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maskormenace2015-03-03 11:22 am
standardization) wrote in maskormenace2015-03-03 11:22 am
video.
[When the video clicks on today, Asami is sitting at a desk at what appears to be her work. It's clear that she doesn't usually use a desk, however, as it's clearly not set up to be an office job. But she's grabbing a few things, and she thought it would be best to do this while she has a moment of downtime.]
Hello again, everyone. [She considers saying something about how busy everything was last month, but others have shared that sentiment. Besides, running around with Team Avatar means she's used to it.] I've already ... mentioned something like this before, but I wanted to say that there was a group like the Hornets back in my world. They felt that changes needed to occur, and they went about it in the most violent manner possible. Seeing it again, hearing their rationales, was ... hard for me. [Though the reason why isn't entirely clear, she's not going to go into it. Not here, not publicly like this.]
But what I've learned from extremist groups like that is that we have to look at their pain and their fears and see what we can do. It doesn't mean that what they think is correct. They went about it in the worst way possible. But I do think that we have a responsibility to help make this world better and safer. I'm no hero, and I'm not really interested in that, but I've decided to dedicate myself to bettering this world either through infrastructure or supplying some of the best hovercars available. Admittedly ... I haven't decided yet. [She gives a sheepish smile here.]
Until I do, I'm going to help out with Heropa. The city doesn't look so good right now, and I'm going to be helping out on weekends to try to help set things right. That's something I can start with, anyway. I'd love some help with it, too. Just contact the native citizens who're involved with clean up, and they're willing to put you to work. [Of course, she knows some people will do things independently, which is fine, too. But this is how she's chosen to go about it.]
Other than that, here's to hoping things are better in the future. [It's an empty hope, most likely. The world moves and changes all the time, after all.]
[ooc: I have put up a log for some of the clean up activities!]
Hello again, everyone. [She considers saying something about how busy everything was last month, but others have shared that sentiment. Besides, running around with Team Avatar means she's used to it.] I've already ... mentioned something like this before, but I wanted to say that there was a group like the Hornets back in my world. They felt that changes needed to occur, and they went about it in the most violent manner possible. Seeing it again, hearing their rationales, was ... hard for me. [Though the reason why isn't entirely clear, she's not going to go into it. Not here, not publicly like this.]
But what I've learned from extremist groups like that is that we have to look at their pain and their fears and see what we can do. It doesn't mean that what they think is correct. They went about it in the worst way possible. But I do think that we have a responsibility to help make this world better and safer. I'm no hero, and I'm not really interested in that, but I've decided to dedicate myself to bettering this world either through infrastructure or supplying some of the best hovercars available. Admittedly ... I haven't decided yet. [She gives a sheepish smile here.]
Until I do, I'm going to help out with Heropa. The city doesn't look so good right now, and I'm going to be helping out on weekends to try to help set things right. That's something I can start with, anyway. I'd love some help with it, too. Just contact the native citizens who're involved with clean up, and they're willing to put you to work. [Of course, she knows some people will do things independently, which is fine, too. But this is how she's chosen to go about it.]
Other than that, here's to hoping things are better in the future. [It's an empty hope, most likely. The world moves and changes all the time, after all.]
[ooc: I have put up a log for some of the clean up activities!]
[audio]
I agree. If nothing else, we can't sit here and do nothing. And overthinking the situation may lead to no action ever being taken. I don't know if you'll require permits or other bureaucracy needs to be fulfilled, but I can help you locate underground obstructions if you'd like. I am equipped to perform low-level sonar surveillance for similar purposes.
And... I may sound selfish, but it may help my own standing with civilians, as well. Technology should not be feared.
[audio]
[Altruism is being asked for, and she's done a great deal of "helping" at Korra's side for years. Future Industries also did that in many ways back home, but it's different here. Name alone won't earn her the first spot in line with these things.]
When it comes to that, I'd love to have your help. You could even be one of the first people I ... hire for it. [There's some hesitation to her words in part because she doesn't even know if they'll be allowed to do these things.
Plus, Heropa will need to be "set right" before any further advancements are made.]
[audio]
[she says it with a smile on her face, even though it's not visible.]
I would love to help you, but first comes rebuilding, then paperwork. I don't think you're being opportunistic, for the record—I think it's good for everyone to establish yourself as a force of good in the community, and it's especially good for you because I doubt you'll be satisfied unless you have a project to work on.
You've earned my trust, Ms. Sato, and I will gladly help build your name around here until I can help build other things.
[audio]
[Asami doesn't mind if she has to dance to a certain fiddle, either. She knows that may be one thing she has to accept, and there are less risks involved in helping the government directly.]