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s**t, do I really have to vote? All these damn discussions poppin' in and out, and all this damn logistics s**t to consider... Like hell am I gonna know half the s**t they're talkin' about. I don't even know what 'tithe' means, the ******** one of those? Some s**t you wear 'round your neck? Hell if I know. Let them sort it out - all I gotta do is be there for 'em if they decide this s**t's a good idea.

"You know my vote," he added as he temporarily dropped attention from the butterfly. Even if they found reason to avoid cementing the Watch, Faust would offer his assistance in any situation. "All this talkin's givin' me a headache."

Finally faust turned his attention toward the crowd to offer a more public opinion. "For all y'all listenin', my vote's yea." Given the health of the discussion, he doubted much - if any - of the gathered senshi paid him much heed. And that was fine; when they resume their delineation of the project, Faust would find ample reason to nap on a warm lap... Provided said lap was rather obscured from view.

The last thing Faust wanted was a reputation for cuddling.

Auriga's eyes bounced from face to face as more voices joined in support. Out of habit, she began to swing her legs, bouncing it off the stone seat covered in pillows. Her eyes trailed to the kitten with an accent. He seemed sassy, a bit terse. She did her best not to let out a girlish whimper and make cooing noises. One day, she would own a cat. One day.

Quite a few people had not spoken up yet.

The young senshi peeled her eyes away from Faust and began to stare instead at those who had not spoken up. What were they waiting on? To pass the time, Auriga picked up her phone and started scanning all the nearby senshi; she wanted to have as much information as possible. It would help when she one day created the Senshibook, thus fulfilling her Facebook-like dreams.

Auriga's mouth fell open. What did Hvergelmir not having sex have to do with whether or not she could vote? Her brow creased, but she had the good sense not to say anything.

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Ganymede kept her silence for a while and waited to see what votes some of the others would cast, though she already knew what hers would ultimately be.

She was not entirely satisfied with Thraen's responses, owed partially to the fact that she had somewhat of a difficult time following his elaborations. Those closest in proximity to her might have heard a quietly mumbled, “Can I get the No Fear version of that, Shakespeare?” But her lack of understanding was not something she felt like advertising to the group at large. What reputation she had among those of the White Moon was not entirely positive; Ganymede had no desire to make it even less so.

Finally she threw a nonchalant hand into the air again. “Sure,” she said. She frowned soon after and rolled her eyes, lifting her hand a bit higher as she corrected herself with, “Yea.”

That others she knew had already agreed made the decision easier. In truth there was not a lot about the Watch as it had been proposed that she disagreed with. But intentions did not always become reality. Distrusting as she was, she saw ample room for the abuse of a system that hadn't even gotten underway yet.

“And one more thing,” she continued, though further talk had not been encouraged as of yet. She settled her gaze on Thraen but continued to speak so that the entire crowd might hear. “You suggested a representative from every team be selected. I volunteer myself for the Jovians.”

Quickly her eyes darted to Valhalla and Kallichore, lingering momentarily on Horatio as well.

(( I know you guys are just copying the same quote list for everyone but can you please remove my name from the list since none of my characters were ever actually participating in this meeting? . w. Sorry! ))

Cybele was not feeling satisfied with Thraen's answers. In fact, asking fourteen year olds to not eat seemed like a problem, not a solution to one, especially when there were people around who seemed willing and able to money and other things to people who needed them.

In fact, all of their legitimate concerns were being justified away, and it wasn't making Cybele very happy. Unlike some people, who were screaming their approval almost immediately, she had to consider which way she was going to vote. Logically, it was an easy decision, as something to help the senshi work together more efficiently was a great idea. However, it wasn't easy for Cybele to overlook unpleasant details, so she hesitated when her turn to vote came.

It was a good idea, she reminded herself a few times. Then, she stiffly said "Yea" with the tiniest of nods.

Counting, recounting the number of those present agains the number of votes while keeping numbers separate from extra commentary was more of a mental exercise than it should have been, and Thraen had to close his eyes to keep a solid mental image of the glyphs and numerals.

Hvergelmir's answer was the lone detraction. It was all the more odd coming so soon after she was making heartful lobby for what the watch should be doing with its time and energy. What reasoning is driving behind all this? Was it something in my reasoning that changed it from support to detraction? That would be the most obvious answer. She is so strange a creature.

But the count was at what it needed to be -
Thraen opened his eyes again, “For the spirit of hearing all voices, if you still wish to, please voice your vote. “

"This gathering has reached a majority, however, so we should set our Executors and Executrices so that they may start the work of setting the actual policies and schedules, start hearing all the many concerns to take into consideration and weigh against the available resources. My suggestion is the team-representatives be equaled by the independents plus or minus one to preserve odd numbers and avoid deadlock votes. Knights and Mauvians are also welcome to volunteer, this effort is not just one of senshi for senshi. Right now, there is one team, so there needs to be two independent volunteers. If there are two teams, there will 3 independents.

The process will be the same- you all have a chance now to speak for or against in swaying the acceptance or denial of volunteers.

Already there is one volunteer, a representative for the Jovians. If you have words for or against the nomination and acceptance of Ganymede for the Jovians voice them. As an independent, I do volunteer to serve. If there are words for or against my sitting on such a board, please voice them.

There are members of other teams here- if the teams that know they wish direct hand in the Watch, please stand forward your volunteer now. Some may not yet know and need time to discuss, as is their privilege.
Are there others willing, team or independent, to stand forward and volunteer to lead this effort?"