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Dec. 10th, 2013


[info]ladyofwinter

Right, so I think we should incorporate some sort of gift-exchange into Cuthbert and Roland's little party. Doesn't have to be anything big or fancy, just kind of one of those things where you draw names and spend maybe $10 on the other person.

What do you say? Maybe bring a little more Christmas spirit into the town.

Dec. 7th, 2013


[info]cuthbertallgood

I'd like to officially invite all of you folk to attend our Solstice Festival.

It will be held on December 21st, as your calendar tells it. There will be a great many market stalls, music and other entertainments from the early morning, contests including a running race and a riddling contest in the afternoon, and then a great feast after dark.

On the longest night of the year, let us set aside our differences and come together to celebrate and to look ahead through the darkness to the coming spring. I hope to see all of you there!

Dec. 1st, 2013


[info]foragirlonfire

Can we change what happens? Even if it's just one decision.

Nov. 24th, 2013


[info]prizeofachilles

Thank you to everyone who helped me settle in here, I am most grateful. This place is still terribly confusing and everything is very new to me, but all of your kindness has helped it be quite so scary, I think.

I was terribly remiss in introducing myself earlier, and I'd like to fix that, if I may? My name is Briseis, daughter of Briseus, and I hail from the city of Lyrnessus, in the land that we called Troy. I have not been there in many terrible years, but it will always be my home.

This place...seems very lovely and it's nice to be in a place without war and death all around me.

Nov. 22nd, 2013


[info]die_as_myself

So. Church. What is it? And all these lights up everywhere, in the shape of trees and stars and everything. What are they for? Is there a celebration coming up?

[Filtered to Katniss]

You doing okay?

Nov. 16th, 2013


[info]cuthbertallgood

Has anyone seen Valen lately?

...or has he made anyone aware that he doesn't want to be found for a while? If it's that, I'll not trouble him, but I'd like to know it.

Nov. 14th, 2013


[info]truehuntress

Filtered to Cuthbert and Roland

Could the two of you please explain to me what exactly a Gunslinger is?

I know from reading the network that the two of you have somehow irritated a lot of people, and I'd like a better understanding if you're willing to give it to me.

Because, from what I've read and what you've said, the two of you pretty much do a lot of the same things in your world that my friends and I do in ours; only we're called Hunters.


[info]cuthbertallgood

[Filtered to Cuthbert's potential festival planning committee - anyone who expressed interest]

I thought we might discuss our ideas for the winter's festival, and if there's any aspect in particular you might like to take charge of, you could say that too. I'd hear of what you'd like to see before I plan it out proper.

We'll need both an outside area for markets and entertainments, and a hall for the feast and the dances. I've looked at a few places, but again, if any of you know a place just right, mayhap you'll say.

[Filtered to Roland]

I know I said I wouldn't. But I thought on it and I'll not let Valen down; he's done much for me and he more than most deserves something to look forward to.

Nov. 10th, 2013


[info]dl_greenarrow

Filtered to Cuthbert and Roland

You two have any plans for dinner tonight? I thought I'd grill and make us some dinner if you were interested.

[info]cuthbertallgood

Greetings to you all!

I'm looking to start planning for an event, a festival for the solstice. It's not to replace any Christmas celebrations for those of you that have them, so it's not, it's just an additional day for merriment and folk are quite welcome to celebrate one or both.

The plan so far is to have a proper market-fair with all sorts of goods to sell, and mayhap those of you buying late Christmas gifts might appreciate it! Entertainment as well, and contests – we might have races, and games of skill, and mayhap even a riddle contest! Then in the evening a great feast, and then dancing, with real music.

The reason why I'm mentioning it so terrible early is that an event on this scale needs proper planning and to be sure I've not so much experience of that part. I'd like to set up a planning committee of sorts, mayhap three or four people who'd like to help out and work with me to make it a success. I reckon a proper festival is just what our little community needs to bring cheer to the darkest point of winter.

Have any of you any interest?


[info]youwontlikeit

Hello everyone! New Arrivals, welcome to Madison Valley. For those of you who don't know, my name is Justine and I work as a secretary in City Hall. I'm from Chicago 2007.

So here's a few things, 1 and 2 are for new arrivals and 3 is for everyone:

1. I'm making a roster for those who are looking for work but are having a hard time finding it on their own. Please sign up, and I will get back to you all at the same time when I have more information.

