Video day 23 to everywhere- from cabin 4:D

[longforgottenpromise]

[Taiki is sat on the bench in the small cabin, looking straight at the camera with a very serious expression. Despite the fact that speaking to so many people, even over a video is a terrifying concept and despite the cloud of sadness that still clings to him nothing shows on his face. He looks perfectly calm, though he doesn't smile as he begins.]

Good morning. I apologise for disturbing you all. I was handed this ballot. [He holds it up.] Unfortunately I disappeared for a little while and so I have missed any run up to this election. [At least he understands the concept of an election, even if political science wasn't exactly a subject he had paid much attention to in school.]

I am still relatively new to this train and so I don't know most of the people on this list. I don't feel I can cast a vote without knowing what the candidates stand for and so, though I apologise if it is covering ground that was covered whilst I was away, I would like to know something of each candidate.

Thank you for your time.

Comments

[sweetnessandfight]

Yes. But I know. And that matters, to me. Integrity. I do not seek to be better than anyone else, but I care about doing what I know is right.

[Which is why, though others have said not to bother with Edge's words, Sarai still holds them in her mind, even now. Why she'd considered stepping down from the council itself, quite seriously.]

Sometimes doing what is right means doing what you do not want to do, however. What is painful, even. Simply because it is the right thing...and you know it is, despite the pain it causes, be it to you, or to others. Though there is no joy in it.

[longforgottenpromise]

[Integrity was incredibly important. Doing what was right. Even if it was painful.

He understood that very well. Sometimes the only choices left were not good ones and the only right choice was a path pathed with pain.

If Sarai understands that, then she would be a good leader. He nodded at her sadly.]

It is a burden of leaders.

[sweetnessandfight]

It is not one I am unfamiliar with. [Here, she offers him a smile, even though it is definitely not as bright as her usual cheery smiles.]

Even though it is less through my own experience, and more through being support to others who are leaders, honestly. Still, if they asked my advice, I gave it--it is...an honor to be so trustworthy, I would say? To be seen as someone who is somewhat wise. Though I am not sure how truly wise I am! [There, she chuckles just a bit.]

I'd be very delighted to speak with you more, as well. Outside of simple politics! [As if politics were simple.] I think...you are wise as well, and it is always good to expand one's horizons?

[longforgottenpromise]

[He nods solemnly. Every king needed advisers, every leader needed those to lean on, who could support them. After all if monarch's could lead justly and never stray from the way then kirin would not exist.]

I'm not wise. There is so much I still do not know and a lot that I have ran out of time to learn. But if those who lead value your advice then you must be an impressive and wise bard Sarai-san. [Japanese honorifics feel more usable than the ones from his own world on this train where no one really has rank and there is no set way to address anyone.] It would be a nice thing to speak with you again.