knew_anyway | Tenth Summoning || Video || Sometimes I hate the line I walk

[The feed starts with Nathaniel sitting at his desk, contemplatively glancing toward a few papers- notes- as he considers his words carefully, before looking up, directly into the screen and beginning to speak.]

Shortly before his departure from Adstringendum, Colonel Roy Mustang resigned from his position of Ombudsman. As this was in the height of our last event, I decided to postpone the reelection until after the panic died down a little. Having kept up with the work, I can assure any potential applicants that the workload will not be overwhelming, and I would be pleased to assist in any way I can.

It should be volunteer basis only, and the next Ombudsperson should be elected from the pool of potential volunteers. I will warn everyone who applies- it is a demanding position. However, you will get the satisfaction of helping the community decisions, as well as the opportunity to listen to many different viewpoints. I would highly encourage anyone with an interest in peace and organization to apply. You may respond to this post with any signs of interest.

[A deep breath, and Nathaniel steeples his fingers.]

Furthermore, there are a few more things regarding this 'Police Force' that I would like to address. Firstly is the name itself- I believe that it detracts from our overall goal and gives a bad impression. We are not intent on policing the people at this time, we are only concerned with protecting them. While we do intend to lock up dangerous civilians, it is only out of concern for others; and in a case where the people are altered by an event, only for the duration of the event.

We are not here to control your lives; we are here to help you live them safely. For this reason, I suggest we change the name of our organization to the 'Protection Squad'. Any further suggestions will be welcome.

[Nathaniel pauses one final time, considering his next words very carefully.]

...there have been... concerns brought to me about my level of involvement in this Protection Squad. Some believe that my assuming Jean Louis' secretary position, as well as Cabal's research division and temporarily doing the Ombudsperson's tasks, that I have been attempting to... take everything over. [He swallows hard, but forces himself to keep eye contact with the camera.] I assure you all that this is not the case. My only concerns have been with upholding the integrity of our Protection Squad- keeping it organized, keeping it running smoothly. While I... realize that my work-oriented nature does not attain me much social approval, I would like to reiterate that I will answer any and all questions and concerns.

Additionally, I would like to remind everyone that positions in the protection squad are open and on a volunteer basis- I do the amount of work that I do for lack of assistants or other volunteers. Our research positions are desperately in need of people, as well as our communications, planning, and the patrols themselves.

[Nathaniel takes another deep breath.]

Thank you.

[And the feed is cut.]

[Text file || Updated as volunteers apply]
Please consider the following volunteers for the role of Ombudsperson: Alphonse Elric Hitsugaya Toushirou

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-=The first time Hawke's been able to listen to something from Mandrake in quite some time. He thinks about it all very carefully before saying anything.=-

I thank you for saying this. -=A bit of a dip with his head.=-

I seems that you must learn to trust us as much as we should learn to trust you. -=Though he by no means is stating that he trust Mandrake by any stretch.=-

It seems so.

[A thin smile.]

I'd like to apologize for the way I treated you when I first arrived. I was new to this place and very- confused.

-=Another nod. It would be rude to ignore the apology. So far, Mandrake seems to be trying, so Hawke will try as well.=-

I agree. It is very confusing when you are new here. It is never a good thing. There are many differences between people.

There are. And here in Adstring, it's important to... accept these differences, and overcome them to work together for a greater goal.

Yes. Different ways do not make them wrong. Just different.

But those ways may not work here, because here is different, too.

It is.

[Thoughtfully, as he glances off.]

Everyone has to adapt to some degree.

Yes. Some may be able to do so quickly. Others not so.

Hopefully, this new system can help people adapt better. It's one of our many goals.