2. If any of the new arrivals are from a pre-Industrial or post-Industrial society, I encourage you to attend classes I hold throughout the week. We'll focus on teaching you some necessary survival skills in the 21st century. They happen on Tuesdays and Thursdays as needed, from 6:30 to 7:30. Thomas and I also hold a sex education class and we cover topics as needed and new sexually transmitted diseases found here that you may or may not be aware of in and from your respective timelines. If you have any questions about sex or sexually based concerns please do ask us, we encourage communication.

3. I thought we'd celebrate Thanksgiving with a potlock. If anyone's interested in doing that we can, otherwise enjoy the holidays with your respective friends and family. But, that also made me realize that we're sticking to very American holidays, and if there's anything any of the non-Americans want to celebrate, we should do that too.

Thank you!

Nov. 9th, 2013


[info]ofgilead

So if our help's not wanted in the way we offer, what can we do?

Teaching little boys to shoot is well enough, but I'm worth more than a mere shooting instructor and it's right frustrating to spend my day working with little ones who can't hit the target, say true!

If ya reject our offer, then tell us what ya can use us for.

[Cuthbert]

We'll not tell them of what's happening in private, so we won't, but it'd be good to have a purpose here we can own to.

Nov. 6th, 2013


[info]the_bloodless

I'm glad to see that the school knows talent when they see it.

I've looked up a few of the songs I'll be singing, not exactly my style to be sure, but I'm quite certain I'm capable.

Oh What a Beautiful Mornin'
Surrey with the Fringe on Top
People Will Say We're in Love

Is that a proper accent for someone truly from this Oklahoma place?

[Filtered to Marley]

We should schedule a time to go over our scenes.

Nov. 5th, 2013


[info]cassiopeiablack

Is it still the custom for muggles to set off fireworks at all hours of the night, then?

Nov. 3rd, 2013


[info]agelessbeauty

Okay, I am trying to make up this pamphlet for newbie arrivals and have some questions for all of you.

What was the most helpful thing someone told you upon arrival?
What was the least helpful thing told to you?
What information would you have liked to have known upon arrival that you didn't find out until later on?

Answers, go!

Nov. 1st, 2013


[info]for_family

Attention: Refugees

Lissa, Georgia and I have taken your concerns into consideration and discussion. In response for a request of our intentions we're releasing a brief statement of issues we deemed important and will therefore address at the first Council meeting.

The issues follow as:
- Guardianship for those under 18
- The ban of magic
- Use of the hospital facilities
- New arrivals

1. Guardianship.
We propose that financially stable Refugees present become guardians for any new arrivals under 18 years of age. You'll also be given first priority if a member of your family arrives, financial status notwithstanding. In order for this to be effective we've determined that volunteers should step forward if you're willing and able to take on a child. You should tell us the age group you're comfortable with, if you're comfortable with magic users, and how many children you are able to care for. In addition, the children already present should be given a choice about coming under the guardianship of Refugees or staying with their assigned family.
2. Magic ban.
We're against the ban of magic as a whole and will appeal to the Council to remove it entirely.
3. The hospital.
We've agreed that our population should be permitted to use the hospital services, as the separation from hospital to clinic has split resources and left the city as a whole exposed to health concerns that effect us all, Refugee and local alike.
4. New arrivals.
Given the treatment by the city many of us receive upon arrival, we're requesting that one of our number be present during the initial welcoming phases with new arrivals. We need several volunteers to be on hand for this task as new arrivals appear in the city at any hour.


- Cesare Borgia, Lissa Dragomir, Georgia Mason

[Filtered; Georgia, Lissa.]
Volunteers to meet new arrivals:
Daryl Dixon - any
Karrin Murphy - morning
Molly Carpenter - night
Sookie Stackhouse - day
Roland Deschain - 4pm to 7
Katherine Pryde - any
Helena Wayne - Night
Tris Prior - any
Oliver Queen - day
Maria Deluca - any

Volunteers for guardians
Karrin Murphy - any age, 2 at most, magic +
Jo Harvelle - any age, 1 at most, magic +
Marius Black - any age, 2 at most, magic +
Clara Oswald - any age, 4 at most, magic +
Katherine Pryde - any age, 2 at most, magic +
Lucrezia Borgia - under 2 years
Alicia Florrick -

[info]marius_black

Refugees of Madison Valley,

I am treating a patient at the moment who is very ill with a chronic illness, and the blood tests I have taken have come back extremely odd. I am in need of blood samples from anyone willing to give, for comparison - this is absolutely voluntary, and those of you who have made it clear that your blood is dangerous to public safety are not asked to give.

