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City Guardian Debate!

[ 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! How exciting! This just in for Nova City: Weiss Schnee and Genessia City: David Haller will continue to hold their positions of City Guardian! Congratulations!

For all other cities, it looks like the heat of battle is about to go from the frying pan and into the fire! Talk about a mixed metaphor, folks. Here we go, 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.

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. Now onto the debate.

Just to recap, our official candidates for Everglade are Fai D. Flourite, Sans the Skeleton and Maria Selwyn!

For Attleton, we have a new record high number of candidates! We have John Smith, Reiner Braun, Dante Sparda, Roman Torchwick and Blaze.

And last but not least, the competition is fierce in Fayren with four candidates! Satori Komeiji, Blaine DeBeers, Azalea and Mavis Vermillion COME ON DOWN!

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 Monday, June 20th 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!

On June 20th, 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. For now though, the debate is here! }

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[Dante will just saunter out on stage, a chair slung over his shoulder. Once he got to his podium, he casually flips it onto its legs, sits in it and props his feet up on his podium, just waiting for questions.]

Disregarding whether or not you're capable of the job as many people here are, why do each of you want to be the City Guardian?

[ Seeing what's in their hearts may be better than seeing who punches hardest, Yui figures. ]

[Dante just shrugs.]

I need the money.

[He isn't exactly used to speaking like this, but even then, he barely falters.]

I'm running for the Guardianship for Attleton for the same reasons I had when I joined the Osean Air Force- to maintain peace and protect everyone. With my time in Genessia, I've wanted to continue that and maintain an active role in providing aid to the cities.

In Attleton, there is the additional concern of the "Midnight Channel" subarchway. This archway was used during the kidnappings in March, and many of us - including myself - are aware of the dangers present there. I received the aid of a now departed resident who was familiar with that world, and since then I've consistently returned to the subarchway to ensure that no one is trapped there again.

I know I'm not the strongest of the candidates physically, but I am always willing to work with anyone in order to protect the populace however I can.

[Sans will try to keep this short]

"I know friendship between humans and monsters is possible... I believe Everglade can become a symbol of that friendship."

[It's rather refreshing to start out with an easy question.]

Quite simply, I want to protect those who can't protect themselves. I have found this world to be far safer than my own, but the dangers are still present here as well. I just can't stand by and let people suffer or die because of someone else's greedy purposes.

Also...I'm going to agree with what the...skeleton has said. I believe anyone can get along, no matter what they happen to be. I hope to prove that with my own deeds, being a dragon myself.

"O....Kay...." Maria can't help but blink a little in surprise at the self-proclaimed "dragon" (Which is SO MUCH smaller than even a Peruvian Vipertooth, and looks more like a damned iguana than a dragon!) "I mean— sorry!" She grimaces apologetically as she shakes off the shock of the damned "dragon" and of course, seeing the walking, talking skeleton in person, and grins out into the bright spotlight shielding her sight from the size of the audience; good for her nerves, really! "I mean: I do agree with both— Mister Sans, and Miss Azalea, on the question of human beings working with "monsters" together to protect our world, and our lifestyles... I do think that I am the best qualified candidate to actually become the City Guardian, or at least a Deputy, to any one of my competitors, because of course, I AM an Auror— a Dark-wizard hunter— and thus: I am eminently qualified to protect Everglade, and all its residents, from any dangers that any evil Undead Armies may pose to the city! I mean, no offence to Messieurs Flourite and Sans, of course, but— well.... I do not think that either of them has the exact range of experience to actually do this thing!" She chuckles weakly, poking at Sans's ribs, gingerly, so as not to hurt him. "In fact, I DO think that Monsieur Sans is someone a little closer to the Undead than any other candidate onstage here!"

[Fai just couldn't help but inwardly laugh at what one of the Everglade candidates said. And surprisingly it wasn't Sans. But he smiled and made sure to at least pay attention. When he was sure the others had finished he looked over and nodded slightly. He respected them at least, he could show that much.]

My reasons are actually long and complicated, so I'll keep it short. I've gone through a lot in my life and I wouldn't be where I am now without those who helped me through my problems. So I want to do the same for those is Everglade.

