Encouraged by her discourse with Governor Ebon Ilnaren in correspondence and talking with several other supporters and hopeful sponsors; Ammy began to write down notes from her original letter sent out to those she knew to start a movement. With care, help and the public voice and opinion on various matters she hoped by time all was said and done an Act would be signed by the public to honor Equality for All and if possible Common Sense.

The title for the Act or Movement was still very fluid much like the concept and article itself. She needed to hear from everyone what they thought on various questions, topics and if they had their own concerns, topics and questions to add. So for now she set upon the heading of the letter head she would use the loose, working title of Acts of Equality and Common Sense Movement.

She set out to write the questions that would be brought up in the first public, open meeting for the Movement this week.

1. Can we use the records from the Welcome Center that processes all new comers as a possible Racial Database to provide a comprehensive list of races within Rhy?Din currently and continue to document news ones arriving daily to keep the Act valid no matter the day, month or year?

2. Do we classify all inhabitants of Rhy?Din as entities or sentients given that many are both living, undead or incorporeal (Phantoms, Ghosts, Spirits, ect.)

3. What basic rights are considered given to all to be Equal?
a. Housing?
b. Education?
c. Food?
d. Employment?
e. Pursuit of Happiness?
f. Freedom from Discrimination?
g. Protection against violence by other races that wish to harm based on ethnic, religious, cultural, genetic or mental bias?

4. What classifies as sentient in regards to the Acts of Equality? Would the safe guarding of various sentient species be needed to prevent predation upon by other races as food source that was natural in their prior habitats or home worlds but could seen as barbaric in the Nexus realm of Rhy?Din?

5. What can be done to inform and let those being harassed that they are heard, they aren't ignored and that someone will do something if asked to step it. Or ensure those that want equality are kept safe when they are threatened or harmed?

6. What happens when they are hurt or injured by prejudicial violence?

7. How may this Act be implemented or brought to the public without appearing tyrannical, law like or imposed like an iron hand?

She knew many more topics and questions will arise, many may not like or be confused by some things and she hoped they all could come, talk it out and in several meetings come to a public agreement on how to proceed. She already knew several were concerned on the the implementation and one or two were concerned on the wording of the Act and whether Race, Entity or Sentience was appropriate or if another word was better.

Ammy set the writings aside for now. She would see what happened on the first meeting with more notes to come.

Meeting Start at 8pm Rhy?Din Time:

Opening address of the meeting:

Ammy Spiritor:
"I wanted to ask as many people here tonight in the attempt to start public talks about what is going on with the violence happening from prejudice happening in Rhy'Din. Not just during this election period but even prior times. With such a diverse population in this city, it's an issue that is going to keep rising. I come here to ask for everyone to contribute in publicly sorting through this unique issue.

It's not a law, or a force, or tyranny that I want to see come out of these meetings. But a public voice, unified that will foster common sense to lead to less violence by discrimination in some fashion. That being said, some of you got direct letters, others of you got flyers. Both bear the seven questions or topics that have come to my mind so far. But being only one person it is not complete nor perfect. So you are all open to ask questions now, add your own, make suggestion and more. I give the floor up to the people."

Floor opens to all questions and attending:

Katt Batten:
"You may not be calling it a law or anything but you are requesting people to register what they are. Not everyone cares for others to know what they are. You need to be careful with where you are leading this. Even with good intentions you could be heading people to being targets. Instead of proposing an Act or anything you should be leaning yourself towards opening up places that people can go to for healings and rest. Temp. sanctuary. An idea to teach people to defend themselves. Self-defense, not attacking others out of hate. There is always racism, no matter where you go. It is a sad fact. But it is something you need to tread carefully with."