For those of you who are healthy and willing, you may stay with me while I test the blood, and watch me put the samples in the autoclave to destroy them. You may even have the sterilized tube back, if you wish it. I have no magical abilities to do malicious anything with your blood, and I have no wish to keep it; I simply wish to find out what is the matter with my patient.

I thank you in advance, and again I reiterate that this is absolutely voluntary.

[info]ofgilead

I'm not the speaker Cuthbert is, say true, but I think I need to gather my words and say a piece in defense of us. It's proper confusing to me, but it seems that some of you think that Cuthbert and I see ourselves as above you, which is not the least bit true. Aye, we come from a place not the least bit like this, and I know we've said some things that you've not liked, say sorry. But all we want is to use the talents we were born and trained to in order to provide some degree of security that doesn't seem to be forthcoming from the local peacekeepers. To protect you, to follow the White, to provide aid and succor if necessary - not to rule ya, say true.

I know also that in the reckoning of this place, I'm but a boy. But at home, I'm a gunslinger, tried and tested, and have all the responsibilities and duties of a man. I don't look through my eyes as a boy does, and I haven't for some time. I know most of ya don't know what a gunslinger is, or what we do. And I don't expect ye to. You're not from Gilead, so's the shame, just as we're not from here. I do realize that this isn't Gilead, and that we can't expect things to work the same here as they did there. It's a hard bit to swallow, but I'm trying, and I'm sure Cuthbert is, too. But ya can't just dismiss our experiences because this isn't Gilead. Our experiences make us, so they do, and how we react to things here is going to be based on how our tutors and how our fathers taught us. To act in another way would be to forget the faces of our fathers.

Aye, I've likely said too much, so I have. Words don't come so easy to me as they do to Cuthbert. But I hope some of what I said speaks true to ya, and explains us just a bit more.

~Roland Deschain, son of Steven

Oct. 30th, 2013


[info]cuthbertallgood

[Filtered to Cesare Borgia]

Sai Cesare?

I know you're perfect busy and I'll not trouble you long but for the sake of our association I'll ask - at home it might have been different but here everything else seems to have been dealt with in a terrible timely fashion so am I to take it that my petition for a statement has been denied?

If so, I'll accept that as-is and not press you on it further, not to worry, that's not my purpose.

Oct. 29th, 2013


[info]cuthbertallgood

[Filtered from the Council, visible to all refugees, inviting response only from Georgia, Lissa and Cesare]

Sai Cesare, Sai Georgia, Sai Vasilisa,

I'm putting forward a request that the three of you in your official capacity make a declaration. It's come to my attention that there's soon to be a meeting of the Council, and while it's all right and clear that you're the people's choice for representatives to it, it's come to my attention also that there's a lack of clarity as to what you as a collective represent.

I set out my policies, to be sure, but it was clear and away a contest of personalities and that's different. But in official capacity I'll now hold you all to account.

If you might announce to us the issues you'll be raising at the meeting and the stances you'll be taking - a formal announcement, mark it, not an invitation to debate, the time's past for that as this meeting's concerned - then I'd be perfect grateful for it and I know I'm not the only of your constituents to think so. If you speak for us, we'd hear what you mean to stand for.

Cuthbert Allgood

[info]cuthbertallgood

[Filtered to Roland Deschain and Oliver Queen]

I've been walking the potential patrol routes these past few nights to get an idea of things. Tonight I was followed by one of their lawmen - proper obvious about it he was, too!

'Course, I only walked then to one of those 24-hour stores and back. But what it tells us is that we'll need to be right careful.

Roland, if we go out for such purposes after dark, mayhap we could take the metal staircase on the outside of the building.

Oct. 27th, 2013


[info]dl_greenarrow

Filtered to Cuthbert and Roland

I realize we haven't actually met yet, but I've spent the last few hours reading over these forums and thought I should introduce myself. I'm Oliver Queen.

And it seems the two of you presented an idea recently that maybe we could discuss.

