Post by stern on May 3, 2007 15:48:09 GMT 1
Tiao never got a response from Stern...Stern didn't think it was necessary. His best weapon, despite his ruthless cunning and physical ability, was deception. No one had yet been able to stop him because they didn't know his goals. Stern was a master of disinformation and the direction of attention. Words were his sword, appearances his shield, lies his spear, and politics his bow.
Tiao had members of the student body watching, prominent members who had some influence. He tried to play Stern's way, but didn't know the rules. Sure, those already aligned with the Pillars would refuse to see events outside the way Tiao wanted them to be percieved....but they would really be the only ones. After the attack today, Tiao had gone to make peace and listen to demands and the peaceful movement turned him down? Very few would believe that story. Tiao had gone to demand surrender after his assault and the group of passive resistance stood to their convictions? There was a story that had been spread. Another good one was that Tiao, having stopped the petition from going up, tried to get Stern from ever posting another? Soon the school would be alive with the question of "what was actually on that list?", and for every student asked a new rumor would start.
Tiao had tried to play Stern's game, but didn't know the rules. he lost again, the schools resistance constantly increasing his own popularity. Stern wondered how long until they realized that was the way he had arranged his plan.
He doubted that would stop them from trying anyway.
Stern let Tiao walk out, the turned back to his men.
"Rest up, when your fit I'll find a protest for you to join."
Stern rallied his mens conviction, the victory of the moment more prominent in their minds that the defeat earlier in the day. The elation they would would carry them forward, knowing that they could win a battle in this school without fighting.
Idiots all, but they were useful idiots for the moment. Stern walked forward toward the door, not needing to rest any longer. His mind was clear and sharp, and he dry swallowed another pill. He had been bluffing about them being useless, but his consciousness was not affected either. They were prescribed medication for Stern, he had gotten used to them over the years.
He walked out into the school, ready to work the rumor mill in his favor. Another victory for his side....they were starting to add up and his power was growing stronger, though it still couldn't take in the Pillar's or Leon.
Of course, as long as they thought that was what he wanted to do, he didn't need that much strength.
Tiao had members of the student body watching, prominent members who had some influence. He tried to play Stern's way, but didn't know the rules. Sure, those already aligned with the Pillars would refuse to see events outside the way Tiao wanted them to be percieved....but they would really be the only ones. After the attack today, Tiao had gone to make peace and listen to demands and the peaceful movement turned him down? Very few would believe that story. Tiao had gone to demand surrender after his assault and the group of passive resistance stood to their convictions? There was a story that had been spread. Another good one was that Tiao, having stopped the petition from going up, tried to get Stern from ever posting another? Soon the school would be alive with the question of "what was actually on that list?", and for every student asked a new rumor would start.
Tiao had tried to play Stern's game, but didn't know the rules. he lost again, the schools resistance constantly increasing his own popularity. Stern wondered how long until they realized that was the way he had arranged his plan.
He doubted that would stop them from trying anyway.
Stern let Tiao walk out, the turned back to his men.
"Rest up, when your fit I'll find a protest for you to join."
Stern rallied his mens conviction, the victory of the moment more prominent in their minds that the defeat earlier in the day. The elation they would would carry them forward, knowing that they could win a battle in this school without fighting.
Idiots all, but they were useful idiots for the moment. Stern walked forward toward the door, not needing to rest any longer. His mind was clear and sharp, and he dry swallowed another pill. He had been bluffing about them being useless, but his consciousness was not affected either. They were prescribed medication for Stern, he had gotten used to them over the years.
He walked out into the school, ready to work the rumor mill in his favor. Another victory for his side....they were starting to add up and his power was growing stronger, though it still couldn't take in the Pillar's or Leon.
Of course, as long as they thought that was what he wanted to do, he didn't need that much strength.