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Tweak says, "Castle!"

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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bluemoondog
2012-07-07 03:54 am UTC (link)

How do you honestly expect to protect anyone like you are? [Pointedly. Because he's never seen you like this and it worries him. Something HAS to be wrong. Honestly he's only fighting this because he thinks she should take care of herself first.]

What is there to protect us from? Everyone has been reduced to an equal state thanks to our anklets. No one will get hurt, have some faith in people being able to defend themselves or others. Or the fact that the sentinels would probably intervene if anyone was stupid enough to try hurting anyone.

You should find comfort enough in seeing the response you have but you don't need to throw together a damn Defense Force right this second!

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	fields_of_hope 2012-07-07 04:01 am UTC (link)
	There is always a risk of people being harmed, particularly when so much of the environment and our new Wardens remain unknown. No matter how small, I'm not willing to take that risk. I will do what I must. If I did any less I would be shaming the memory of those I lost. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

bluemoondog
2012-07-07 04:08 am UTC (link)

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. You can't protect everyone from every little thing and honestly, you shouldn't try to be there for everyone, because you can't. What you're doing is completely illogical. You really should take better care of yourself as well.

It won't kill anyone if you take a day or so for yourself to recover from all of this. Everyone needs too, even people like me, who would normally be all about causing a ruckus.

I'm pretty sure anyone that gave a rats ass about you, lost or not, would want you to do the same. Deal with the Defense Force later, take care of yourself.

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	fields_of_hope 2012-07-07 04:16 am UTC (link)
	[She can't allow herself to be swayed by his concern no matter how touching it is.] Following my own feelings first, without regard for what may happen while I tend my wounds, is not the person my father raised me to be. I would hope that you, and anyone else, could trust me to decide when and how I will grieve. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bluemoondog 2012-07-07 04:26 am UTC (link)
	[He sighs.] There's a time and place for everything. I get that. You can't ignore an open gut wound for too long before you bleed out. It works the same for bleeding hearts. Just keep that in mind. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-07 04:35 am UTC (link)
	[She smiles just a little] My heart will recover, Helix. And all the faster if I can be at ease in knowing I have done all that I could for those I love whom I haven't lost. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bluemoondog 2012-07-07 04:39 am UTC (link)
	I don't get it, but whatever. Do what you want, I've got other things to worry about. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fields_of_hope 2012-07-07 10:28 pm UTC (link)
	Mm, of course. I promise I'll be okay, Helix. [so let her do her job.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bluemoondog 2012-07-12 12:17 am UTC (link)
	[It almost seems like he's hung up, aside from the lack of any tell-tale click or what-not to show he's closed the feed. After a beat or two there's a lowly uttered.] You'd better. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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