[info]summerslady

Hello Refugees,

This evening my companion was assaulted by an unidentified person. The person in question told my companion that the people of Madison Valley 'don't want [us] refugees around here' before robbing him and leaving him with several injuries.

We don't tell you this to upset you or frighten you, but after speaking with my companion on the matter we determined it was best to inform you of these activities so you may make safeguards against future incidences.

Oct. 26th, 2013


[info]cuthbertallgood

Giving offerings to vagrant dead.

I'm not sure I hold with that. It only encourages them not to move on, say true.

Oct. 25th, 2013


[info]youwontlikeit

I'm taking over management of the Halloween party Molly was going to throw. Everyone's invited, no matter your age. We won't be serving alcohol, but feel free to dress up. Thomas and I have picked out some prizes for a costume contest. I know it's ridiculous but we'll have fun with it.

We're pooling together money to rent a hall for a few hours, if you can pitch into that it'd be welcome. $5 will be enough, I think. Otherwise, we've got it covered.

If anyone wants to volunteer to help me decorate I will personally appreciate it. Caroline is decorating, take any and all ideas and volunteer questions to her, please.

[info]crossbowed

So, we've gotta pay for stuff here, then. But we can't get any decent jobs if we don't give 'em our blood. Which, as Georgia and Shaun have already said, would be a damned stupid idea. My blood's better stayin' just where it is.

So what the hell are we supposed to do? I don't need much, but unless ya want me shooting rabbits and squirrels in the park, I'm gonna need something.

[Filtered to Cuthbert]

I ain't against helpin' to defend the people here. But I ain't doing anything that everyone doesn't agree with. Seen too much of that sort of stuff go to hell in a handbasket.

[Filtered to Georgia and Shaun]

That Cuthbert kid's tryin' to get me on his side.

Oct. 24th, 2013


[info]cuthbertallgood

[Filtered to Roland]

I'm proper weary of this place today, so I am. It's a fair terrible state of affairs when you try to take steps to protect folk and they'll not only deny it's needed but near as much as threaten you with punishment for the notion.

Sai Dixon's not going to be any help to us, either; I reckon he doesn't care to be.

'Course if trouble does come we'll stand for them anyway, in the name of the Affiliation and the White, but I'm this moment reserving the right to declare that we told them preparation would have been a fine idea, after.

Oct. 23rd, 2013


[info]afterthendtimes

Let's have a discussion.

Roland seems to have touched a nerve, so I'm officially asking everyone here:

1.) Do you feel unsafe? If so, who/what group are you worried about?
2.) If you do, why? Please mention whether or not this feeling is colored by previous experiences in your own timelines.
3.) What are some ideas you have for alleviating this problem, that you think could be implemented? We all have ideal solutions, but let's focus on pragmatics.

If you don't feel comfortable addressing some of these questions publically, feel free to either tell me privately in some way or say you don't feel comfortable. It's fine, but if you don't say anything at all, even to abstain from answering, we can't know your thoughts and consider them.

In terms of ideas, so far there's been Roland's suggestion of a protective force (which I object to, but I'm one vote). I'd also like to suggest the idea of escorting people, or setting up checks of some sort within the community for those who are interested.

[info]cuthbertallgood

[Filtered from the Council]

So I was about town today and I took a trip to the shooting range now that they think I'm old enough and they'll let me in. It's a proper interesting place, so it is. Anyhow after I was done shooting I got talking to a fellow who works there, turns out he's with the organization of local folk who want to stand with us, the MVCADR.

He reckons he'd do well holding a class for us folk. The ones of us who aren't exactly in need of a class, as it happens, only to demonstrate what we're capable of. It's only a few days, and we'd get proper...certified by the NRA and apparently what that means is that folk in this world would actually give us credit for our skill with firearms. It's a way for them to recognize the training we've put in back in our own worlds, so I reckon.

Would any of you folk already proficient but not certified by this America be interested in the notion? It's not suited to beginners, so it isn't, but I know there are more than a few of us well beyond that point.

[Filtered to Daryl]

Sai Dixon? I've taken note of all your efforts to protect folk from zombies and such, so I have, and I'm fair impressed by it. Might I ask what your view is on needing protection from the authorities here?

