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maskormenace2016-02-02 03:18 pm
restingstitchface) wrote in maskormenace2016-02-02 03:18 pm
13 ⚜ Text - Video
Today is the second day of the second month.
[A message in the early morning. It's been a couple of months now, and he's trying to be silent - but after recent events, this is a special occasion. He's read the messages about the kidnapping, and wants to learn more about the responses flying about. People seem in two minds on the issue.
Not to occupy the domain of another Gothamite, mind.]
Given recent events, I believe it appropriate to discuss the dichotomy and dualism our community now faces.
[He switches to video. Tidy hair, a clean face, a neat black suit and a pair of leather shoes. He's scrubbed up well. He doesn't speak immediately, and his gaze doesn't stray. He leans back against his chair, crosses his right leg and steeples his fingers, which he points at the focal point of his broadcast. He speaks in a calm, level tone.]
It appears there are two moral opposites at work in this winter war. Or, as our benefactors would like us to say, mature western values against immature eastern aggression.
Given my impartiality in political matters, I'm going to address first those members of our community who recently found themselves affected by petty squabbles for power:
You have all been the victims of a grave injustice. But please, do not seek to extinguish a fire by piling on more fuel or committing further crime. I advise you all to be wary of those in positions of power who will seek to elicit a powerful emotional response. Exercise caution of anything they try to say. Trusting a basic assumption is not a logical conclusion. Seek the middle ground.
Regardless, congratulations on your safe return. I'm sure the Russians will miss you.
[A beat. He half-closes his eyes and folds his hands together in his lap.]
Now, many have spoken about the issue, but I feel we should encourage an open dialogue process. I fear an open explosion of political violence shall see an end to our peaceful coexistence with the local community. So, does anyone want to speak about how this war makes them feel?
Anyway, it's late, and I apologize if this message has disturbed anyone. I look forward to hearing from you.
[A message in the early morning. It's been a couple of months now, and he's trying to be silent - but after recent events, this is a special occasion. He's read the messages about the kidnapping, and wants to learn more about the responses flying about. People seem in two minds on the issue.
Not to occupy the domain of another Gothamite, mind.]
Given recent events, I believe it appropriate to discuss the dichotomy and dualism our community now faces.
[He switches to video. Tidy hair, a clean face, a neat black suit and a pair of leather shoes. He's scrubbed up well. He doesn't speak immediately, and his gaze doesn't stray. He leans back against his chair, crosses his right leg and steeples his fingers, which he points at the focal point of his broadcast. He speaks in a calm, level tone.]
It appears there are two moral opposites at work in this winter war. Or, as our benefactors would like us to say, mature western values against immature eastern aggression.
Given my impartiality in political matters, I'm going to address first those members of our community who recently found themselves affected by petty squabbles for power:
You have all been the victims of a grave injustice. But please, do not seek to extinguish a fire by piling on more fuel or committing further crime. I advise you all to be wary of those in positions of power who will seek to elicit a powerful emotional response. Exercise caution of anything they try to say. Trusting a basic assumption is not a logical conclusion. Seek the middle ground.
Regardless, congratulations on your safe return. I'm sure the Russians will miss you.
[A beat. He half-closes his eyes and folds his hands together in his lap.]
Now, many have spoken about the issue, but I feel we should encourage an open dialogue process. I fear an open explosion of political violence shall see an end to our peaceful coexistence with the local community. So, does anyone want to speak about how this war makes them feel?
Anyway, it's late, and I apologize if this message has disturbed anyone. I look forward to hearing from you.
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