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Richard ([personal profile] traumaticus) wrote in [community profile] expiationnet2025-04-28 02:15 am

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Greetings, it's me. Richard Plantagenet, the duke of Gloucester.

It seems like the last the events of the last month truly shaken up our community in more ways than just one. And on top of that it appears that the council is back on the move once again, trying to subdue us 'the chosen' under their thumb. There might not be much that we can do in the face of such horrors but i do not believe we are entirely powerless either.

But first things first. If any of you find your housing situation compromised, please, come to the inn. We will allow anyone in need to stay free of charge. However, I must warn you that the standards aren't quite what they used to be with the resources running low, which leads me to my next point.

I call everyone who is willing and capable to gather and join me in the cleaning up and rebuilding our city. The roads are still filled with rubble and debris from the fight and some areas seems to be completely blocked off. Similarly, I will call everyone who is interested in defending our city to join me and the defense squad with patrolling around the borders and woods nearby in case of the monsters still lingering around. The game and other wildlife seems to have left the their usual area, so we need to make sure that it is safe for them to return here if we want to thrive as a community.

As for my last point.

I am aware that not all of you might trust me or have the most positive views on my actions here. Still, I wish you to listen to what I have to propose to you and take it in your heart without being clouded by prejudice and hear me out.

When my homeland was met with great injustice my noble father, the duke of York, took upon his shoulders to set things right. He rallied the people, raised the banners and brought upon a storm like no other to sweep across our country. All just to remove the tyrant, the false king from his pedestal. When I look at the way our state in this city I must admit that I feel compelled to do the same and urge us to take our fates to our own hands. The Council and this AI-entity might loom above us like Gods, but that does not mean we ought to outright submit to them. I am aware that we have already into our own groups and formed affiliations. But I truly do believe we are strongest when we are together and united.

Which is why I propose the following: that we, the Chosen, would form our own governing body. A council of our own, if you will. I do not suggest that we follow one true leader, as I believe that to be fruitless in our situation. However, we would greatly benefit from having chosen representatives to gather and bring out the issues that we might be facing as a community, so that we could coordinate our efforts to match our best interests and needs.

This is, of course, just a suggestion. I would love to hear what all of you think of this.
chimericalclaw: (a: curiosity)

voice; un: altius

[personal profile] chimericalclaw 2025-04-28 02:03 am (UTC)(link)
[Most of this, Altius would consider standard fare; reasonable offers of help and general requests for assistance in efforts that would ultimately aid them all.

But then... well. That's an interesting idea indeed. But is it a good one? The jury is still out on that.]


Do you think a Chosen government of any kind would make a difference? I have my doubts that our captors would acknowledge such an effort, given their lack of respect for the judicial process, but I suppose I could be mistaken.
manifestering: (016)

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[personal profile] manifestering 2025-04-28 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
[Unfortunately he's not here to be helpful, so:]

Self-important and egregious.
bulleting: (pic#17551378)

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[personal profile] bulleting 2025-04-28 02:16 am (UTC)(link)
[Interesting. It's not like it's not something Caitlyn hadn't thought about before, but with any governing body comes a whole lot of issues. How would they be chosen? Elected or otherwise? It would be wise to ensure everyone was represented in some way, that everyone had a voice at the table. What about when people left? Were altered? Sentenced? Did they need to step back during those times, to avoid outside influence?

It sounded...messy. Coming from someone who had been thrust into power and leadership in her own world, not something she was eager to handle again, but would, if necessary. She was one of the longer lasting Chosen around, these days. That kind of experience counted for something, even if she hated the idea.]


I have my qualms, but a way to unify us doesn't sound unreasonable. We would just need to find a way to do it that would benefit all Chosen, not just those that sat at the table. And with plenty of safeguards.
manifestering: (010)

[personal profile] manifestering 2025-04-28 02:18 am (UTC)(link)
You wanted our opinions. You now have mine.
conflictresolution: (78)

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[personal profile] conflictresolution 2025-04-28 02:25 am (UTC)(link)
No doubt your father would be proud of you standing up as he did and honoring his legacy with such formal and formative speeches. While there is concerned that the mundane opinions of small-minded suspicious Chosen will stand against you, I believe you are on the right course of action.

We move from chaos to tragedy to blight in this place. There is no control, nothing we have that allows us to keep a steady hand of our own fates.

