3. Video, March 8th, late afternoon

[proudambassador]

[He's seated at his table. There's a full wineglass next to him, and a bottle beside that. He seems in a rather pleasant mood, but that might be because of the wine.]

How many of us are there, hm? Not the Centauri, I am the only Centauri.

[He's also had a bit to drink, so he's not making his point well.]

The others. The ones who are not human, yes? There are many of us? Or only a few? I cannot tell.

And I cannot tell how many are human and from worlds where they know of aliens. Sometimes, it seems like a very small number. But there are some, yes? Not all of the humans are oblivious, surely.

It is strange, to have so few who know the stars.

[Londo chuckles.]

And here I am thinking of them, but it is rose-water nostalgia, as you humans say. For all of their beauty, there is much that goes on among the stars that is not to be enjoyed.

[Now he grins widely, looking at the screen.]

Oh, and if my good, esteemed G'kar is watching... I have a partner. You, I am betting, do not. Good luck with that, yes? You will need it. Or perhaps I should say your partner will need all the luck in the universe, and all of the patience, dealing with you.

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[proudambassador]

Thrice? I divorced two, both of the ones whom I could not trust. Especially after the attempt on my life with the toy. Interesting, that.

[wewillbefree]

Oh, really? I am rather shocked to learn that you trusted any of them. You are not a very trusting man.

[ooc: Turns out my memory is faulty and that episode actually was RIGHT before G'kar's canonpoint. Whoops. I guess he just...didn't get the news? Haha...]

[proudambassador]

I trust those that are honest.

You, you are not honest. Daggair and Mariel, they were not honest.

[ooc: No worries! He could have just been disappointed his attempt to kill Londo failed.]

[wewillbefree]

Well, regardless, you are still a married man. I trust you will keep your appendages to yourself?

[proudambassador]

Since when would I let marriage hold me back? I am an Emperor.

[wewillbefree]

[He scoffs.]

You, Emperor? And I, I suppose, am the King of Narn!

[proudambassador]

[Londo blinks and then bursts out laughing.]

I forget how much I enjoy you being from the past. Oh no, G'kar. You, you flew off with a crazy redheaded human because you liked crazy, and you liked redheads, and you liked human women. Out to the rim, you went. I never heard anything about your return, no.

What is it the Earthlings say? And nothing of value was lost?

[wewillbefree]

...this is surprisingly plausible for one of your ludicrous tales from the future.

[proudambassador]

Do you know why it is plausible? That is because it is true. You ran away, and I took my throne.

[wewillbefree]

You becoming Emperor, on the other hand? No, I won't buy that. I know your position within the Centauri royal court, Mollari. I know how long those odds are. And I have difficulty believing that you would have the spine to murder your way to the top in true Centauri fashion.

[proudambassador]

No Centauri died by my hand to help me rise to the top.

[But Londo's no longer laughing, because Vir's killing was accidental, and Refa had been... had been a huge mistake.]

The fools that were in the way were removed by other means. The Republic can now prosper again.

[wewillbefree]

Not by your hand, no of course not. You are far too intelligent for that. At least one layer of proxies is a minimum for Centauri court drama.

[His voice tells you all you need to know about how he feels about that. Cowardice.]

[proudambassador]

I attempted one, the needed one. It did not go to plan.

[But you still have both of your eyes, and you would not understand.]

You will see. Or see in part.

[Londo chuckles at the joke that only he gets.]

Oh, and I did try to kill you, but that was years ago and Mister Garibaldi stopped me.

[wewillbefree]

Ah, yes, Mister Garibaldi is quite good at that, isn't he? Preventing murders on his station, that is.

[proudambassador]

Yes, I heard that he has stopped you as well, hm?

[wewillbefree]

Hmph. Sheridan can take credit for that particular adventure, as a matter of fact.

[proudambassador]

It was so severe that the head of the entire station had to get involved, hm? Clearly Mr. Garibaldi decided you were too much of a headache and a nuisance.