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raisetheearth2015-11-22 09:41 pm
secretaryclarke) wrote in raisetheearth2015-11-22 09:41 pm
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[This is not the first time this particular desk and view to kill, or this particular serious-looking secretary, has appeared on the network. But she's looking visibly more run-down than usual as she comes onto the feed. Everything is sharp and precise as always, but there's a certain fatigue in her features that contributes to the overall feeling of just being tired. When she speaks, though, her voice as as composed as always.]
Hello, everyone. I apologize for the delay in getting to this; we - that is, Factor Industries - have been working to ensure our response is coordinated and positive before we moved on any of our plans, and they're complete enough now that I can update you on the situation. Before anything else, I'd like to start by mentioning that we're very much aware of the situation in Shepherd's Haven, to say nothing of the one in New Los Angeles. I'll come back to the latter shortly, but I want to address the first point. We've done some initial investigations into the condition of the village, and into the attack itself. We're confident that everything can be restored to a livable state, though getting the resources together will be difficult, and getting them to the site moreso.
[A quick glance away; she must have notes.] Beyond the material damages, several Numbered were injured that we know of; they were taken to a nearby hopsital for treatment, and Mr. Factor is personally seeing that their needs are taken care of. The human element is, honestly, more worrying than the damage itself - while details are unclear on the whole, the rumors that one of the Numbered is the responsible party are hard to shake. We're committed to the project regardless, but it's concerning, based on the data available to us.
To that end, our current plans call for making contractors available to work that are trustworthy; the summer is very much on its way in that region, so work should be able to proceed smoothly once hands are available. The Numbered played a large part in getting Shepherd's Haven up and running in the first place, but there are certain talents few, if any, among you possess - I'm not sure I've met a licensed electrician, for example. I, myself, would be much more comfortable having a certified person on hand for that kind of work. Materials of good quality are similarly something Mr. Factor is prepared to help locate, in at least some quantity, for the most damaged structures. But the workmanship itself... [A short pause, a tiny frown.] Shepherd's Haven was built by all of you, as a Numbered community. Factor Industries may have had a hand in its construction, but we never took over the project. In order to maintain its continued independence, we believe it's best for the Numbered to continue to maintain the village and perform those construction tasks amongst themselves.
The reason for that largely lies in, generally, the kind of attitude the Numbered have toward situations like this. Often, there's a response when something happens, and the community unites against whatever the assailant was. That kind of unity is what's needed now. From the outside, it looks very much like one of the Numbered wanted to go on a crime spree against several of the others. And their efforts succeeded in a very real way. The sentiment on the network has been largely negative, from what I've seen, and that worries me - worries all of us. The strength in the face of adversity that the Numbered have displayed over the last several years, when everyone is working together, is truly impressive. That strength is something that needs to be brought to bear now, in a dark hour, to rally everyone behind a common banner. This crisis is simply another trial to be overcome, and the way to do that is through teamwork and solidarity. [After a second, Sonia smiles slightly.] I'm aware it's easy for me to sit here and preach these things to you, but I also know that the combined strength of the Numbered is enough to combat any threat, any time, any place. I believe, and Mr. Factor agrees, that the best way to address this incident is to acknowledge it, accept it, and move past it as a stronger community.
[Back to business, as her face slides back into a practiced non-expression.] Beyond that, I did want to briefly touch on the incident in New Los Angeles. We are aware there are monsters in the city, but we are also aware that there's a Numbered presence in the city as well, so for the moment, the company's stance is to maintain a "wait and see" approach. There's very little information to go on right now, so we can't do anything more concrete on that end. If something comes up, we'll be keeping an eye on the situation. We're keeping a close eye on Numbered politics in general at the moment; after the charity event in Locke City last month, we've noticed a more positive response in Locke itself both to the Numbered and to Factor Industries, which is good on a number of levels. Mr. Factor would like to extend his thanks to everyone that spoke at the event, and to everyone that came out - your presence was appreciated, and it was good to meet a few more of you in person. I can't promise another event like that any time soon, but it was something that we're not averse to doing again, since it was beneficial to all relevant parties.
