The Rhy'din Free Press posed a couple of questions to the redneck:
"What are your qualifications for the office of governor, and what do you think makes you more qualified than the other candidates"
The last two years have given us one governor who was very involved and hands on and another who was practically invisible. Can you tell us how you intend to run the office if you win?"
The questions were printed on large cards, held in front of a camera.
And, she answered.
The questions asked were answered, in the form of raw, unedited video shot with her phone.
Thorn was sitting at a table in a sun washed room, her hair neatly braided back leaving her face unframed. She wore no make up, and her only jewelry was the hand-flowers she always wore. Her smile held genuine joy and warmth, and set dimples to flickering. Amethyst eyes were direct, open and honest, and gave the impression of looking the Free Press directly in the eye.
"If I win the office I have every intention of creating a council of citizens from all walks of Rhy'din life (if possible) to help implement any changes at a street level. Those Duelists who hold titles, or their representatives, representatives of the districts that make up Rhy'din city itself, and the Slums. Each person will be responsible for knowing their district well enough to know where they need help, where they could use improvement, and where they're fine.
"I want to make sure that, from the street, or below the street, level on up, people have access to the help, care, and resources they might need to better their lives. And to do this, I'll need the help of anyone and everyone who's willing to step in, and step up."
Here she paused, not for dramatic effect, but for a sip from a cup of what was, presumably coffee. She had no notes, hadn't written down some canned response to the questions asked.
"Rhy'din's a city full of people who can, will, and most often do take care of themselves. Who are damn well capable of handling their own problems in their own way. I don't want to step in and take that away from anyone. What I do want to do is help where it's needed, and only where it's needed. "
"But, I don't know if that makes me more qualified than the other candidates. The people of Rhy'din have a wide range of candidates to choose from, and I'm sure they each bring something, unique to the table. Have something different to offer.
"I'm not afraid of hard work, I built the Dream Chasing Foundation from the ground up. Started nine years ago as a few centers to help give back, to help in some of our most desperate communities that were trying to lift themselves up, and as a way to honor the memory of my grandmother.
"Now the Foundation is self-sustaining, and multi-pronged, and each center can offer training, teaching, food, clothing, and other services to thousands.
"I don't have a background in politics, hells, I'm not even a Rhy'din Native. But I do intend, if elected, to help the people who want it, who need it the most, and stay out of the way of the people who don't need it.
"I want to give the people of Rhy'din a leg up, that's all."
A shrug, a small movement of flesh and bone under the soft cotton of her tee shirt. Then she smiled again, another dimple flanked curve of nude lips.
"Thank you for takin' time to ask, and thank you for your consideration."
And the video ended.
(This is going to be where any questions asked of the redneck will be answered. And when ever possible, the questions and her responses will be aired on Rhy'din TV, as well as radio.)
"What are your qualifications for the office of governor, and what do you think makes you more qualified than the other candidates"
The last two years have given us one governor who was very involved and hands on and another who was practically invisible. Can you tell us how you intend to run the office if you win?"
The questions were printed on large cards, held in front of a camera.
And, she answered.
The questions asked were answered, in the form of raw, unedited video shot with her phone.
Thorn was sitting at a table in a sun washed room, her hair neatly braided back leaving her face unframed. She wore no make up, and her only jewelry was the hand-flowers she always wore. Her smile held genuine joy and warmth, and set dimples to flickering. Amethyst eyes were direct, open and honest, and gave the impression of looking the Free Press directly in the eye.
"If I win the office I have every intention of creating a council of citizens from all walks of Rhy'din life (if possible) to help implement any changes at a street level. Those Duelists who hold titles, or their representatives, representatives of the districts that make up Rhy'din city itself, and the Slums. Each person will be responsible for knowing their district well enough to know where they need help, where they could use improvement, and where they're fine.
"I want to make sure that, from the street, or below the street, level on up, people have access to the help, care, and resources they might need to better their lives. And to do this, I'll need the help of anyone and everyone who's willing to step in, and step up."
Here she paused, not for dramatic effect, but for a sip from a cup of what was, presumably coffee. She had no notes, hadn't written down some canned response to the questions asked.
"Rhy'din's a city full of people who can, will, and most often do take care of themselves. Who are damn well capable of handling their own problems in their own way. I don't want to step in and take that away from anyone. What I do want to do is help where it's needed, and only where it's needed. "
"But, I don't know if that makes me more qualified than the other candidates. The people of Rhy'din have a wide range of candidates to choose from, and I'm sure they each bring something, unique to the table. Have something different to offer.
"I'm not afraid of hard work, I built the Dream Chasing Foundation from the ground up. Started nine years ago as a few centers to help give back, to help in some of our most desperate communities that were trying to lift themselves up, and as a way to honor the memory of my grandmother.
"Now the Foundation is self-sustaining, and multi-pronged, and each center can offer training, teaching, food, clothing, and other services to thousands.
"I don't have a background in politics, hells, I'm not even a Rhy'din Native. But I do intend, if elected, to help the people who want it, who need it the most, and stay out of the way of the people who don't need it.
"I want to give the people of Rhy'din a leg up, that's all."
A shrug, a small movement of flesh and bone under the soft cotton of her tee shirt. Then she smiled again, another dimple flanked curve of nude lips.
"Thank you for takin' time to ask, and thank you for your consideration."
And the video ended.
(This is going to be where any questions asked of the redneck will be answered. And when ever possible, the questions and her responses will be aired on Rhy'din TV, as well as radio.)