Ammy Spiritor:
"Valid points. It has been brought up to my attention before the meeting when Andu Kirost spoke with me after the letters went out about the registry. So I will clarify. This is most likely due to the wording of the first question. I merely was asking if it were a good idea to use any races listed in the Welcome Centers database as representative races for the Equality Act. No one will be registering for the act nor asked to say what they are to the public. I was merely looking ahead at other issues such as 'what defines prejudice' and when does 'prejudice happen against whom'? However as Andu pointed out, Racial anything is flawed as well. I speak his notes as he is not here tonight. So I am looking more at removing the first question in favor of just a basic Equality Act. Believe me, I remember the severe headaches of Prop 37. I merely wish to find a way to move in a direction that former Governor Al-Amat did with her Fair Labor Act to help reduce slavery."

Claire Farron:
"I'm interested in hearing more on number four on your list. About sentience in regards to protecting prey races. Because by some standards, the cow that was slaughtered to make this delicious slider could qualify. That's one example of many when it comes to the food chain here in Rhydin. A humorous one, sure, but not the only one out there.

Who're we to mess with
a, the natural order of things and
b, tasty, tasty steaks?

Also I agree with Katt about empowering people to take care of themselves."

Ammy Spiritor:
"Yes, that was my concern which is why I wrote that question in there Claire, more or less because the Act was originally called Racial Equality, then was being talked about Sentient Equality and that was going to make even more of a mess. That question is more of a check point for us to think on where we draw the line. I served sliders on purpose. The sushi is made from fish, the salsa some could say would be sentient as well if they are vegetarian. So yes, there is a point where things can become too much and out of control. Which ties back to what you and Katt mentioned. Self Empowering people and giving them choice. However, this burden of mine was due to being asked by someone who could not defend well someone that was being violated due to prejudice and the fact that too many innocent people are caught in the cross fire. Not everyone wants to be violent and some will consider self defense violence. Just a fact of life for some out there. And yes, Common Sense is a large part of this Act. I want people to know that if you are not using your common sense when using prejudice to injure someone, do not expect someone to come step in and save your rump for acting the way you did. However, as pointed out, the questions noted are to instill the questions you all have. Feed back is needed to find the right framework for an Equality Act."

Mairead ?Maggie? Harker:
"I didn't know if we were supposed to just speak up or wait for a turn. There are self defense classes over at the Observatory. There are special sessions for children because all it takes is a moment for an adult to look away and bam. While Mr. Collins might not have been the one that did the bomb thing, racial trouble causes people to get angry or be afraid. People, like animals, don't always think right when they are scared. They need to be prepared for what might happen."

Ammy Spiritor:
"Yes, knowing how to protect yourself is a vital skill all should be encouraged to learn in Rhy'Din. Seeing as both Katt, Claire and Maggie have raised the same or similar point, how do you all see including a way to empower people into the Equality Act?"

Katt Batten:
"I don't think the Equality Act is necessary. Make people aware. Open up ways to learn how to defend yourself. Just like Maggie said, there are classes. I personally teach a defense class as well. People need to be aware that there are ways. Should be asked if they go out to not do so alone."

Claire Farron:
"Firstly, scrap the Act because it's not enforceable and just makes people think someone's trying to tell them what to do. Increase community involvement, visibility, build a stronger community and by proxy you help the weaker links."

Mairead ?Maggie? Harker:
"The principles behind the Act are good ones. Maybe the concentration should be on boosting awareness and letting citizens know they aren't alone in their concerns. Many slip into that thought process and it's just not true. Tell them help is there when it's needed. People shouldn't be so judgmental of others asking for help."

Ammy Spiritor:
"Okay then. The first elephant to address. The Act, does have an enforcement issue. Granted, so does the Watch or any other self appointed jurisdiction in this city. As I recall, Violence or Might makes Right is the law of the land. Awareness is the key goal of this Act. It is not a physical enforcement. Again, it's a common sense tool to let all in the public know that this is what the public considers decent behavior and what they are prepared to do to protect themselves. By just suggesting self defense and opening up ways for learning how to defend does nothing to educate the public that 'Hey, you behavior will get you most likely shot by another person, just an FYI'.

