Guardian Debates! Live TV and action if you're in attendance!

[genpcs]

[ Everyone's TVs will flicker on and to the Genessia News Channel for a Live Special Report. The Show Host pops out from beneath the podium, a cool tenor voice coming straight from him as he addresses the camera. ]

Well heeeeello there everyone! We interrupt your day for a very special report! It's your favorite host with news about the City Guardian Election, live, despite the weather folks! It turns out electronics don't work so well in the freezing cold, so we've had to move our Guardian's debate to warmer pastures! Thank you to our sponsor, Hot Diggity! Toast your houses so warm this winter you'll think you're bread. Though let's hope a little chill won't freeze out any of the candidates, ha ha ha! Or should I say ho ho ho?

[ There's a brief pause before he swivels to a second camera and the camera view zooms in on his face as if he didn't just make the lamest news pun. ]

We are broadcasting live from right here in Genessia City. Many folks are in attendance, including our very own GCPD who are here to monitor and keep the peace. Let's begin the live debate-slash-Q&A you've all been waiting for. Here's how it works: You all come up with questions to ask each of the Guardians, and each Guardian will have the opportunity to answer it to help you decide which of your candidates is the right one for your city. You can submit your questions via text to the CPU and it will beam them to our stage, or if you're here in the audience, head on up to the podium and ask in person! Now to introduce our candidates.

Attleton puts the A+ in Guardianship, but will it be return Guardian Cassian Andor? Or will Chara or Cecil Palmer talk up a storm in the citizen's hearts?

Everglade as always returns with two beautiful ladies, the gorgeous and charitable returning Guardian Grell Sutcliff and a new gem, Emerald Sustrai! Who will shine harder in this debate?!

Fayren keeps its tradition of having the largest number of candidates with four all-stars! Welcome Alexstrasza, Qubine, Winter Schnee, and current acting Guardian Mavis Vermillion! A goddess, a dragon, an ice queen, and a fairy-esque guild-leader. What a variety!

Nova City's coming in hot! Check it out, Mercury Black and Garrus Vakarian trying to stay in office with a dual ticket! Current Deputy Guardian Grievous saying: It's my turn, boys! And a newcomer from a new corner, Gale Reinhard, ready to rock Nova City all night long!

Let's not forget the heart of our cities, the hostess with the mostest, Genessia City! It's the mayor-punching expert, X-Ray and our long-term favorite returning Guardian David Haller!

Let's get started folks! Get out of the showers and into the town hall for this live debate, starting in 30 minutes! You've still got time to pop in, let's go, and don't forget to cast your votes this Tuesday, December 26th at the polls!

{ OOC NOTE: Anyone can reply to this post with a question they want to ask the potential City Guardians. Each City Guardian candidate is tasked with answering any question on this post. No candidate is required to, but lack of participation may affect public opinion of the candidate! Lack of any activity during the election season will disqualify your candidate, however.

On December 26th, the polls will officially go up and each character will be afforded one vote for each city. So if you play 5 characters, you will need to submit 5 IC vote choices; if you only play 1, then only that character will vote. This means you as the player are voting on your character's behalf because it's going to be in the OOC comm just so that we can include instructions. There will be further information at that time as well as a link to a "booklet" with candidate information. For now though, the debate is here! }

Comments

[gastronomics]

How are you going to help protect the citizens who don't have superpowers and can't just hold off or charge forward in an emergency?

[whiteas]

In the past, there has been large contention from some of the more.. isolationist parties in the elections and upset that only people who live directly within the city should be able to vote for their guardian, despite that we all have to live here together and with each other and the cities clearly interact to a point that what affects one affects the others.

[ But she digresses. Sorry. Okay. No getting PA about previous election seasons. ]

In light of that ongoing conversation, what are your views on the individual cities roles within the larger ecosystem here? Why do you think it's important to interact with the other cities to increase protection of all citizens? Or do you think that it's important to isolate the cities and only look out for your own backs?

[actualhumandisaster]

[ Ugh, who let the kriffing Jedi in... ]

Okay. Let's do a little battle scenario.

You and your deputies gravely underestimated your opponent and defeat is imminent. You could escape, but would have to leave your little minions-- Sorry. Your deputies behind to fend for themselves and likely have them face a not very pleasant outcome for themselves.

