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ɴᴀᴛʜᴀ orbiters ❰ mod collective ❱ ([personal profile] natha) wrote in [community profile] nysalogs2018-04-21 07:32 pm

(mini-event) THE COALITION OF REFUGEES

THE COALITION    
On the day of the council, there are markers tied with ribbons in the colors of both Olympia and Wyver that line the paths from the cities to the South Outpost, meant to guide anyone with an invitation to the first meeting of the Coalition of Refugees.


While during the previous festivities of the gala the Great Hall was sharply divided between Olympians and Wyverns, the differences between the factions are not so apparent now. Inside, the hall is decorated with a more subdued mix of the white and gold of Olympia and the red and black of Wyver. Banners, pennants, and bunting drape from the ceiling and wind around wooden pillars. To one side of the hall, there are tables set up with drinks and finger foods — refreshments for the guests, for after the opening speech. A raised platform has been set up at one end of the room, flanked by contingents of both the Royal Guards and the Knightryders standing at attention side by side, differentiated only by the make of their armor and the colors they wear.

Ashti, Shenya, and Heryn stand waiting for the arrival of their monarchs, pointedly ignoring each other; notably, Raysc, Shanrian's son and the leader of Mythi's Fangs, is conspicuously absent.
Staff members cluster to the side of the stage, waiting for the speech to begin. A whisper drifts over from a woman in one of the Olympian groups: Do you really think the Empress will try to negotiate for Nithor's skull?

The man she's speaking to shakes his head and scoffs, answering: Ha! Not a chance. She thinks it's too soon, who knows if this peace will last. Besides, there's no way she's willing to give up Ysevrai's heart.
A horn sounds, and the staff members subside, glancing around to see if anyone's overheard. A moment later, and Simwe and Shanrian make their appearance, walking together to the stage for their speech.

Aha… we have quite the gathering here, do we not? All of our heroes in one place… This may be an unprecedented meeting, but it seems as though it will be a productive one. Let us begin by thanking all of you for your contributions to our cities in recent times.

Since your arrival, you have weathered the plague that swept through our cities and aided us in finding its cure; you have withstood the scorn of those who were meant to shelter you turning against you, and helped us quell riots in the very hearts of our homes; you have been taken right off the streets and endured hardships too terrible to tell, and have proven heroes in bringing our people safely home. You have done much for us, and shown yourselves loyal beyond many who were born within our walls. We will allow your voices to go unheard no longer! Today—


Today, we will hear you. You have demonstrated both strength and valor in equal measures — it follows that you will be wise as well, and it is that wisdom that we wish to hear brought in council to our cities. You are gathered here to look beyond our history of violence and hostility, to see beyond the prejudices we hold. We hope that with your clearer sight, you'll keep in your hearts the betterment of both of our fair cities, rather than allow pettiness to hold sway and lift one over the other.

Those gathered here are deemed worthy by action and by the trust of your brethren: a council. Amongst yourselves, decide what matters most to you about your lives within the cities. Discuss what changes you wish to see, and how those changes should come about. Reach an agreement, put your motions to us, and should they be feasible, we will see what sort of effect your ideas will have. The two proposals with the most support among your fellows will be those we implement, so argue your reasoning most convincingly!

And remember, this is your chance to impress us. If your advice is sound, we will look to you again.

At this, both rulers fall silent, and withdraw to a balcony to oversee the proceedings. This is not their meeting, after all — this is something that only the refugees can determine the outcome of.
FINAL OOC NOTES    
Welcome to your first chance to have a voice in the NPC governments, Players! Your task is, as a group, to decide the two most important IC issues you would like to see Olympia and Wyver address, and then put forward a plan of action for how to improve whatever those problems are, which will then be implemented in May.

Since these are strictly Olympian and Wyvern issues, topics should still adhere to the Natha's policies of not revealing anything about the Storm or the Natha's existence, but beyond that, you're free to propose any topics you think should be addressed about your characters' way of life in the cities — after all, haven't the Orbiters sent you here to make a difference and improve life on El Nysa in their stead?
torchwoodteaboy: (smile blush)

[personal profile] torchwoodteaboy 2018-05-15 07:32 pm (UTC)(link)
No, Ianto had suspected that Jim would probably give him an answer like that. He seems the sort of man to really throw himself into the job. He knows the type.

What he isn't expecting is the statement to follow. It's enough of a surprise that it shows on Ianto's face, and he fumbles his response for a few seconds before he does his best to recover and offer a reply.

"I..." He raises his eyebrows slightly, before flicking the other man a little smile. Still half wondering if Jim means to be addressing him in the offer, but he's not going to test his chances by asking him otherwise. "I'd like that. If all goes well." He takes a step back from the other man, before flicking him another self-conscious smile. "I'll see you around, Jim."

Best make a hasty retreat before he embarrasses himself any more than he can salvage the situation from.
beatupgrass: (✘ hike up your knickers fellas)

[personal profile] beatupgrass 2018-05-16 12:20 am (UTC)(link)
And one day she might wind up packing up her space station and going elsewhere.

