Tax Collector

Tax Collector

*Sigh*... I see your outpost is looking as charming as ever, peasant...

Ugh... Back again in my favourite shanty town... / ... Oh how I enjoy my sweaty treks to your little... shanty town, peasant... / I swear, this stinking outpost of yours gets uglier every time I see it...

Tax Collector

Let's make this quick, citizen. I've trekked far to visit you today and I very much dislike travelling.

Since you insist on setting up your outpost so far from the cities, let's get this over with quickly citizen. I'm feeling hot and irritable. / [They give a nod]... Citizen. / [They flick their hand impatiently]... Cordial greetings and such, citizen.

Tax Collector

[They give a nod]... Greetings, sir.

... Greetings, sir / Back again, good sir.

Tax Collector

It's time for your tax payment. The amount owed is 3000 Cats.

Tax Collector

It's time for your tax payment. The amount owed is 4500 Cats.

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Okay, I'll pay.

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I can't afford to pay that much.

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I'm an ally of the United Cities. Do I really have to pay tax?

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Do you even know who you're talking to? I'm a war hero!

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Your face is beginning to irritate me, tax collector.

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What? Last time it was 3000 Cats...

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Okay, I'll pay.

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I can't afford to pay that much.

Tax Collector

*Snort*... Enjoy your little... shack, peasant. And do try and keep yourself better hidden, this place is an eyesore for any self-respecting noble.

*Snort*... Now, perhaps make the place a little more presentable for my next visit, won't you? The Empire has standards to uphold, you know. / [They glance sidelong at your outpost]...

Tax Collector

Good! I'll see you in a week for the next contribution.

Thank you for your payment. Until next time...

Tax Collector

Good.

Tax Collector

*Snort*... You can't afford to pay 3000 Cats? The price of half a stinking farm dog? Then why are you even here on Empire land? Don't you even know destitution is a crime here? If you want to scrape by with rag loincloths and stale breadcrumbs, I suggest moving to the holy plains. Perhaps one of the god-loving looneys will take pity on you.

Tax Collector

Everybody pays taxes. If you want protection from the samurai guards, if you want strong trade and ample food, you'll also contribute. This land has zero tolerance for deadbeats whatever your deal with the diplomats.

Tax Collector

I couldn't care less if you killed Tinfist, or if you laid leviathyn pearls for Tengu himself! You're an Empire citizen and you'll pay taxes. This land has zero tolerance for deadbeats, war hero or not.

Tax Collector

Oh?! Everybody pays taxes, peasant. Or do I need to get the guards to rough you up, teach you respect for the Empire?

Tax Collector

Yes, yes, a poxy 1500 Cats extra, no need to blow your top over it. You can blame Tinfist and his band of psychotic terrorists for the price hike. We've got stone mines to reinforce and noble tastes to satisfy.

Tax Collector

*Snort*... If you can't afford a measly tax payment like this then you've obviously chosen the wrong place to settle, peasant...

Tax Collector

I'll see you in a week for the next contribution.

Tax Collector

Stay safe, sir.

Good day to you, sir.

Tax Collector

We've no room for wasters in the desert. Leave, or you'll be removed.

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Forget it. I'm not paying that.

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Sounds like fun. Send them over.

Tax Collector

You have three days.

Tax Collector

Tch! You leave me no choice. But I'd like to see you be so cocky when an elite army shows up at your door...

Tax Collector

I'll be back, I promise you that!

Tax Collector

Empire official, coming through!

Empire Taxgirl, coming through! / Ahem! / Attention, please!

Tax Collector

Send me your leader...

Send out a representative... / I need to speak with your leader... / Open up the gates...

Tax Collector

It's that time of the week again, my favourite day... tax day.

It's time to pay your taxes. / It's time for me to collect your taxes. / You owe Empire taxes, please pay up.

Tax Collector

Don't keep me waiting now...

And don't even think about keeping me waiting...

Tax Collector

My feet hurt and it's hot out here!

I'm a busy girl, quick quick! / I've travelled far to get here and am not in the mood for loitering in the desert heat! / I'm a busy girl and don't have the time!

Tax Collector

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Tax Collector

*Sigh*

Hello? / Ugh!

Tax Collector

If you don't come out now I'll be reporting you for tax evasion!

It is against Empire law to ignore an official order! / Everybody needs to pay the taxes, citizen! You can't ignore me forever...

Tax Collector

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Tax Collector

Last warning!

Oh, for crying out-

Tax Collector

Then you leave me no choice!

Tax Collector

A patrol will be out shortly to remove you from Empire land.