Oct. 22nd, 2013


[info]ofgilead

Cry your pardon, but who are the peacekeepers here? I'm of a mind that we should have someone to protect us from the council's doings, as they seem to have strayed far from the path of the White, say true.

I reckon most here don't trust the local police, aye?

I'd not put myself forward unless asked, so I wouldn't, but something, I think, should be done, something that can be agreed on by all.

Oct. 21st, 2013


[info]karrinmurphysi

I'd recommend that everyone here refuse to give blood samples. It's your constitutional right not to - if that's not unlawful search and seizure, I'm not sure what is. And even though you're not all technically citizens, there are international laws about stuff like that too. You guys have rights. They have no reason to suspect any of you for a crime, and if they do, they can go about it the way everyone else has to, dammit.

Also, I know there are a lot of supernatural creatures here. I don't need to know who you are or what you can do, I really couldn't care less. As long as you don't hurt anybody, and keep your asses off my radar, I won't have any reason to haul you in.

Break the law, and I'll be on your ass like white on sugar. Got it?

Oct. 19th, 2013


[info]karrinmurphysi

Have you ever had one of those moments when shooting something would feel really damn good, and yet you're not sure what the right thing is to shoot?

I'm Karrin Murphy Chicago Poli- Special Ivestigat-, formerly of the Chicago PD, and I've just finished talking with the authorities here. I hope I'm right in saying that their explanations sound totally full of shit worthless?

And I see you on the network, Dresden. This was you, wasn't it?

Oct. 18th, 2013


[info]cassiopeiablack

That lady who only just arrived, Rose? She said that she was shot. That she died. So did Jeremy Gilbert, before he arrived here.

We're not all dead, that wouldn't make sense, but I do wonder. Do you suppose it works the other way? If someone died here, would they disappear and end up back home as if nothing had happened?

Oct. 17th, 2013


[info]cuthbertallgood

Humor my strange question a moment, won't ya?

The great machines that run on rails called trains, can anyone who has them in their world tell me - do they talk, like living folk?

Oct. 15th, 2013


[info]cuthbertallgood

[Filtered to Valen]

I'm back at the apartment now, made it back safe, and I'm ready to start reading all I'll have to.

I don't rightly think that'd be the case if I hadn't had you watching over me, thankee-sai. Nowhere near so soon. I won't ever forget it, that you were perfect kind when I was so very...how I was.

I mean to tell ya that you're always welcome over at the apartment; stop by to stay a night or two somewhere warmer than the campsites or just for an evening's conversation and a hot meal whenever it might please you. You're a proper friend, so you are.

Oct. 14th, 2013


[info]ofgilead

I have come across a job of sorts, mayhap.

There's a...camp, called Louis Ernst, north of town a bit, where young boys - Scouts, they call them - learn skills important to a young man's life. After a bit of research, I inquired after a job placement there, and they've told me they could use a 'counselor' for the target shooting merit badge. They wish to see me shoot, but I am certain that will not dissuade them, say true.

Does anyone know of this organization? We've nothing like it in Gilead, except the gunslingers themselves.

[Filtered to Cuthbert]

I've finished the second book, so I have. Jake...comes back alive!

But I lose two fingers on my right hand, Cuthbert. Two fingers. On my right hand.

Oct. 13th, 2013


[info]cuthbertallgood

Who: Cuthbert and OPEN
What: Cuthbert ventures out of the woods
Where: The outskirts of town
When: Mid-afternoon
Warnings: TBD

Read more... )

[info]ofgilead

Why, why would someone draw this!?! Or this?! Why? Why even if they think we are from a book, why would they think this art? This is murder. This is evil! And so are they who draw it.

I've not the stomach for this world, if that is what passes for entertainment here.

Monsters, all of you, witches and demons, who spit on your father's graves, if you even know who they are, you sons of whores.

Oct. 11th, 2013


[info]nelyafinwe

There is a word in elvish, both the High Speech and Sindarin, called estel. It cannot be translated directly to the common tongue used here, as it is more a philosophical concept and thought than a word, but may be best understood as 'faith' or trust, and the hope that comes therein.

The elves hold estel as the belief that Eru Ilúvatar--the Creator of the World that Is--is good, and his designs will end well for all his Children, despite our troubles. Estel is a belief that cannot be destroyed by the ways of the world or the suffering that we face therein, as we are the Eruchin, the Children of the One, and He will not suffer Himself to be deprived of us. Not by Himself, our own folly, or any Enemies.

