Contact Twenty Seven [ Video ] Afternoon.
[A rather somber occasion, isn't it? The day after the Towers blow up. But don't worry. That is why there's a statement.]
As I'm sure you all know, now, the Tower Apartments, a staple in this community since the first Newcomers arrived, has been destroyed by what appears to be a terrorist bombing against the so called "Newcomer Threat". [Raul frowns, folding his hands on the desk.]
It's unfortunate that there has been pain and suffering across the board, whether by those who were in the apartments at the time of the bombing, or by people who came out into the Darkness to help them to safety. I just want to express how proud I am of our community. Many of you dashed out into the night without a single thought to your own safety, just to help someone else who you might not have even known before you helped them. The bravery shown by the men and women of the Newcomer community is a bright light in this dark time.
[And now that he's expressed this...]
Now we move forward. The Newcomer Community Center is open to housing as many people as needed. There are cots, running water, food, and clean clothes, there, for anyone who has now lost their place of living. I know that there are Newcomers who are opening their homes to others; if you have somewhere else to live, I suggest you take it. Staying with friends or family will be much more comfortable for you then staying anywhere else. We are compiling a list of places you can go stay for the time being, until you know what you wish to do. To those out there who have room, please let us know so we can add you to the list.
[Raul clears his throat.]
We do not have an easy road ahead of us. We need the Tower Apartments; as much as I am sure we all disliked the place, it is still the best option for when Newcomers appear on the diamond, and need a place to stay. It's also protected many from the Darkness; without it, new arrivals could be injured right when they show up if it's at night, and we cannot allow that. The Newcomer Fund can only help so much, and while the NPP pledges to give all the money from the auction to restoring the Towers and helping those in need, the fact remains that we need help. And the only ones willing to help will be the companies.
[He raises a hand.] I fully realize that this is not going to be popular. That many of you will be upset. The unfortunate truth is that we don't have many options to explore, and as when the Towers were first beginning to be renovated, we know that the companies will help us. But they will help us for a price.
[He frowns and leans forward slightly.]
What we need to figure out is what are we willing to give up in exchange? This is not a decision that we will be making lightly, which is why I ask all of you what you think we should do. We make these choices as a community, not as a single person or as a certain group within the community.
I promise to keep everyone updated as we move forward. And if anyone has any concerns, please let myself and the rest of the NPP know. We will answer them as best we can.
Thank you.
As I'm sure you all know, now, the Tower Apartments, a staple in this community since the first Newcomers arrived, has been destroyed by what appears to be a terrorist bombing against the so called "Newcomer Threat". [Raul frowns, folding his hands on the desk.]
It's unfortunate that there has been pain and suffering across the board, whether by those who were in the apartments at the time of the bombing, or by people who came out into the Darkness to help them to safety. I just want to express how proud I am of our community. Many of you dashed out into the night without a single thought to your own safety, just to help someone else who you might not have even known before you helped them. The bravery shown by the men and women of the Newcomer community is a bright light in this dark time.
[And now that he's expressed this...]
Now we move forward. The Newcomer Community Center is open to housing as many people as needed. There are cots, running water, food, and clean clothes, there, for anyone who has now lost their place of living. I know that there are Newcomers who are opening their homes to others; if you have somewhere else to live, I suggest you take it. Staying with friends or family will be much more comfortable for you then staying anywhere else. We are compiling a list of places you can go stay for the time being, until you know what you wish to do. To those out there who have room, please let us know so we can add you to the list.
[Raul clears his throat.]
We do not have an easy road ahead of us. We need the Tower Apartments; as much as I am sure we all disliked the place, it is still the best option for when Newcomers appear on the diamond, and need a place to stay. It's also protected many from the Darkness; without it, new arrivals could be injured right when they show up if it's at night, and we cannot allow that. The Newcomer Fund can only help so much, and while the NPP pledges to give all the money from the auction to restoring the Towers and helping those in need, the fact remains that we need help. And the only ones willing to help will be the companies.
[He raises a hand.] I fully realize that this is not going to be popular. That many of you will be upset. The unfortunate truth is that we don't have many options to explore, and as when the Towers were first beginning to be renovated, we know that the companies will help us. But they will help us for a price.
[He frowns and leans forward slightly.]
What we need to figure out is what are we willing to give up in exchange? This is not a decision that we will be making lightly, which is why I ask all of you what you think we should do. We make these choices as a community, not as a single person or as a certain group within the community.
I promise to keep everyone updated as we move forward. And if anyone has any concerns, please let myself and the rest of the NPP know. We will answer them as best we can.
Thank you.