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Voice- Directed at Dende, but certainly not private

[Zarbon is not a happy camper. A failed attempt to get his wish and a fiery assault on his person have his spirits in a less than stellar location.]

Did you think you could withhold anything from me? Did you honestly think you'd get far without disclosing everything about the Dragon Balls? There is a password, isn't there?

ISN'T there?!

[There is a pause before he starts speaking again. His tone is calmer and he even chuckles slightly before continuing.]

You will tell me exactly what I want to know or I will make you regret it. Any more tricks like this and I promise you won't be the only one that suffers.

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Right now, I only want the Namekian.

Ah. Well, I'm afraid I can't give him to you. He's resting now, after you attacked him. Perhaps, though, he'd be willing to talk to you after he recovers.

I know how I left him. He's capable of talking now.

That would be up to him.

Tell me where he is and we'll see about that.

Perhaps I should speak to him instead. If he is willing, he will meet with you.

If he is unwilling, remind him of the consequences.

I shall. [Though he doesn't sound happy about it.]

And, Zarbon, if he meets you to discuss this, I want it to be a civil discussion. No more violence between you two.

[Chuckle]

You make it sound as if I'm some sort of monster.

I am sure you're a decent man, but you did nearly kill Dende, and unless I'm mistaken, you've done it before. It's not a common habit.

Not a common habit? Isn't the role of a soldier to kill?

As I understood it, it is the role of a soldier to obey his commander's orders.

And I have.

[Pause]

Of course, I wouldn't have reached the rank I have if I wasn't able to make a few decisions for myself every once and awhile.

That is a commendable skill as well. Still, I do not think killing is something that anyone here would appreciate.

I don't believe I have killed anyone here.

You haven't. Yet beating someone to within an inch of their life is still quite terrible.

Terrible? Perhaps. But if he'd done as I'd asked in the first place, it wouldn't have gone that way.

And we come back to our original problem. What you seek, Zarbon, might be unrealistic. Perhaps our friend is not willing to give you what you want. Perhaps he cannot.

Unrealistic? Hardly. The Dragon Balls are capable of granting my wish.

Provided their guardian tells me the necessary code word.

What is your wish, Zarbon?

My wish?

[Chuckle]

Eternal beauty and life, of course.

Ah. Wishes of the young.

[You can't tell, but he has a knowing smile on.]

[More like "Wishes of the vain"]

I can think of nothing more horrible than being ugly. To grow ugly with old age is not an interest of mine.

I have found growing old to be a comfort. And with that I have found that physical beauty is far less important than internal beauty, or harmony of the soul.

Perhaps you will learn that, someday.

Perhaps you're content with being old and unattractive, but physical beauty is most important.

No one can see your internal beauty, now can they?

Voice- Directed at Dende, but certainly not private

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[Voice]--Props for going the diplomatic route. :D

[Voice] Well, he's not gonna fight unless he has to...

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[Voice] Look at you-- TALKING to him.

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[Voice] Oh well, nice while it lasts

[Voice] Though I still think they should share some tea at some point

[Voice] I support this! And I think Zarbon is gonna be humbled soon, so he might be more willing

[Voice] Sweet

[Voice] He'll probably want SOMETHING to do other than lick his wounds :D

[Voice] And who but Iroh can offer solace and wisdom?

[Voice] Good luck with Zarbon. He's...very vain.

[Voice] I've noticed. He's a tough nut to crack

[Voice] YOU CAN DO IT, IROH

[Voice] We shall see...

[Voice] \o/

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