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[whiteas]

Let's settle this once and for all. Sun Wukong was a thief. However, he is also a good person and has taken that know-how and turned it into a viable business in Fayren and can now support himself with that. He's more mature than he once was even if he's still a dumb teenage boy sometimes and he still needs to apologize to Satsuki Kiryuin for physically pointing a weapon at her at a peaceful gathering as well as drudging up the past about a situation she clearly developed from and worked to improve upon.

Satsuki Kiryuin needs to apologize to Sun for treating him with disrespect regardless of whether it was rooted in his own stupidity at the time or of a discriminatory nature instead of explaining the matter he was mad about like a mature adult. She also needs to apologize to the public for using his accusations- which, by the way, were made without consulting me first and I would've told him to speak to Satsuki privately with a mediator present- to waste the public's time trying to explain how she deserves redemption for her actions but he doesn't, despite that they've both come a long way from the people they once were.

I'd personally like to apologize to everyone who's had to watch either side of this bickering. Vote for who you think would be a better leader and protector of this city, not who can dig up the oldest, most out-of-date information possible about someone who isn't even a candidate.

Now: Does anyone have any questions about what any of the candidates are actually bringing to the table?

{ OOC NOTE: Public response to Sun's post and Satsuki's post, since she's already involved. }

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[muscle_maniac]

I don't know what really happened, but...

That was very well said... Schnee-san, right?

[That was her name right? From the info she got when arriving...?]

[whiteas]

Weiss is more than acceptable.

[ It's obvious she's in a bad mood because honestly, what did she say from day one? That she wanted this to be a fair fight without slandering her opponent. And then Sun and Satsuki made it all about bickering like 5 year olds. But she's really trying to keep herself calm so she can have a normal conversation. ]

[muscle_maniac]

Right, Weiss-san. Well, I'm Matsuoka Kou.

[Only proper to introduce yourself after all. She should just leave off honorifics, but she feels she should at least have something yet until they know each other better. Weiss is free to tell her to take that off too, if she'd like.]

I guess I can't really add anything to this since I'm still fairly new here, but I hope that things stay honest and fair. You were running too, correct?

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[koishi_komeiji]

"Thank you Miss Snow." Koishi looked a little troubled. "I'm not good at things like this. I can only help in person. And it would be really bad if a big fight happened. I hope things turn out for the best after all this."

"You and your friends are really smart and even in your thoughts. We should work together and be supportive of each other. That's what humans do, right?" That seemed like an actual question. "Isn't that what's supposed to make humans so great? Your teamwork? From fighting monsters to building great things to solving stifling problems. It puzzles me so much when petty squabbles escalate..."

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[whiteas]

Humans and Faunus are both supposed to try to work together. That's why in my world, we learn to work in teams instead of only training alone. [ That's something she learned the hard way after wanting to be the shining star of the team when she first arrived at Beacon. ] It's very difficult to accomplish anything if you're spending all of your energy fighting someone who shouldn't be your enemy to begin with.

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[koishi_komeiji]

"Faunus? Whats a faunus? Is it what mister was who was complaining a lot and who doesn't like wearing normal shirts?" Koishi tilted her head. "In my world there's just humans and monsters, but if a faunus is just a race of people then they should get along just fine. Different peoples can help everyone in different ways. That's why everyone is different. I mean... I'm a monster. But I don't want to fight against humans for real or I'll die. I'd rather just co-exist, or even help out."

The little youkai perked up a bit. "Exactly! Why waste time fighting people who aren't your enemy? It doesn't make sense! I've seen humans fight wars with each other over kingdoms and resources and the integrity of their people. Things worth fighting over. But I don't understand why humans fight over petty disagreements. Do you know why?"

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[umadrobin]

Thieves can turn over a new leaf and start a successful business? Really?

{ Yes, really, because he totally did the same thing in Nova City. Of course, that's under a pseudonym. }

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[whiteas]

Apparently this is shocking news to some people.

[ Enjoy the annoyance. ]

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[umadrobin]

More people than you might think.

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[truesmiles]

I have a question~

[Because he is not bothered by what had been going on now, it's kind of hilarious in hindsight.]

You once mentioned being able to work with the other Guardians. Now I am curious to know what exactly you wanted to get the other Guardians to do if you were elected?

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[whiteas]

I actually very specifically mentioned wanting to form a council that would allow us to make coordinated efforts in times of crisis instead of everyone running around like chickens with their heads cut off until someone makes leeway, then taking credit for it because they happened to show up at the right place at the right time. Organization and being able to plan for problems instead of simply reacting to them with whoever shows up in a time of crisis is something that could easily be accomplished. I have experience working in teams both as a leader and a team member and with this kind of organization and preparation work.