[With a small sigh, and a tiny nod to herself, she turns her attention completely back to the camera.] That's all for now. If there are any particular questions, I'd be happy to answer what I can; time is a little shorter than usual today, as there's a lot that needs to be done. But this affects me, too. I'll do what I can to help. Good luck in your endeavors. [The camera cuts off.]
Hello, everyone. I apologize for the delay in getting to this; we - that is, Factor Industries - have been working to ensure our response is coordinated and positive before we moved on any of our plans, and they're complete enough now that I can update you on the situation. Before anything else, I'd like to start by mentioning that we're very much aware of the situation in Shepherd's Haven, to say nothing of the one in New Los Angeles. I'll come back to the latter shortly, but I want to address the first point. We've done some initial investigations into the condition of the village, and into the attack itself. We're confident that everything can be restored to a livable state, though getting the resources together will be difficult, and getting them to the site moreso.
[A quick glance away; she must have notes.] Beyond the material damages, several Numbered were injured that we know of; they were taken to a nearby hopsital for treatment, and Mr. Factor is personally seeing that their needs are taken care of. The human element is, honestly, more worrying than the damage itself - while details are unclear on the whole, the rumors that one of the Numbered is the responsible party are hard to shake. We're committed to the project regardless, but it's concerning, based on the data available to us.
To that end, our current plans call for making contractors available to work that are trustworthy; the summer is very much on its way in that region, so work should be able to proceed smoothly once hands are available. The Numbered played a large part in getting Shepherd's Haven up and running in the first place, but there are certain talents few, if any, among you possess - I'm not sure I've met a licensed electrician, for example. I, myself, would be much more comfortable having a certified person on hand for that kind of work. Materials of good quality are similarly something Mr. Factor is prepared to help locate, in at least some quantity, for the most damaged structures. But the workmanship itself... [A short pause, a tiny frown.] Shepherd's Haven was built by all of you, as a Numbered community. Factor Industries may have had a hand in its construction, but we never took over the project. In order to maintain its continued independence, we believe it's best for the Numbered to continue to maintain the village and perform those construction tasks amongst themselves.
The reason for that largely lies in, generally, the kind of attitude the Numbered have toward situations like this. Often, there's a response when something happens, and the community unites against whatever the assailant was. That kind of unity is what's needed now. From the outside, it looks very much like one of the Numbered wanted to go on a crime spree against several of the others. And their efforts succeeded in a very real way. The sentiment on the network has been largely negative, from what I've seen, and that worries me - worries all of us. The strength in the face of adversity that the Numbered have displayed over the last several years, when everyone is working together, is truly impressive. That strength is something that needs to be brought to bear now, in a dark hour, to rally everyone behind a common banner. This crisis is simply another trial to be overcome, and the way to do that is through teamwork and solidarity. [After a second, Sonia smiles slightly.] I'm aware it's easy for me to sit here and preach these things to you, but I also know that the combined strength of the Numbered is enough to combat any threat, any time, any place. I believe, and Mr. Factor agrees, that the best way to address this incident is to acknowledge it, accept it, and move past it as a stronger community.
[Back to business, as her face slides back into a practiced non-expression.] Beyond that, I did want to briefly touch on the incident in New Los Angeles. We are aware there are monsters in the city, but we are also aware that there's a Numbered presence in the city as well, so for the moment, the company's stance is to maintain a "wait and see" approach. There's very little information to go on right now, so we can't do anything more concrete on that end. If something comes up, we'll be keeping an eye on the situation. We're keeping a close eye on Numbered politics in general at the moment; after the charity event in Locke City last month, we've noticed a more positive response in Locke itself both to the Numbered and to Factor Industries, which is good on a number of levels. Mr. Factor would like to extend his thanks to everyone that spoke at the event, and to everyone that came out - your presence was appreciated, and it was good to meet a few more of you in person. I can't promise another event like that any time soon, but it was something that we're not averse to doing again, since it was beneficial to all relevant parties.