Will you run, or will you stay, regardless what consequences there might be for you?

[ Is this question specifically tailored for one candidate in particular?

Well, certainly. HI, GRIEVOUS! HE'S WATCHING YOU CRINGE! ]

[campediem]

What's the one thing you respect most about the candidate (or candidates!) you're running against?

...

Hi, Emerald!

[innocent_royal]

Do you believe enough is being done for the children, the sick and the old? Do you believe any more could be done for them?

anonymous

[inthedriversseat]

q for Cecil Palmer: what's your stance on pineapple on pizza?

Others can answer too if they like!

[unhappy]

I have a question for X-ray. [ he's not going to shut up so she's going to say it. ]

A being with powers surpassing a god rips your arms off in the middle of a fight. How do you solve problems now that you're unable to punch your problems away?

[whiteas]

[ She's back! It's entirely possible Weiss is just getting back in line after her questions. ]

What limitations do you feel should be implemented on the Guardian's office to protect citizen's rights? Are there any current restrictions you believe should be loosened?

[initia_nova]

We all know the ways each Guardians and city reacts when a crisis strikes. But once that's over, no one offers any assistance to those affected by issues like trauma, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Don’t you think some sort of measures to offer support should be implemented? If so, what kind?

[k2so]

This question is for candidate X-Ray...are you aiming to waste everyone's time every time you open your mouth or will you actually deliver some well-thought answers to the concerns of the citizens?

[Kay has zero chill also he can spot a mile away when Cassian is starting to lose his patience.]

[wonderland_vogue]

I suppose this is more aimed at the Everglade campaigners than anything else, but the rest are free to comment if they wish.

How do you propose to continue working with the undead and deceased communities of the city? Admittedly, I've come to this party late but I remain curious on if the status quo will remain or if there's ideas on how to further this... integration of sorts between the living and non.

Also, for that matter, have either of you considered how to help those that feed on things that are less.... tangible? Things such as thoughts, emotions, feeding that needs to be done in a particular kind of matter versus something you can easily obtain such as blood? What if said thing needed to be fed upon is less than savory to the masses? Such as fear, suffering, that sort of thing?

[erinoah]

[ You might have briefly seen Noah, but today she looks... different. Less blue and slimy for one thing. Only her ears are the same. ]

Forgive me, I am new to this... but for the candidates, I have a question.

Let's say a crisis so great happens that sacrifices have to be made to bring things back into order. Are you willing to do this? What contingencies do you have in place to make sure that it never comes to this, and if it does, who can you trust in your place? If you regret your decisions, what will you do?

[ Totally not speaking from experience, no way! ]

[bright_imperius]

Hmmm, this is really a question for, well, everyone.

[ Pauses, looks a little hesitant. ]

I see a lot of talk about the separation of powers, and, I've read up now on what's happened in the past, especially with Everglade.

But, at the same time, there've been a lot of complaints and criticisms - even from you as you campaign against one another - about not enough being done, not enough power or control being taken, to keep disasters in check and damages to a minimum.

So, I suppose my question is -

How do you define the limits of your power, as a Guardian, if you should be elected?

Is there a line you wouldn't cross? Are there circumstances where exceptions would be made?

[unhappy]

Question for everyone! What do you think about requiring all candidates to put your other sources of profit, including jobs and businesses, on hold for the duration of your election if you win instead of splitting your attention between guardianship and a business empire and running charities and basically a bunch of stuff that means your not doing your job while you are doing that?

[ghostofrazgriz]

Are there any new systems, equipment or other improvements you may be considering to upgrade the effectiveness of the Guardian offices?

No, I'm not referring to strictly weaponry.

[om_nom_namur]

Question for everbody: Bein' a Guardian sounds like a pain in the ass, an' that's 'fore y' factor in the paperwork. So what's drivin' y' t' wanna be Guardians in the first place? Like, what's it t' y'? Why y' wanna win?

[whiteas]

There are a few of you who have just recently arrived and haven't been here to see even a single term of Guardianship completed. For those of you who fit this qualification, what makes you think you are a better choice than someone who's been here for longer and has more experience and, frankly, attachment to the cities they are bidding for the title of protector of?

[bornunlucky]

I'm new here. Tell me, what's the most important part of the job as far as you're concerned?