Town Hall Meeting The Second

[winebar]

WHO: Everyone willing
WHAT: van Zieks trying to catherd, again, in order to Establish Law & Order.
WHEN: Sometime in the Summer between the various events.
WHERE: the forest, outside van Zieks' farm.
WARNINGS: chaos mostly, more will be added if needed.

[A week or so after the chaos of Hot or Not, each farm will recieve another missive from Barry Z himself, chief buzzkill, who clearly learned nothing from how things went last time. It reads as such;]

To All Parties Brought to the Island by the Harvest Goddess,

Tomorrow at 11AM sharp, please arrive at the location indicated on the map shown of the reverse of this document. The topic of discussion on the table is the potential establishment of some form of social contract and body of law. As before, I cannot force attendance, however, I would again hope everyone sees the benefit in being involved in this discussion.

Sincerely,
Lord Barok van Zieks, Esquire

[And again as before, there's a map on the back. This time leading one to van Zieks' residence, an orderly forest farm with a nice stable currently housing the horse van Zieks rode in on to make himself the boss of things, apparently.

At the time of the meeting, there are two tables that were clearly brought out from inside. There are... snacks? Van Zieks is not a chef, you will have these strawberries and fried mushrooms and you'll like it, I guess. There was an attempt. Van Zieks himself is still dressing in his less fancy- but still absurd for this weather- three piece suit.]

Than you all for coming. I understand that the topic I have put on the table may seem... needlessly dire to some, however, in the case that something does happen, it would be far better for us to already have a system in place. I do not think we currently require any sort of active police force, but rather that we should have some sort of agreed set of behavior in place, and then elected individuals to adjudicate any potential disagreements.

As far as a social contract, on Mr. Trahearne's advisement, it would follow thusly; [He pulls out another paper to read from.]
- Do not cause unsolicited physical harm to one other.
- Do not harm or otherwise disrupt another person's farm.
- Do not damage, destroy, or unlawfully take possession of another person's property.
- Do not vandalize or otherwise disrupt communal spaces for us or the townspeople.
- Do not behave in such a manner that would elicit broad reprisal against the group as a whole from the townspeople or the goddess.

If anyone has any other thoughts, feel free to share them. I feel that this is basic enough that even those of you more prone to... rebellion can agree to it.

The second matter is to discuss how to handle if someone does break these rules. While I have made clear before my prior experience with the law, I understand that a system like this can only function if there is trust in those enforcing it. Thus I think that the authority should be given to whoever the group as a whole feels most comfortable entrusting it to. So I open the floor to nominations for that responsibility.

Finally, I'd like to make clear why this is necessary. I have spoken to the goddess, and as long as it does not directly interfere with her and her means, she has no intent of intervening if something were to happen to one of us. We are not her "people," the residents of the town are. Therefore, it is imperative that we work together to protect ourselves.

[And now he will step back and hope that some productive discussion happens.]

Comments

[pyronic]

Never have I ever told a lie.

[Why lie when you can just shut your mouth and say nothing at all? Raise your cups and receive your judgment.]

[passthrough]

[Ohh, ballsy.

Another shot for him.]

Not even once, huh...?

[pyronic]

What do you think?

[The answer is no! He doesn't make promises he can't keep and lying is just as bad.]

[graftage]

.....


Maybe you should get a bottle since you're the biggest liar of all. You can't be serious.

[pyronic]

Who are you to call my character into question? [Not even a moment later:] Go ahead, drink from your glass.

[Watch your ass, Grapes. Diluc has more than enough wine-making equipment to deal with you.]

[hearthwarming]

[ takes.... another shot. also:

]

Not even a little lie?

[pyronic]

No. What purpose does lying serve? All you do is create more problems for yourself.

[sluice]

You can't claim to be so innocent now, can you?

[ May those without sin cast the first stone, you filthy liar. ]

[pyronic]

That's not how you play this game, Fatui trash.

[Wow!! Drunkluc is so many things, including meaner than usual.]

Drink up.

[hypnowhip]

[Sylvando's giving this one the side eye.]

Oh, come on now. Not even a white lie as a child?

[pyronic]

Do I strike you as dishonest?

[At least Diluc was Fun as a child. The same really can't be said for him now.]

[esurientabyss]

[ He is sir not playing yet but he's raising a brow here. ]

A likely story.

[pyronic]

[Drunkluc has even less of a filter than usual, rudely pointing right at He Xuan.]

You. Drink.

[associative]

[ Gaku is generally an incredibly honest person, but he does take a drink. ]

Have you really not?

[pyronic]

[Diluc won't even judge him for it. Most people lie, after all.]

No. It's much easier — and less of a headache — to simply say nothing at all.

[chronosynthesis]

[Syrlya sips.] That's quite the dedication to your integrity, Diluc.

[He doesn't sound judgemental about it though. It's actually pretty admirable even if Syrlya doesn't have qualms about certain lies.]

[pyronic]

[Yes, good, flatter him... Diluc nods.]

Some of us are simply more disciplined than most. That's all.

[Wow. Diluc sure is obnoxious.]

[outride]

( HE SURE AS FUCK KNOWS WHAT THIS IS ABOUT )

Pretending you're okay with how you're being treated when you really aren't counts, right...? ( SHOT )

[pyronic]

[Ah................ Well, this is where the question gets Complicated, doesn't it.]

I suppose it isn't that simple of a question. That said, omitting the truth isn't lying, is it? Though arguably, that isn't much better.

[But in Amber's case, he'd certainly argue against it.]

[pactmarshal]

[ Stares for a moment...

Oh, he just told Otegine he was going home soon, didn't he?

And here he is, starting his third glass.

Misery. Sip. ]

[bluminescence]

[ A nice big drink... ]

[flamenova]

[ she doesn't drink! ]

The thought of it alone just has me feeling guilty, so I know better than to even try...if anyone pressed me on it, I think I would fold in a second.

[yourlenore]

( Mmmmm sip )

It's part of the job, as it were.

[for8000amonth]

[ Look at hot springs boy, trying to act tough.

He drinks regardless, feeling a bit bolder. ]

Learning to lie keeps you alive.

[tot]

[ ...


this is just uta staring at diluc for a moment as she also debates whether or not to take a drink. hm. she doesn't know if she should even ask for clarity here since it might do them both some damage?? looks into the distance. ]