That said, I will ask a question of all three of you, then Andu may speak his. This started because I am asked by the frightened people out there getting hurt who are being attacked discriminated. So. Have each of you ever faced discrimination, racially injured, hunted or harmed? This is not to aggravate, but I ask just for simple clarity."

Maggie:
"I have... I've been discriminated against because of my age, being a girl, being mixed race, and, believe it or not, being a native Rhydinian."

Claire Farron:
"Prejudice is difficult to combat, I think you'd be hard pressed to find anyone in this town that hasn't face it in some form or another. I watched my home world destroyed for the prejudices of people who didn't understand something different from them. My own sister was purged by a government that was supposed to protect us. But we didn't lay down and take it, we fought. We protected ourselves. You can't rely on anyone but you and yours in the grand scheme of things."

Katt Batten:
"I also have frightened people approach me. A young woman, in fact, was in my company not too long ago. She didn't know who I was but had been attacked for what she was. She was worried the clinics would not take her for what she is. Things like this.. should be dealt with.. This young woman didn't want protection or sanctuary. She wanted to be able to protect herself. She told me so herself without me even uttering a word of my class."

Ebon Ilnaren:
"Yes."

Zack Alcar:
"Aye."

Icer1978:
?Aye.?

Ammy Spiritor:
"Good. You know what it is like then. And you know what it is like as well when you are facing the whole world out there, on your own as you are singled out. Yes, we need classes for self defense, safe places, shelters, hospitals and clinics that don't discriminate and refuse, but why should we let it all get out of hand in the first place? The question the person asked me that hit the hardest is, 'What are you going to do, as a non-human to make Rhy'Din safe for people so they aren't hurt by prejudice again. So, unless someone is going to tout being pure human, they are facing that same question."

Andu Kirost:
?More of a statement. Speaking of help, I've tried to make the RTS trains as safe as I, and my assistants, can make them. If there is any way we can assist in either providing ?Safe-havens? or transportation, or even helping to ?spread the word?, the resources of Kirost Enterprises are at your service, and that of all the varied beings of this great city.?

Colleen:
"I've been livin' 'ere longer than most and have the followin' to offer. I have seen, for the most part, people going along in their lives doing the necessary things. But... Every so often, we get someone that wants to crow and carry on about who should come first or who is dangerous to who. Like Proposition 37, many times over of this race is best and the rest should be destroyed. And the latest being Mr. Collins' group. Those that are the targets of the hatred become fearful... that's where the trouble really starts.

As Maggie pointed out, wounded or threatened animals are dangerous creatures. People are no different in that respect. The fearful ones act on those fears and do harm, even to those they didn't intend to. Self dense classes are a preparation method. Ask Maggie and Ebon's son, Doran, sometime about how they fended off a gang of thugs that were inspired by the no magic people. Actions cause reactions, people need to learn to be careful in how they react."

Ammy Spiritor:
"Thank you Colleen. Ebon is next. Apologies to Claire and Katt. I did not mean to go on length about things. All options are open. Ebon, please."

Ebon Ilnaren:
"Thank you. I came in late, so I apologize if anything I say has already been mentioned... you've talked about safe havens and that is an important short-term answer. People in need should definitely have a place to turn for support and succor. Certainly I wouldn't be alive today if I hadn't found such a place in my own youth. However, as much focus as there should be on helping the persecuted feel welcome, there should be equal focus on showing the persecutors that they are not welcome.

I haven't been in Rhy'din as long as some of you, but I've been here long enough to know that that, as Colleen mentioned, the majority of our citizens are quite happy to go along in their lives, without troubling or being troubled by their neighbors. Those malcontents who like to whip up a frenzy are the minority... vocal, yes, but a minority nonetheless. Ammy, you mentioned violence or 'Might Makes Right' as the law of the land, but that's not true. The only real law in Rhy'din is that born of shared moral outrage. We showed that some years back when the Fair Labor Act was adopted by businesses, institutions, and individuals all across the city, and while that Act didn't wipe out slavery in Rhy'din, it definitely hurt it.

