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What are Dealer's opinions on the various regions of Runeterra? Are there any in particular he likes or dislikes? Does he 'meddle' in any current or past affairs?

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Demacia: Dealer shrugged his shoulders in a gesture of colossal lack of enthusiasm. "Not exactly my favorite place to visit given that I'm a being of unmistakably magical origin, but there's a certain charm to a few of the people there." A state bathed in conflict as much as their rival Noxus that hasn't devolved into infighting and political cannibalism. There's a tenacity there that he can't help but like, especially in young Miss Crownguard and Fiora Laurent. People like Garen, Jarvan, Xin, and Quinn would likely find they start at odds with him given their positions in state or on the matter of magic, but with time the interaction could grow into something much more friendly after Dealer's more fatherly side makes itself known. All of them have something they hold in high regard, and like a proud parent he would likely guide them along toward as much success and happiness as they were willing to work for. Most interesting to consider are Vayne and Lucian, with obvious stress from Dealer's demonic nature. Whether or not they accept him as a benevolent force would result in some very different threads for each iteration of the muses.

Noxus: "Jericho and his batch of revolutionaries are certainly an exciting bunch." Noxus is likely his favorite region of Runeterra. The people are strong and fierce, and that ferocity often pours over into passion. For others, for battle, for glory, or blood, each of the important denizens pour everything of themselves into a cause and Dealer eats it up by the shovelful. Naturally Swain and LeBlanc, being tied to immortal and powerful entities, are points of particular interest for him, but the Blood Brothers and the DuCouteau family let him look into the dynamics of bonding in Noxian culture so they're all likely to be visited.

Piltover: "The City of Progress. So long as you speak the right language and with the right accent." Science takes issue with Dealer on a fundamental level, and it pleases him to no end to bend the rules in front of those who swear by it. Jayce, Ezreal, and Caitlyn would all be strained in just being around him, but not in a way that was necessarily negative. He's just a huge fly in the face of what they consider absolute truth, and what's worse is he's seemingly making more and more sense with prolonged exposure. One thing is absolutely sure, however, and that's the fact that he's a huge fan of the one girl wrecking crew. Vi is head and body kinds of strong, with an ironclad will and the confidence to get shit done with them. She may not know it, but God is already very much in her corner.

Zaun: "A damn shame, really. But, as always, the chaos stirred up the stagnant mess to bring a few gems into the light." Without a shadow of a doubt favored over Piltover. He doesn't have to concern himself with environmental hazards or the dangerous people, so he's free to peruse the unique strands of fate that have interlaced themselves with the fallen city. It's something of a callback to his original home and how so many cultures and walks of life pooled together out of necessity. It's like making art from poverty to him, and Zaun is full of such masterpieces who were polished and cut on the sharp rocks of tragedy. People who decided they wouldn't break, but instead be strong. When Dealer walks the streets of Zaun it is in a wake of clean air, and he always has food and drink for the thirsty and starving.

Bilgewater: "Ah, the wind, the sea, and the giant fucking sea monsters!" He's making a very emphatic ok hand gesture and clicking hit tongue about the monsters. Goddammit Dealer. Another region where people do what they do and tell people who try to stop them to fuck off. Or kill them, and sometimes it's harder to tell if the latter is more likely in Bilgewater or Noxus. The people here are rough, there are bars and ships everywhere, and blood is as common a smell as gunpowder. 9/10 his second favorite region.

Shadow Isles: "I bet people thought this would be my favorite region, but it's so far down on the list." It's true, I know, this probably surprises a few people, but it's true. Not for the reason most people would guess, bit it is one place he's least likely to go for no reason. The denizens of the Isles can feel what Dealer is thanks to being closer to what he is. With the mortal plane no longer dampening their experience, they can catch a glimpse of his true form on occasion. This is usually enough to decide if they'll stay or avoid him eternally.

Shurima: "It's a shame what happened to the Ascended, the Void is something beyond most comprehension." Ah yes, the guardians of the sands from the H.P. Lovecraft spilling into the world. There's little of interest for him here aside from the remaining Ascended and the Darkin. Personal preference draws him much more to the Darkin, but Azir and Nasus stand out as exceptions given the weight they've collectively shouldered. This is also an area where he feels relatively safe in taking on his demonic form.

Bandle: "The Yordles are my friends, and I won't see any harm come to them." Bandle is much like the Glade from his own home world, so he heavily associates them with magic and the fae. Lulu, of course, is his favorite and the sorceress could likely ask anything of him without worry of reprimand. But as a whole, he has a strong sense of paternal protectiveness over them. It is inadvisable to attack any Yordle in his presence.

Freljord: I'd quote him here too, but you can just play Immigrant Song since that's what he's wailing. This region really tickles his fancy for political intrigue and war tactics. For him it's like popping into an episode of Game of Thrones, but all of it is iced over. He's not with one side or the other and he's just as likely to mingle with soldiers as demigods, and here everyone seems to be fighting everyone. What's not to love for a chaotic God like himself?

Ionia: "Ah, the land there weeps the essence. I wonder if they ever think about where it all really comes from." Drumroll please, 8/10 third favorite region. His wife is a dragon and a samurai, so Ionia was his original top spot to visit up until their distaste for demons and his visits to Noxus changed his mind. Still, just about anyone could walk up to Dealer and engage in friendly conversation in Ionia. It placates him on a deep level and brings out his most peaceful side. This is mostly because he can feed on the magical essence and that keeps the edge of hunger off.

Targon: "Oh the Star Guardians. But these guys are the real Star Guardians." The Guardians of the Super Galaxy are low on Dealer's list of people. They've participated in some particularly heinous acts of divinity, and that's a big fuck up in Big D's eyes. Imprisoning a majestic space dragon, turning in on themselves, weaponizing a proud people, subsequently eradicating said proud people after their expectations weren't met. It would be a sad day for Targon should any of them challenge his temper.

Now, down here I'll handle the second part of this ask related to meddling. Dealer is specifically exiting the time-space Runeterra occupies retroactively. He literally leaves through the whole he made to come in by every coordinate imagineable to seal it off on his way out. This removes his influence entirely, as he was never truly there. When he is gone, no one remembers he was ever there and those memories resurface instantly once he reoccupies the area. So, to answer your question...

Yes, yes he does lots of meddling

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