Re: OOCIII: Return of the OOC
Max, Hirsu is absolutely correct! Ruse has been protecting your ass from your multiple slip-ups for a while now. Let's list some things were Ruse completely saved your ass:
-Making Roid think you are a a complete idiot with no capability to lead a mission.
-Making Roid consider killing you due to the fierce god (you have no idea that if it weren't for Ruse your oathblade would have exploded by now thanks to Raelis and other factors).
-Nearly getting killed/convicted by Raelis.
-Telling the conclave that you will fight it if you feel so inclined, and that you'd leave it because you think it runs itself in an unethical and poor fashion. The conclave is the nicest of the factions currently showcased but it is hardly old-Oceanus level cuddly.
-Having a connection to Osiris-Ra via the fierce god, and wigging out. This point ties into a couple other points mentioned above.
So yea, I'd say Ruse has saved your ass on multiple occasions. And remember that while you can always leave your associateship behind, the Conclave considers all beings to be under its jurisdiction - even greys - so saying that you'd not obey it and would fight against its members would have made you an outlaw, if not for Ruse stepping in and using his position to smootht hings over. You're DAMN lucky ALL they did was fine you -2500 conclave stones. They even let you remain an associate.
But I said I'd leave you to the dogs next time as per your request, so definitly be more careful of your actions from here on out.