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Name: Ozymandias
Date: 2.8
Format: Video
[Ozymandias really only seems to use the network when he has an announcement of some sort to make and this is no exception. Although this time rather than being seated in his personal study, some may recognize that Ozymandias is seated in the Mirrorbound Council's office in the Parliament building. His smile, as always, is radiant. While not exactly fidgeting, it's quite apparent that Ozymandias has a spark of energy to him today. Before he even speaks, it can easily be understood that his announcement is a happy one.]
I have tremendous news to share with all of you.
As I am sure many of you are aware, the living conditions in the western portion of the Residential District are poorer than most. [Ozymandias moves his hand over the top of the desk in front of him. As he speaks, a miniature version of the Residential District is conjured as it stands currently sans the piles of snow that have been dropped on the city as of late. Even at this smaller scale, it's plain to see how many of the buildings are on their last legs or, at the very least, are more than a fixer-upper.] There are far more citizens than there is suitable housing. Those that live here struggle against the elements, and protecting themselves and their property.
Although some of these challenges predate any of us, we Mirrorbound must admit that we have contributed to those conditions through the creation of the Haven. [Ozymandias looks up from the model he's created as the last of its magic weaves itself together.] Therefore, Emperor Edelgard von Hresvelg and I felt that something ought to be done to provide for those displaced. Thus, for several months, through our observations and speaking with locals, potential properties have been identified as being the least disruptive to those that live in the area.
[With a gesture of his hand, a few of the buildings adopt a faint golden glow.]
I am pleased to say that through my continued efforts, and those of Emperor Edelgard's ward, Leslie, and Myrobalan, we have successfully passed a motion through Parliament to secure funding for this project. In time, we shall construct subsidized apartment buildings, [which one morphs into existence from one of the selected properties with another motion of his hand, the building rising higher and taller than the rest] with those we shall temporarily displace being first in line to occupy the units.
There shall be a great deal to do before this is fully realized. And so, I come seeking your aid and cooperation in this endeavor.
Aside from the obvious assistance required in removing any existing structures and constructing their replacements, this project will, unfortunately, result in another displacement for those currently making do. Although it shall be a temporary one compared to the last, it is one we must take responsibility for all the same. I have some potential solutions in mind, but I should like to hear from others their own thoughts. Particularly if there are some among you willing to spearhead that portion of this project, as I shall likely find myself busy with other matters associated with it.
And of course, those of you merely interested in working with your hands are always free to let me know that I may call upon you.
All who contribute to this project shall be appropriately compensated.
[Ozymandias waves his hand and dispels the conjuration. The small district dissipates into translucent smoke before fading completely from view.]
We have some time to think this through and organize ourselves, but let us not waste a second.
((ooc: feel free to use this as a discussion post! you can consider this to be basically an ic open forum to discuss the project, including making suggestions or even speaking dissent if that's the case. threadjack to your heart's content if it strikes your fancy. ozy will answer questions and he will follow the threads of conversation, but he may not respond to everything.))
Date: 2.8
Format: Video
[Ozymandias really only seems to use the network when he has an announcement of some sort to make and this is no exception. Although this time rather than being seated in his personal study, some may recognize that Ozymandias is seated in the Mirrorbound Council's office in the Parliament building. His smile, as always, is radiant. While not exactly fidgeting, it's quite apparent that Ozymandias has a spark of energy to him today. Before he even speaks, it can easily be understood that his announcement is a happy one.]
I have tremendous news to share with all of you.
As I am sure many of you are aware, the living conditions in the western portion of the Residential District are poorer than most. [Ozymandias moves his hand over the top of the desk in front of him. As he speaks, a miniature version of the Residential District is conjured as it stands currently sans the piles of snow that have been dropped on the city as of late. Even at this smaller scale, it's plain to see how many of the buildings are on their last legs or, at the very least, are more than a fixer-upper.] There are far more citizens than there is suitable housing. Those that live here struggle against the elements, and protecting themselves and their property.
Although some of these challenges predate any of us, we Mirrorbound must admit that we have contributed to those conditions through the creation of the Haven. [Ozymandias looks up from the model he's created as the last of its magic weaves itself together.] Therefore, Emperor Edelgard von Hresvelg and I felt that something ought to be done to provide for those displaced. Thus, for several months, through our observations and speaking with locals, potential properties have been identified as being the least disruptive to those that live in the area.
[With a gesture of his hand, a few of the buildings adopt a faint golden glow.]
I am pleased to say that through my continued efforts, and those of Emperor Edelgard's ward, Leslie, and Myrobalan, we have successfully passed a motion through Parliament to secure funding for this project. In time, we shall construct subsidized apartment buildings, [which one morphs into existence from one of the selected properties with another motion of his hand, the building rising higher and taller than the rest] with those we shall temporarily displace being first in line to occupy the units.
There shall be a great deal to do before this is fully realized. And so, I come seeking your aid and cooperation in this endeavor.
Aside from the obvious assistance required in removing any existing structures and constructing their replacements, this project will, unfortunately, result in another displacement for those currently making do. Although it shall be a temporary one compared to the last, it is one we must take responsibility for all the same. I have some potential solutions in mind, but I should like to hear from others their own thoughts. Particularly if there are some among you willing to spearhead that portion of this project, as I shall likely find myself busy with other matters associated with it.
And of course, those of you merely interested in working with your hands are always free to let me know that I may call upon you.
All who contribute to this project shall be appropriately compensated.
[Ozymandias waves his hand and dispels the conjuration. The small district dissipates into translucent smoke before fading completely from view.]
We have some time to think this through and organize ourselves, but let us not waste a second.
((ooc: feel free to use this as a discussion post! you can consider this to be basically an ic open forum to discuss the project, including making suggestions or even speaking dissent if that's the case. threadjack to your heart's content if it strikes your fancy. ozy will answer questions and he will follow the threads of conversation, but he may not respond to everything.))
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[ A fond smile. ]
It's enough to make a gal's heart skip.
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I must admit this undertaking has awoken something within me that I believe has been at rest for some time. [Since before age began to catch up with him.] I should not be surprised that you would recognize it without having seen it before.
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We should celebrate this, I think.
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I agree! We shall have a feast worthy of this achievement.
[Which just translates to taking Chariot out to a really nice place to eat, not an actual feast. Because while Ramesses is prone to excess, waste is not something he can abide.]
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How about we go someplace you really wanted to try, but haven't yet?
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[Oh no, he's starting in. Someone stop him before this gets out of hand.]
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Someone cut their line. ]
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[It's too late. Everyone for themselves.]
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You say that as if they aren't treasures you can have any time you wish.
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That may be true, but they remain gifts from you, which is something I would never allow myself to take for granted even as Pharaoh.
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[ Still red, her cheeks, almost as much as her true hair. ]
But I guess I have no argument left there...
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You have finally learned to relent and cease that futile argument? I thought I should never see the day!
[She really has come a long way.]
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