NationStates Jolt Archive

The chief Rabbi of the Sanctaphrax Jewish community has come out with a statement in conjunction with the head of the Muslim community and the Christian community.
"Sanctaphrax is a country with peaceful citizens, Jews, Muslims and Christians live together happily, racism is rare. While we wish that we could close our eyes and say that this is how the world is we know it is not so. Therefore we will host a conference in the picturesque city of River-Rise, near the source of the mighty Edgewater River on racial tolerance and understanding. Speakers are welcome, however please let us know if you plan to deliver a speech in advance so that we can plan a timetable. We will not deny entry to any nation but we reserve the right to deny any nation's delegates the chance to deliver a speech. We hope that other nations will see the importance of this conference and attend. Thank you."

This is the hotel in which delegates will be staying.
http://asiatours.net/thailand/images/bkk/bkk_montien_riverside_hotel.jpg

BUMP!!! This is important, join in please.

Due to the vital importance of this topic in today's day and age, Sarzonia would like to attend. It is such a priority for us that I personally would like to attend. I am also interested in delivering a speech relating to the various forms of acceptance that are important to Sarzonians.

Mike Sarzo
President
Incorporated States of Sarzonia

"How can you condemn racial supremacists (KKK) to death, yet you preach tolerance at the same time. Unless they have actually done violence, why should they be punished just for their beliefs? I will remember this atrocity and remember it always. It was I who voiced my opinion for leniency against the jews during the Curtis regime, it was I who spoke for tolerance of geographical separation and separate but equal... I have always spoken for reason and logic."

Field Marshal Dr. Bertrand Navarre (WKM Imperial Wizard)

Sarzonia, you are accepted and will be the first speaker on the list.

Decisive Action, we sent the terrorists to their deaths because of their long history of burning synagogues and mosques, killing blacks and other atrocities. The Klan are a terrorist organisation like any other and I have treated them as such. I have no tolerance, for people who show intolerance to other faiths. You would be welcome to come to the conference to learn about tolerance, your nation has much to learn. You should not show the Jews "leniency" you should treat them like you should the whites.
Yours sincerely,
Ahmed Al-Asad,
Head of the Muslim community of Sanctaphrax

"You are a disgrace to Islam as you spit on the word of the great Prophet, Mohammed, peace and blessings be upon him, who was instructed by Allah Himself that the jew is the mortal enemy of Islam."

Sheik Mohammed Al-Munajid

We'll be attending y'all. Hey Sanctaphrax thanks for sending us your KKK members to be devoured by the dark god Bludsuth.

Linfield Hannon

Sarzonia, you are accepted and will be the first speaker on the list.

Decisive Action, we sent the terrorists to their deaths because of their long history of burning synagogues and mosques, killing blacks and other atrocities. The Klan are a terrorist organisation like any other and I have treated them as such. I have no tolerance, for people who show intolerance to other faiths. You would be welcome to come to the conference to learn about tolerance, your nation has much to learn. You should not show the Jews "leniency" you should treat them like you should the whites.
Yours sincerely,
Ahmed Al-Asad,
Head of the Muslim community of Sanctaphrax


"Tolerance of what? How much poison can one tolerate? How much evil can one allow before outrage and action against it results. We cannot tolerate that which is inherently intolerable. We cannot learn to tolerate evil and abomination, nor do we wish to. How can Christ and the devil agree? How can we reconcile ourselves with those who murdered the Living God?"

Gunther Thaller (Volunteer Guard Spiritual Leader)

The chief Rabbi of the Sanctaphrax Jewish community has come out with a statement in conjunction with the head of the Muslim community and the Christian community.
"Sanctaphrax is a country with peaceful citizens, Jews, Muslims and Christians live together happily, racism is rare. While we wish that we could close our eyes and say that this is how the world is we know it is not so. Therefore we will host a conference in the picturesque city of River-Rise, near the source of the mighty Edgewater River on racial tolerance and understanding. Speakers are welcome, however please let us know if you plan to deliver a speech in advance so that we can plan a timetable. We will not deny entry to any nation but we reserve the right to deny any nation's delegates the chance to deliver a speech. We hope that other nations will see the importance of this conference and attend. Thank you."

