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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.

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[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.

[Unfortunately he's not here to be helpful, so:]

Self-important and egregious.

[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.

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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I'm moving my SNAX Machine near the Inn tomorrow. No touchy!

[and not acknowledgement of what he just said.]

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?

[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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[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.

[ 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?

[Fandaniel rubs his chin thoughtfully, then...]

A fool's notion! Absolute buffoonery!

But terribly amusing, and for this I thank you. I needed that smile today.

[ Ah, there it is. Ragna was already skeptical of the idea of the defense squad, seeing that as an attempt to seize control over the population. After all, every tyrant starts by building an army, no? And this post only reaffirms his suspicions. In the end, it's always about power, not what's the best for the people. ]

So instead of submitting to the Council, we submit to you and your merry band of puppets? Yeah, fuck that. You can stick that idea up your scrawny ass.

This is the most longest-winded way I have ever heard someone beg the masses to pick them.

Best each other in battle to prove who is best suited for a position of power and get it over with.

Regardless of the decision, I will not bow my head to a human.

Why would people not trust you? Or have negative views or whatever.

[ everything sounds so screwed up, and the idea itself is sound! how would there not be a counter-council like this, really? ]

It's a good idea if you can get everyone to agree to it. Otherwise you're going to wind up with some people who don't feel like they're being heard. Having a group of representatives makes sense! It all depends on who they are and who they represent.

I know a lot of this is my fault... I'll be clearing rubble and stuff. If you see an armored monster helping move crap off the roads, that's me, so don't attack.

The other part... That seems totally pointless.

[Oh it's this guy again. How's Whitey doing--]

I didn't see the council when Jerry took me to the courthouse. Just figured to let you know. [Not that it means the council doesn't exist at all, but...]

But I've been helping with the cleanup of Aldrip. And I'll help defend when things start going bad. [...] I can probably do a patrol or two around the woods too if needed. Make sure everything is clear.

[He doesn't know what to say about the whole council of Chosen though. Guess that's fine?? He's not really into the whole government stuff. Long as they put people on the council that don't entirely suck.]

well I still think it's a good idea. the point is to make sure we have some organization, people! we can't be a united front against threats or against the simulation if we're all running around doing our own thing. 

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