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Happy!Nihilists? Oh, dear.

Jan 04, 2007 03:45

Vera, rather pleased with the world, has spent the greater part of the last few days writing out a mass of new pamphlets. These, for those who've spoken with her before, take a considerably more moderate stance -- they call for a gradual shift to republican government, rather than immediate (forcible) removal of monarchs (possibly due to the recent ( Read more... )

alexis, feanor, isildur, guildenstern, sadik, vera, shinou, jackrabbit

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originalking January 4 2007, 08:56:24 UTC

Passing by is a regal-looking man as he is, in fact, a King. He takes a pamphlet and looks at it curiously but with a slight frown. "What is this?"

naturestrangled January 4 2007, 09:00:46 UTC

"A political pamphlet. A government meant to benefit the people must, after all, give the people a voice." Her voice is unusually mild, but her conviction is unmistakeable.

originalking January 4 2007, 09:03:27 UTC

"The people should be heard indeed... Is there trouble here? I did not think there was anyone in charge."

naturestrangled January 4 2007, 09:06:29 UTC

"Here is complete anarchy, really. But that hardly means people cannot educate themselves."

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finweson January 4 2007, 17:53:37 UTC

Amused to see her at her old occupation, Fëanor smiles. "Oh, you again?"

naturestrangled January 4 2007, 23:16:29 UTC

Strangely enough, Vera smiles as well (she's not the type who smiles -- she's been called "solemn as a priest.") "Yes, me again. It seemed time to go to work again."

finweson January 5 2007, 18:43:52 UTC

"I see. So what is it this time?"

naturestrangled January 6 2007, 08:59:13 UTC

"Much the same as last time," she says, pleasantly enough. "Perhaps a bit more optimistic."

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likeclearwater January 4 2007, 23:08:02 UTC

Sadik takes the pamphlet politely and reads it. And reads it again. And then frowns, and reads it again, in hopes it will make more sense to her, this time.

It doesn't.

"But, sister," she says, confused and earnest, "I don't understand. This would only substitute a new state for an old one."

naturestrangled January 4 2007, 23:14:34 UTC

"A new state, yes, but one that -- unlike the old -- gives the people a voice."

likeclearwater January 4 2007, 23:32:24 UTC

"'The people'?" Sadik asks, befuddled but wanting to understand, "Do you mean the community?"

naturestrangled January 4 2007, 23:36:12 UTC

"The citizens, yes. Those who must abide by laws must have a part in creating them. Those who rule must be held responsible for how they rule, and care for those affected by their actions. It is . . . different, here. There seems to be no leader. But there is no harm in education."

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pipe_player January 5 2007, 01:20:04 UTC

*is attempting to walk past when he is blocked by Vera's pamphlet-wielding hand. With a touch of annoyance,* If you're trying to push propaganda upon us, you won't succeed by blocking the entrance.

naturestrangled January 5 2007, 01:22:45 UTC

*rolls her eyes and retracts her arm* It is only a way of catching people's attention. You needn't take it. That said, it is hardly propaganda -- not everything that talks of politics is, you know.

pipe_player January 5 2007, 01:25:09 UTC

Perhaps. But it isn't likely to be a well rounded argument either. What exactly are you arguing for?

naturestrangled January 5 2007, 01:27:44 UTC

Fair government which consults the people. Not that there is government, here, but theoretical education harms no one.

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pipe_player January 5 2007, 01:44:26 UTC

Anarchy implies some existance of a society. To attempt any sort of governmental structure here would be folly.

naturestrangled January 5 2007, 05:47:38 UTC

I do not suggest attempting it here -- I doubt it would be possible. That is not the point.