[Open Log] Don't you Worry 'bout a thing

[backwordscompatible]

Characters: Members of the Foreigners' Guild
Date: Beginning of May
Location: Welcome Center
Situation: Trying to figure out just how this thing is going to work
Warnings/Rating: none to start; will update if needed

Today, the Center is...not quite closed, because it was never closed, but the sign out front was a little more specific than usual: indicating that those who had chosen to align themselves with the Foreigners' Guild to stop by at their convenience for a group discussion. Word of mouth was the primary means of getting the information out, but just in case, Zatanna was nearby with a checklist making sure to get names of not only who showed up, but of any known members who did not. So that they could be contacted at a later time and kept in the loop.

For her part, the 19-year-old was sitting casually in her favorite armchair by the fireplace (though currently lit, was emitting very little heat, indicating a more magical nature. For ambiance, mainly) and not-quite-facilitating the entire process. Her body language gave little indication of wanting to step forward as official leader, although she was ready with answers for any who may have had relevant questions.



[[ooc: Characters are encouraged to make their own top levels for open-ended discussion of the state of the Guild; if any of them want to talk to Zatanna specifically, indicate in the subject level and she'll come around.]]

Comments

OPEN

[justno]

Penny teleported into the Center itself, not wanting to bother with greetings and false smiles. He wasn't much in the mood with all the shit going down with his roommates and the city in general. His alignment with the Foreigner's Guild felt more like a default than a choice and he was already considering moving on. But, for now, he was a part of it and wanted, at the very least, to hear what people had to say. Mostly because Sonja was asking and she was one of the few he respected enough to show up for.

[backwordscompatible]

The sudden presence of another was enough to startle Zatanna, but only for a moment. When she looked up and recognized it was Penny, things made a lot more sense to her. They had enough of a magically-focused relationship that she didn't even question why he wouldn't use the front door like most people.

"What, miss me already?" she called out to him jokingly.

[justno]

Penny looked around the room, gaining his bearings before he returned his attention to Zatanna. He offered her a light smile, crossing his arms and looking generally as annoyed and uncomfortable as he felt. "Cute. No. I'm in your dumb club for the moment and there was supposed to be a girl scout meeting.

[commandandcontrol]

"Penny! Glad you could make it!" So he was in the Foreigner's guild, then!

Blink blink. "When did you come in?"

[justno]

"Just did." Penny didn't exactly hide what he could do, but he wasn't keen to go around bragging about it either. There was no reason when to talk about it when people could learn by watching. Sonja would probably find out soon enough. He'd make sure of it.

"I'm here because I'm in the Guild for now, but don't expect me to talk or care about it beyond not ruining the city for the rest of us." He crossed his arms as if to emphasize that point, ever playing the tough rebel without a cause. But it was pretty obvious he did care, or he wouldn't have come.

Open

[redlightgreenlight]

Valdis really didn't need to be here, she wasn't in the Foreigner's Guild, but she still felt some amount of responsibility for it. The kedan were taking notice of the lack of unity of the Foreigners, and while that wasn't exactly new, it was still a problem. They didn't have five dead, baby turtles to unify them this time and she greatly hoped it wouldn't take another such tragedy for them to get their act in order.

She lingered near the back wall, quiet, not really having much to say anyway.

[backwordscompatible]

After their last conversation, Zatanna wasn't too surprised to see Valdis in attendance.

While she was fairly certain the young woman still wasn't intending to join, she'd meant what she said previously about everyone offering their opinions, regardless of Guild affiliation. To her, the camaraderie and emphasis on individual importance was key to making this whole thing work, so when she got up and approached, it was with a friendly smile and an open mind to whatever conversation was about to ensue.

"Glad you could make it."

[redlightgreenlight]

Valdis didn't look at Zatanna as she came over, not out of any sense of disdain or dislike, but because it seemed that, once again, the Foreigners were failing to come together.

"Well," she replied, finally turning her gaze to the magic user, "The Foreigners are the only family I can remember, I want to see this work."

Despite having chosen to not be one of their guild, they were still family.

[wintershepherd]

"I know it's tempting to try and hold that wall up all by yourself, but I promise this place is actually pretty sturdy," Jack grinned, coming up next to her.

[redlightgreenlight]

"Is it?" Valdis asked, a teasing glint in her eyes. "Are you sure?"

[commandandcontrol]

"Valdis!" Sonja was always happy to see Valdis. So it took her a second before it clicked. "Wait, I thought you were joining the Justice Guild."

[redlightgreenlight]

Valdis smiled at Sonja's enthusiasm, "I am," she replied softly, "I'm just here spying for Eliyen."

She's kidding of course, but her features are all seriousness and her tone lacks any sign of a joke.

May 5th: Spokesperson Vote

[commandandcontrol]

[ As she'd mentioned on Network, Sonja was holding a specific vote on who was going to represent the Foreiger's Guild at the High Crimes meeting in the Court of Public Opinion on the 10th. The Kedan were expecting some form of leadership to have coalesced by then, but at this point, Sonja was content with the appearance of it. ]


{{ OOC: This is a top post. The first Comment will be the Top Post for all Nominations. I'll throw up a vote post later after it looks like everyone has gotten their word in!}}

Nominations - Open to All Foreigners Guild Members

[commandandcontrol]

Hello, thank you all for coming.

