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[ Adachi was nervous as hell as he started the video, looking like he was trying to hide behind his glasses. It wasn't working of course, and he was trying very hard not to look directly at the camera, busying his hands with the papers he had in front of him. ]

U-um... I-I realize I haven't made an official announcement of what I want to do as ambassador, s-so...

[ Oh he's painfully nervous. Adachi reached up, tugging at the collar of his shirt, and the camera catches the glint of a gold chain underneath before his hand shifts, placing itself over something attached to the chain underneath. It seemed to be enough to calm him, and he glanced down at the papers in front of them, before setting them aside. ]

I told someone once that the only reason I became a cop was so I could legally own a gun. [ He shrugged a little sheepishly at that. ] That was a lie, more or less; I think at some point, no matter how briefly, we all entertain the naive thought of being a hero. But a hero isn't a profession; we realize that eventually, and unfortunately here, it's encouraged to the point of obsession. It's a label that's forced on everyone, no matter how young or how unsuited they are for the responsibility.

[ He turned back to his paperwork then, pushing some of the pages out of the way. ]

We need to show the native population that we're just... normal. Many of us were just powerless humans before we came here. Even those of us that had powers before we came here, or were not human before coming here, many of us were our world's version of normal, or at the very least, not uncommon. I thought at first that community outreach would be the answer, but it needs to be something more than that. We need a permanent installation that will allow for natives and imPorts to interact and form bonds on a regular basis, to allow us to show the world that we are just people. We need to erase the illusion that we're just here to be a supernatural force to fight against whatever problems are aimed at this country and us.

While we're reaching out to the natives, we need to look in on ourselves too. Many... [ He trailed off a moment, that hand going to the charm under his shirt again for a moment, before he cleared his throat. ] I know there are a number of us that come in at the point of death, or where death is inevitable. If the government is going to pull support and personnel from Cape Canaveral, then we need to step up. I want to set up a crisis center to help those suffering from the trauma that comes from death, that will help to serve those coming in, as well as those that may come close to or die while we are here. I want Nonah to be the flagship for this, and I would work with Ambassadors and mental health professionals from other cities to makes sure that everyone is covered.

[ He took a moment to look over his paperwork again. ]

I agree with candidate Tailgate; more needs to be done for the non-humans that come in to this world. Since Nonah is a city of industry, it's the perfect place to set up a haven for the sentient mechanicals that come here, and even if I were elected, I'd welcome Tailgate to help make that a possibility. But we need to do more; there are many different species of individuals that come in here, that have needs that extend beyond what humans need. They should not be forced to remain in a human form just so they can live a comfortable lifestyle. I propose to work with those individuals to see what it is they need and to make it happen, and encourage the other ambassadors to do the same. We need to work together, not just with natives, but with each other, to make a more peaceful world here a reality.

[ Adachi paused, taking a deep breath. This next part probably wasn't going to set as well, but it needed to be said. ]

That also means we need to take responsibility for ourselves as a whole. As things stand right now, the punishment for imPorts that commit acts of violence and terrorism is far insignificant, and nothing proves that more than the two months Count Dooku is serving for conspiring against the government. We all know that we would never get away with such a short amount of time on our own worlds, and we shouldn't use the lenience of the local government as an excuse to get away with such crimes. When elected, I would propose stricter penalties for those that commit crimes; penalties that better match the crimes committed. And if the government will not agree with this change, then I will encourage that organizations such as RISE be responsible for ensuring these penalties are carried out.

[ Adachi let out another deep breath. ]

I know that's a lot, and there's a lot more that needs to be done. I admit, I don't have a plan for all of it yet, but that will come with time. For now, it's a start; an experimental push to help us come together with the people we share space with, and hope that we can prevent organizations and other countries from viewing us as a threat.

Thank you all, for listening. And I hope to thank you again on the twenty-seventh.

[ He inclined his head in a small bow, before ending the video. Responses might take a bit; he needs to cling to his dog to hug away the stress from getting all that out. ]