During the months I've actually been a Guardian I have learnt that there are those that do genuinely appreciate the help and go on to help in return. While this doesn't apply to everyone in Everglade, believe me when I say some will attack you and strike fear, which honestly that was the way that city was before I am sure so it's not necessarily a bad thing in being scared every now and again. But there are those who have a good heart and I just want to help them to help their city.

[He smiled slightly.]

Even if I am not Guardian, I would still do it regardless because I have a very good daughter who would want me to and I wouldn't want to disappoint her... ever.

Edited 2016-06-15 15:01 (UTC)

For Attleton, it's cause we're related. Lemme explain. See, I think every city kinda reflects who its Guardian is.

There's Gen City, which represents where we all started and a kind of hopelessness at ever getting back. It pairs nicely with David, who's been here long enough and made enough contacts that his position is pretty much secured for good. But don't worry. I mean I know people say competition fosters improvement, but he's probably just that good.

Then there's Fayren, a place where nobility has fun stamping on their serfs and otherwise shitting on people who aren't them. Kinda like how Satori turned the place into a Pinocchio police state without any democratic oversight, just to wrangle a bunch of terrorists she still can't get the jump on.

Or, take Nova City. A materialistic, dead-inside city where people care more about smartphones than each other. Its guardian is, naturally, a robot trying to act human.

And then there's Everglade, the flaming garbage dump of Genessia. Basically, a bunch of death cult degenerates. No surprise the guy in charge is a faggot.

And best for last, there's Attleton, whose Guardian, despite being an alleged badass of the Netherworld or some shit, did fuck-all before getting the hell out of Dodge.

Which really sucks, because Attleton deserves so much better than it gets. I grew up in a place like that. It's awesome. High trust, tight communities. They're so damn peaceful that they don't even have a real police force. That'll change when I get in real damn quick.

And it's not that I wanna. I really don't. But you have to. That place gets regularly buttfucked by supernatural bullshit it's just not equipped to handle. But because it's 'boring', or whatever word people use to snipe at what a functioning community looks like, somehow all the superheroes and bounty hunters turn a blind eye whenever it's in trouble.

So that's why. Because it's the best city Genessia's got, near and dear to my heart, yet somehow drew the short straw when it comes to people giving a crap. I'll fix that.

Edited 2016-06-15 23:05 (UTC)

[Have the most incredulous look ever.]

Uh... dude, you realize the object of this whole thing is to... y'know. Win. Right?

[Have the cockiest look ever]

"Don't worry; I will."

Edited 2016-06-16 01:17 (UTC)

[Dante will just roll his eyes.]

Yeah, good luck with that then. Just don't be surprised when I say "I told ya so" when you don't.

[Well if he's gonna be a snarky lil' bitch about it...]

Don't need luck. Two of these guys are convicted murderers, and everyone--'cept me, natch--hasn't done shit for Attleton. This'll be easier than your mom. But thanks anyway.

[Snark is what he does best.]

First of all, you haven't done crap except run your mouth. Second of all, every time you open your mouth you make enemies. Just do us all a favor and keep it shut.

[He was hoping he'd get a chance to brag]

That's where you're wrong, platinum blonde. That guy who was burying people alive? Took care of him no sweat. The infamous dog napper? He got put down by yours truly. And I'm just getting started. Imagine how much cleaner the streets will be when I'm running things. Just think of how much more ass I'll kick once it's all official.

We're gonna make Attleton great again.

Wow. You've taken a couple bounties. Good job. ...You do realize though that taking a couple of bounties is kinda chump change to most people here, right?

Also, I kinda think Attleton is already pretty great.

Maria, on the other hand, was laughing at the damned Jerk who was speaking so refreshingly honestly. She had the good graces, at least, to shield the microphone in front of her, from her giggling mouth, and so it was a very long moment before she managed to control her fit of hysterics enough to actually speak again: "Oh, come now! I mean, seriously? Why on God's green Earth wouldn't you want to KNOW what the Guardians really think of their respective cities, and really now: it's not like he has an unfavourable opinion of the one that he's running to head up!" She stifled another giggle as she added: "Even if I'm not too sure what a "faggot"— aka, a CIGARETTE— has to do with our current Guardian...?" She looks expectantly at "John Smith".

I'll tell you when you're older.

"OI! I'm over seventeen, you jerk! I'm plenty old enough to hear what you're talking about now...." She grimaces again, as she considers whether to laugh or get angrier at this bloke...

