[For a moment Ali is actually impressed by Concord's note-taking skills. This is the same man who just ate Ali's budget report, after all, he's always questioned the unicorn's ability to do anything even remotely academic. But this information is actually quite useful to Ali, and the way his eyebrows shoot right up to his hairline as he reads through it all is a sure sign that his expectations have been surpassed. He won't verbally praise Concord, but the thought is there.
Looking through the numbers, Ali's first instinct is to give everyone what they request and not a coin more. Everyone has named their price, so it would be easy to just pick the lowest-priced guards and meet their expectations. But Ali has to stop that train of thought right there, because guards do talk to each other and they would quickly realize any unfairness in wages. No, they all had to be paid the same amount, whatever that amount may be. Already his mind is running calculations, piecing together a price point that hits enough of the guards that the rest will follow after the majority. Stating it in terms of a percentage of their usual pay might be useful here too, Ali realizes. His hand is flying over the slate, scrawling out calculations in chalk with a quick, practiced ease. He's so practiced at this that he can write out numbers while talking to Concord even, displaying his ability to split his attention while not meaning to show off.]
It should be safe to let them spend time with their families, the most trouble we should see at the festival are those who have a bit too much to drink. Just having a presence around should dissuade most troublemakers.
[Indeed, the kingdom is going through a period of relative peace. The last true wars ended when the king ascended to the throne some twenty years ago, and relations with neighboring countries are cordial. Peace won't last forever, Ali knows this all too well, but it should last for some time yet. Strife tends to make itself known long before it boils over, should one watch for the signs.]
I suppose the pay should be based on position too...speaking of which, do you intend to work for the festival?
[The question is, from Ali's point of view, a practical one. As the Knight Commander, Concord's wages would be the highest, should he choose to work for the extra pay. Ali would need to account for that in his calculations too.]
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Looking through the numbers, Ali's first instinct is to give everyone what they request and not a coin more. Everyone has named their price, so it would be easy to just pick the lowest-priced guards and meet their expectations. But Ali has to stop that train of thought right there, because guards do talk to each other and they would quickly realize any unfairness in wages. No, they all had to be paid the same amount, whatever that amount may be. Already his mind is running calculations, piecing together a price point that hits enough of the guards that the rest will follow after the majority. Stating it in terms of a percentage of their usual pay might be useful here too, Ali realizes. His hand is flying over the slate, scrawling out calculations in chalk with a quick, practiced ease. He's so practiced at this that he can write out numbers while talking to Concord even, displaying his ability to split his attention while not meaning to show off.]
It should be safe to let them spend time with their families, the most trouble we should see at the festival are those who have a bit too much to drink. Just having a presence around should dissuade most troublemakers.
[Indeed, the kingdom is going through a period of relative peace. The last true wars ended when the king ascended to the throne some twenty years ago, and relations with neighboring countries are cordial. Peace won't last forever, Ali knows this all too well, but it should last for some time yet. Strife tends to make itself known long before it boils over, should one watch for the signs.]
I suppose the pay should be based on position too...speaking of which, do you intend to work for the festival?
[The question is, from Ali's point of view, a practical one. As the Knight Commander, Concord's wages would be the highest, should he choose to work for the extra pay. Ali would need to account for that in his calculations too.]