So we hold to estel in even the darkest times and it keeps us from being overcome by the hardships we face in Arda Marred. Despite everything, the Children of Eru see the good in the world, alongside its corruptions and in spite of them. It is the Unmarred within the Marred, estel is the ability to discern the truth of it.

Have faith. It will be well in the end of all things, even unto the breaking of the world.

Oct. 12th, 2013


[info]ofgilead

Gilead falls. And I am left alone to wander, the last of my ka-tet.

I, Roland, must bury all my friends, or at least see them laid out. I must listen as the tales of Gilead fade into myth. I who must see my home die, and the world move on.

Cuthbert, would that you had not left me to face this alone, although perhaps that is ka too.

Oct. 11th, 2013


[info]cuthbertallgood

I've found...something.

I didn't want to look why did Roland ever suggest I look it's worse than ever I



I'm going to be...away a while. Don't mind it.

[Filtered to Roland]

There's a book on the table by the title of The Gunslinger. I'll not talk about it. Don't press me on it, for your father's sake. I can't...I've made notes in the High Speech. In the little notebook. Read them when you're well, say true. I'll be back...when I'm back. The medicines are in the kitchen, and enough food to last.

Oct. 9th, 2013


[info]youwontlikeit

Congratulations, Georgia, Lissa and Cesare.

I hope we've done the right thing in choosing you three.

[info]ofgilead

Long days and pleasant nights to ya.

I'm not used to feeling such a fool, but which medicines are best for a runny nose, fever, chills and vomiting? There's a proper hundred different types and I've not an idea what they're for. I'd like as not to buy them while I'm here, instead of walking the wheel and a half back to my room to research them.

I appreciate it, say thankya.

Oct. 8th, 2013


[info]ofgilead

Long days and pleasant nights to you.

This is a place where many worlds meet, and I have a notion that what I seek could be hiding among us. I am looking for stories of a Dark Tower, rising above a red field. A place of power, although the details escape me. Does any world here have stories of such a thing?

I would be most grateful for even the smallest half-remembered tale, say true.

[info]marius_black

Good day, Refugees of Madison Valley.

I was a bit confused upon my arrival earlier today, so I thought it only right that I should greet you properly now that I am at least slightly more settled.

I am Dr. Marius Black. I'm an Oxford-trained physician, currently serving as a medic with the Durham Light Infantry near the town of Arras, France - currently being May, 1940.

I have had a long discussion with Miss Mason about your medical situation here, and I wish to offer my services to any and all refugees who may be in need. There may be something more formal set up in the future, but for now I will be glad to make house calls, and do what I can to soothe your minds and bodies.

Again, I greet you all, and may peace find you in this place.

Oct. 7th, 2013


[info]the_bloodless

Does anyone truly believe that three representatives will serve the needs of all of those abandoned here? Will any of them listen enough to understand anyone but themselves?

[info]leishacamden

Public Announcement

The spatiotemporally displaced young people now living in Madison Valley have determined their chosen representative. The winner of the election is:

Lissa Dragomir

Oct. 6th, 2013


[info]youwontlikeit

Official Nomination Thread

Hello, Refugees of Madison Valley. For those of you who don't know, my name is Justine Williams. I am a Refugee from Chicago 2009. I currently work in Madison Valley's City Hall, and they've requested I gather official persons nominated to stand as our representatives to the council. The longer we delay the longer the issues fester.

There has been some discussion but no official decisions on how we'd choose our representation. The city requested we fill 3 seats, but with the number of different peoples in the city it was suggested we broaden our categories to fill everyone in. The results of that listing ends like this:

American Rep.: Tony Stark & Georgia Mason

Non-American Rep.: Cesare Borgia, Cuthbert Allgood

Magic User Rep.: Elodin, Lissa Dragomir

Non-Magic User Rep: Cuthbert Allgood, Georgia Mason, Tony Stark, Cesare Borgia

Under 20s Rep: Lissa Dragomir, Cuthbert Allgood

However, with the lack of persons nominated, holding a category of five presents issues with representation if one person wins multiple slots, and we lose the point of having multiple categories to begin with. If we don't get more candidates added to the listing, we'll remove the categories entirely and present names in a block. The top three will win the nominations.