What we're trying to put together now should have the same impact against those who would discriminate or persecute others solely for their race, or creed, or special talents. As I wrote back to you, we need to show them that such behavior is Wrong. And we won't accept it. No violence needed."

Ammy Spiritor:
"Indeed Ebon. What is said was not correct about Might Makes Right, but a simple notation of some thoughts floating in the public since nothing is enforceable..."

Katt Batten:
"Not everyone who attacks others are...dangerous. They are people who simply fear different. I know this from first hand. I still get dirty looks or attacked in some fashion by normal folks. Some of these people are the same ones we wish to protect. While wrong, yes, people are afraid of what they do not understand. These people's fears are only flamed by those who..try to stir the pot so to speak."

Ammy Spiritor:
"Very well. A lot has been spoken. In regards to this Equality Act for the first meeting it has been thought of as another Registration Act. Thought of as pointless because it cannot be enforced therefore lying to the people. Voiced that the Act be abandoned, more focus on self defense and public education of what people don't understand. Yet, we still come back the original issue. 'I or my loved one is being attacked by prejudicial violence. What are you going to do about it?' So, I have a feeling tonight we will not even address what even constitutes basic rights for a person or resident of this city until the life of the Act is ascertain and the nature of the act.

It is, for the record, not a law, not a call for violence, but a framework to do many things as you all suggest. Shelter, safety, self defense, awareness and education, etc that is unfortunately in many different locations and not a unified public voice."

Andu Kirost:
?I would suggest two things. One, don't make it an ?Act?, that sounds like something a government tries to force on people. Make it a ?treaty? or ?agreement?, ask people, and businesses and groups to sign it. Two. Safe havens. Establish places people can go to seek help, shelter or even protection. Come up with an... ?Icon? people can easily recognize for those places to display, so even those who can't read can know where help can be found. Just a couple ?off the cuff? ideas I just had.?

Will Somnia:
?Thanks. I'll preface this by stating that I don't agree with Humanity First, and I endorse nothing that has happened as a result of it here... But Katt... you ask if anything is normal here. I think there is. Show of hands... any humans in this room??

*Notated that no hand is raised in the room save of Mairead Harker on behalf of her father who was not attending.*

Average, run-of-the-mill, no powers humans? Those are the people that flock to people like Francis Collins. People that just go about their lives in a world of superpowers. I'm sure they feel the same way I did when I lost my powers. I think the ideas here are good, and I think they can go in good directions... We just... I don't know. I think you all covered it. We have to be careful.?

Katt Batten:
"You know.. I've protected those without super powers Will. I've laid down my life for them on numerous occasions. That didn't stop one of them from stabbing me in the gut a few years ago. Or shooting at me. Because they feared me. Because I am not human. A person shouldn't be judged because of their race but because of what they say and do. I am not one for categorizing people for their race... A human can be just as much of a monster as any other race."

Colleen:
"I have a question based on yours, Ammy. When you ask 'What are you going to do about it,' are you asking with regard to those in public office, the citizenry as a whole, or individuals?"

Ammy Spiritor:
"That question was more or less the one that haunts me from the campaign I had last week but it flows beyond me. To answer, really it is what is the public as a whole going to do? The residents of the city? It is why I ask for public help and opinions to sort this out. The one asking me what I would do if Governor knows my answer. As a governor... I can't do a thing about the violence. No laws, no acting powers. But I am still a resident of the city. I live and work and am amongst you all. So I lay this question on you all and everyone else not here. What can we, the people do, to curb this behavior. Yes, people react. Yes people can be scared. But everyone should have basic rights to be safe."

Colleen:
"My family does a little every day, Ammy. What we do fer others is mostly between us, the deities we believe in 'n' anyone we directly help. I think what ya need ta do is take this ta the individual level. IF people are prepared for those like Collins that want ta spill their rhetoric and learn ta not react violently, there will be less of an impact. As fer rights regarding race, what haven't we already got?"

Ammy Spiritor:
"I want it to be for the individual. But that is where I stumble Colleen. That is why I need advice and input or it is definitely just talk. Perhaps Equality Rights are another thing that is far off the mark as well."