[With a small sigh, and a tiny nod to herself, she turns her attention completely back to the camera.] That's all for now. If there are any particular questions, I'd be happy to answer what I can; time is a little shorter than usual today, as there's a lot that needs to be done. But this affects me, too. I'll do what I can to help. Good luck in your endeavors. [The camera cuts off.]
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Seriously? "Wait and see" is your plan?
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Yes, indeed, it is. We're also not so naive to believe that others wouldn't take issue with it. It is, however, what we have decided, and ultimately, it's for the better of this community. Unless you think General Miller will be open to letting a private company swooping in to clean up a mess that isn't in their backyard - New Los Angeles isn't Gateway City, after all.
If we were to do anything - openly - this certainly isn't the place to discuss it. Not right now, at least.
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Expert or not, however, I don't believe a power struggle between our company, Miller, and now, likely, Thunder Corp will end well for anyone. If you disagree, I respect that.
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Boy, you've really got this whole non-answer thing down to an art form, don't you.
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I am being as honest as I can be on this matter. These are our reasons and we stand by them. Are they self motivated? Yes, to a degree, but you can't expect someone to enter into a conflict there's no tangible benefit for anyone in.
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I am telling you that General Miller would not take kindly to us inserting ourselves into the situation. I know this for a fact. Is that what you want to happen in this city?
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[He punctuates his sentence with a sarcastic smile.]
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Piss off, lady.
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Saying we are contributing nothing when we have contributed to the medical care of this tragedy's victims, and when I have demonstrated our willingness to help aid but not control the reconstruction... seems erroneous at best.
Do you want Factor Industries to solve all the Numbered's problems? Personally, I don't believe that will accomplish anything. Our goal has always been to open doors and provide opportunities, never to hand over the answers to every problem.
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Yeah? And at what cost to us? Make sure we're willing to put our heads on the chopping block for you when the time comes, is that it? I don't buy this benevolent helper act of yours one bit.
You're goddamned right I don't want you to "solve all our problems". Just who the hell do you think you are, anyway? God enough shit on our plates without you holding an axe over our heads, thanks.
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Whether you buy it or not is, frankly, your decision. If you think we're doing this in an effort to secure your loyalty, to "put your heads on the chopping block" for us when the time comes, I really have nothing to say to that, beyond wondering what led you to that conclusion and what you're truly frustrated with.
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[ And yes, the charity event was where she got engaged to that lovable dork Arthur. ]
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[She has an idea, but she's also curious as to whether her assumption is accurate or not.]
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I can stay long enough to put my assets and resources toward rebuilding. If I'm unable for any reason to continue, I've released the details of my accounts to Nathan.
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[A raised eyebrow, but she doesn't let her tone change any.] I appreciate that you have contingency plans in place, but why wouldn't you be able to stay? You've been a huge part of the community since it was founded.
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[It comes with a laugh, bitter and humorless, as the young man on the screen shakes his head. The scene behind him is a battered and rundown mess of an apartment.
That's... great. Awesome. I can't wait to tell everyone. "Hey, everybody, you can stop worrying about getting gunned down, thrown in jail or eaten by monsters! Factor Industries and the Numbered are waiting to see how New L.A. turns out."
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You may judge us all you want, but that is the decision we've made, and we stand by it. I've already given our reasoning for it to the individual above. A business such as ours has no means to handle your city's current problems, beyond what we're already doing as far as humanitarian efforts.
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[Whereas some people were instantly arguing this idea, Rakka was slowly nodding to the idea... Albeit, she didn't seem happy with the idea regardless.]
...If you need any resources, I can get my family to provide it. We're a rather big corporation in Japan. [cough.] They're. They are.
[Anyways.] I don't think what you're saying is going to be easy, though.
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[her smile falters, and she appears thoughtful for a moment.]
And no, but nothing worth doing really ever is. I know that from the perspective of many, they think it easy for me to preach perseverance, but... it's what I believe, nonetheless.
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[A little nod.] If you could help, I'd really appreciate it.
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....And, um, you should try and take it easy. Things will calm down, they always do.
[...She hopes. Dangit everyone, it's almost Christmas.]
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...Besides, there're some not bad people there.
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They said yes. And also they want to meet my 'friends'.