The nominations will close Monday at 11:59pm. If you have been nominated please do not give us a nomination for someone else. And please be specific about your nomination/category, I don't want to make it up on my own. If you provide a name and no category I won't add it to the list.

Thank you.

I'm also officially removing myself from the list of potential candidates Harry.

[info]cuthbertallgood

[Very painstakingly typed and spellchecked by Cuthbert]

Greetings to you all, long days and pleasant nights to you.

I'm writing this so as I can see how it looks to you all afore I send it. Writing with your letters is a thing I've had to learn since I came here. There's plenty I've had to learn in the time between then and now; four years by my reckoning though less by yours. The working of time in this place is a mystery, one of many.

My name is Cuthbert Allgood and I'm a gunslinger from Gilead in Mid-World. Some of you might not know exactly what that means. It's not that I'm just some fellow with a gun, say true. A gunslinger's duty, his entire purpose, is to uphold civilization and the Law, to protect the innocent and provide aid and succor to those in need of it. To stand for the White, which is to say all that is good and right in all the worlds, and to stop the worlds from moving on. To preserve what we have and not let chaos and destruction and death wreak havoc across the land. That's what I'm for, and that's what I believe.

I can't say for certain why we're here. I can say that I'll treat this place as any other, that I'll do what's right and not hesitate in it. I won't tolerate unfairness from this Council, nor the mistreatment of any one of us, you have my word upon it. I'm from a place very different to this America. Many of my customs aren't alike to yours, but it strikes me that the essentials don't change. That justice and truth, loyalty and courage, those qualities remain constant across worlds and times, and you having many sparklights and cars and drinking sugar-water doesn't change a bit of that.

There were some specific issues that folk asked to have addressed. I'll do that next, may it please you all.

Firearms: I'll say that I understand the concern folk have about guns in the hands of those who would use them for evil purpose. That's a concern we all have, say true. I wouldn't like to believe that any of our number might have such intent, however, and to restrict others on the basis that someone someday might break the Law? It strikes me as wrong. I'd be perfect against any ban on firearms. There are those of us for whom carrying a gun is a matter of tradition, or in the case of Americans, a matter of rights, and I'd not infringe upon that.

That said, it may be that incompetence is a greater danger than malice as guns are concerned. I'd consider the idea that for any new purchase of firearms, a basic safety and proficiency test might be set as requirement.

Magic: I'm an honest fellow and I'll be the first to tell you that I'm fair uncomfortable with magic. That said, as representative my duty would be to speak for people as need it, and that includes witches and wizards. I take my duty seriously. I'm not in support of the current ban. It's my belief that if someone's using magic and it isn't having any effect on or causing any harm to others? It does no good to restrict it. I hold the Council's action to be unfair and I'd see it overturned. Using magic maliciously, however, is a different proposition, and I'd see that dealt with swiftly under the Law.

Age Requirements: When I first arrived in this town, I was counted as underage. Now I'm not, and I've seen both sides. I hold that the system here was not set up to account for walk-ins from other times and worlds, it does not serve their needs, and an alternative is needed. There are children here in need of guidance and guardianship, but age alone is no way of determining that, not with the cultural variances within our population.

I'd suggest that every walk-in be treated as an individual, their capability to live independently and their status at home both taken into account. Those who are capable should be granted adult rights. Those still in need of guidance should be appointed a guardian - but one from among our number, a volunteer as it were, and one that's as good a fit as we can find for their own time and culture, that they might have proper assistance to adjust to life here.

Blood Samples: This is a straightforward matter as I see it. It's an unjust law and I'd call for its immediate removal. None of us walk-ins asked to be brought here and those as would work to earn their keep don't deserve punishment for it.

I've spent more time here than most, one way and another. I don't fully trust their Council, and I shan't. If I'm elected to it, it's us that I stand for, not them, and I shan't ever forget it. It may be that there's not a place in all the worlds without some element of corruption, but there are still people who stand for what's right and true, and I say to you that I'm one of them, as a gunslinger and mayhap as your representative, if you'll have me.

I'll take questions. Any that are reasonable, I'll answer.

| Written by Cuthbert Allgood, son of Robert |

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Who: Cuthbert and Roland
What: Talk of important things!
Where: Cuthbert and Roland's apartment
When: Yesterday afternoon, after this conversation.
Warnings: Will update if needed

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