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genessia2018-09-24 02:37 pm
alwaysimpaled) wrote in genessia2018-09-24 02:37 pm
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Alright, time for a round table discussion or some shit.
Over the last few weeks, things have been fairly calm around Attleton and I've been looking at ways to improve conditions both in Attleton and elsewhere, and I keep coming back to an idea I've had since the election just was busy to really put it out there.
I'm considering opening sanctioned and legal betting on fights that happen at the Attleton Colosseum. As a form of gambling, it'd obviously be regulated. Nobody under the age of 18 participating, for example, and I'd be keeping an eye on odds and payouts and making sure everything was fair and transparent. Likewise, I would be offering protection from the Guardian's office to any combatant that was approached or pressured into throwing a fight, and likewise prosecuting those who throw a fight for the purpose of rigging bets willingly.
I came to this idea because we've got a lot of people here with hair trigger tempers, super powers of some sort, just enjoy fighting, or a combination of the three, myself included. I figure if there's a legal way to get that sort of thing out of your system in a place where - should an accident or something happen - Genessia's normal death rules don't apply and people wake up fine a few minutes later, it would be best for everyone.
Last thing we need is a superpowered brawl in a busy intersection. However, before making anything official, I realize I'm the new kid on the block as far as Guardians go, so I figured I'd open the floor to anyone that may have a question or concern, and I'll do my best to answer things.
Over the last few weeks, things have been fairly calm around Attleton and I've been looking at ways to improve conditions both in Attleton and elsewhere, and I keep coming back to an idea I've had since the election just was busy to really put it out there.
I'm considering opening sanctioned and legal betting on fights that happen at the Attleton Colosseum. As a form of gambling, it'd obviously be regulated. Nobody under the age of 18 participating, for example, and I'd be keeping an eye on odds and payouts and making sure everything was fair and transparent. Likewise, I would be offering protection from the Guardian's office to any combatant that was approached or pressured into throwing a fight, and likewise prosecuting those who throw a fight for the purpose of rigging bets willingly.
I came to this idea because we've got a lot of people here with hair trigger tempers, super powers of some sort, just enjoy fighting, or a combination of the three, myself included. I figure if there's a legal way to get that sort of thing out of your system in a place where - should an accident or something happen - Genessia's normal death rules don't apply and people wake up fine a few minutes later, it would be best for everyone.
Last thing we need is a superpowered brawl in a busy intersection. However, before making anything official, I realize I'm the new kid on the block as far as Guardians go, so I figured I'd open the floor to anyone that may have a question or concern, and I'll do my best to answer things.
[private]
I'm a crown pumper at the Colosseum. It's not a publicly known job. Instead I get paid from under the table by the government. Basically my job is to go to the sports events or matches and start some shit in the crowd. To create some drama by starting unnecessary fights.
It's to tackle the fact that the lack of tenacity of the crowds is ruining the enthusiasm for the games.
[... look it sounded better when they explained it.]
[private]
I don't mind getting the crowd pumped, but I'd really prefer it if you not start unnecessary fights. The last thing I need is to be called up because a brawl broke out in the stands. Also, considering the type of people showing up in the Colosseum might not take kindly to that sort of thing and could rip you apart with their mind might start shit afterward.
[private]
Though if it's really a bother I suppose I can quit my job, too.
[private]
[He shakes his head.]
If you're being paid by the government, I'm not going to kick up too much of a fuss. The first time someone comes away from a fight in the stands with an injury though, I'm shutting it down.
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