So without further ado, I now henceforth open the floor forethwidth et cetera for nominations.

Nomination: Zatanna

[commandandcontrol]

I'll start off by Nominating Zatanna to be the Foreigner's Guild spokesman.

[ She was pretty calm about the decision. She'd been thinking about it for a few days now and well... this made the most sense. If she was destined to lead anything in Keeliai, it didn't look like this was it. ]

Zatanna has been here since before the destruction of Malicant, and has been a steady source of support for Forigeners, including her continued support of this very Welcome Center. I think she's the obvious choice to represent the Foreigners to the city.

Nomination: Sonja

[wintershepherd]

[ While he'd seconded Zatanna's nomination, Sonja had definitely seemed one of their most organized, and that was something that wouldn't go amiss either. ]

One for Sonja.

Voting!

[commandandcontrol]

Okay so, it seems like we have our nominees (including her!)

Can everyone raise their hands for Zatanna or me?

[ OOC: Just vote as normal and pretend it was a show of hands. ]

OPEN

[wintershepherd]

Jack had managed to settle admirably back into the routine of the Welcome Center, despite having been gone for over a year. Sometimes things still caught him by surprise, being corrected on things that had been one way when he was here last but had since changed, but by and large things were going smoothly.

The choice to stay with the Foreigners Guild had been both easy and expected, considering the WC and also Zatanna's choice. He wasn't sure the whole Guilds thing was actually a great idea, but then he hadn't been present for the Families' way of doing things, so he was missing some comparisons.

Most of the time, he's in the front part of the Center, and ready to offer greeting to anyone who comes in.

[choiced]

Zelos, for his part, has been out of the loop long enough that the Foreigners Guild just seems like the logical choice to make. He didn't think he wanted anything more to do with politics now that he has a clean slate -- and he doesn't, not really. But there's also only so long you can bury your head in the sand and pretend your actions aren't still scrutinised by nearly every kedan you meet.

So he arrives at the Welcome Center on the day everyone says to, with very little idea on what to expect, and there's already more people in the lobby than he's ever seen here before.

Oh, good! It looks like there's a doorman. Probably not called a doorman, though. Zelos offers him a short salute with one finger, and a smile. "This is the place for the Foreigners thing, right?"

[backwordscompatible]

Zatanna would never have expected him to join the Foreigners' Guild for her sake, but there was always that small bit of glee in knowing they were sticking together on this one.

"Maybe we should get you a hat and a bowtie," she called out to him from her seat, smirking. "Bet they'd suit you."

Open

[lasergrenades]

It had taken some significant thought to decide between the Guild of Justice and Arbitration and the Foreigners Guild. In the end, she settled on the Foreigners, since Valdis and Gene both had joined the former option, and having a little balance among the KPD leaders seemed appropriate.

She was in a fairly good mood when she arrived, despite all the recent chaos and some of her own personal spats. This was what she had wanted when she proposed a council last year - a coherent government, no matter the shape it took. After checking in with Zatanna, Pepper claimed a free chair and prepared to watch the proceedings.

[backwordscompatible]

Always happy to see the closest person to a girlfriend she had on the turtle, Zatanna offered a friendly wave from her seat.

"Hey. I didn't know you were thinking of joining the Foreigners' Guild."

If anything, she would have bet money on the Justice and Arbitration, thanks to her work with Valids and the KPD.

Open

[annihilist]

Devin was not even remotely interested in political leadership, and he was not thrilled by the requirement of joining a political entity, either. But rules were rules, and in this case it was no great burden to simply cast his lot with the Foreigners Guild. And if he was forced to be a part of something, he wanted to know who was going to be leading things, and how the Guild would eventually operate.

He found a quiet, shaded corner and leaned against the wall, arms folded and expression neutral.

[backwordscompatible]

A face she recognized thanks to his previous broadcast over the network, though had yet to interact with on a personal level.

For that reason, Zatanna waited a little longer than usual before approaching. Taking in the mood of the room. She remembered something about him being a vampire, but that didn't worry her. Unless he was a vampire made of Nth metal, which didn't seem to be the case, she was confident she could take care of herself should it come to that. Even if there weren't protective Wards all around the Welcome Center.

"Can I get you anything?" She eventually stepped up in her role as hostess, approaching with a friendly smile and even tone. "We don't have any blood to spare right now, unfortunately, but just in case your kind can also have cookies or other snacks too."

[simulsimul]

Kratos, likewise, was not interested in politics. Four thousand years of successfully manipulating a whole planet into heaven-sanctioned genocide was more than enough for him. But the expectation was there, and he at least wanted to know what would be decided, as the broad perception would be that he was under authority.

When he arrived, however, he found that the best quiet, secluded corner was already taken.

Without a flicker in expression, Kratos came up to Devin and likewise stood against the wall; not leaning, but with his arms crossed, facing outward.

And said absolutely nothing.