There had been a growing divide in the room for sometime, those speaking out against the Queen had been growing bold, defiant but as ever in situations such as this there were those who seemed to like the messages Zariah was talking about, unity, safety, security, the women who had chosen to lead was clearly one of action, and that's what they wanted, a leader of action, someone who could see the Hollowed Ground prosper and make it safe for their children by getting things done. For too long progress that been halted by different arguments, debates on exactly how things should be run, what she proposed was an end to that, an end to squabbling and bickering.
Suddenly a man stood up, he was middle-aged, a man who had seen perhaps a few too many Deepfrosts in his time. He coughed loudly, clearing his throat for all to hear, a serious expression resolute on his face. "I don't care how many know me, I am no one of significance, I am no educated man or a man of high-esteem, but what I am is someone who WANTS this place to grow and to prosper, a man who sees that woman standing up there and nods his head at her ideas, who says 'YES, that is what I want.' 'YES, that is how things should be run!" His words made a few mutter, giving their approval, even getting a few of the naysayers to listen. "We have been fragmented for too long, I don't care who makes the decisions, as long as decisions are made, so I can work and live in peace and safety, and so can my wife and child. You hear Alice over there, taking about how her order isn't needed, hogwash! What I hear is tribalism, someone scared of change, and what this woman can provide is the coming together of all! A clear direction we can take advantage of and most of all progress forward. He nodded firmly, truly believing what he said as more of the room nodded in agreement. "I say we show our support, and back her! Allow ourselves to venture into the future together so our way of life will not be torn apart and our children can survive, healthy and safe. I implore you all, give her a damned chance, because Caido knows leading isn't easy, won't get you friends, but it's something that must be done, damned what people think." he finished, inhaling deeply as he looked to Zariah and dipped his head respectfully. Applause struck like thunder, a lot of the room agreeing with the man's sentiments, a good portion angrily muttering to themselves, looking annoyed at the man. The room was truly divided at this point.
Suddenly a man stood up, he was middle-aged, a man who had seen perhaps a few too many Deepfrosts in his time. He coughed loudly, clearing his throat for all to hear, a serious expression resolute on his face. "I don't care how many know me, I am no one of significance, I am no educated man or a man of high-esteem, but what I am is someone who WANTS this place to grow and to prosper, a man who sees that woman standing up there and nods his head at her ideas, who says 'YES, that is what I want.' 'YES, that is how things should be run!" His words made a few mutter, giving their approval, even getting a few of the naysayers to listen. "We have been fragmented for too long, I don't care who makes the decisions, as long as decisions are made, so I can work and live in peace and safety, and so can my wife and child. You hear Alice over there, taking about how her order isn't needed, hogwash! What I hear is tribalism, someone scared of change, and what this woman can provide is the coming together of all! A clear direction we can take advantage of and most of all progress forward. He nodded firmly, truly believing what he said as more of the room nodded in agreement. "I say we show our support, and back her! Allow ourselves to venture into the future together so our way of life will not be torn apart and our children can survive, healthy and safe. I implore you all, give her a damned chance, because Caido knows leading isn't easy, won't get you friends, but it's something that must be done, damned what people think." he finished, inhaling deeply as he looked to Zariah and dipped his head respectfully. Applause struck like thunder, a lot of the room agreeing with the man's sentiments, a good portion angrily muttering to themselves, looking annoyed at the man. The room was truly divided at this point.
