Johnny angrily slammed the newspaper on the table, the edges curling and turning black as they lit with flames before he smothered them with the palm of one hand. While he hadn't been able to attend the debate, he'd read and re-read the transcript from the night before, getting a little more agitated each time.
What made him angry the most was the insinuation by certain candidates that Rhy'Din was not one city, diversified and yet unified for the good of all; that crossing district borders, even for the benefit of the people who lived there, might be perceived as a threat.
Not only that, but he'd also read how certain candidates seemed to consider certain races as superior to others.
Now, Johnny was no native to Rhy'Din, nor was he human - at least, not anymore. He'd been born human, of course, but how he'd become what he was now was irrelevant. Despite being what some might consider "super-human", he had never claimed to be better than anyone else, human or otherwise. Maybe he was naive, but he truly believed everyone was created equal, no matter their race or any other differences between them. Equal rights for all, and furthermore, everyone in the city deserved to be protected against violence and danger of any kind.
It was Johnny's duty as a member of the Rhy'Din Fire Brigade to serve and protect, as it was that of his fellow firefighters, and he did not take that duty lightly. It saddened him that some people had lost their lives due to the ignorance and hatred of others, but it was his job to ensure the safety of all Rhy'Din's people, no matter whether they were human or not.
He could understand why the Watch might be perceived as a threat, mistakenly or otherwise, but the Fire Brigade" How could they possibly be a threat'
To Johnny, the insinuation that he and his fellow firefighters might have a hidden agenda or might favor certain districts or races over others was like a slap in the face - an insult to his honor and good intentions.
He had often crossed district boundary lines to help other areas of the city. There were no boundaries or barriers in the sky that he was aware of, and he had never been turned away. As a matter of fact, he'd been thanked time and again, not only by humans but other races, as well, for coming to their aid. Fire was his specialty, and though he couldn't be there to save everyone and put out every fire, he was dedicated to doing his best to keep Rhy'Din's people safe.
He knew most people in Rhy'Din just wanted to live and work and raise their families in peace, but there were always those who weren't happy unless they were causing some conflict or another.
And so, Johnny considered the candidates, wondering which one of them, if any, deserved his support and his vote. Maybe even considering which one he might campaign for. Which of them was likeliest to live up to their promises of making Rhy'Din a better place for all of its people"
Johnny hoped he and all of Rhy'Din's citizens made a wise choice when it came time to cast their vote for governor. Their very survival might depend on it.
What made him angry the most was the insinuation by certain candidates that Rhy'Din was not one city, diversified and yet unified for the good of all; that crossing district borders, even for the benefit of the people who lived there, might be perceived as a threat.
Not only that, but he'd also read how certain candidates seemed to consider certain races as superior to others.
Now, Johnny was no native to Rhy'Din, nor was he human - at least, not anymore. He'd been born human, of course, but how he'd become what he was now was irrelevant. Despite being what some might consider "super-human", he had never claimed to be better than anyone else, human or otherwise. Maybe he was naive, but he truly believed everyone was created equal, no matter their race or any other differences between them. Equal rights for all, and furthermore, everyone in the city deserved to be protected against violence and danger of any kind.
It was Johnny's duty as a member of the Rhy'Din Fire Brigade to serve and protect, as it was that of his fellow firefighters, and he did not take that duty lightly. It saddened him that some people had lost their lives due to the ignorance and hatred of others, but it was his job to ensure the safety of all Rhy'Din's people, no matter whether they were human or not.
He could understand why the Watch might be perceived as a threat, mistakenly or otherwise, but the Fire Brigade" How could they possibly be a threat'
To Johnny, the insinuation that he and his fellow firefighters might have a hidden agenda or might favor certain districts or races over others was like a slap in the face - an insult to his honor and good intentions.
He had often crossed district boundary lines to help other areas of the city. There were no boundaries or barriers in the sky that he was aware of, and he had never been turned away. As a matter of fact, he'd been thanked time and again, not only by humans but other races, as well, for coming to their aid. Fire was his specialty, and though he couldn't be there to save everyone and put out every fire, he was dedicated to doing his best to keep Rhy'Din's people safe.
He knew most people in Rhy'Din just wanted to live and work and raise their families in peace, but there were always those who weren't happy unless they were causing some conflict or another.
And so, Johnny considered the candidates, wondering which one of them, if any, deserved his support and his vote. Maybe even considering which one he might campaign for. Which of them was likeliest to live up to their promises of making Rhy'Din a better place for all of its people"
Johnny hoped he and all of Rhy'Din's citizens made a wise choice when it came time to cast their vote for governor. Their very survival might depend on it.