[Video] un: watercouncil

[bentbloodline]

[Tarrlok flips on the video and offers a polite bow to the camera.]

Hello everyone. For those of you that I've yet to meet, my name is Tarrlok.

[He's had a few things on his mind lately. He understands politics all too well. While it can't be denied that they've all been shown generosity as refugees, there was the terrorist attack, and Tarrlok isn't so naive as to think that everything is as perfect as some representatives of Olympia or Wyver would like people to believe.]

It's occurred to me that as refugees, we could benefit from being better organized as a group. In fact, I believe even our gracious hosts, Wyver and Olympia, could benefit from us being better organized.

[Not as much, admittedly, but. He continues, so he can explain. He doesn't know where people have placed their loyalties thus far, and so he's being careful to emphasize the idea of it being beneficial to everyone.]

I would like to propose establishing a group that represents the refugee population on El Nysa. This group would research both communities and help refugees better integrate into the two societies we've been invited to participate in. We would also serve to help place people into workplaces that would best suit them, and thus fill an essential need for all sides.

[There's plenty he would like to do with such a group, but for now he'll focus on something that no one could really find objectionable.]

Please reply here if you're interested, and we can set up an in person meeting in the near future to talk about it further.


(ooc: I will also be setting up a catchall log. This was intended to start developing political discussion for people who replied to Tarrlok's top level on the CR meme)

Comments

video | un: stormsend

[bruxisms]

[ well if it isn't one of the individuals he went hunting dragons with. ]

I was once a king in mine own realm, and am studying the histories of both cities here at the Simwe Institute. Should you require it, I would be prepared to assist.

[ while governing is not his favourite thing, he is good enough at it. and it would be irresponsible not to offer. ]

[bentbloodline]

[Oh hey, dragon hunting buddy.]

Your assistance would be appreciated. I think it's important that people get settled into the community that is right for them, and gain an understanding of the local laws and customs.

video; un: maximus

[ininhuman]

I had the voice of the people in my home city. I've certainly had my share of practice navigating politics around royalty.

[bentbloodline]

Then your help would be welcome in this initiative. People need to be informed, and we refugees come from so many different walks of life. Some may not have even the first clue of where to begin.

[illuminescent]

I should just like to help.

[bentbloodline]

[Ah, he remembers their earlier brief conversation. Largely because of the uncomfortable memories. But she'd been polite, and he can see her doing well with this. It would be best to have some younger people involved as well.]

You are welcome to. Is there a particular area that you'd be most interested in?

video; un: lady

[unprays]

A good idea, my lord. [ she doesn't know him, but both Stannis and Lucy have responded to him, and really... one of her family should be involved in this, and she is electing herself. ]

I spent years in the court in my homeland, living with the enemies of my family, and helped my brother govern the North when I returned to my home. If your idea is to succeed, you will need people who know how to adapt to the circumstances. [ she survived King's Landing, she survived the Eyrie and she survived Winterfell and the Boltons. she's not saying it outright,but if he is a smart politician... he'll know what she means. to live with your enemies and survive is no small thing, and as much as Stannis and Lucy know of being a king or a queen, she knows both of them are honourable and good.

in politics, that's not enough. ]

[bentbloodline]

[He catches that implication easily enough. It's an accomplishment to be able to navigate a delicate situation like that.]

A lady resourceful and diplomatic enough to get through challenging circumstances such as those would be a most welcome addition to the group.

text | un: sand

[granularity]

I'd be interested in helping with some of that.

text

[bentbloodline]

Wonderful. Do you have any relevant experience? People of all backgrounds are welcome, but it's helpful to know who might be best suited for what aspect of the group's work.

video, un: revolution

[idealisme]

[It's not what he wants to focus on, it's something he knows his friends might be more interested in, but this seems like something important to be involved in.]

What will be the nature of the group? Who will it answer to?

1/2 reaction only

[bentbloodline]

[Ah, this guy. His views are somewhat extreme, and Tarrlok gets the impression that he's a bit of a loose cannon. He's definitely not someone Tarrlok would have talking to the ruler of either nation, considering the man's views on royalty. But then, some of the things he's said have indicated that the royals of his homeland do not take very good care of their people.]

2/2 video, un: watercouncil

[bentbloodline]

[Still, one can't deny that he'd be enthusiastic, and he mentioned being a law student. Directed appropriately, he could be useful.]

The members of the group will answer to one another, but we will be compliant with the laws of the lands we visit. The nature of the group is to research, inform, and help our fellow refugees adjust to new lives here.

video; un: nash

[latkje]

It isn't not a bad idea— [ The strategy here is similar to Tarrlok's: open with something polite and unobjectionable. His demeanor is breezy enough. ] The body walks straighter when it has a head, right?