Colleen:
"There is a difference between fear and caution. I think yer heart is in the right place, Ammy, but yer tryin' ta solve too many things at one time."


Ammy Spiritor:
"Suggestions then?"

Colleen:
"Andu's Safe Haven idea for those that are afraid and need support is a very good one. If that's decided on, I'm sure the shelter in Old Market would be a good place to start that program."

Ammy Spiritor:
"And if they cannot reach the Old Market?"

Colleen:
"I said it's a start. I'm sure there are places in other districts that the owners would be willing to assist."

Andu Kirost:
?If anyone can contact Panther, he should be asked. Unfortunately, all my businesses are located in the Old Temple district as well, but the RTS would happily provide free and safe transport to the shelter for anyone needing it, from anywhere in the city the trains visit.?

Mairead ?Maggie? Harker:
"When I entered the primary, one of the things I said I want to do was get a set up Mama and arranged in Old Market built in every district. I don't have to be a Baroness or a Governor to do that. I can be Maggie, working with her Da. It'll take time to build them... but ... why not ask the Barons for temporary help until those buildings are done. As for Old Temple, I can talk to Fliss's Dad and ask if he would be willing to help and let us build a shelter and stuff near the fire station he runs. And in the meantime, he might allow shelter there. That'd give Andu two places to take people."

Ebon Ilnaren:
"And I have contacts at the Dragon's Gate fire station. Narisa has already been talking with the staff there about expanding their facility similar to what's been done in Old Market and Old Temple."

Ammy Spiritor:
"That is a good idea Maggie. I will try to talk to the Barons, but many of them have left me with a feeling they'd not deal with politics and being a candidate, I may not be accepted favorably. But I will try as well. Granted, this is something I wish to continue even if I lose the election. I am thinking of my daughter Ruby and her future as one of many needing safety."

Colleen:
"There are a few ships down at the docks that are serviceable. Maybe convert them into emergency facilities?"

Ammy Spiritor:
"This is all getting some shifting moving for the proposal. Is this still something that people are going to want or is it going to be run into the ground and buried?"

Ebon Ilnaren:
"I think it has merit, Ammy. It needs trimming, that's all."

Meeting ended at 10:00PM Rhy?Din Time.

Ammy reviewed a design concept for a possible Icon for the Rhy'Din Safe Zone project that was going to be proposed as the new revision to the original Acts of Equality she held a meeting for. The news channels had been playing throughout the day in her office and she caught the news going on between customers and work orders for the Alchemist's Fire while helping her mates with any needs for their shops in the Alchemist's Fire Complex.

Reports of the 4 humans killed in their home had come up a few times as was the case with news channels having a slow day. Ammy glanced up from the paperwork on the RSZ project and rubbed her temples. She watched as her assistant Almah ascended the stairs to her office.

Almah had come up the stairs and had a tray with a healthy lunch and drinks, specially made by Mirius with a note to eat and drink or Ammy was in trouble. Setting the tray down the synthetic Lupinossai gave the news reports a cursory glance and turned the volume down quite a bit. "Rather think the world has gone off its axis for living creatures. Is it due to the decrease in natural light with the season change that more violence is happening Creator?"

Ammy chuckled hearing Almah. She'd take up some iced tea and sip it as well as work on her meal of fish, stir fry vegetables and curried rice. After a few savored bites she'd answer. "It could be, Almah, but most likely not the case. Sadly this was bound to happen as a chain reaction to the violence already fomenting and in play. People are being people."

Almah blinked her LED blue eyes in thought and leaned against Ammy's desk. "Wouldn't people being people be a statement with a correlation to public peace, unity, harmony and a strong community?"

Ammy leaned back in her chair sipping more tea. "That is one set of outcomes that you can assign to that phrase Almah. People being people in this context is more about understanding the base behavior of creatures. All creatures have the basic means and instincts to either flee or fight. Through adaptation, genetic manipulation or natural progression, these base instincts tend to strengthen or lessen to one end or the other of the spectrum depending on the individual."