This is the hotel in which delegates will be staying.
http://asiatours.net/thailand/images/bkk/bkk_montien_riverside_hotel.jpg

President J.L. would like to attend. May he bring his Secretary of Diplomacy, his Vice-President, and his wife?

"Tolerance of what? How much poison can one tolerate? How much evil can one allow before outrage and action against it results. We cannot tolerate that which is inherently intolerable. We cannot learn to tolerate evil and abomination, nor do we wish to. How can Christ and the devil agree? How can we reconcile ourselves with those who murdered the Living God?"

Gunther Thaller (Volunteer Guard Spiritual Leader)
OOC: DA, I tried, honestly I did, but I ask you to stay out of this and any other RP of mine ok?

"You are a disgrace to Islam as you spit on the word of the great Prophet, Mohammed, peace and blessings be upon him, who was instructed by Allah Himself that the jew is the mortal enemy of Islam."

Sheik Mohammed Al-Munajid

(OOC: Dumb question- Is that a real quote, or an IC one you just made up?)

President J.L. would like to attend. May he bring his Secretary of Diplomacy, his Vice-President, and his wife?
He may indeed, we are honoured at the level of importance that both you and Sarzonia have put upon this conference. Will you be delivering a speech or merely attending?

We'll be attending y'all. Hey Sanctaphrax thanks for sending us your KKK members to be devoured by the dark god Bludsuth.

Linfield Hannon
Thank you Camel Eaters, we are glad you will be in attendance. Who is it that we are to expect from your government?

"You are a disgrace to Islam as you spit on the word of the great Prophet, Mohammed, peace and blessings be upon him, who was instructed by Allah Himself that the jew is the mortal enemy of Islam."

Sheik Mohammed Al-Munajid
No, we may be a disgrace to your kind of evil, twisted version of Islam that teaches us to hate everyone. This conference is to ensure, among other things, that maybe some nations will change their views of Islam which have been changing due to a minority wreaking hell on the world.

He may indeed, we are honoured at the level of importance that both you and Sarzonia have put upon this conference. Will you be delivering a speech or merely attending?

Thanks. J.L. would like to deliver a speech, if he may.

"You are a disgrace to Islam as you spit on the word of the great Prophet, Mohammed, peace and blessings be upon him, who was instructed by Allah Himself that the jew is the mortal enemy of Islam."

Sheik Mohammed Al-Munajid

"You, sir, are a vile and ruthless creature. You are not a Muslim, for no Muslim dares to utter such wicked words. Nay, you are an animal. The Jew is not the mortal enemy of Islam, and neither is the Christian. It is people like you who are not only enemies of Islam, but enemies of humanity."


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Secret communique to Sanctaphrax
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A delegation from the Dominion would be honored to attend this conference, and we understand how important such meetings are in today's world. However, we will only attend if you give us your word that a delegation from the Zionist Theocracy of Acre Union will also be present. Instead of preaching solely to Muslims and Christians, perhaps you would also like to teach some Zionists about racial tolerance. So, what say you?

Thank you Camel Eaters, we are glad you will be in attendance. Who is it that we are to expect from your government?
Garfunk Hannon. He's half Jewish and half Druidic. This should be interesting.

OOC: Lol, I like what you put for your location, Camel Eaters! :D

Thanks. J.L. would like to deliver a speech, if he may.
He would be welcome to. We shall have a limo take you to the hotel as soon as you announce your landing time at SIA. (Sanctaphrax International Airport)

Garfunk Hannon. He's half Jewish and half Druidic. This should be interesting.
What is his job in the government? Or is he a university professor? What is his occupation?

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Secret communique to Sanctaphrax
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A delegation from the Dominion would be honored to attend this conference, and we understand how important such meetings are in today's world. However, we will only attend if you give us your word that a delegation from the Zionist Theocracy of Acre Union will also be present. Instead of preaching solely to Muslims and Christians, perhaps you would also like to teach some Zionists about racial tolerance. So, what say you?
We do not teach somebody about racial tolerance because they are Zionist or Muslim, we teach them because they are a person and need to learn to respect other people as we believe too many wars are started and too many people killed by racial intolerance. We shall send an invite to Acre Union but we cannot force them to come.

What is his job in the government? Or is he a university professor? What is his occupation?
He's an ambassador/theoretical anthropoloigist. He was the one who helped organize the TV broadcasting fo the KKK executions.

