Leaders and Followers

[icebearforpresident]

[It's been a long time since Ice Bear visited the forum side of the Nexus, so today he's actually here to talk with other people and creatures. The polar bear is seated at a Nexus couch, cutting out coupons with a small hand ax. Yes, it look strange, but the bear cuts each piece of paper with an exceptional amount of accuracy. He looks up occasionally from his work to address the Nexus proper.]

Hierarchy. Ice Bear knows the definition of the word, however...

[Without unintentionally trying to scare anyone, he brings the ax down, embedding it into the indestructible? Nexus table.]

Ice Bear wants to know what you think hierarchy is and how it can be obtained. Power? Courage? Good Looks? Ice Bear is curious to hear your thoughts.

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Ice Bear would also like advice on Nexus portals.

Comments

[ixis]

Anyone else saying this would probably get him a little cross. But this is Ice Bear and he's a straight-shooter.

"How shallow. Do you really think that has something to do with it? Attractive to whom? What about hiring you? People seem to like you on account of being a kind bear."

[icebearforpresident]

[Ice Bear just shrugs his shoulders in response. People can be pretty self-centered and foolish at times.]

Ice Bear wouldn't be surprised if people think like that. Maybe Ice Bear can teach you how to be nice as well? Ice Bear could come up with a regiment to get Ixis to look convincing. Just like Ixis's thin, stylish rival.

[ixis]

"I'm not about to compromise my personal ways just to be as slimy as that slip of a man! Put the thought out of your head. What I really need is more people to attest to my helpfulness!" He looks at the bear pointedly. Like you, for instance.

[icebearforpresident]

Ice Bear thinks you would look good in a top hat.

[The bear just shrugs his shoulders and watches as Ixis stares at him. Oh. Hmmm. Ice Bear isn't sure how good he'll be at advertising Ixis, but it might be worth a shot.]

What do you want Ice Bear to do?

[ixis]

"Just endorse me. Especially if people show up asking for portals and I have yet to arrive. And doubly especially if Schön is already on the scene. Make a good case for me. I ask this strictly as a close acquaintance." Which is a fancy way to say friend, right?

[icebearforpresident]

Hmm...Ice Bear sees no difficulty in this. Ice Bear will do what he can for you.

[The bear extends one paw as a sign agreement. Looks like you've talked him into this one, Ixis.]

Ice Bear makes no promises in being successful, however.

[ixis]

He shakes that paw enthusiastically! "No promises needed! The effort is enough and vastly appreciated. Thank you, Ice Bear. And I'll still happily see to this portal problem of yours."