This is the story you wanted to write, well tonight is the night that you can...

[solo_patria]

[The same stern and properly buttoned up Enjolras appears on everyone's screens again, but there is something a little different about the man than only that, a spark of something in his gaze. It is not the same brand of happiness that he's displayed in many of his postings here, but it is something of a flame regardless, as tiny as it may be. He's clearing his throat and leaning in a little, waiting a few moments before proceeding.]

It has occurred to me that we have many people of talent here whose skills are being underused, or perhaps not used at all, and many important goings on around us that deserve to be addressed in the right fashion. True, we have the radio program, but there is likely still more that can be done in regard to the sharing of information. In short,

[And here, that spark that's not entirely dead seems to be growing in his eyes, just a little. Perhaps it is no longer the blue of ice, but the blue of fire as well. At any rate, it is there, and open for anyone watching to note.]

Tu Vishan has many stories, and, of equal importance, just as many storytellers gathered here. I think that it is time we work to follow these stories as they happen, to report the goings on around these stories, and, perhaps most importantly, to be a voice for all the foreigners settled here, no matter how long or short their time has been.

In short...In short, I would propose that we begin a newspaper, with the intent of focusing on all events from the foreigner's eye. We would provide information to our readers, gather it, and report and compile all that we have seen with our own eyes.

Ideally, given that language is something of an issue given we are all from different places, I would also suggest that translators are welcome along with our reporters, so that our news might reach everyone, regardless of the languages they read and write. The last thing I would wish is to exclude anyone from our endeavor.

If anyone is interested in doing this, in creating a paper and witnessing and reporting history here as it is made, I would certainly welcome you to join me on Thursday evening, starting around six o'clock in the Earth sector's largest cafe where we might discuss organization, our approach to others, and the sort of work we will need to get started.

I do hope as many of you as possible who would be interested in this are able to join me for what I hope will be quite an exciting venture.

Thank you for your time, as always.

[And back to your now regularly scheduled Enjolras, all pale and stern as they come, as if his excitement over starting up a newspaper has never happened. Back to business as usual then, turtle, carry on!]

OOC: [So, yes, Enjolras has gotten permission to start that newspaper I was asking about a few weeks ago, which be mostly handwaved. If your character is one who would be interested in journalism or any other aspect of the paper, please do let me know. Sign-ups will happen in a few days, via a log I will be posting!

Thank you!

-Sar (Enj's Management) ]

Comments

[solo_patria]

[Enjolras is not a fan persay, but he does trust, for now, that Evandu knows what he is doing, at least. It is a necessary evil at the moment,as far as he is concerned, and so far, it does not look as though harm has come to any of the others here. Though, mention of this Alliance is new, and his gaze is thoughtful as she mentions this.]

I am afraid I do not know of this Alliance. Have they tried to use your abilities then?

[problematical]

[ But now River's getting rather uncomfortable looking and only nods, as if not trusting herself to speak. ]

[solo_patria]

[That is certainly enough for Enjolras, who is giving River a somewhat tight nod of his own. It is nothing more than he expected to have confirmed, of course, but any other reminder that humanity has not progressed is maddening. Any reminder that an individual has been hurt by those who have not managed it is something else again.]

In that case, then, I think that I should do rather what you are. Being wary. I did not mean to suggest that you...

I am sorry that I asked and I've upset you.

[problematical]

[ River nods, and she isn't upset with Enjolras. It's clear that even though she's the one who brought up the Alliance, that's what's the source of her discomfort and fear even though she's seen no evidence of them here. ]

You didn't mean it.

[solo_patria]

No. If there is anything I might do here to help as well, to keep things safe for you, I am at your service, as well. [It is not much, but it is SOMETHING.]

[problematical]

Thank you.

[solo_patria]

You are most certainly welcome.