[GP] A Game of Politics

[Lord_Raven88]

"And yet the current order is hardly in a state of balance. No tier of society is very satisfied with the compromise that ended the revolution. I suspect we must prepare for another shift in the political paradigm. A violent backlash by conservative forces is growing increasingly likely."

"And you think me naive, no political system will ever satisfy every tier of society"

Meeting eyecontact with the others "Only time will tell how successful this little 'social experiment' will be, personally I have my doubts."

 

[Lord_Raven88]

"Violent backlash? By whom and by what means?"

"Don't pay to much head to the words of House Serpens, the Ice Queen is prone to see a dagger behind ever smile"

Smiles charmingly at Alessa "Perhaps for good reason"

 

[Nephtys]

"Violent backlash? By whom and by what means?"

"Don't pay to much head to the words of House Serpens, the Ice Queen is prone to see a dagger behind ever smile"

Smiles charmingly at Alessa "Perhaps for good reason"

Alessa ignores the rude interruption and smiles at the representative from Corona Austrina, "Perhaps," she answers, "by the very House that lost most of their power because of the democratic revolution and whose representative threatened my life this very moment. They have ruled this nation for centuries, of course they would do anything in their power to restore their lost glory. Violence has always been their preferred method."

 

[Lord_Raven88]

Alessa ignores the rude interruption and smiles at the representative from Corona Austrina, "Perhaps," she answers, "by the very House that lost most of their power because of the democratic revolution and whose representative threatened my life this very moment. They have ruled this nation for centuries, of course they would do anything in their power to restore their lost glory. Violence has always been their preferred method."

"Come now lady Alessa, you're amongst friends here" smiles in a friendly fashion at Alessa "I think you've misunderstood the meaning of my previous comments"

"In regards to House Taurus seeking a return to the old ways, you also are mistaken. House Taurus wholeheartedly accepts and supports the current political structure, I think we can all agree that the previous regime, was a tad excessive."

Leans over and whispers to Liem "Perhaps dabbling in politics isn't so bad afterall"

 

[Ranger Rick]

"And you think me naive, no political system will ever satisfy every tier of society"

Meeting eyecontact with the others "Only time will tell how successful this little 'social experiment' will be, personally I have my doubts."

"Democracy is no social experiment. It is no passing fad either, it is a philosophy that shows the intellectual and cultural advancement of our society. As for being paranoid, ...meh. Nothing wrong with being cautious if time allows you."

 

[Nephtys]

"Come now lady Alessa, you're amongst friends here" smiles in a friendly fashion at Alessa "I think you've misunderstood the meaning of my previous comments"

"In regards to House Taurus seeking a return to the old ways, you also are mistaken. House Taurus wholeheartedly accepts and supports the current political structure, I think we can all agree that the previous regime, was a tad excessive."

"A tad." Silessa smiles widely, just barely keeping herself from laughing. "But really, I think this banter has gone on long enough. I think we've both taken the measure of each others, and I for one am as impressed as I am amused. I did not expect that from House Taurus.
Perhaps some day we will need to trust that the daggers behind our smiles is not intended for each others backs. This has been a pleasant waste of time, but perhaps we should stop before we make true enemies today."

ooc: Diplomacy +25

 

[Rino]

Leans over and whispers to Liem "Perhaps dabbling in politics isn't so bad afterall"

Liem whipers back: "as long as no daggers or other weapons are being used, i rather hate it when this ends up in a massacre."

 

[Timothy]

As Alessa's statement hangs in the air, everybody falls silent. after a couple of seconds, the door opens and a figure that all of you know enters the room.

A fine suggestion Alessa, it would be a shame if you started killing each other on the first day that you meet eachother.

The figure, who is, offcourse, the Dean, walks to the table and sits down at a side of the round table that seemed just like any other side but suddenly feels like the head of the round table. Around the table are nine other chairs.

The Dean quietly waits untill everybody get's the hint and sits down.
A shame they didn't all turn up, but the night is still young

You are probably wondering why you are all here...

Well, you are all here because I picked you to be here. Let it be clear that nobody got here because somebody they know told me something.
I know all students think I only read my books and do my research, but I do keep track of certain things, some of those things are promising students.

The dean goes silent for a while, but nobody dares to speak

Now, your purpose here is still unclear for all of you, let me explain.

Our exalted ruler, The Prime Resident, has asked me to assemble a committee that will investigate some problems that need to be looked into. He has assured me that will get asignments that he only trusts to the best of the best.

Before I explain the first assignment Sepsar has for you, I'd like you to choose a leader within your own ranks. A chairman, so you will. This chairman will be the spokesperson of the committee. He is the one that will speak on behalf of the party when official situations arise. He is the one that can ask for favors or goods on behalf of the committee and he is the one that will have an extra vote if the committee takes a vote.

After saying this, he smiles at Alessa

And with he, I mean men or women, offcourse.

I will now retire to get the final details for your first assignment, when I return I expect that you are all ready to take a vote who will be chairman.

after saying that he stands up and leaves, leaving you in silence...

The door slams shut.

 

[Timothy]

OOC: Nepthys, no intraparty skill chacks unless it's unavoidable.

 

[Nephtys]

ooc: Us? Elect our own leader?

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"Well, does anyone feel capable? The person in question should certainly be an able negotiator, but aside from that I know none of you well enough to make a qualified decision. You, most likely, feel the same way." Alessa looks around the room at each of the members of the committe.
"So, perhaps we should select a temporary chairman and hold another election after our first assignment has been completed? Then, when we know each other better, we should be able to select a permanent leader for the committe. Would that be a satisfactory arrangement for us all?"