But what are you going to do about the refugees who don't want to integrate?

[bentbloodline]

Our aim here is to research and inform, not to force anything upon our fellow refugees.

audio | un:hjack420blayz

[hjack69]

You know, that ain't such a bad idea. You get a whole bunch of weirdos like us together, you're bound to need some kinda... shit, I dunno, pretend there's a body metaphor here.

[ There are times for expending effort when it comes to sounding awesome and eloquent. Now is not one of those times. ]

I mean, I did run an entire planet and an intergalactic business empire back home, so I dunno. I guess I could give you guys a few pointers.

[ Sorry buddy, he's obnoxious. ]

[voice] un: watercouncil

[bentbloodline]

[He's so glad for the voice option. It lets him reply with a polite and even tone, despite the face he's making.]

Did you have to study other cultures often in order to conduct business?

video; un: armstrong

[wallofbriggs]

A novel idea, as long as it is for the best interests of all and not just some ploy to claim power or leadership that has not been earned.

[bentbloodline]

There is little power that we can claim as refugees, and even less when we are completely unorganized and uninformed. Ultimately, everyone will be bound by the laws of wherever they choose to settle, but we can at least help people make informed decisions about where they live and do our best to ensure refugees are not taken advantage of.

video » un: blacksquadron

[xwings]

That's a good idea. I want to help, if I can.

[bentbloodline]

You are welcome to help. What sort of relevant experience do you have? All levels of experience are welcome, but it does help for deciding who should be doing what.

audio; un: wellsuited

[ofobedience]

That sounds monumentally tedious.

[He says that, his voice a wry Germanic drawl, but there's something to be said for it, he supposes. At least, for someone like himself who is still undertaking community service for his part in the terrorist attacks. Someone who owes a dept to Olympia. Something he could do, perhaps.]

Audio

[bentbloodline]

[Tarrlok chuckles a bit at that assessment.]

Some parts of it could be, I suppose. But I find tedious work that benefits many others can be more bearable than the tedious work one takes on because no one else will do it.

video; un: sion

[sunderings]

You will have my aid. [ —Sion's voice is fluting and bright, yet he is undeniably resolute in his offer. ]

I am among those newly woken to this world, and I have yet to truly grasp both the scale and scope of it.

There are simple questions: 'how strong is the refugee population in number?'. And far more difficult ones, such as the true nature of the relationship between Wyver and Olympia.

Answers, it seems, cannot be unearthed alone, and I would pave a kinder, gentler path for all those refugees who are to wake after me.

To achieve the manner of order which you seek, you will need a hub stationed on neutral territory; a meeting ground for refugees to find reprieve and hold council. [ Pausing, the hints of a smile play upon Sion's lips. ] Let us build this together, my friend.

[ Friend, he says, though they are perfect strangers—but it an earnest sentiment, perhaps disarmingly so. ]

[Video]

[bentbloodline]

[Well, that's quite enthusiastic. More than likely, anyone that interested in such a thing has some interest in attaining power, but Tarrlok won't fault him for it. After all, it's entirely possible to have benevolent intentions and also seek power.]

You're absolutely right about needint a meeting place on neutral ground. Currently, I'm renting in both Wyver and Olympia, but neither of the places I'm renting are fit for holding group meetings.

text; un umenosuke

[shikomizue]

[Takasugi's not one to cast in his lot with just any group of idiots - the rest of the refugees included.

But the more political players, the easier it becomes to get involved.]

I don't think monarchies leave much room for political parties. They'll be more likely to listen if we have something to offer, rather than just invoking need after need.

Any ideas? Perhaps our current extraterritorial rights could be useful.

[He's probably talking about commerce, but it could be intrigue

~*plausible deniability*~]

[voice] un: watercouncil

[bentbloodline]

There are a few things we would have to offer. For one, we are uniquely suited to serving as mediators, having no prior experience with either Olympia or Wyver before our arrival. For all of those who would seek peace rather than war, we can be extremely useful.

[Because there are only a select few who actually profit from war. For everyone else, it's something to be avoided.]

By learning more about the two communities and their needs, we can also help to place people according to who would best fit those needs. My intention was always to make this as mutually beneficial as possible, and for us to work rather than seek handouts.

video || un: IAMNEDSTARK

[learned_to_die]

Greetings, Tarrlock. [His voice is pleasant and warm in greeting.] Although I am still in the midst of getting myself settled and connected here in Olympia, I would be very interested in offering my time and knowledge to this pursuit, and what a noble one, at that. I served as Lord of a moderately sized stead back home, as well as Hand of the King, for a time.