@goro.akechi

[impede]

[In truth, Akechi wishes he could do a video of some kind to make his point. He's much better when he has an audience, and words don't cut it. Part of the appeal of being the second coming of the Detective Prince had been his looks. But that's fine. He'll manage without that. Besides, he does truly require the assistance of the other Displaced, even if the very idea of it feels like a betrayal to himself.]

Oh, hello.

While we're discussing theories, I'm here to point out a stone that's been left unturned for some time. For reasons that are ultimately beyond me, we've failed to step into a political sphere. Before you jump to comment about how that would expose us, that's not what I'm saying. Exposure could do us some good, but I understand that it's far from what anyone prefers. Well, especially since we all believe we'll be little more than rats to be experimented on. Or perhaps because we already think we are!

But such pessimism isn't why I'm here.

No, I have a proposal. We need to align ourselves with politicians. Several months ago, I joined Katelin Jovavich's campaign. At the time, she seemed like a done deal. Unfortunately, her political savvy has … failed her. But she's still full of information, such as the identity of one JPG. Said set of acronyms showed up in a report that my partner [Bad username or site: ren @ amamiya] turned up as his payment for working for Cassius about a mysterious lab explosion, one that had ties to an alternate world where all of the (present at the time) Displaced turned up in during December.

No, no, now isn't the time to litigate the "Cassius" aspect of that information. As Ren pointed out at the time, one person was already taking the deal, so any stands we could've made were null and void.

While I do intend to leave Jovavich's campaign soon, I believe now is the time to get someone in there with the ability to get her to talk. I know her movements well enough. Consider this a request for help.

And beyond that: consider a political career. I do believe that Joseph Lynch is quite promising, if a bit unimaginative. Perhaps that could appeal to someone else.

The important point is not to let a potential opening go to waste any longer. I believe this group has done it for far too long.

So, what do you say? Surely one of you has lofty political aspirations.

Comments

@kate.bishop

[fledges]

What exactly do you mean by a political career? Are you trying to get one of us in office, or are you aiming lower?

[impede]

All political careers start somewhere, don't they?

I don't want to limit the creativity of the people around us.

For my part, I'm little more than a Personal Assistant for Jovavich's campaign. Hardly lofty, but it's a place to start. And, as I said, I have a good understanding of her movement.

[fledges]

Do you mind catching me up?

[impede]

Where would you like me to begin? I have a general read on the political situation here, but I have had more reason to follow it than anyone else. Would you like to know more about the candidates, who's likely to win, their platform, or would you simply like to know about Jovavich's ultimate failure when put on the big stage?

I can recount it all quite happily.

[fledges]

I'll take as much as you want to give me.
I went
missing for a while, so I'm behind.

@ren.amamiya

[variate]

[ he's been summoned. ]

An insider, to start.

[ he remembers. ]

[impede]

Don't tell me you're suddenly volunteering. The corrupt world of politics doesn't appear to suit your tastes.

[variate]

They'd kick me out.

[ they would, it's true. ]

[impede]

The very moment that you thought the key to politics was being straightforward and honest.

[variate]

It would be my platform. Vote for me.

@tsera.vel

[bivariant]

I've navigated royal court before.
Politics isn't my forte, but if anyone wants anecdotes - I've got them in spades.

[impede]

And you think they'll apply here?

[bivariant]

I'll poach off your post all I want, pal.

Why aren't you volunteering yourself for the prime position? You've done a lot of the work, some might say you deserve it.

[impede]

Why would we only have one?

[gravemistake]

I'm gonna run for president

@angela.roberts

[unlucky7]

Candidate Reyes! Explain what policies you'll implement to prevent future kidnappings by mercenary units!

[gravemistake]

Murder is now legal but only if they try to kidnap you first

My other policy platform is that it should be a god given right to wear jeggings to work

[unlucky7]

With the legalization of murder, I'm also going to need to know your healthcare policy.

Will you be setting an example by wearing jeggings on your campaign tour?

[impede]

Which president? There are a few choices.

[gravemistake]

I plan to win all elections and become Mega-President, obviously

[impede]

You're right. No point in thinking small.

@catra.victorious

[purrsistence]

I don't really get how this whole system works.

Why doesn't the dude with the army just take control? Why bother with the whole popularity campaign?

[impede]

Because there is one army, and they are already in control.

[purrsistence]

Soooo what's the point of all this then?

[impede]

Insider information, of course. With our powers, we'll eventually be able to influence people in positions of power.

We'd be foolish to attempt to claim a position ourselves. But this is a means to accomplish it while remaining relatively anonymous.