@goro.akechi | june 11, 2512

[impede]

Given the turmoil here in New Amsterdam, we have an opportunity available to us. I've covered such an opportunity before, but I've learned that it's an utter waste of time to convince any of you to enter politics. But voting? That seems to be far easier.

There is an election in just four days' time. Even if you're "new," so to speak, you aren't according to your newfound ID and the guidelines of the city. That means you have a choice.

I'm here to outline that choice. Hopefully, none of you will be foolish enough to vote like fucking idiotic idealists, but my hopes aren't particularly high. I've seen how the Displaced think.

That said, in alphabetical order we have:

Mia Ballo. A former cop for the NAPD. She's a fucking moron and her bullshit isn't worth your time. She wants to kill off all the plants in the city, even if they have economic value and are undoubtedly helping keep the poor fed. Ignore her futile attempts at a political future.

Amabel Delafield-Chapin. The first of two anti-establishment candidates. Unlike the other one (Durcell), Delafield-Chapin isn't in the big corporate pocket. But that means she's utterly inexperienced when it comes to leadership. She appears to be on our side, or inspired by us, but you can't ignore that the political world will eat her alive.

Simone Durcell. While they easily and carelessly set aside their position as the head of a Pulsar subsidiary, Durcell is a ruthless politician despite their lack of political experience. Durcell is heavily rumored to be in with the mob families in New Amsterdam, and I believe that we, as a group, have proof of that. The issue with Durcell is that they seem positively ruthless and opportunistic, so even if we have that evidence, it may be meaningless.

Joseph Lynch. Another man we have information on thanks to Cassius' intervention. Whether this would matter to the public means nothing. But for all of us, I believe we'd benefit from having him in office. He has a clean record and is the typical, uninspiring politician. What stands out most to me is that despite his long history with Ibis as their Public Relations director, the corporations were set to back Katelin Jovavich before her untimely demise. I don't believe this is simply because he's risky. There may be more there.

My proposal, then, is that we think intelligently. Many of you've shown that you're afraid of what might happen if people figure out who and what we are. If we back a candidate, especially a candidate with power and resources, we'll be able to protect ourselves.

Lynch and Durcell are the most promising. Delafield-Chapin may suit your ideals, but she's going to be useless to us in office. I won't even waste more words on Ballo. We have enough time to rally support around one of our chosen candidates.

Let's not be idiots about it.

Edit: Since I realize I overlooked the most important detail in my presumption that you all had eyes and ears, these four individuals are running for governor of New Amsterdam.

Comments

[bivariant]

Just 'cause I'm not parroting what you know doesn't mean I don't know it, Akechi. She thinks she knows us and what we stand for, and she doesn't. She just knows us in action, not in private.

[ or on the network, juggling candidates ]

She'll mangle our reputation any which way, because she's not us. I can't let that happen.

[impede]

Her victory could mean our demise. With that, reputation will mean little. Hold on to the big picture for now.

[bivariant]

It's nice, seeing you so protective [ territorial? ] of things. In your own way, and all.

[impede]

Self-preservation is protective in a sense.

[bivariant]

Self-preservation burns a lot more bridges than just being prickly, in my experience.

"Thanks", is what I mean. You do good work, I'll do my best to keep up and everything.

[impede]

Hm.

Well, let it be clear that I have no patience for appearing pleasant and unassuming any longer.

[Not that he was doing a very good job of it. He knows that. But his aggravation with being here and working with people he barely respects could be concealed in passive aggression.

Passivity isn't interesting any longer.]

[bivariant]

I mean, I had a feeling that was the case. You were plenty unpleasant when we last spoke.

I don't mean that as an insult, it was refreshing.

[ only cheris ( jedao ) would find being threatened with a gun "refreshing" s2g ]

[impede]

Consider this the natural next step of that.