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[truesmiles]

I will admit organization can be key to most things as is planning ahead for what could be possible, but we can never actually be organized for every little thing because incidents will happen and odds are there won't be people around ready for such an incident when it does. I say this because we can never tell ahead of time what might happen and when. People are not predicable that way nor is this world.

Though I am curious as to how you will actually keep people organized for this kind of thing as well? Especially since some people if trouble is about will just jump into it before any organization is done.

[kiryuin_shield]

And what of his apology for starting this ridiculous exchange in the first place?

[whiteas]

That was literally one of the first things I said.

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[ruby_roses]

[Ruby will have just been hanging on tight to Zwei, both having sensed the rather large pick up of tension in the house when she sticks her head into Weiss' room.]

This is why I'd never make a good politician... you doing okay Weiss?

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[whiteas]

I thought it was the fact that you'd rather eat cookies and play video games than spend time with people you don't already know.

[ She doesn't even mean it as an insult for once, she's just pretty sure it's a fact when it comes to Ruby. ]

I'm.. fine. I wish Sun would stop making this about bringing down Satsuki. I actually would like to make a difference and his choice to give into her taunts with zero current evidence immediately after I said I'd like to have an election without negative campaigning against Satsuki is actually getting in the way. I know he's trying to help and I know he really doesn't want Satsuki to win again but I was hoping to actually build something based on teamwork. Honestly? From the sounds of it, this all started because Satsuki insulted him the same way I did when I first met him, except she did it based on him being a thief instead of a Faunus and she doesn't know when to quit and apologize.

[ She's only telling Ruby this because it's a private conversation. Otherwise she wouldn't be complaining about how much Sun's fighting for this. She understands why it's important and she knows it's selfish to want him to stop just so she won't look bad. It's still hard on her though, so even if Ruby probably stopped paying attention halfway through what she was saying at least she can say it. ]

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[ruby_roses]

Well, there is that too.

[She steps in, making sure the door closes behind her.]

Look at it this way... he likes you. And considering how you met... and how we found out Blake was a Faunus, I'd say we've all come a long way. I haven't met this Satsuki person, but... just from what I've seen on the comms, I don't think anyone has the whole story, her or us. Maybe we should all just... sit down and talk it over?

[Because sharing cookies and milk fixes everything. Obvs.]

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[swordprincess]

Hearing all of this, I'm not sure what to believe anymore.

[She'll just leave it at that, because there's an entirely different matter that she needs to bring up.]

By the way, one of the new arrivals has destroyed your hologram at the Bay.

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[whiteas]

Satsuki may have her reasons, but it doesn't excuse how she treated him. He didn't have to act the way he did either and I don't think he has all the facts, but she actively challenged him to do so, then acted like she was the victim being attacked when he spoke up. In short: They're both in the wrong and they're both being stubborn dolts about it and I'm sorry that everyone has to deal with their argument, particularly since I'm friends with at least one of them and I was on good terms with the other until I suspect recently.

[ Weiss knows that second part already. ] I noticed. We've ordered a new one, it should be installed in the next day or so.

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[orlokbutterfly]

Good to see politics still work the same way here as everywhere else. Still nothing but a good ol' fashioned slander fest. [He scoffs and rolls his eyes.] I think I'd vote for you solely on the basis that you talk less.

[He of course means Weiss gets to the point faster that Satsuki's recent ramble did.]

Who did what, when, how and why doesn't matter. What I'm interested in is knowing which of you is the most capable of keeping a cool head in dangerous scenarios and have the combat prowess capable of protecting people even when the odds are against you.

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[whiteas]

That's literally what I just said I wanted to do as well. More than a few times, but it seems like certain people refuse to actually accept that this election should be about more than that. [ She rolls her eyes. ]

We both have a history of being physically capable. [ She's not sure Satsuki is someone she'd refer to as capable of keeping a cool head considering her tirade after Sun did exactly what she suggested he do. But she also just said she wanted to keep this away from talking crap about Satsuki. ]

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[innocent_royal]

"Seeing all of this election stuff unfold makes me glad I am from a Monarchy.

Nevertheless, you have my support. It is my way to thank you saving me from those spirit things."

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[whiteas]

It's a hassle but it helps the people find out just what sort of people are in charge of them and select who they think would be better leaders.

I appreciate it, Anastasia.

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[deathsought]

{ And... this is why he hates politics. }

All of this over a position whose primary function is the protection of city.

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[whiteas]

If they would spend as much energy as they do arguing on working together to accomplish something, I suspect we wouldn't have half the population end up in the hospital every time we have an emergency.