Almah glanced at the television and replayed in her neural banks the variety of news over the years. "So many here in this city are predisposed to be very violent, very aggressive and lack the critical skills to preserve their own life to continue propagation of their own species then?"

Ammy winced a bit and waggled her hand in a so/so gesture. "Sort of. Not everyone is violent. Some are the exact opposite and will lock up with fear and become the victims of those that are violent. However, in this city, if you were to do a hypothetical survey of the populace and examine the types of violence that happen, you can get a rough view of five mutations of the fight reflex.

You're first level of mutation is the one most natural predators have. That is simply they are what they are. They hunt and kill for natural consumption and could care less about social structures, morals, etc. Predator eats prey.

You're second level of mutation is the reactionary fight instinct. This is what natural predators face and many unsuspecting violent individuals when their victims or prey suddenly fight back. This kind of violence, again is less about social structures, morals, etc. and more about survival of one self. It gets tricky as anything can trigger this from natural predators, criminals or severe stress and paranoia. These kind of acts are often found from prey or people backed into a corner and find they have nothing left to lose and so a chemical process happens and the flight reflex shunts into a hard, full on fight reflex.

You're third level of mutation is the herd mentality or 'cult following' form of violence. This is where things are less natural instincts and more psychological, where people start listening or going off of peer pressure to do things to be one of the group. One of the herd, to be accepted and gain favor. Often times this is done by a few people that know things a large group does not and they herd them into actions for a specific desire while keeping the group blind. On the other hand, large groups of people if they are not aware of something looming out there in the horizon, they can stampede and inflict harm upon themselves in various societal and physical ways or they end up moving into a group action based on fear into rather terrifying levels of mob violence.

You're fourth level of mutation is the thrill seekers that get endorphin rushes from the hunt, the chase, the actual acts of violence and running that high uncertainty of being caught, stopped, or killed themselves. People like this often thrive in situations of civil unrest because they can become more risky, more open and have a larger pool of targets and even strike a name for themselves for ego. They do it for the thrill and most will often buck and rail against various societies to be the poster children of the whole 'Bad is Cool' thing.

You're fifth level of mutation is truly those that have killed and have lost the reasoning behind the actions they do. Killing has just become who they are, part of their psychological make up. Some can feel remorse for the violence but the process of being violent has become so common no restraint is in place to hamper them from being violent except for the mind and that gets into a whole cannery of worms. This level is not seen often and when seen its direct, has a set rhyme and reason for why the actions were taken as the violence or fight reflex is so ingrained and customary it is now down to the motivations of the individual. It is highly seen in many that are war victims, soldiers, mercenaries, murderers, etc. Any type of life or occupation that gets the mind and body to push the fight reflex a little further and to get cozier with what the body does when its time to be violent."

Almah listened intently adding the info to her data banks and cross referencing information more. "So with at least five mutations of fight reflex in the populace and logically several more not discussed, how does anyone or anything offer protection and safety from the violence? Will your program make or stop this?"

Ammy looked at the work she was doing and gave a small, quiet sigh of contemplation. "The Rhy'Din Safe Zone project, alone is like a small wave break in a large violent storm. Useless by itself, but when linked together and showing many out there that there are multitudes of wave breaks in various forms and sizes, the violent storm could get knocked down a few degrees in time. The only way any real safety can happen is if more and more people become like the second mutation of the fight reflex. When pushed, they will push back and not be prey or victims and to be educated into not being part of a blind herd reacting to everything. That's all that can be really hoped for."

Almah tilted her head in contemplation with a slight whir of servos. "So violence is only countered with violence?

Ammy ate more of her meal and sighed. "It would seem that way but ideally no. Violence is best countered by prevention and methods in place for it. But, in a diverse culture and a city like Rhy'Din, self-defense and knowing how to read a situation and avoid a potential situation are the only tools to work with. The potential threat of violence that self-defense could pose to attackers is what counters the direct imminent threat of open violence. That and more public awareness and education. Violence is often akin to a Hydra. Cut one head off, more grow to counter the method you've used. Cycles and circles."

