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[5055034455]

Good morning, Exsilium. Your resident legal experts — Sonya Karimov and myself — are curious about those of you who have leadership experience. In the interest of looking toward a brighter future in which we Transports have a self-governing body, we're asking anyone who formerly held a position of command to answer the following questions.

If you're uncomfortable with sharing this information publicly, encrypt your responses or contact one of us directly.

1. What was your position? 2. How long did you hold that position? 3. How did you come to power? 4. Briefly, explain to us the government with which you have experience. Is there a written constitution of any kind? What are the laws like? Did you have other officials working under/around you? How many people did you hold authority over? 5. Are any of your former constituents/subjects in Exsilium as of this moment? 5a. May we have their names? 6. What do you think is the ideal form of government for Exsilium? 7. If a committee were to be formed in Exsilium with the intent of eventually creating a Transport-governing body, would you be interested in serving on it?

Comments

[disheartening]

I cannot print it due to the -- technological difficulties of this city but I have been told my handwriting is quit elegant, I hope it will do well.

[ a smile. ]

A self-governing body? do you plan for it to be elected by the people of this place?

[5055034455]

That'd be just fine. And yes, but how we decide to appoint anyone remains to be seen — that'll be up to the committee. I imagine an election will be the most popular option, though.

[And if not, that's likely what he and Sonya will make sure happens, anyway. No one's just going to be appointed. That's begging for trouble.]

[disheartening]

A committee?

[ a small grin, red and amused. ]

I think you and I both know how things seem to run at committees.

[ hint: slowly. ]

[5055034455]

[He shrugs, arching an eyebrow just slightly.]

I don't think this is something that should be rushed. Do you?

[disheartening]

We are at war.

[ an arched eyebrow in return. she doesn't need to elaborate. ]

[5055034455]

The American Revolution lasted from 1775 to 1783. The Declaration of Independence didn't happen until 1776, the Constitution a little over a decade later. These things take time.

[disheartening]

[ Oh no at least serve her Whiskey if they're going to talk history. ]

And is this America? I do not know that we have time with the United Earth's power and less than kind intentions.

[5055034455]

[REGINA NO don't ever go drinking with Saul. Just don't.

He studies his screen for a moment, and then his expression breaks into a grin.]

Have I told you how glad I am you'll be assisting us?

[disheartening]

[ and a grin in return, she inclines her head. ]

It is my pleasure. I am not easy.

[ a light jest; a true one. ]

But I will do whatever I can.

[5055034455]

I'd hope not.

[...yeah he really never shuts off. Sorry, Madam Mayor.]

Drop off the survey whenever it's finished. I'll make you some coffee.

[disheartening]

It will be done within the house, you realize -

[ a small grin; 'whenever' sounds like a lot longer, ok ]

[5055034455]

Even better.

[He can make coffee real fast, Regina, don't you worry.]