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[uncalled_for]

[Every feature on her face looks exhausted, it’s clear she hasn’t slept. But her usual determined expression stays the same.]

Again, disastrous problems befell us. And again, not everyone came out of this unharmed. What more will it take to convince others to stand together and fight?

Our threat is not only just this UE, nor the Initiative who has shown its care for us if not recently then in the past on multiple occasions. What’s more, the threat has become infighting as well.

We are on our own.

[A bit of silence with a final AHEM.] With that, I’m announcing our third Defense Meeting that will be held this Saturday morning in the gardens, as last time.

We are a group that in time will grow stronger in defending not only ourselves but each other and that is our cause; to protect each other and fight as one during whatever circumstances, whether they be battles or something similar to what we’ve recently faced. This meeting we will be choosing our leaders amongst our own by nominations and by vote. But I encourage everyone to come and see for themselves the cause we are standing for.

And Barnaby Brooks, if you have a moment, I’d like to speak with you.

[An exhausted sigh, and finally,] ... Thank you. I'm Fiona, and I've been the one organizing these efforts thus far. If you have any questions, I'll answer them.



[OOC: Look who’s back from the dead. \o/ Anyways, OOC Nominations post is here along with link references~ Hooray. :>]

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voice

[vaudevil]

[He remembered the last time he went to that meeting. No one spoke to him and it was a waste of his time then and probably will be now.]

I hope you have a better turnout than you had the last time I had arrived.

[Thanks but no thanks.]

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[uncalled_for]

I hope so as well. But that isn't going to happen unless everyone tries. I can repeat myself as many times as it takes but nothing will be done unless others follow and keep trying with me. That is the point of unifying, it's... [It looks as though she's ready to continue but clamps her mouth closed.]

I'm hoping you'll try and join us again, at the least.

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[vaudevil]

[He pauses for a few seconds as if he's thinking on it some.]

I suppose the purpose is to try. You needn't explain why. I think I have a pretty good idea.

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To gain allies is a tremendous effort among the paranoid. I hope that many see this as an effort of unification than as an effort to rebel on a superficial level.

If I gain entrance on the inside among the Initiative as a scientist, I could offer you information to your cause.

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[breakin_ur_lore]

[He's kind of sad that the Initiative did not really help out much, but he understand what it means. They are on their own, at least partially. so...]

I don't think I'm qualified for leading anything...but I would like to join and help.

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[uncalled_for]

[Snort.] Leaders aren't the only ones who are helpful in any effort.

But if you can take the time to try and help at all, I'd appreciate it.

[onemoredeath]

I will appear but I do hope others will realize that this is something we need in order to grow effective here and in time.

[uncalled_for]

It's time we hardly seem to have or that people acknowledge as something of an obstacle. [Snort she could go on and on about that but let's not drown the conversation just yet]

I'm glad you'll come. If you can, then tell others. For now, it may be the greatest assistance anyone can offer. The more who understand what we are actually up against, the better.

[onemoredeath]

I shall try but I doubt many will listen to me.

[songofvalor]

Are you all right, Fiona?

And what is a... "defense meeting"?

[uncalled_for]

[There's hesitation and a very suspicious look.] I'm fine...

I think I've explained it though, haven't I? What do you think it is from what I've already stated?

[songofvalor]

[ Wow, why is it so hard being a good person around you. ]

I know that but how does it differ from the official police force? Isn't this... superfluous?

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[ex_bandai157]

( this is a little unexpected. )

Yes?

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[uncalled_for]

[She was hoping for that hooray.

A short hmn sound.]

I meant it when I said we need to be unified. I saw the developments for your... police groups and I'd like to find a way to work together.

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[freewoman]

You've got a group then, and you choose your leaders?

[She's interested.]

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[uncalled_for]

By nomination followed by voting of those nominated, yes. We are all from various worlds with various abilities that some have never seen. [Snort. Because man, some people here. Oboy.] I'd hardly say simply sharing our experiences in leadership or lack there of would qualify someone to continue to do so here, don't you think?

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[glenamored]

[ Now here's a woman who can speak to the masses. Color Glen impressed, and also not entirely unaffected. ]

Noble goals... are there many in your group so far?

[uncalled_for]

[Hah.] Not enough, I'm afraid.

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[needednomore]

You won't convince everyone but I'm pretty sure that's no surprise at this point. There will always be people who would rather stand outside of any group and take no personal responsibility for what is happening around them.

[uncalled_for]

That's no reason not to try, I would think.

So where would you stand then?

[a_million_blossoms]

I shall be there.

[uncalled_for]

I appreciate that.

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[ofthegrey]

[It's rare that he fumbles anything these days, his clumsiness of youth long behind him. However, at the sound of that voice, he can't get his device in hand quickly enough. Twice he nearly drops it. Fortunately, his side isn't activated, his shortcoming remaining a private moment.

It's several long moments after she has stopped speaking before he feels fully comported. When he's ready to respond, he touches the icon, his expression composed if a little tight around the eyes.]

I hoped you'd return.

[If there's any outward indication anything is amiss, it's perhaps in the subdued volume of the simple statement. He pauses to consider what else he should say.]

I'll be at the meeting.

[Another pause and a frustrated look while he seems to be searching for something on the device.]

I don't know how to make conversations private on these things, assuming such a thing is truly possible. May I come to you?

[uncalled_for]

[She doesn’t hesitate in responding, but where she would usually be making direct eye contact, even through the video she’s averting her eyes.

She’ll respond in Orlesian, if Duncan wasn’t already using it. Her tone a reassuring one.] I’m fine, Duncan. What else is there to talk about?

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[chargethesebatteries]

[Tamora likes your attitude.]

Nice to meet you, Fiona. Does your organization work with the PD here? ['Cuz she can totally get behind affiliating with other people who are interested in the safety of the public at large.]

[uncalled_for]

I'm sorry... PD? I'm not familiar with the term.