[ It isn't that there is no desire to speak on Ryo's end.
More, it is that he's inclined to first listen. As the Station's inhabitants file in and conduct themselves peaceably (in part), Ryo is quiet. He lingers at the edge of the group, not uncomfortable, but observant. His eyes follow those who speak with clear attentiveness, his expression placid — neutral. As the meeting progresses, he keeps a running, mental summary of current, persistent arguments. He notes those who wish to provide their services.
Once the meeting has reached a sufficient lull and Ryo felt as though he'd heard the majority, he takes to the format that was offered to begin with.
He lifts one, pale hand. ]
Thank you for coming here this evening, [ he begins, moving without trepidation to the front. His mouth bows into a small, pleasant smile. He's tall for his age — a slip of a thing, but his voice carries smooth and effortless. ] Your ability to discuss our shared issues with consideration and respect for your peers is admirable. I've been listening to your suggestions and your personal concerns. Like you, I too have my own thoughts and opinions on what we should do.
[ He presses his right hand to his chest. ]
I would like to offer my support for volunteers. At this stage, it's hard to know who among us we can trust. Without our usual tools to measure a person's capabilities, much more a mutual history, who can say we would have made the right decision on who we selected? Certainly, while elected individuals have betrayed many of us before, these stakes are unlike what many us of could have imagined.
[ He pauses, continues as he lifts his hand from his chest to make a small sweep of a gesture to the room before him. His eyes scan those gathered here, gaze steady and sure. ]
The situation is stressful and many of you have already felt its effects. Some have taken to filling positions already without due process, which has appeared to me as troubling. My hope here this evening was to come to a more unified agreement about can be done and formally present it. As I've seen, many of you share my perspective. I believe that between our offer to summarize what has occurred here and a show of mutual support, we can find a way to navigate what reality now has been thrust upon us.
These matters aside, I would also like to give my support for the training of inexperienced hands for possible, extended life on this station. While our volunteers may be numerous, their energies and efforts are not limitless. Having more individuals with the necessary skills needed to make our lives more comfortable would be of immeasurable benefit. For these reasons too, I believe it would be in our best interest to standardize this process. As many of you know, I've asked for what possible skills you felt you could offer your peers. This is easily extended beyond the document I will be soon be giving you all to a publicly accessible sign-up on the network. Or, for those who would feel more at ease, a physical roster where you are free to add and remove yourself at a centralized location.
[ Another, small smile catches at the corners of his lips. ]
Thank you again for all of your cooperation.
[ He inclines his head slightly, as much a seeming recognition for their time and attention as it is a signal he's finished. If he's permitted, he'll return to where he was originally seated. ]
a brief summary so far (& ryo's personal opinion)
More, it is that he's inclined to first listen. As the Station's inhabitants file in and conduct themselves peaceably (in part), Ryo is quiet. He lingers at the edge of the group, not uncomfortable, but observant. His eyes follow those who speak with clear attentiveness, his expression placid — neutral. As the meeting progresses, he keeps a running, mental summary of current, persistent arguments. He notes those who wish to provide their services.
Once the meeting has reached a sufficient lull and Ryo felt as though he'd heard the majority, he takes to the format that was offered to begin with.
He lifts one, pale hand. ]
Thank you for coming here this evening, [ he begins, moving without trepidation to the front. His mouth bows into a small, pleasant smile. He's tall for his age — a slip of a thing, but his voice carries smooth and effortless. ] Your ability to discuss our shared issues with consideration and respect for your peers is admirable. I've been listening to your suggestions and your personal concerns. Like you, I too have my own thoughts and opinions on what we should do.
[ He presses his right hand to his chest. ]
I would like to offer my support for volunteers. At this stage, it's hard to know who among us we can trust. Without our usual tools to measure a person's capabilities, much more a mutual history, who can say we would have made the right decision on who we selected? Certainly, while elected individuals have betrayed many of us before, these stakes are unlike what many us of could have imagined.
[ He pauses, continues as he lifts his hand from his chest to make a small sweep of a gesture to the room before him. His eyes scan those gathered here, gaze steady and sure. ]
The situation is stressful and many of you have already felt its effects. Some have taken to filling positions already without due process, which has appeared to me as troubling. My hope here this evening was to come to a more unified agreement about can be done and formally present it. As I've seen, many of you share my perspective. I believe that between our offer to summarize what has occurred here and a show of mutual support, we can find a way to navigate what reality now has been thrust upon us.
These matters aside, I would also like to give my support for the training of inexperienced hands for possible, extended life on this station. While our volunteers may be numerous, their energies and efforts are not limitless. Having more individuals with the necessary skills needed to make our lives more comfortable would be of immeasurable benefit. For these reasons too, I believe it would be in our best interest to standardize this process. As many of you know, I've asked for what possible skills you felt you could offer your peers. This is easily extended beyond the document I will be soon be giving you all to a publicly accessible sign-up on the network. Or, for those who would feel more at ease, a physical roster where you are free to add and remove yourself at a centralized location.
[ Another, small smile catches at the corners of his lips. ]
Thank you again for all of your cooperation.
[ He inclines his head slightly, as much a seeming recognition for their time and attention as it is a signal he's finished. If he's permitted, he'll return to where he was originally seated. ]