[Video] Track 07

[heavymetalgenkigirl]

[The video boots up to show Miko sitting relaxed on a berth.]

Hey, I thought about this, and I think it's only fair that I get the chance to explain to the people who are expected to vote about keeping me on the committee or not about me and why I applied.

For those that don't know I'm Miko. On my Earth I was living in America as an exchange student. What this means for those who don't know about it is I don't come from America, one of the countries on my Earth, I come from Japan, I was staying in America to learn about a different country and way of living. To get over there I had to do a lot of paperwork and learn a lot of things about why I had to do some stuff and couldn't do other things.

My parents wanted me to go to a different town than I went to so I had to do most of the stuff myself, no help from my family and only a little help from the office people where I had to turn in my information.

[She sits up a bit, looking a little more respectable.]

I may not be an adult my human standards, and I may have a lot of growing left to do, but that doesn't mean I'm not worth hearing just because I'm not there yet. I shouldn't have any less of a voice here than any one else, regardless of my age.

Honestly humans never stop growing, even adults are learning and changing, improving all of the time. I know I'm not an adult, and I know I may have crazy ideas or say things that aren't always smart, but I'm willing to admit it when it happens. I don't think I'm a grown up for being on the committee, I just think I'm getting the chance to help the place I'm living in.

There are probably some who won't think any different about me even with this, and there may be some who do, I can't make anyone do anything, but I'm asking you to give me a chance to prove that while I may not be an adult yet, I can still do powerful things.

Comments

[Video/Action]

[neverputincharge]

That's my girl.

[Wow, does he ever sound like a proud parent over the feed. He gives Miko a thumbs up and a grin.]

[Video]

[giftofthemagi]

You sound like quite the person, Miko! I'm sure you can do anything you put your mind to.

[Video]

[pasteurized]

Yes, I'm sure your thirteen years of experience will provide a perspective unparalleled in value.

[video]

[adamndoctor]

No one is saying your words don't matter due to your age. We are saying that your age, plus extreme lack of experience, should be taken into account when voting you into the law committee. I wouldn't vote myself in, as I've no experience in those fields.

I think it'd just fine if you shadowed the other committee members, learned from them, maybe even offered a thought or two. But as an active member in a demanding position, no, I don't think you're right at all.

I am impressed with this more thought out, mature response. But my opinion remains the same.

You've got what it takes, kid. Just take it one step at a time.

[deadlydoctor]

Not even your parents wanted you and that's why they send you away? That explains a lot of things.

Nice speech, I almost believe it.

[Video]

[wrex_it_krogan]

Held my first gun when I was your age, don't see why you can't.

[voice]

[place_in_the_sun]

[Miko, have another girl about your age.]

Why wouldn't they want you on the law committee?

[At Hinata's age, she's gone up against some serious stuff, already. And she's not even a full-fledged chunin yet!]

[originaldragoon]

I do not have an issue with your age, since I was around your age when I first started training to become a knight. The main issue is your experience. I do not object to you being on the committee, but it does leave one to wonder if you could handle a full position at this point.

Perhaps something like an apprenticeship will be better suited for you, or any other inexperienced youth, and you can work your way up from there.

[Video]

[symmetriphiliac]

What you're doing is very admirable. It takes a lot of courage, to admit one's weaknesses. I believe that strength like that would be an asset to the law committee.

[video]

[rednotbluethx]

Blahblahblah. No matter what ya say, yer gonna sound dumb.