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[mayormaynot]

Well, hey there folks.

[The Mayor sits in his room, smiling cheerfully down at his communicator. He's a nice-looking man with a friendly voice and a kindly demeanor.]

Wow - what an adventure, huh? [He raises a hand to forestall arguments.] Now, before anyone gets mad at me, I'm not saying, "Gee, it's great to be here." I've got plenty to get back to - heck, I'm the mayor of the greatest city there is, and I don't want it to have to get along without me! But that doesn't make this anything less than an adventure, and I say even if we're mad or sad or something we still make the best of it.

So let's start out with introductions! "We all already know each other," you're probably all groaning, and I say to that, settle down, let me catch up a little. I'm Mayor Richard Wilkins of Sunnydale. And I'm really glad to meet each and every one of you, and I'm looking forward to having more adventures with you all!

And now it's your turn. Be nice to me, and step forward and tell me your name and what you do here.

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[majestyofthethrone]

How many children do you have?

[mayormaynot]

[Usually he doesn't get a question like that. There's just a moment where he's surprised enough that his smile slips just a hair...He hasn't had true emotions since the day he sold his soul, not in the way that other people have them, but there's a weird twist when he admits:]

None of my own. My wife and I tried, but we couldn't.

[But then, more brightly:]

Which is why I guess I just can't really help myself! Sorta want to be a dad to everyone.

[majestyofthethrone]

[She takes a moment of her own, but she doesn't over-analyze that.]

Is that why you became Mayor?

[mayormaynot]

Nah. All of that was after I got elected.

[Back in the 1890s.]

But you don't want to hear about all that! It was a long time ago.

[majestyofthethrone]

Well I appreciate you answering my questions anyway. And I'm sorry, if I asked a question that was painful.

[mayormaynot]

[He smiles.]

Now, if there's one thing you should never be apologizing for, it's curiosity. A young lady like you should always be learning.

I did mean what I said, though - it's something from a long, long time ago. I'm more worried about your boredom than my broken heart!

[majestyofthethrone]

I think around here, boring is preferable.

[mayormaynot]

Now, you might be right there, young lady.

[A warm smile.]

You ever heard of that Chinese curse?

[majestyofthethrone]

May you live in interesting times?

[mayormaynot]

That's the one!

[He smiles like his own daughter just brought home an A-paper.]

I don't know about you, but I can see where they're coming from. But at the same time, well...Darn it all, but I can't help but enjoy a little bit of excitement when it comes.

[majestyofthethrone]

[Awwwww he is so nice.]

Well, you'll get all the excitement you'll ever need.

I've been here for a while, if you have any questions, I'd be happy to help.

[mayormaynot]

Well, I do have one. It's very important.

[majestyofthethrone]

Yes?

[mayormaynot]

Where would I go about finding gummy bears?

[majestyofthethrone]

You could try the kitchens, but you may not have a lot of luck. But I do have mini peanut butter cups, if you want some.

[mayormaynot]

You know...I don't know if I've ever tried those before.

[majestyofthethrone]

Chocolate and peanut butter. They're pretty delicious.

[mayormaynot]

You know, I don't think I'm going to be able to say no to that.