that magic is, to some extent, real . . . [ because alchemists don't believe in this nonsense, thank you very much ] Why do you detest it? Why do you forbid it? Following that, what is the punishment for those who practice magic within the city limits? Are they afforded due process, are they jailed, or do you simply kick them out?

[ he pauses. ]

Most importantly, who is in charge of making these decisions, and how are these decisions made?

[ roy could keep going, but. you know. they're probably not even going to answer these, so there's little to no point in badgering them. ]

[ GOD DAMN IT ROY MUSTANG ]

[ he's bored and needs something to micromanage ]

[WHY'RE YOU ALL TRYING TO BE GOODY-GOODY TWO SHOES WHEN SHE JUST WANTS TO SIP HER MARTINI!!!!!!!!]

[ why not both? ]

[please set a different city on fire.

preferably one she isn't in.]

[ AYYYYYYYYYYYYY GO ROY ]

Shehui is operated by a government board. Decisions are made by a vote based on this board.

Magic is dangerous and forbidden in Shehui. Magic being practiced within the city limits will be punished as the government board sees fit. Continued use of magic will result in being removed from Shehui. [Further prompting on this issue will result in repeated statements and eventually being ignored.] That is not up to a monitor to decide on their own. However, magic is certainly impossible in Shehui, though there are precautions put in place in any event that magic does surface.

Are you in contact with the other three cities of this kind? Are they similar to Shuhei? Does life persist on Dwy outside of these cities, and if so, in what sort of society and structure?

As for magic, how do you track its use?

Edited (proofreading is for squares) 2017-12-20 01:41 (UTC)

Not personally. The government board of Shehui does have contact with the other cities. [Information about life outside of Dwy will be pointedly ignored.] All cities outside of Shehui function almost exactly the same as Shehui.

Magic is monitored, though magic limitations are enforced in Shehui. Magic has not been confirmed and recorded for quite some time. [This likely won't be repeated by all monitors, but one may slip and confirm this information.]

That's too bad. [ idly... ] If I'm to become a citizen, a vacation to a different place might have been nice.

[ a more believable statement in a past life maybe but MOVING ON ]

How is it monitored? It's reassuring that you've gone so long without, but I can't relax unless I'm confident the machine's operating correctly.

[ also can he actually believe that it hasn't been recorded? surely someone in the coven's slipped by now. does that indicate that however it's being tracked, it isn't pervasive, all-encompassing across the city? ]

Edited 2017-12-21 04:27 (UTC)

What exactly are we guarding the hospital against? I haven't seen any crime here. Or is it being handled very quickly?

[And later while on break.]

I assume there's a great deal of the city we outsiders just haven't been permitted to see. ...if we're not trusted why are so many people suggesting foreigners become citizens?

Edited 2017-12-20 01:48 (UTC)

The hospital is a more populous area that may require more security, based on patients and their potential unpredictability. Nothing for major public concern.

You have seen all there is to see of the city. Other than buildings that you would need employment or other normal access to enter, you are not forbidden from anything in Shehui.

I see. Thank you for clarifying that for me. But, again why are we being, [Really pushed upon, bossed, fussed at-] heavily receiving recruiting messages?

I understand if you want to broadcast your way of life. But, this seems a bit like you need recruits? Correct me if I'm wrong. I can't stay in your city, but if you need any kind of help I'll do my best to aid you.

Shehui is home to various species and cultures living in peace and prosperity—harmony in diversity. I'm intrigued. Among the peoples in this city, I'm curious about the first. They must have had a vision. After all, great things aren't achieved through effort alone. Would you happen to know more about it?

[ Pure(?) curiosity from the mind of a businessman!!! If fluffing up his questions won't work then Percival can take the fall for everyone, probably.

In another instance: ]

Magic is banned yet weaponry is allowed. Hmm... Knowing that my neighbor can buy a gun doesn't make me feel safe, and I so abhor violence—especially violence caused by magic. But that's why I'm grateful for the laws Shehui has in place.

[ This is 50% bullshit but he's trying. ]

Tell me: when was the last time magic caused any problems for you?

Shehui was founded by a subset of the human species with an idea of communal, universal prosperity and happiness. Their ancestors still exist here.

Violence is highly stigmatized. Violent crime is incredibly low. Don't fear -- monitors will be on the case if ever an issue pops up.

Magic has not caused a problem in Shehui in recent history. Magic is impossible in Shehui, outside of some animals with biologic gifts. These incidents are mere nuisances, not anything to worry about.

[After Moon hears about the official reason for the explosion on Sunsu...]

There was a problem with the fireworks, right? Was everyone okay? Do you guys need help fixing anything?

Yes. Everything is fine and nothing needs to be fixed. Malfunctions are alarming, but they're also unavoidable.

[If she asks more than one guard, some are likely to give her candy since she's a kid and assumedly easily dismissed.]

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