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[The video turns on and it's everyone's not-so-favorite Sith Lord. He looks better than he did upon arrival though he wears the usual expression of just barely contained fury he's known for. Sitting next to him is a creature that might be the stuff of human nightmares given how they're all teeth. They could have easily been mistaken for a monster in this place were it not for the fact they're remaining perfectly still, Maul's right hand resting along their back.

If you're all done fooling around with these devices like the children half of you are, perhaps we can turn our attention to more serious matters. Oh, and for those of you who had hoped I wouldn't find my way here, so sorry to disappoint.

[Though he sounds anything but.]

For one, I recall a lot of bleating about organizing a government and such during your charming little witch hunt of me. I assume for most you that was all talk but surely there has to be a few enterprising souls that were serious. If so, let us talk more. I am most curious given I have some experience with running an entire planet. [Venge, the Maalraas sitting by Maul, paws him gently.] Oh and has anyone else found themselves suddenly with an animal companion?

[Then, having blithely insulted a good three-fourths of the population, the video is turned off.]

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Oh good, you're not dead.

[How's that for polite, Kyle? He chuckles for a moment.]

My old master thought the same thing. Hence why I used to only speak when spoken to.

As for other people, I have yet to see a leader or even any unification. Point me in their direction and I will gladly speak with them.

Nope! Glad you're alive, too.

Master? That sounds, uh... fucked up?

Dude, we just GOT here, I'm still trying to figure out where everything IS. Plus a lot of these people are sussy as hell - haven't you noticed how much they STARE? Seriously. But sure, if I find a parliament building I'll tell you.

I don't think I ever caught your name during our trial by crabs.

Oh, you have no idea. I shall have to tell you of all he put me through at some point. Then you shall understand why I am the way I am.

[What the hell does sussy mean?]

I intend to hit the ground running. I am not about to sit around and wait for other idiots to make the decision for me.

It's Kyle. You?

That's super ominous, but okay. Nice to know you're uhhh, self aware?

That's legit, I'm just saying that I doubt waltzing into a city that already has some kind of working infrastructure and trying to overthrow it without understanding how shit works is a good idea.

Darth Maul.

[And he certainly looks like it too.]

I've had much time to reflect on the inner workings of my mind. It is more than some have done here.

I'm not so certain. It worked well the last time I did it.

[Considering that was essentially what he'd done with Mandalore.]

...dude, have you ever been to a place called Coruscant?

Okay, what I'm hearing is "I have experience in running a dictatorship."

Let me guess. Either you're from the same galaxy I am or there's a popular series of movies called "Star Wars" in your world.

[Fortunately, Maul's been through being fourth-walled before and he's come to a place of understanding with it, even if he still doesn't like it.]

Well, if the system works, why find a new one?

[Don't trust that smile on either his face or the Maalraas sitting next to him. They have nothing but good intentions they assure you.]

Kinda both? But, uh, I've spent the last few months accidentally pissing off Jedis. They're a little uptight.

Because I doubt it worked for anybody but you in the long run, dude.

Look, I actually do think we should get involved in the governing process for our own good, but taking over just to instill some kinda totalitarian bullshit? No way, dude. We can do better. [He figures if he could persuade Fidel Castro to try democracy when he was eight, he can maybe sway Maul.]

On that, we can agree. Jedi are horrendous to deal with. Steer clear of the one here called Anakin Skywalker. He's as unstable as a house of cards right now.

And what exactly do you think is better? Democracy?

[One can hear the scorn in Maul's voice. After watching how the system of democracy had broken down so effectively as to possibly never rise again, his faith in such a type of government was slim.]

[Kyle's eyebrows went up, but he nodded.] Noted.

Oh my god, dude, you're a riot. Yes, democracy. But not like, two party system bullshit or whatever.

Then how would you suggest it work here if we were to enforce it?

There's democracies with more than two parties, dude. You get like, parliamentary systems. I think that would work best. There's so many of us from different places, so I think it would be fairest.

You really don't trust people, huh?

People have never done anything but let me down or stab me in the back.

[Granted, quite a few times that was because of Maul's own actions, but not always. He's learned not to trust people because it avoids him getting hurt.]

[Kyle looks SO sympathetic at that.]

Aw, dude. I'm sorry. Maybe some of us here will do better by you.

I doubt it.

[He just expects the worst out of people even now, a year in after learning how having friends around could help him and be good for his mental health.]

Guess we'll have to prove you wrong.

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