sixteenth • voice

[militia]

As many of you know, Miss Mitsuru Kirijo has gone home. [ there's a somber note in Shuri's voice. ] She was a valued friend and an esteemed member of the school... she will be greatly missed.

Before her departure, she and I had made plans to create a student council. Our goal was to involve students in the educational process and encourage unity within the student body.

This has not changed.

Though Miss Mitsuru has gone home, I will continue to uphold our ideals and work toward the future we envisioned together... [ a short pause. and then, slowly, starting off with a sour, disbelieving note before morphing into something that sounds far more sincere. ] I know many of you may not have much faith in my ability to lead, however I can assure you that I have no intention of running a dictatorship or imposing rules or restrictions on any of you. That contradicts the future that I want to see here, and I'm certain that it would do more harm than good.

Student Council is about unity. Everyone is equal, everyone has a voice. In a place like Luceti, everyone has a right to be heard and get an education. For some, it is not possible to achieve such things at home - for others, perhaps they have no drive. Some students may go to school without friends or companions, others may feel isolated despite being in a large group - I want to change this.

I know that I am not alone in this. [ his voice warms considerably. ] And I will fight for a future where everyone is welcome, where everyone has friends and companions! Where everyone has the best educational experience possible, regardless of background or pedigree!

Even if I am alone in this, I will not give up. And I ask anyone who feels the same to submit their name. Even students who do not earn positions are welcome to attend the council and offer ideas and suggestions!

I will not give up.

I strongly encourage everyone to do the same.

There is a box for candidates to submit their names at the school.I hope to see a strong turn out.

This is going to happen no matter what. [ and louder. ] No matter what! No matter who gets sent home, no matter how many kidnappings happen. This will be realized!

[ and suddenly there's a crash behind him. shuri whips around. ] Wh-! [ NOT NOW.

Crash. Thunk. And off Shuri goes to Mallynapping Land. ]

Comments

[godbent]

[Was he kidnapped at the end of that? Seriously? Maybe he just tripped]

...What a lame speech.

[bamfing]

[... so, Mitsuru did go home. He feels terrible about that, even if relieved. Funny to think he'd been so in love with her, but more than that, she didn't care about the way he looked at all. So at least she wasn't avoiding him on purpose. But still...

Wait. Thunk?]

... Shuri? You okay over there, man?

[book-of-chaos.livejournal.com]

{O ... kay. He wasn't impressed by the speech to begin with (maybe he was biased in Mitsuru's favor), but that...?]

I don't know whether to clap or not.

[silversnowfall]

She's gone home?

[that occupied so much mental space she missed the kidnapping part.]

voice;

[magnifien.livejournal.com]

[ caroline, on the other hand, is rather excited by the speech. it's true, she's missed being involved in things and being a part of the committees and organizations of mystic falls. she felt so stagnant here, despite enrolling in the school and playing the role of one of two bodyguards to elena. she was always much more of an active person. sitting around doing nothing didn't suit her. ]

This sounds fabulous and I-- [ wait, was he being taken? oh no! ] Well. That sucks.