Harper
I see what lies heavy on your heart
It's a rousing speech, and Harper would certainly not mind if ruling was taken off the board for him in the end. He has been a council member since...well, a long time. Long enough to have seen far too many leadership changes in Torchline. But he had promised himself he would at least try, and considering he is already unafraid of failure, what more was there to lose?
Stepping up after Flora with hands folded in front of him and a warm smile, Harper takes his turn. "I have equally belonged to Torchline for very many years, serving on her council through multiple leadership changes. I too am close with the demigods of our region, but there is much to be said about the stalwart nature of our people too - those who fought the Kingmaker can attest that we did so without the help of our demigod protectors." Here he looks out to Jack and Melita with clear gratitude and pride. Jack may be voting for his opponent, and Melita may have been voted in (perhaps against her will), but they'd stood with him on the beach that day.
"I don't believe in maligning my opponent to prop myself up," or he would mention her age and flippancy, not that either has ever bothered him on a personal level, "so instead I will merely say that I have come to know many of you personally and have always held your best interests at heart, as you have come to know me. Torchline has seen far too many upheavals in recent history; I have been constant and supportive in all its changes. I would like to continue to be." There's no need to tout his hand in all the advancements they've made, his years on the council - those in attendance already were aware of that. All that was left was to make his case clear with intent.
And if he loses, at least he can provide guidance and council to Flora - so long as she would have him. Because frankly he doubts Melita will step forward, far more likely to run away screaming. His lips twitch fondly at the imagery, and he nods his head and steps back, finished.
Stepping up after Flora with hands folded in front of him and a warm smile, Harper takes his turn. "I have equally belonged to Torchline for very many years, serving on her council through multiple leadership changes. I too am close with the demigods of our region, but there is much to be said about the stalwart nature of our people too - those who fought the Kingmaker can attest that we did so without the help of our demigod protectors." Here he looks out to Jack and Melita with clear gratitude and pride. Jack may be voting for his opponent, and Melita may have been voted in (perhaps against her will), but they'd stood with him on the beach that day.
"I don't believe in maligning my opponent to prop myself up," or he would mention her age and flippancy, not that either has ever bothered him on a personal level, "so instead I will merely say that I have come to know many of you personally and have always held your best interests at heart, as you have come to know me. Torchline has seen far too many upheavals in recent history; I have been constant and supportive in all its changes. I would like to continue to be." There's no need to tout his hand in all the advancements they've made, his years on the council - those in attendance already were aware of that. All that was left was to make his case clear with intent.
And if he loses, at least he can provide guidance and council to Flora - so long as she would have him. Because frankly he doubts Melita will step forward, far more likely to run away screaming. His lips twitch fondly at the imagery, and he nods his head and steps back, finished.
and the strength you still keep inside
