[Open][Videp][Slightly back-dated to before Rung-death]

[skidaddle]

Okay.

This is easy enough.

I know some of you have been waiting for the Law Committee to become official, right?

Well now it is.

[He holds up a datapad with the current Law Committee Roster listed on it.]

I spent the past few weeks- [Trying to forget about being changed into a Sparkeater] -tracking everyone down and drafting this. Since we're supposed to be a de-facto political organization, this announcement is public so that anyone can make themselves heard if there are any issues.

[He used to work for Senator Shockwave--it sounds close enough to what politicians do.]

This, uh, is the last time I'm going to do this, since from now on I'm in charge of zoning. Speaking of which--who was it that wanted roads built again?

Is that a thing?

Anyway.

Look this over, and speak up if I made any huge mistakes.

((OOC note: If you are on the Law Committee, feel free to assume that Skids has contacted you and gotten your opinion on what branch of the Committee you want to be on~ If you aren't on the Law Committee and want to be, give a poke here too!))

Comments

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[pendragon]

[ Have a very rare and visibly excited Saber. ] Thank you for putting this together, Skids. I think with everyone aware of what their duties are, it all should run much more smoothly.

Ah, yes, roads. [ The knight tilts her head slightly. ] It was mentioned quite some time ago. Roads connecting all of the Haven would help everyone, I believe. It sounds like a good first project?

( video )

[skidaddle]

That's what I'm hoping.

I mean, I do enjoy a bit of chaos. It's kind of nice to be spur-of-the-moment, and just react.

When you're trying to build a planet, though?

[It could be a little counter-productive.]

That'll be one hell of a first project. [He smirks.] But I'm up for a challenge.

Are you up for being a Judge?

I bet we can come up with an official hat...

[Video]

[tearsofsteel]

...not that I don't appreciate this, Skids and I'm glad for my position but...

I have a slight problem.

[Video]

[skidaddle]

Go ahead.

[He can take it.]

[video/locked]

[sword_redemption]

You have Tarn.

On the Law Committee.

[That is not his 'you've got your chocolate in my peanut butter' voice.]

[video/locked]

[skidaddle]

That was his preference, yeah.

I was sort of thinking of putting him on the Bureaucracy Committee, though--he's got a nice voice.

What do you think?

[audio/locked - oh look another one]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

Tarn on the... Law Committee is a... Very. Very bad idea. He's a-- he's-- [AMBULON DOESN'T EVEN KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN]

[audio/locked - Excellent]

[skidaddle]

A Decepticon?

Yeah, I figured that part out. The big symbol on his face was a clue.

[Video]

[originaldragoon]

You have certainly been busy. [Rose is giving one of her rare smiles.]

And now we are certainly more organized now that we have certain duties assigned to us.

[Video]

[skidaddle]

It's a big haven.

[Those roads would have made this job a lot easier.]

You don't mind your pick, right?

[video]

[aerospacecommander]

Do we have to keep the Decepticon insignia fanboy?

[video]

[skidaddle]

Is that a guy who has less than four symbols on him, or more?

[Just, seeing how many you have and all...]

[video]

[rednotbluethx]

Well, if losers like Starscream can be on tha law committee, sign me up!

[video]

[skidaddle]

Anyone can be on the Law Committee who fills out the application, really.

Though I think we're good for now.

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[redshirtrobot]

Oh! That was me!

I mean, I uh. I suggested the roads. It would really help everyone on the ground out, in the end.

[Yeah, when he's making speeches he's okay, but owning up to the speeches he makes is when he gets nervous.

Fracas is clearly the best at public speaking.]

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[skidaddle]

Oh, hey, it is you.

[He remembers your conversation about masks--and Shockwaves.]

That was a good idea. Got anyone assembled for it?

[treacherous_widow]

It's about time this got finished. Good job.

But I have to ask, who's the other one in the Bureaucracy group with me?

[skidaddle]

Hey, thanks~

[He can't complain if someone's complimenting him.]

Miko? She's a human. Kind of conversational, talks a lot.

audio;

[sciencetank]

Ah.

[A bit of a pause. It doesn't take him long to read it over.]

Yes, that will do nicely, I should say.

audio;

[skidaddle]

Good!

This is Perceptor, right?

[You do have a unique vocal pattern.]

[video]

[adamndoctor]

Wait. Waiwaiwai wait.

