Oates/Sanchez: Week Eight
Thanks to the Revolution, the Oates/Sanchez family is in line to become one of (if not THE) most powerful household in the MRA.
Gareth has been a stalwart of the True Whig party since graduation and his uncle found him to be an excellent protégé (especially before George entered politics), leading to his appointment this week as Assembly majority leader and the widespread belief that he was the heir apparent to his uncle for the Governorship.
Katniss is no less respected and successful. Named as commander of the 1st sub-legion by General Jackson, she is seen as the logical and likely successor to the General (especially should her husband be elected Governor beforehand.) Her combat experience gives her a leg up on the only other possible choice, Lt. Col. B.F. Adams, whose career has been mostly in logistics - although his personal connections can’t be ignored.
The ironic thing (and, no doubt, good for the population as a whole) about the family’s positioning is neither of them are especially power-hungry; they are far more interested in serving the people than personal gain.
As the adults positioned themselves for the near future, Q. knew his time was almost at an end. In hindsight, he had almost achieved and done too much, which had made it difficult for him to enjoy life’s little pleasures anymore - leading him to seek out the extreme. He relished in parties and nightlife and with his wife’s passing, became known for his wanton lifestyle, which culminated in opening the first legal sex club in the town, where he would encourage and participate in all matter of voyeuristic and exhibitionist activities - he certainly didn’t need the money, but enjoyed the dirty rush.
Gareth and Katniss were not amused and seriously gave consideration to the idea that Q might be losing it. Had it affected their careers, they might have taken action, but the populace at large was more amused than horrified at his antics and the couple figured they wouldn’t have to put up with it much longer anyway - although they told Q. in no uncertain terms that they would kick him out if he attempted to get Victoria involved in any way shape or form.
Victoria had grown into a beautiful young woman, shy and rather demure in her behavior despite (or perhaps because of) the influence of her step-grandfather. She was certainly popular and while she did look forward to a relationship, nothing materialized for her, as she spent most of her time reading, studying and helping to care for her little sister, Abbey.
Abbey grew into a child under the doting eyes of her step-grandfather, parents, and sister. If it made her a little spoiled at times, the family’s choice in living below their means (still living in a relatively modest house when they could certainly afford much more) helped temper the worst of it.