Of course, she chooses the former! She grins at him, and thanks Fai for actually explaining just what was meant by calling him a "faggot"— still grinning, of course, because really, it was rather amusing how anyone could mistake Fai for a queer...

[Fai is just bluntly not feeding the troll. However he will correct someone on something. Coughing slightly he finally spoke up again.]

I believe the term faggot actually has two meanings, neither of which you actually got right. Fag is the other term for a cigarette that you thought faggot was.

Faggot is actually either a type of food or a name for a certain kind of person, which is actually quite offensive.

Her expression, instead of being angered by all this baseless accusation, was perfectly calm and collected. Not a single twitch betrayed her true spite of such ignorance.

"I'd like to ask you a question, then. Instead of voicing so many complaints about others, can't you be more constructive? If you've any suggestions to offer or ideas about how you'd 'fix' these issues, feel free to speak out."

Satori's third eye locked onto the spiteful little man, staring him down. After a moment or two, her other eyes joined in, watching his reactions all too carefully.

"I have never once claimed that the safety of the people trumps their rights and if you believe so, I must inform you that you may not understand the point of the Guardian's office. It isn't merely to 'fix' problems as they occur, but to prevent future ones from occurring."

And now, she issued what could only be considered a challenge to the small-minded schemer.

"If you were in my situation, what would YOU do in my place?"

[John wasn't exactly spiteful. To the truly heinous, like Roman or Reiner, sure, but to most everyone else who didn't annoy him he was just clowning around. He's kinda surprised Satori is actually poised this go around. Didn't mean he wouldn't tweak her non-existent nose a little, though.

Honestly, he's not sure anything can be done. Shit just kinda happens in Gen, and people can only react. Being proactive is noble, and his personal MO, but he hasn't seen it work out that often. But hey, if she wants suggestions, suggestions she'll have.]

Sure, I'll stuff your suggestion box.

One: If you want my advice, even hypothetically, definitely don't ask for it in public. Especially not here. It makes you look indecisive and weak, and you really can't afford that right now.

Two: You might wanna be a little more selective in who you recruit. There's A-material, like me, and then there's this shit. [John puts the text version of the post on the big screen, which they totally have.] This genius, without any kind of security or privacy, revealed her master plan to be a mole. I'm gonna take a wild guess and say it didn't work. I know Fayren is pretty backwards, but I think even these guys know how to use the internet.

I mean, you're making some positive steps. Dropping Mewtwo, the unhinged, death threat-making twelve year-old who can't dress himself properly, was a smart move. Anyone else read that interview where he tried to sound tough? [Grizzly voice] "I'm coming for you, and I'll find you soon." And now he's throwing in the towel. So much for that. Good on you for cutting out the quitters.

Three: You really, really gotta come to grips with the deep-seated issues Fayren has been suffering from since inception. God help you if you have to ask me what that is. Here's a hint: It's the reason the Hand of Decay's message resonates at all. Actually, here's another hint. Despite never shutting up about it, you've never really done anything to help despite being in a position to do so for...what, a year?

And finally...actually, I've got a question for you. A little birdie told me that youkai, as in, you, have a bad habit of eating people. Humans, specifically. Any comment?

Edited 2016-06-16 05:39 (UTC)

Let me make this clearer to you, for the record. My sister and I do not hunt humans. While our kind are carnivorous, I cannot speak for all satori youkai nor youkai as a whole. But, once again we do not hunt humans. I'm sure many have seen my sister hunting the rabbits near the Bay. On rare occasion, I will indulge in the hunting of deer and other game, and do so as a predator would with my claws and teeth. But not humans.

That said...I find it rather insulting you would generalize youkai in such a way. Many kinds of youkai don't even eat human flesh, and prefer other forms of sustenance entirely.

Edited 2016-06-21 00:15 (UTC)

As for Mewtwo's departure, his departure had nothing to do with my feelings on the matter. He left of his own free will, and under a great deal of pressure. Rooting out influence of the Hands of Decay took its toll on him, and I hardly blame him for leaving such a position in another's hands. Perhaps the next Deputy will build on his attempts?

"That question's always the most deceptive of them all, isn't it?"

Satori taps on the podium with her fingers, drumming them quietly for a moment or two as she thought. This was for show. She knew far in advance what she planned to say.

