38. Rotting from Within [voice -- screened from Harth, Atlas, Tomo, and the Joker]
[The communicator clicks on, and at first all you can hear is silence: the silence that comes from snow and bitter cold in the air and in hearts. Then Sylvanas draws a breath, and begins to speak.]
In these last weeks I have seen nothing but complaints and dissension. For example, certain people have raised questions about this "alliance" they caught wind of. How dare we impose our authority by holding an open forum to discuss the punishment of a criminal? How dare we attempt to set up a guard force, or an army, or gather to discuss the welfare of others! You seem to think we will limit your freedom. We have done nothing of the sort. As a government, the Econtra Alliance is a fledgling, nominal organization. It only wields as much power as you allow it, which seems to be none. You resented the Order when we imposed nothing on you except a sense of responsibility.
[She pauses; the silence falls back into place for a few heartbeats.]
Since most of you are so fond of independent action, I have an announcement:
Tomorrow at noon I will prepare to execute The Joker for his twisted crimes. If any of you disagree with my choice of punishment, come and discuss it with me. Oh, and don't worry. I will take care of everything, so you needn't fret about getting your hands dirty.
(OOC: I know Sylvanas is being a pain for all those people who wanted to hold a more formal trial, but she needs to get something done, and disposing of the Joker is the most ready option. After this, where will she go? This place is finally starting to fracture her.)
In these last weeks I have seen nothing but complaints and dissension. For example, certain people have raised questions about this "alliance" they caught wind of. How dare we impose our authority by holding an open forum to discuss the punishment of a criminal? How dare we attempt to set up a guard force, or an army, or gather to discuss the welfare of others! You seem to think we will limit your freedom. We have done nothing of the sort. As a government, the Econtra Alliance is a fledgling, nominal organization. It only wields as much power as you allow it, which seems to be none. You resented the Order when we imposed nothing on you except a sense of responsibility.
[She pauses; the silence falls back into place for a few heartbeats.]
Since most of you are so fond of independent action, I have an announcement:
Tomorrow at noon I will prepare to execute The Joker for his twisted crimes. If any of you disagree with my choice of punishment, come and discuss it with me. Oh, and don't worry. I will take care of everything, so you needn't fret about getting your hands dirty.
(OOC: I know Sylvanas is being a pain for all those people who wanted to hold a more formal trial, but she needs to get something done, and disposing of the Joker is the most ready option. After this, where will she go? This place is finally starting to fracture her.)