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Lacus Clyne (fields_of_hope) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2012-07-02 20:02:00

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[video | open] Defense Force... announcement thing.
Good day, Marina-- or, I suppose, Marina Nova. I hope everyone is adjusting as well as can be expected. We've suffered some tremendous losses [herself very much included,] but I am certain we will be able to manage things as well as possible.

With regards to the Defense Force -- with Suzaku Kururugi among those lost, and the Wardens confirming for me that weapons and life sign monitoring are no longer available -- I would like to make a proposal. [and she's going to make it openly, so anyone can weigh in... trolls she can handle, and it's worth the risk to give everyone a chance to speak.]

Although I believed strongly in Suzaku and what he did with the Force, there was something troubling me. In some cases, members' primary motivation for joining was to obtain a weapon. And while I know for a fact that Suzaku would not admit anyone who was not suitable, it nonetheless seems as though such a team should have members whose primary reason for joining is belief in its purpose. And further, I believe that the invasion of privacy that the former Defense Force utilized for monitoring life signs made inmates uneasy. I know I had my own questions about such methodology, but it was not my team and thus not my place to debate what was in place.

However, now that many things have begun anew, I am wondering if there are those among us who believe strongly enough in protecting others that they would agree to do so without the promise of a weapon, or any such personal gain. A new leader would need to be elected, and I would be happy to oversee the process if the potential members would like. Any and all proposals will be considered.

With regards to weaponry and special abilities for those who would use them in defense of themselves or others, that is a battle that I will continue to fight with the Wardens, regardless of whether there is a formal Defense Force. I believe in our members, and all of you will have my full support regardless of the status of the organization as a whole.

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	notbabymagic 2012-07-04 08:17 pm UTC (link)
	Yeah, I'm still getting mixed signals on the new Bosses. They seem like they're going to be stricter with us...and yet, if anything, I think we've been given nicer living conditions than before. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-04 08:19 pm UTC (link)
	I certainly have no complaints about the physical accommodations, except that there are things that individuals had built in the previous facility that were left behind. The rules, however, leave much to be desired. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notbabymagic 2012-07-04 08:21 pm UTC (link)
	I think a lot of stuff got left behind. But at least the important things came with us. [Like pets. And certain friends.] I'd feel a whole lot better once these ankle bracelets come off. They make me feel...weird. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-04 08:24 pm UTC (link)
	Most of the important things. [She's one who wasn't as lucky in the "certain people" department.] Oh? How so? [endlessly curious, since her "abilities" such as they are remain intact no matter the power reductions in place.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notbabymagic 2012-07-04 08:27 pm UTC (link)
	Draining. Weak. I think it's suppressing my magic. Problem with that, unfortunately, is that my magic is sort of a part of me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-04 08:44 pm UTC (link)
	I see. I admit, I had wondered what it might be like to have abilities removed by the Wardens. I'm very sorry that it's unpleasant. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notbabymagic 2012-07-04 08:48 pm UTC (link)
	Thanks. Supposedly, we get to have them removed by tomorrow, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-04 10:01 pm UTC (link)
	So I had heard, yes. I am hopeful that is the case, although as I said, I believe people who utilize a weapon for self protection and have proven themselves responsible should be given the chance, as well. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notbabymagic 2012-07-04 10:06 pm UTC (link)
	I still don't quite understand why they'd be willing to give prisoners a weapon, but I guess I can't complain. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-04 10:46 pm UTC (link)
	For the same reason they let individuals such as yourself have their abilities, I'd wager. It would be unfairly discriminatory, otherwise. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notbabymagic 2012-07-04 10:50 pm UTC (link)
	I guess. [It didn't seem an even comparison to her, but she wasn't willing to argue that.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-04 11:01 pm UTC (link)
	[Interesting, the sides of this issue. But Lacus has her position firmly, and she doesn't waver.] In any case, it would seem you'll have more immediate access to your abilities than those who reply on weapons. So I thank you for your efforts at protecting others. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notbabymagic 2012-07-04 11:07 pm UTC (link)
	You don't have to thank me. This is the sort of thing we did back home. Defense Force or not, old habits die hard. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-04 11:15 pm UTC (link)
	Requirement or not, it is deserving of gratitude. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notbabymagic 2012-07-04 11:17 pm UTC (link)
	If you really insist...then, I guess you're welcome. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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