[And he is not looking forward to that day at all.]
ukase: (All business)

[personal profile] ukase 2018-05-16 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
[Rumlow knew that logic well. When he returned from oversea beat to hell and barely holding it together, he had been called a hero, given a medal and praised for his valor. He had been nothing more than a survivor in a bad situation.]

What are you supposed to be called for surviving that kind of shit?
assholic: (Smile - Side 2)

[personal profile] assholic 2018-05-16 02:26 am (UTC)(link)
A New York cockroach.

[A grin as she sipped at her drink.]
ukase: (Records really?)

[personal profile] ukase 2018-05-16 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
They aren't so big. I've been to some places where you turn on a light and the whole wall scatters.

[He was fine being called a cockroach though. It had a nice ring to it.]
assholic: (Default)

[personal profile] assholic 2018-05-16 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
I'm not big either. But I can kick your ass and survive more than I should. You want big, go to Madagascar. For survival of rancid shit, I'll stick with a roach scuttling on Joe's Pizza House floor.
ukase: (All business)

[personal profile] ukase 2018-05-16 02:35 am (UTC)(link)
So you say, but I've yet to see you in action more than breaking some bed frames.

[But don't worry, he planned on coming to watch her fight very soon. It seemed neglectful to not see it when she opened up full throttle on someone else.]
assholic: (Doubt - 1)

[personal profile] assholic 2018-05-16 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
I'm not a freakshow or an exhibit. I save causing pain for when pain's needed. And as much as you bitch and whine and plead, that doesn't count.
ukase: (Intent)

[personal profile] ukase 2018-05-16 02:42 am (UTC)(link)
That's fine. You apparently put yourself in situations where you want to tromp on people, and that's where I'll see it.

[He also challenged her to hurt him because he didn't think that she would no matter what he said. And when she did, it was generally accidental.]
assholic: (Side - 3)

[personal profile] assholic 2018-05-16 02:50 am (UTC)(link)
You keep saying that like it's a definite. Am I going to have to double check you're not following me?
ukase: (Aim)

[personal profile] ukase 2018-05-16 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
You can try, but I assure you that I'm very good at following people.

[A half-lie. He was good at tracking but more than that, he was used to a government's worth of surveillance to help him where he needed to go.]
assholic: (Talking - 1)

[personal profile] assholic 2018-05-16 03:02 am (UTC)(link)
Guess I'll just have to fly more.

[Can't follow her there, Brock.]
ukase: (Rough)

[personal profile] ukase 2018-05-16 03:08 am (UTC)(link)
You do have an even better ass when you're flying.

[He was going to go there just to annoy her.]
assholic: (Look - 1)

[personal profile] assholic 2018-05-16 03:11 am (UTC)(link)
[She made a sound of frustration, reaching over and shoving him lightly.]

How do you manage to make everything about my ass?
ukase: (Making friends)

[personal profile] ukase 2018-05-16 03:16 am (UTC)(link)
[He moved with the shove, smirking.]

Because when you're as much of an asshole as I am, the ass is clearly the best part.
assholic: (Smile - Down 2)

[personal profile] assholic 2018-05-16 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
Don't make you call you a prick. I don't have a corresponding body part.
ukase: (Default)

[personal profile] ukase 2018-05-16 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
Does that mean you like my prick the most? That's almost sweet.
assholic: (Profile - Hair 2)

[personal profile] assholic 2018-05-16 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
It's the part of you that's pleased me the most.

[Was that a dig? It was a dig.]
ukase: (Rough)

[personal profile] ukase 2018-05-16 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
I don't know... you like bruising my wrists too, so I figure they are in the running.

[He grinned, not letting the dig hit home.]
assholic: (Look - Bitchy 1)

[personal profile] assholic 2018-05-16 03:36 am (UTC)(link)
You think I bruise your dick?

... Wait. Do I bruise your dick?
ukase: (Always a helping hand)

[personal profile] ukase 2018-05-16 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
You try to bruise my ego, but it's too big. And no, you've never bruised my dick, and no, that's not excuse to try either.

[He nudged her with an elbow again.]

So violent.
assholic: (Amused - 1)

[personal profile] assholic 2018-05-16 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
[She scoffed at him.]

You say that in a tone like you're offended, but we both know you're probably half hard at the thought of me hurting you.
ukase: (Making friends)

[personal profile] ukase 2018-05-16 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
[He shifted his weight on his feet very purposefully, rubbing his thighs together.]

Half is being a bit generous. I might be peeking with some interest, but let's not call it half-mast yet.
assholic: (Default)

[personal profile] assholic 2018-05-16 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
Uh huh. And if I made some comment about leaving another mark on you? Maybe dragging you into a closet and making sure you leave here with your own little mottled assortment of bruises?

[She gave him a pointed look. Someone was a masochist.]
ukase: DW: famira (Whoa show pony)

[personal profile] ukase 2018-05-16 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
Well, we're in public, and I don't think anyone beyond us would appreciate the sentiment or the tearing of clothing. We might want to hold off until the whole deal is done before jumping to that one.

[He smirked at her. He was able to restrain himself when he had a mission in mind.]

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