"Many have their own reasons to be here, and I shan't speak for them. While some are honest in wanting better conditions for the people and others treat it as if it was some glorified popularity contest, I will be entirely honest about my intentions, as always. Being a current Guardian is much harder than it seems, and while political power and status may seem like yet another burden, I'm hesitant to turn away from it just yet. While much has been done to improve conditions in Fayren, there will always be something else that needs doing. And for that, there must be a capable figure at the helm."

Her third eye shifted a little as she kept focus on the question, her gaze seemingly expressionless, businesslike...

"In my past two terms as Guardian, Fayren has seen and weathered much, including the incorporation of new defenses and the emergence of new threats. The Hands of Decay prove a troubling, but not unsurmoutable foe, and through the hard work of law enforcement and defensive strategies, they cannot expect to win any ground as they did in the past. As such, Fayren will have to be ever more prepared for these new challenges. And I, too, am prepared for this monumental task, should I be granted this privilege again. Through the work I've already set down, I hope to continue what I've started, creating not only a better Fayren, but a better world at large. And if another should take up the mantle of Guardian after me, I will do my best in order to support them."

The mind-reader ammended a little to her statement...

"Of course...so long as Fayren is kept safe and prosperous."

Because I know I can do it and do it well. There's a lot of things about helping to run a place I think other people might look over that I won't and I'd have some good people on my team. I'm not going to do anything crazy without consulting the public and I doubt others might, no offense to the other candidates.

So tell me, what are your plans for the city of Everglade? What are the changes you seek to make? And in regards to the laws at sunset, do you intend to infringe the rights of the inhuman races for the sake of the safety of humans, or do you have any plans on ensuring the safety and rights of both human and inhuman people?

[Basically, which of these naive candidates will let him get away with murdering whoever he sees fit at sundown.]

It depends on what you mean by changes. I will never change a world too much that it doesn't have it's individuality. I wouldn't want to force what I think is right on them either. All I did do was help set out a group, which is mostly consisting of Natives to go on patrols during the night and do what they believe is right.

I will add humans would get punished just as much as werewolves, vampires, even ghosts who break the law.

"I would try to find things both humans and monsters can enjoy... Maybe even expand the city to add places where they can go, relax and have fun. I can bring what I know to try. Food, entertainment, ya name it. I will be there with them to join in on the games... 'Cuz, who better to form a bridge between humans and monsters than a monster from a world where humans and monsters have gotten along?

...As for crime and punishment... heh... All I can say is... Ya do a bad crime, ya have a bad time."

Maria thought briefly of her dear friend back home, who just happened to be a very mild-mannered werewolf. "Oh, no, no restrictions or— anything of the sort from me! I mean, sorry, that's a little bit off, really; I meant that there would be no prejudice, as long as there were no obvious crimes committed by these— creatures of the Night... Like, if a bloody vampire was bloody well bleeding people out, and leaving bodies all over the place— well, that or just making them— disappear, rather... Well then, I would have to act on such a thing, but other than that: the Creatures of the Night have my sympathy, definitely!" She beamed as she finished this answer.

I have an... interesting question.

[She folded her arms across her chest, an amused smirk plastered on her lips.]

How exactly will you treat those who are not of 'pureblood'? What I mean is someone who isn't a full vampire for example. I ask simply because in these two cities have people like that, so I was curious.

I would treat them the same as anyone else. There's no reason to treat them differently, unless they give us reason to.

"Yeah, what the tiny dragon said. Pure or mixed, a laugh sounds and looks the same."

I have no reason to treat anyone differently whether they're half of anything, human, vampire, youkai or otherwise. To give people different treatment, good or ill, will only cause problems later down the line.

Maria smirks right back at this damned heckler, as she answers levelly enough, but still revealing her extreme passion regarding the issue at hand: "Speaking as a "pure-blooded" witch, myself, with so many health problems on account of the bloody inbreeding required to keep the lines "pure" in such a small population as I am from...

"Well... I would like to go on the record as being against such inbreeding, and most proud of my own marriage to a "Muggle", as we call the "norms" in my world!" She beams down at Teddy as she says this— at least, she HOPES it's Teddy; the spotlights really are blinding up here onstage!

Good evening. This question is directed mainly at the candidates for Fayren's guardianship, but it can be answered by anyone to whom it is relevant.

