Speeches were not necessarily Rakka's strong suit. Sure, speaking at the parliament, and likely being recorded while doing so could be considered easy when a monster was destroying the city in a nonthreatening manner. That was a pretty good motivator. In a sense, this was much the same thing - help the world. Stop a threat that some people thought wasn't a threat. It was the other way around, now.
So, why was she so nervous? Maybe she hadn't watched enough speeches on youtube last night, trying to get the general idea of how to make an impressive one. Maybe it was the lack of focus she and Fougere had when they got there. Or... maybe it was just her heart telling her she'd do fine.
It may have taken her a bit longer then some, but soon enough it was Rakka's time to take the stage. The crowd seemed to beckon her forward, drawing out words before Rakka realized she was speaking. "Uh, hello, everyone." A curt little nod as she stared out at the many face, looking for the familiar ones. "I'm Rakka Yoshitoshi, but... a lot of you may know me by the other name I chose: Cure Feather?"
A small amount of mumbles emanated from the crowd, and a few nods. so, Rakka continued onward. "I moved to Locke city a few years ago; I wasn't among the first people that became Numbered, but I've been one of them for so long that that doesn't matter anymore. I didn't have powers at first - I just grew out the wings and found a halo on my head one day..... And, I was scared."
She lets that sink in a little, drawing in a much needed breath. There was still an air of anxiety present... but she wouldn't let it control her anymore. "We we're all scared, I think. We had to hide who we were for a while, until the Wise Snake woke up and we needed to put it down to protect the city. After that... a lot changed in this place, in the world." Her expression changed to a more caring one. "I have a lot of friends that aren't around anymore, that aren't Numbered anymore. I don't know how it happens, and... I'm not worried."
A brief pause.
"I-I mean, I'm not not worried about them - of course I am!" Well that was a mixup, time for a sheepish cough before she moved on. "I'm worried about everyone, including this place! It was my home, too! And I want to see it fixed again, even if I don't live here anymore. We're all here to help the city... and I think we can do more then that. I want to hope that. So, thank you for your time."
One little bow towards the crowd later, and Rakka was making her way down from the stage, discreetly trying to wipe the effort tears from her eyes. Fougere was already there, wrapping his little arms around her face. "You did awesome!" He said in a stage whisper.
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So, why was she so nervous? Maybe she hadn't watched enough speeches on youtube last night, trying to get the general idea of how to make an impressive one. Maybe it was the lack of focus she and Fougere had when they got there. Or... maybe it was just her heart telling her she'd do fine.
It may have taken her a bit longer then some, but soon enough it was Rakka's time to take the stage. The crowd seemed to beckon her forward, drawing out words before Rakka realized she was speaking. "Uh, hello, everyone." A curt little nod as she stared out at the many face, looking for the familiar ones. "I'm Rakka Yoshitoshi, but... a lot of you may know me by the other name I chose: Cure Feather?"
A small amount of mumbles emanated from the crowd, and a few nods. so, Rakka continued onward. "I moved to Locke city a few years ago; I wasn't among the first people that became Numbered, but I've been one of them for so long that that doesn't matter anymore. I didn't have powers at first - I just grew out the wings and found a halo on my head one day..... And, I was scared."
She lets that sink in a little, drawing in a much needed breath. There was still an air of anxiety present... but she wouldn't let it control her anymore. "We we're all scared, I think. We had to hide who we were for a while, until the Wise Snake woke up and we needed to put it down to protect the city. After that... a lot changed in this place, in the world." Her expression changed to a more caring one. "I have a lot of friends that aren't around anymore, that aren't Numbered anymore. I don't know how it happens, and... I'm not worried."
A brief pause.
"I-I mean, I'm not not worried about them - of course I am!" Well that was a mixup, time for a sheepish cough before she moved on. "I'm worried about everyone, including this place! It was my home, too! And I want to see it fixed again, even if I don't live here anymore. We're all here to help the city... and I think we can do more then that. I want to hope that. So, thank you for your time."
One little bow towards the crowd later, and Rakka was making her way down from the stage, discreetly trying to wipe the effort tears from her eyes. Fougere was already there, wrapping his little arms around her face. "You did awesome!" He said in a stage whisper.
"R-really?"
"Totally. Now can we get some food?"