Topic: Regarding the Recent Gang Violence

Ebon Ilnaren

Date: 2015-01-27 01:43 EST
Monday, 26 January 2015 - Noon

On the steps of Rhydin's Town Hall, the Governor stepped up to a podium to address the city's press. "Less than a week ago, the Baroness of Old Market pledged to stand against organized crime in her district. The next day one of our more renowned citizens, Jewell Ravenlock, spoke up in support of this goal." Pausing for a moment, Ebon drew a calming breath. "Their statements are most admirable, and sadly well-timed in the wake of this past weekend. As you are all aware, the Old Market was rocked by an outbreak of vicious fighting Saturday evening, between two rival factions....gangs, let's call them what they are, the Fae Dynasty and the Sidhe Syndicate. In the wake of this violence, many of the Syndicate's leadership lay dead."

Silence hung heavily in the air after this statement for several seconds, broken by the softest murmurs among the gathered reporters as the Governor looked out across the plaza. Just before the bolder members of the press could raise hands, however, he continued. "I don't give a damn about thugs killing each other. What I do care about are the people of this city caught in the middle of it. Several bystanders were injured amidst the fighting, and at least three are now dead. Killed simply by being in the wrong place at the wrong time." Dark eyes narrowed and Ebon's lips thinned as he spoke. "This will not, must not stand! So I pledge all the support that I and my office can muster towards combatting and eliminating these gangs from our city. These are not grandiose villains or criminal masterminds; they are thugs, plain and simple, and if they continue to wreak havoc in Rhydin, breaking families and ruining lives simply to build their own personal power....then they will be brought down. Thank you for your time. Stay safe." With a sigh, he stepped back from the podium and turned to head back inside.