There has been vociferous debate lately about the nature of magic, whether it is good or evil, a source of hope or oppression. In my world, it is a part of everyday life; even those who cannot use it benefit from its existence, using it as a source of energy, or calling upon mages to solve the problems they, themselves cannot. And yet, there are those in this world who feel threatened by its existence. It is human nature to fear that which humanity doesn't understand. What do you tell those who have no magic, or indeed, any sort of equivalent to magic of their own, and would see your guardianship as a threat to their freedom, or their lives?

Edited 2016-06-19 17:42 (UTC)

[Azalea knows that it's the case of the Hands of Decay that brought about this question, but she won't dare mention them, lest she lose her temper.]

Magic is a part of everyday life in our world as well. It can be destructive if used improperly, so it is not to be taken lightly in any case. For that reason, I understand why some may fear it.

In regards to good or evil, it all comes down to the intentions of the user. So for people who would use magic for evil, I would still say fear the user more than the magic itself. After all, what good or evil can magic do if no one uses it?

I would like to assure everyone that my clan and I will not use our magic for oppression or destruction. We use it for healing, and to end any threats that would jeopardize the safety of our citizens and our world.

As a magician myself ~~meme magic is real~~, I can answer that. One clarification though; it's human nature to investigate what you don't understand, not shit your pants. Saying otherwise kinda makes you look like a condescending asshole. Unless your humans were all pussies, I guess. I mean seriously, did anyone 'understand' Genessia when they first got here? How many humans do you know that flipped out? Not very many.

Moving on. So yeah, a good way to think about it is like this: magicians are like lawyers. As someone who's studied with both, I can confirm. In an ideal world, you wouldn't need them. They both read things written down a long time ago, then twist and spin the words until they get what they want, whether that's a spell or a favorable ruling. Most of the time, you need one lawyer--or mage-- just to deal with another. I swear like 90% of the stuff you need a mage for is cleaning the fuck-ups of other mages. And we'd probably all be better off if they all took a long walk off a short pier.

But hey, that's not the world we live in. The bad mages aren't going anywhere, so you have to have the 'good' mages too. It's a necessary evil. That said, to the normies and muggles out there, you know, salt of the earth types who don't deal with bippity-boppity-bullcrap: good for you, man. You're exactly the kinda guy I wanna look out for.

And hey, you're not wrong for thinking mages are assholes. Trust me, I've spent a lot of time with 'em. Most are. They tend to think they're better and smarter than everyone else, like lawyers, and it shows. And you're not 'ignorant' or 'uneducated' to be afraid. Believe me, when you study it as long as I have, you get a real good look at the truly fucked up things magic is capable of that nothing else can do. You're not wrong for being afraid; an intelligent person should be. Especially when you're not a mage and have no way of defending yourself.

That's where guys like me come in. The exception that proves the rule. The one mage who has some self-awareness, rather than preaching some bullshit like 'ooh it's not the magic that's bad it's the user duurrrr'. Anyone that tells you that is either evil or retarded. Probably both. There's all kinds of magic that is very, very bad, no matter whose hands it's in. This is not some rehashed debate about guns. This stuff can seriously mess with your soul if you're not careful. And this shit's not even regulated! Except for me, natch. I got a degree. I'll show it to you if you want.

So, to sum up: Mages, like lawyers, are basically all assholes. But you need some of them to protect you from the rest, or you're fucked. Enter The John. I know their game, and I play it better. That's why I'm running for Attleton. To be a shield so that normal, decent people can live their lives and enjoy their freedom from supernatural horseshit like getting turned into a frog or being cursed for generations. That stuff won't fly with me as Guardian, you can count on that."

I'm from a world where magic doesn't exist, but Genessia taught me that many people survive with its aid, but even without that, no one should be judged by a Guardian for having those skills. Mages should not be persecuted for having their abilities, and if they use that to improve their lives or others', then I welcome the practice. My duty will be to protect those in Attleton, magic or otherwise, not judge them.

[Whether he fully understands the nature of magic or not doesn't matter to him, but the matter of the Hands of Decay bothered him. Coming from a world who constantly found multiple countries in war every couple of years, he's tired of conflicts, and he sure isn't going to take part in a continued battle against magic in this place.]

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