This is a follow-up to the proposal post, for characters to ICly argue to Youmi, Nama, and Doro why Hathaway's proposed solution is a good idea. The winning vote was to propose the empresses marry each other, so all arguments must be in support of this solution. Arguments are due 28 February 23:59 UTC.
WHAT DO I DO?
Submit a unique argument for why the empresses should marry in the comments below. Arguments must be between 50-250 words and must be submitted as a summary of what your character would ICly say. Characters may submit arguments in a group or solo. There will be a subthread for anyone looking to group up below!
UNIQUE ARGUMENT?
This means that your argument should not be for the same reasons as anyone else. Because each submission must be a unique argument, you may only be involved in one comment, so choose carefully!
For example, if the solution was to make the Hanabiran national animal a hamster, you could not argue it should be because hamsters are cute if that was already someone's argument; you must choose a different argument, such as hamsters' propensity for chewing wood would be a boon to the logging industry.
You may choose a related topic as well; for example, hamsters being cute because they are small if someone argued that hamsters are cute because they're soft.
WHAT ARGUMENTS NEED TO BE MADE?
Nama and Youmi must be given solid reasons why their marriage will benefit each empress and empire. If you need help thinking of something they could offer each other, looking over the dossier description of each empire may help.
THE SOLUTION WAS ALREADY VOTED ON. WHY DO WE NEED ARGUMENTS?
The mods will be using an algorithm to determine how effective the solution is. What the empresses think of it and how successful it is depends on both quantity and quality of the arguments, as well as other ~secret~ factors. In other words, if only one person submits an argument (and that argument is "because I like hamsters"), the solution will fail. So get brainstorming!
I DIDN'T VOTE FOR IT, BUT I STILL WANT TO ARGUE FOR IT. CAN I?
Absolutely! Characters who decide to help the majority despite their qualms may certainly argue for it.
WHAT IF MY CHARACTER DOESN'T AGREE?
If your character wouldn't argue for the marriage solution, then they certainly don't have to! If they would actively argue against it or for a different solution, you may handwave that they did, but we are only accepting arguments for the winning solution.
- Jin and Amado display feathers from the spirit Youmi's entourage encountered. Amado emphasizes the danger (that would've been worse in Ophelia's absence), the many injured he helped in the aftermath, and how avoidable angering the spirit was. Both stress they can't afford angering other powerful spirits, citing both bloodshed and the damage done to the Flowerlands and its resources.
- Maya comes forward as a spirit medium and future master of her clan. Laphicet, "channeled" by Maya, magically manifests a floating orb of water. Maya understands the pressures of tradition and showing a strong front for rebels, but emphasizes the importance of balance and peace to Hanabirans and spirits alike. She shares Laphicet's insight as a spirit: more spirits, both benevolent and hostile, are likely to be present. They can either be corrupted into monsters by humans' negative actions, or become powerful allies in times of trouble if given offerings and prayer. Maya suggests honoring and protecting their land and praying for wisdom, protection, and guidance, and that a strong show of unity between the two empresses, combined with this reverence and balance, will benefit all people and spirits.
- Jin concludes with (adapted) events from his world. When corrupted gods attacked his home, many nations united to keep the peace, but that peace was shattered when one kingdom allied itself with the gods. His home is still torn by hardship and war today. Uniting would prevent powerful evil spirits from pitting one Hanabiran nation against another, keeping all peoples safe.
The appeal to spirituality affects Youmi more than Nama; after all, it's her people who were attacked by the forest spirit. Nama has never seen one in real life, only heard of them in fairy tales. However, when Maya starts talking, Nama starts listening. Not only does she have the persuasive abilities of a negotiator, but she's gained quite the reputation. Accompanying Inuyasha to take care of the ogres, recovering the tea seller's lost tea from the bandits, and -- of course -- caring for the Heavenly Peak's new raptor birds has made her name fairly well-known, and Nama figures she knows what she's talking about. By the time Jin finishes up, she's primed and ready for his negotiator skills to bring it home.
It was a little dicey there for a second, but by the end, both empresses are on board with the argument. They need some time to talk things over and think about what this would mean, but it's looking good.
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axiology2018-02-21 06:42 pm
APPEASEMENT OF / PROTECTION FROM SPIRITS (Jin, Amado, Laphicet, Maya)
- Maya comes forward as a spirit medium and future master of her clan. Laphicet, "channeled" by Maya, magically manifests a floating orb of water. Maya understands the pressures of tradition and showing a strong front for rebels, but emphasizes the importance of balance and peace to Hanabirans and spirits alike. She shares Laphicet's insight as a spirit: more spirits, both benevolent and hostile, are likely to be present. They can either be corrupted into monsters by humans' negative actions, or become powerful allies in times of trouble if given offerings and prayer. Maya suggests honoring and protecting their land and praying for wisdom, protection, and guidance, and that a strong show of unity between the two empresses, combined with this reverence and balance, will benefit all people and spirits.
- Jin concludes with (adapted) events from his world. When corrupted gods attacked his home, many nations united to keep the peace, but that peace was shattered when one kingdom allied itself with the gods. His home is still torn by hardship and war today. Uniting would prevent powerful evil spirits from pitting one Hanabiran nation against another, keeping all peoples safe.
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It was a little dicey there for a second, but by the end, both empresses are on board with the argument. They need some time to talk things over and think about what this would mean, but it's looking good.