Almah tapped her head a bit. "I think you gave me a headache Creator."

Ammy smirked. "Nah, just a good upload of some decent common sense to think on and discuss if you ever want."

She looked the symbol over the RSZ program and decided it'd be worth bringing to the next meeting to see what people thought.

Maggie had a previous commitment for the time slot when Ammy was holding her meeting. She penned a note and had it delivered.

Dear Ms. Spiritor,

Due to a previous commitment on my calendar, I will not be able to make the meeting this evening. I do, however, have the following to report. Baroness al Amat (Old Market), Baroness Gabrielle (Battlefield Park), and Baron Delevingne (Old Temple) have graciously offered shelter to those in need of a safe haven. Baron Delevingne has also contacted several groups in his district regarding this and the response has been positive.

Attached is a brochure of the Old Market West Side Emergency Services and Urgent Care Center. This is the facility I mentioned the other night. It is my hope that every district should have at least one similar set up.

Sincerely,

Mairead E. Harker

Ammy sat with a few stitches in her lip, ice pack held to her bruised face and cracked jaw as she read over the papers for the proposals she'd sorted out. Her fingers drummed as she let tried to warm up more from the ice cold water of the Cage Match she'd be a part of several hours back. She needed a plan B in place to continue this as a citizen and wondered if it was something better rolled into a program offered by her Sword of Damocles Foundation. She wasn't sure.

She still wanted to protect people but perhaps she was just outmatched for it or thinking again in the wrong direction. She curled up more in the warm flannel comforter she took from the hope chest in her office as she chewed on her thoughts. How to bring more public awareness to the Safe Zone idea as not just another Haven being built like so many others but more as a highly visible framework to light up all those in place already and make them more accessible? She had a feeling her fight was only just beginning and was going to get harder.

It was morning when Ammy was awoken by Almah with toast, oatmeal, hot tea and aspirin.

Dear Ms. Spiritor,

After passing along copies of your letter with the goals for the Safe Haven/Zone project, I have asked some representatives of local businesses to contact you directly. As I mentioned during the recent meetings, I would like to see at least one complex similar to the Old Market West Side Emergency Services and Urgent Care Center in each district. These are the people that can help make that happen to bolster this project and improve services in the city. As former Governor Ilnaren showed us, we can accomplish many good things when we work together. Or as it says in one of the books in the library, "Many hands make light work."

I like symbol I saw on the flyers for the meeting.

The Winter holidays are coming soon, I would like to suggest a clothing drive to help people stay warmer.

If I can help you in anyway, please let me know.

Mairead E. Harker

To Mairead E. Harker

Dear Mairead,

Thank you passing copies of the Safe Haven/Zone Project out to others to look at. Your efforts have been much appreciated. I agree that Emergency Services and Urgent Care Centers should be in each district. The Sword of Damocles Foundation is actually funding and assisting financially and physically with all supplies anyone wishing to build these centers. If you find anyone wanting to build these centers please have them contact me through the Swords of Damocles Foundation Request Line so we can get them the required aid they need to begin making the centers a reality.

Working together is a good thing and it would seem that Governor Batten is already putting into play a listing and organization of existing shelters and havens to facilitate perhaps better organization. Unless someone is coming to the Sword of Damocles Foundation to participate in the Safe Zone Project directly, as it is an entirely voluntary sign up, I am politely asking that they seek the Governor's listing. However, anyone coming to the SDF for any needs and assistance will be accepted, no one will be turned away.

A clothing drive for the upcoming winter season would be very welcome to those in need. Let me know where the foundation can help and I will be sure that the SDF Charity division has a clothing drive put into the works to help out as well.

Let me know if I can be of further service.

Warm Wishes,
Ammy Spiritor
Head of the Sword of Damocles Foundation
Owner of the Alchemist's Fire Complex