re_alignment | PRIORITY BROADCAST ‡ VIDEO

[so, did you forget your Links could have something labeled as 'Priority'? it's ~~admin~~ Firstforged only. either way, have a Prime.

have a Vector Prime, looking somber]

Many of you have expressed the desire to create some sort of force to enforce a set of laws. I have been granted permission to speak on behalf of my fellows on this matter. While we will let you maintain it by yourselves...so long as you function within our Haven, we do have our own conditions which must be met for such a force to exist.

[he pauses a moment, golden optics blinking once, then continues]

First and foremost, whatever laws you intend on enforcing, we must approve.

Second, it has been agreed that we will not allow an authority over our Refugees, without one such in that authority. In other words, whatever force you create must have one Marked from each of our number. If a representative is missing, then you will not have the right to act against them.

[there's a glint in his optics. one that's...warning.]

I would not suggest attempting to enforce your laws without that right.

[another pause, and then that glint passes]

Thirdly, any punishment must be authorized by the Firstforged to whom the transgressor belongs. You may detain, but anything beyond that, we must approve.

Now...should these conditions be met, we are willing to offer some of our own Acolytes to assist you in your work. We are also willing to do our own part - to listen, and to act, when matters have been brought to our attention. And, if a matter comes that is too large for you to handle by yourselves - to take it in to our own hands.

I will be serving as the primary liaison to whatever force is created. [he straightens, a bit - which, considering he was already at full posture, is saying something] As such, I will expect contact by the group once its membership is finalized.

[a thin smile...and a tilt of the head]

I look forwards to it.

PRIVATE/UNHACKABLE; Blurr

Were you still serving as a leader to this project?

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That isn't something I can accomplish overnight.

[WHILE BITTY. Or waiting to be bitty.]

So many of you.

We'll work on that.

Not really. Hmm, that's nine, including you?

Eight of you, yes. And... me.

That's a lot.

You really don't want to be part of the group, do you. Hmm.

That'll disappoint Yuuta.

Even if I did, would it matter? I was never meant to be a part.

[At least it's voice, so the wince isn't visible.]

... I only told him I would consider it.

You have a choice here, you know. And I wasn't supposed to be either, but you know that. I adapted and ... later, I wanted it.

You can be by yourself or you can join us. No one's telling you to do anything, all right? [He knows the feeling of wanting oneself's own freedom. He does.]

And after 'here'? After... we find a way out? If I 'adapt', then return...? You expect everyone still left behind to allow it?

... All right. There's time, though, to think on this.

[What Would Shadowmaru Do?]