... Kay and Miko? They're kids. I don't know how law works on your planet, but where we humans come from - and last I checked, these girls were human - kids their age were still in school, not on some big law committee. I mean, you don't put a baby in a suit and call 'em a lawyer. They're much too young for this sort of serious business.

[video]

[skidaddle]

...

They...did get interviewed. And they volunteered.

How much older do they need to be?

[He wouldn't know, honestly!]

[dinnerdate]

You're part of the Law Committee?

[That explains some things.]

[skidaddle]

I used to be part of the Diplomatic Corps back in my world.

Thought I might be able to put those alien skills to good use, here.

Are you impressed?

[Please be impressed.]

[namesnotprowl]

So you're on the Law Committee. Somehow doesn't surprise me.

[Skids did seem the type.]

Glad to see this is really gettin' off the ground now, and claws crossed this smooths things out. I hope you manage t'keep Miko out of too much trouble, though.

And I'm obligated to ask if the medics around here fall under any of the subcommittees' jurisdictions in particular. I like knowing who I might get calls from.

[skidaddle]

I have a few surprising talents.

[And what he didn't already have, he'd learn eventually.]

From what I can tell, the medics operate on their own. The Defence Group miiight mobilize you in a state of emergency, though.

[Video]

[neverputincharge]

Roads were brought up a few weeks ago. It's definitely a good idea. Be a long project though. Not even countin' problems that might come up. Still surprised it wasn't brought up sooner.

....

Heh, hope Miko learns plenty doin' that.

[Video]

[skidaddle]

Yeah, me too.

Maybe it takes people a few months to get used to the idea that we might be here a while.

I know I'm still having trouble with it.

Can I talk to you about Miko for a sec, Bulk?

1/2 He needs a minute before he can reply. Excuse him while he just:

[songofmypeople]

Okay, now he's going live. [Video]

[songofmypeople]

[His tone and mannerism are genteel but he doesn't bother hiding the undercurrent of amusement in his voice:]

I accept the position.

[Video]

[angleofscience]

Looking it over, I wouldn't mind lending assistance for the science part of this.

[Something more organised might help even if it's just regular meetings and tossing out ideas of how to tackle the possibility of getting home and the equipment needed.]

[Video]

[skidaddle]

Oh really?

Can't say we couldn't use someone else there. What are your qualifications?

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[raceme]

You did a great job organizing all this, Skids. [Blurr looks less than happy but he's being sincere.]

You have Tarn on the Law Committee list. I know that so far in public he only has done questionable remanks and mild threats BUT he was under suspect of murder and he is a confirmed killer in his own world.

He demanded an apology, Rung refused and now we have one therapist less. I'm not saying he did and we certainly don't have proofs against Tarn but this is enough to make some of us even more suspicious of him. You could ask Ambulon or Drift if you want to know more about Tarn.

I call a vote to keep Tarn out of this.

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[skidaddle]

Yeah, I keep hearing this.

I mean, if he hasn't done anything then we don't have reason to arrest him, but it doesn't sound like people are going to trust him to sign official documents right?

Maybe we could get the Bureaucracy group to host a vote.

[deadlydoctor]

Look at you working so hard. Prowl didn't even apology after knowing you are part of the Law Committee?

[skidaddle]

I'm sure he'd say something like 'no mech is above the law.'

...

No, wait, thats more Ultra Magnus. Prowl would probably say something like 'I'd like to run a full autopsy.'

[video; locked]

[fun_police]

[He's flipping on the feed so Skids can see the look on his face. See this? This is what Prowl looks like when he's barely holding back the verbal reaming of his lifetime.]

I'm going to assume that Tarn being accepted into the Defense Group is a logistic error and not a sign of gross incompetence.

[video; locked]

[skidaddle]

Hey, you can vote off anyone you like.

Including me!

But so far we've got a limited set of rules, and none of them say 'no Tarn on the Law Committee.'

[Video]

[ichooseboth]

Thank you for working on this, Skids - it is good to see some progress on this front.

Hm. I have no objection to my own listing, though I have to echo the...various concerns when it comes to Tarn.

[Video]

[skidaddle]

I'm happy to have something to take my mind off...

Other things.

[He wasn't expecting to have gotten so many memories he already wanted to forget.]

Looks like we're going to be voting on that, so you don't have to worry. Better to take care of it now, right?