Winter, January 7th - Guardianship

[zenoh]

Video - Public

[ Ayame appears on video clad in her old black armor, with the phone camera fixed toward her and showing a vast and empty chamber behind her. Ayame stands at Nova City's Holodeck, where the sound of her voice makes a subtle echo ]

Good afternoon.

[ She starts, clearing her throat for a moment and looking into the camera and trying to appear more composed. Speeches are hard ]

This last election has seen a very close competition for Nova City's Guardianship position. I have nothing but gratitude for those who voted in support of Gale Reinhardt and myself. I wish to congratulate Ms. Bulla Brief for having so much support, and wish her the best from this day forward. I hope to reward people's faith as a new Guardian of this city. I look forward to working with my fellow Guardians and working for the people of this city.

Now, our Guardian team could use another member. The loss of former Deputy Yang Xiao Long has yet to be mended, so I am here right now on Nova City's Holodeck. Consider this an interview should you be interested in the position. That's all. Thank you.

[ With a gesture of her hand, she makes a fist that shuts the feed off ]

Comments

[Private Video]

[generalgrievous]

[He had attempted to run for Guardian after Weiss had stepped down and failed. He hasn't personally wanted to try again yet, content to protect the city from a deputy position and further concentrate on his Trauma Centre. So he bears her no ill will.]

I, of course, wish to remain on as deputy myself.

[There's always the danger that new Guardians would push him out of the position. He's aware of that.]

Deputies should have some way to protect the city, either defensively, strategically or with fighting prowess. Those should be their primary attributes.

[Private Video]

[zenoh]

[ Ayame would be relieved to know that, but she feels very guilty of winning as she imagines herself in Bulla's position. Bulla may be more mature than she is, because Ayame feels like she would have been upset if they lost. ]

And remain a deputy you shall. It's one reason I wanted to know what type of person you would have in the team.

[ She nods, taking a slow stroll on the empty holodeck ]

And yes. While we have no shortage of people with an ability to fight, plenty seem to lack sufficient tactical and strategic knowledge. Many seem overly reliant on their supernatural abilities in winning the day...

[ She sighs, shaking her head. She has many doubts running through her mind that she can't even look at the camera. Even Grievous, whose opinion she grew to value now, feel intimidating ]

[Private Video]

[generalgrievous]

Indeed, all power with no intelligence can result in a worse catastrophe.

The people have chosen you. Let that faith guide you to choose their protectors. If you need an adviser in this matter, I will be here.

[Private Video]

[zenoh]

[ Hearing that from her comrade has lifted the little amount of doubt in her, and it showed in a weary smile and an appreciative nod ]

Yes... I suppose I just needed to hear that from you and the others.

[ She exhales her worries away, regaining her composure ]

I shall let you know of the applicants' performances later, then. If you have any recommendation of people you know who would be fit for the job, I wouldn't mind hearing it.