09-07-2018, 05:37 PM
Laura Moore had mixed feelings about the Accords she had just heard. She was the first to speak after they had been read.
"I welcome the inclusion of a section on drafting a new constitution. I really do believe it is the best way forward. Though I am disappointed there is not to be immediate elections, and I urge Ms Noguera to ensure these can take place as soon as possible," Moore said, looking at Noguera with a hint of distrust.
"I wish to raise a single question though: in certain nations," she said, looking pointedly at the Kerlian delegation, "it is often difficult to ascertain who is responsible for certain acts. How can we avoid those in the upper echelons of Kerlian society avoiding justice by placing blame on subordinates?"
Councillor Anita Patel of Kerlile rose immediately to her feet, not giving anyone else a chance to do more than breathe.
"I resent the implication that we "˜place blame' on subordinates to evade justice. I wish to assure all the delegates present here that Kerlile will cooperate fully with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It must be said, however, that I regret the decision to compel us to return Josephine Alvarez. The Matriarchy will petition Lauchenoiria for the extradition of Ms Alvarez."
Councillor Patel sat back down. She would act the part of the cooperative delegate with nothing to hide, but inside she was seething. A deep hatred of Jennifer Hale, for forcing Kerlile to participate in these talks, was brewing within her. She also felt a little concerned about the prospect of investigations into mistreatment of prisoners of war. Especially after the attempt to oust her by Rebecca Arnott.
Charissa Clarke was still silent in her seat. From the perspective of Charissa Clarke, Lauchenoirian Communist, the Accords were not beneficial. Aeluria would almost certainly vote for greater powers, which would weaken the central Lauchenoirian government. The new constitution would likely end any parts of Communist Lauchenoiria that had clung on through the new century.
For the Kerlian inside her, it was even worse. Quite aside from the fact they had failed to achieve what they set out to do, Kerlile would likely suffer as a result. Charissa Clarke wasn't sure she cared about that any longer, but what she did value was her own life. And if the Kerlians wanted someone to blame, that would be her. What she said now, could make all the difference. She rose, nervously.
"I welcome the request for all foreign military to leave Lauchenoiria. It is important that our sovereignty is respected at this time. I am, however, very disappointed in the section requiring the drafting of a new constitution. I urge the Guarantor to ensure the capitalists do not use this as an opportunity to benefit foreign corporations."
Clarke conspicuously avoided the topic of the TRC, her statement rather short in comparison to her speeches from previous days.
Keitha Noguera had sat calmly while Moore, Patel and Clarke spoke, and when she did, she knew exactly what she wished to say.
"Honoured delegates, while of course, these Accords necessarily require compromise on all sides, including mine "“ a five-year period between a decision made in 2019 and full independence is not my preference "“ but I believe that they will allow Lauchenoiria to move forward from this tragic event. I urge all parties present to agree to these Accords, and I thank Mr Robert Smyth for working so hard to resolve this conflict."
Some of those present murmured in agreement, including Laura Moore, who did so with mild reluctance. Charissa Clarke remained silent, although whether this was on purpose or because she was caught back up in her own thoughts, only she could tell.
"I welcome the inclusion of a section on drafting a new constitution. I really do believe it is the best way forward. Though I am disappointed there is not to be immediate elections, and I urge Ms Noguera to ensure these can take place as soon as possible," Moore said, looking at Noguera with a hint of distrust.
"I wish to raise a single question though: in certain nations," she said, looking pointedly at the Kerlian delegation, "it is often difficult to ascertain who is responsible for certain acts. How can we avoid those in the upper echelons of Kerlian society avoiding justice by placing blame on subordinates?"
Councillor Anita Patel of Kerlile rose immediately to her feet, not giving anyone else a chance to do more than breathe.
"I resent the implication that we "˜place blame' on subordinates to evade justice. I wish to assure all the delegates present here that Kerlile will cooperate fully with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It must be said, however, that I regret the decision to compel us to return Josephine Alvarez. The Matriarchy will petition Lauchenoiria for the extradition of Ms Alvarez."
Councillor Patel sat back down. She would act the part of the cooperative delegate with nothing to hide, but inside she was seething. A deep hatred of Jennifer Hale, for forcing Kerlile to participate in these talks, was brewing within her. She also felt a little concerned about the prospect of investigations into mistreatment of prisoners of war. Especially after the attempt to oust her by Rebecca Arnott.
Charissa Clarke was still silent in her seat. From the perspective of Charissa Clarke, Lauchenoirian Communist, the Accords were not beneficial. Aeluria would almost certainly vote for greater powers, which would weaken the central Lauchenoirian government. The new constitution would likely end any parts of Communist Lauchenoiria that had clung on through the new century.
For the Kerlian inside her, it was even worse. Quite aside from the fact they had failed to achieve what they set out to do, Kerlile would likely suffer as a result. Charissa Clarke wasn't sure she cared about that any longer, but what she did value was her own life. And if the Kerlians wanted someone to blame, that would be her. What she said now, could make all the difference. She rose, nervously.
"I welcome the request for all foreign military to leave Lauchenoiria. It is important that our sovereignty is respected at this time. I am, however, very disappointed in the section requiring the drafting of a new constitution. I urge the Guarantor to ensure the capitalists do not use this as an opportunity to benefit foreign corporations."
Clarke conspicuously avoided the topic of the TRC, her statement rather short in comparison to her speeches from previous days.
Keitha Noguera had sat calmly while Moore, Patel and Clarke spoke, and when she did, she knew exactly what she wished to say.
"Honoured delegates, while of course, these Accords necessarily require compromise on all sides, including mine "“ a five-year period between a decision made in 2019 and full independence is not my preference "“ but I believe that they will allow Lauchenoiria to move forward from this tragic event. I urge all parties present to agree to these Accords, and I thank Mr Robert Smyth for working so hard to resolve this conflict."
Some of those present murmured in agreement, including Laura Moore, who did so with mild reluctance. Charissa Clarke remained silent, although whether this was on purpose or because she was caught back up in her own thoughts, only she could tell.
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