Ever since it was announced that there would be two more spots on the council, I've been thinking about what qualities I would want in a representative and what I'd want to see done around here. And then - thanks to some prompting by a friend - I've started to think about if I had what it takes to do just that. I'd call myself more of a soldier than a politician, but I think I owe it to myself, and to all of you, to try.
I've spoken to many of you already, and I found out very quickly that many of you were already familiar with my name and what I do, but for those of you who don't, I'm Steve Rogers. In my world, I went by Captain America. There, I was one part of a group called the Avengers. My job was to... well, to put it simply, I stood up to bullies. I fought back against anyone who sought to destroy freedom, justice, all of the
good in the world. I wasn't always successful, but I never gave up. It's not in my blood. And I think that's the sort of thing I'd want in someone standing up for me. Someone who doesn't back down when they know something's wrong - or right. Someone who keeps going when things are hard, because they know it isn't about them. It's about something bigger than them. I'd want someone who knows how to work with other people, someone who can listen to what they have to say. I think I have all those qualities, or at least I try to hold myself to those standards. I know what it's like to be powerless, to be ignored, to feel like no one cares, to have the world overlook you. I think, because I know what that feels like, I'm better prepared to stand up for those same people. That's why it's so important that we have a say in what happens here, and that two of us are the ones who get to represent us.
Many of you have met Asala Adaar, either through her position as a guard or because you volunteered to help with the demon in May, or the portals more recently. What I've seen in her is a capable, compassionate leader who is interested in protecting the world we've come to call home, just as she's done in her own world. I think she'd agree when I say that we'd work well together, if we're chosen to represent you all. What we want isn't a competition. What we want is cooperation.
So I guess what I'm trying to say is that we'd be honored to have your vote when the time comes, and in the meantime, I'd love to hear about what
you want to see out of your council members and the government in general. I want to know what's important to
you. We've come so far already, and we have a chance to ensure that continues as we move forward.
ASALA ADAAR:How'd I do?
BUCKY BARNES:What was it you said about me and politics again?
CAROL DANVERS:Hey. So You've I was thinking maybe we should hit up one of those movie nights again. What do you think?
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