Well.
That hadn't gone quite as he had envisioned.
But from what he'd heard about previous landfolk leadership votes it was fairly traditional for the region.
Hadama's expression remained stoic throughout the, er, debate, sipping occasionally at his beverage (which was clear but decidedly not water) and listening to both sides with the knowledge that, in all likelihood, one of them was about to become his co-ruler.
When it seemed like the seafoam had settled and no other claimant to the position was going to speak up, the Tidebreaker once again raised his voice. "Flora. Harper." He nodded to each in turn. "You have heard their words. Now you will decide by casting shells - here." He gestured briefly to the large barrel which two Mer brought over to set on the shore beside him. Once it had held rum, but now it was empty.
For the moment.
Two large piles of red and white shells were deposited nearby. "Take one of each. For Flora, cast a red shell into the barrel. For Harper, cast a white shell." He paused, considering his next words carefully before deciding there was nothing else that needed saying.
"Begin."
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That hadn't gone quite as he had envisioned.
But from what he'd heard about previous landfolk leadership votes it was fairly traditional for the region.
Hadama's expression remained stoic throughout the, er, debate, sipping occasionally at his beverage (which was clear but decidedly not water) and listening to both sides with the knowledge that, in all likelihood, one of them was about to become his co-ruler.
When it seemed like the seafoam had settled and no other claimant to the position was going to speak up, the Tidebreaker once again raised his voice. "Flora. Harper." He nodded to each in turn. "You have heard their words. Now you will decide by casting shells - here." He gestured briefly to the large barrel which two Mer brought over to set on the shore beside him. Once it had held rum, but now it was empty.
For the moment.
Two large piles of red and white shells were deposited nearby. "Take one of each. For Flora, cast a red shell into the barrel. For Harper, cast a white shell." He paused, considering his next words carefully before deciding there was nothing else that needed saying.
"Begin."
Voting will take place via discord. Please DM Honey your votes. Voting will close in 48 hours.
