f2020 | 02 🩸 video (international);

[the video flickers to light, an international broadcast. joseph kavinsky looks unwontedly solemn. at this point, anyone at the synod may have heard some issues.]

To the citizens of the world.

Earlier today, High Chancellor Stark was murdered in cold blood at the Synod. The physical evidence shows multiple powers were used, including electricity and technopathy. We have reason to believe the Resistance was responsible.

[if you're thinking, 'what reason?' you're not alone. kavinsky's face is pleasantly blank; no shit-eating grin, nothing.]

Unfortunately, upon his resurrection, Stark was of unsound mind and unfit for duty. But while our leader has fallen, the need for leadership is unchanged.

Rey Palpatine took it upon herself to convene the Parliament of the White Tower. [the moving portrait of a woman flashes into view beside him, dark-haired, lean, imperious, strikingly beautiful.] And in a just and legal vote, High Chancellor Palpatine won the majority. She now wields executive authority over the Tower and its territories. On behalf of the people, we are honored and grateful that we're in such capable hands.

Tune in next week for a livestream of the official induction ceremony. High Chancellor Palpatine UFO dolls will be available in stores near you starting Monday morning. Thank you.

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Edited 2020-09-17 18:30 (UTC)

[ oh no. ohhhh no this is bad. this is very bad. his first thought is, of course, that they are well and truly fucked. the technopath line raises alarm, makes him think immediately to david. ]

Krakoa sends its condolences. I offer my services as a healer to both the past and present Chancellors. [ is what he says publicly. because that's what he should say. perhaps the widowed palpatine will be a better ruler, less driven by a compulsion for power and control.

his second thought is to kavinsky.

and so the tension between them aside... there's a message being sent his way through the old encoded way they'd always sent them. Are you okay? ]

Thank you to all for your sympathy and compassion during this difficult time. I am truly saddened that such a tragic and ruthless attack occurred during one of the few times our factions can come together and celebrate peace and unity.

To the citizens of the White Tower, I am honored for the opportunity to serve you despite the truly grievous circumstances that led to the special election. I am humbled that my fellow Parliamentarians have entrusted me with this duty. I regard this responsibility to serve you with the upmost respect and sincerity.

To all others, my priorities have been and will always be to maintaining the safety and security of all inhabitants of this planet, native and imPort alike, no matter which faction they may belong to. As we enter a new era for the White Tower, I hope that we can continue along a path of peaceful prosperity.

[ ooc: imPorts are free to react/discuss to this message but Rey is not likely to respond directly unless she is messaged privately here. ]

[ aw fuck. there's honestly too much to go aw, fuck about in this situation. there are very many bad components involved. but the one that catches her attention the most... ]

what do mean, unsound mind?
he's back, isn't he?
what's wrong with him?

[Wen Ning doesn't know any of these people, and while he feels bad for them he's also been on the side of the Resistance by default since his arrival, given his connections. He doesn't want to pry into that subject.

He will, however, ask the more nagging question on his mind:]

... What's a UFO doll?

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