I would consider supporting you in this enactment of a Council of Chosen. We must have control, Richard. We must take it from our overlords and hold it tightly.
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manifestering: (002)

[personal profile] manifestering 2025-04-28 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
That is very simple. I do not believe enough of you will consider my best interests in your plans. As such I am not interested in rallying for you.
chimericalclaw: (a: silence)

[personal profile] chimericalclaw 2025-04-28 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
I'm afraid that by suggesting such a thing you'd imply others attempting to survive and escape in their own ways have surrendered, which wouldn't earn you much favor with them.

[It's said without any anger or offense. He understands Richard wouldn't want to unduly accuse anyone of inaction. Surely not.]

I do agree we're more effective working together, of course. But there are limits to what people are willing to agree upon, even when an enemy is placed directly in front of them. I'd consider that especially relevant given that our group is... more rebellious than most. The idea of any sort of established rule tends to make those sorts balk.
manifestering: (012)

[personal profile] manifestering 2025-04-28 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
You would only be acting for the sake of your little council.

If you believe otherwise... what do you think would do it? Give me an example.
manifestering: (011)

[personal profile] manifestering 2025-04-28 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
[Thinking he is any more enthused by The People-- haha. Whew.]

You do not build trust by trying to do some nebulous activities. Give me a better example.
opheliac: ヽ(✿゚▽゚)ノ (Concrete is paving lanes)

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[personal profile] opheliac 2025-04-28 03:36 am (UTC)(link)
I'm moving my SNAX Machine near the Inn tomorrow. No touchy!

[and not acknowledgement of what he just said.]
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[personal profile] opheliac 2025-04-28 03:41 am (UTC)(link)
The SNAX Machine. It's a vending machine that carries a wild selection of goodies. First-aid junk, cookies, chips, drinks, herbs, and whatevers. All cost one coin!

It's for the suckers who can't afford all good stuff, and they need it fast. I'm putting it near the Inn because it has more foot traffic.
bulleting: (pic#17551274)

[personal profile] bulleting 2025-04-28 03:42 am (UTC)(link)
If enough people agree to some kind of leadership, we may need to hold discussions in person as well. We need to give people plenty time to air out their concerns, and get a better grasp of how the Chosen as a whole want to be led, before any choices are made and put into action.

That aside, anything we do likely won't be recognized by the Council, either, nor with any of the locals, so any real power will be questionable. Just what we give them.

[Sorry, Cait has a lot of Thoughts.]
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[personal profile] conflictresolution 2025-04-28 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
You honor his memory with your direct actions and cultivating community in the defense of the Chosen. Tread carefully but with resolution. Like him, you will strike those that stand in your path.

Control is, of course, for the betterment of all Chosen, whether they acknowledge it or not. Are we not most responsible and capable to understand our own needs better than anyone else? We cannot allow this place to control us.
melnik: (nobody knows what's 'round the bend)

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[personal profile] melnik 2025-04-28 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
Good to hear from you, Richard. I'm sure you already know you have my help at your disposal for keeping the city safe during clean-up...

[ There is no question he'd have been focusing on that anyway, but if there is anyone he'd take further suggestion from, it would be him. More importantly though. ]

So you've decided to speak on this council idea. What is it that prompted you?
abandonware: ([ 06. ])

[personal profile] abandonware 2025-04-28 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
[Hm.]

i can help with cleanup and defense.

[It's not her place to question humanity, she thinks. But a "Council" makes her uneasy, makes her think of secrets passed up channels that others would not see.]

a council...
i don't get it. if an ai controls all the programs here, they're not going to listen to us. they're following networked commands.

has anyone tried finding it? the ai.
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individualized: (108)

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[personal profile] individualized 2025-04-28 04:55 am (UTC)(link)
[There's a very petite-looking girl who seems to be in her teens on the video. She's fairly subdued in her emotions.]

I will defend the city. I am familiar with such work.

I do not have any experience with governing, but I agree that allowing one entity to control others should not be permitted.
entreats: (and i could hear the thunder)

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[personal profile] entreats 2025-04-28 12:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Oh. Ugh, even. First some of her favorite people disappear, and then, when she's already in a bad mood, she has to see a message that definitely does not improve her mood. If there's any sort of talk Ange doesn't enjoy.. ]

What kind of improvement do you possibly think a government could bring to this place?

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