Outside the window of the aircraft, President J.L. observed thick, pillowy clouds so white they made albino rats look like meat that has been left on the grill for far too long. The sky was a bright shade of blue and the sun suffused everything in a dim and shimmering golden light. It was a beautiful day.
In his private cabin in the back of the plane, President J.L. held his wife, First Lady Thiensiri's hand. She rested her head on his shoulder.
"My dear, this is so exciting," she said.
"I know," J.L. said, kissing her lips. "I am honored to be invited to attend such a prestigious conference, especially one concerning such a significant topic. Moreover, I have never been to Sanctaphrax before. I have heard many favorable things about it from tourists who have vacationed there before. I look forward to meeting their leader."
Over the intercom, the pilot said, "Mr. President, we will be landing shortly."
And with that, the plane descended to the ground, skidded across the airfield, and screeched to a halt. President J.L., flanked by dozens of hulking bodyguards who stiffly saluted him upon his disembarkment from the plane, took his first step on Sancaphraxian soil and sniffed the crisp, clean, fresh air. It was indeed a beautiful day. His aide called for a limo, which arrived promptly to transport J.L., Vice-President Calvin Cyprian, Secretary of Diplomacy Chong Moua, and First Lady Thiensiri to the conference.

Alla Xul would love to send a representative to this conference. If accepted, he will arived when you request.

Crucian Killman
Dictator of Alla Xul

A giant bat hovered over Sanctaphrax before plummeting earthwards and turning up to avoid crashing against the pavement. Two other bats followed. The men on the bats gathered up their many books and walked towards a waiting limo with the bats following them.

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Sarzo looked out his window as Sarzonia One taxied to prepare for takeoff.

Such a shame to be leaving at a time like this, he thought. Praetonia and Granzi are both under attack and the situation in Branwyn is deteoriating fast. He tried to shake those nagging thoughts out of his head. He needed a vacation, and while conferences weren't exactly vacations, he still figured he could benefit from a change of scenery.

The roar of the engines grew louder and louder, but the soundproofing in the cabin muted most of it and turned it into an annoying hum. He pulled out his iPod and turned it on to a mix of music that he figured would help his mind escape the troubles of being a world leader.

After five hours in the air, Sarzo got a tap on his shoulder. Slightly annoyed since he was listening to the Fleetwood Mac song "Destiny Rules," he looked up to find his top aide.

"Yes," Sarzo said.

"We're approaching Sanctaphrax. I just figured you'd like to know."

"Understood," Sarzo said.

The pilot signalled to the Sanctaphrax International Airport control tower.

"Control tower, this is Sarzonia One, requesting permission to land, over."

"Sarzonia One, this is control tower. Permission to land granted, over."

"Roger, we'll reach landfall in 20 minutes, over."

"Roger that."

President J.L.'s phone rang. "Hello? What?" He listened intently. "Uh-huh." He nodded, frowning. "Uh-huh. Yes. Sure, you do that...damn it, I can't just walk out right before the conference...yeah. Okay. Fine, I will. Over and out." J.L. hung up. "Calvin, there seems to be a terrorist incident in Granzi," he said. "I am sending you and Mr. Moua back to RB to arrange preparations for military aid to Granzi. Because they are an ally of our friend Sarzonia, we will do everything in our power to aid them."
Cyprian nodded, as he and Moua boarded the plane to head straight back to Roach-Busters.
No sooner had the plane taken off that another one appeared. J.L. could just make out the message on the side: Sarzonia One.
He smiled. He hadn't seen Mike Sarzo in awhile. It would be nice to see him again, to catch up on old times.

Celtayoshi wishes to send a delegation to speak, we feel you asre misguided about the religious views in Celtayoshi, and as such we wish to show you what Celtayoshi does in terms of religion and religious freedoms.

Our Minister for Culture will speak personally at the conference if so invited.

President J.L. checked a small mirror he carried in his pocket. He examined his forehead closely. He was pleased to find that there was not a single

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Sarzo saw J.L. on the way to the limo and shook his hand with a slight smile.

"Good to see you again, J.L. How are things?"

Sarzo was waiting on the transportation to the conference so he could be shown to his room and he was eager to hook up his laptop to get things rolling before the conference. Being the procrastinator he was, he hadn't worked on his speech during the flight from Woodstock. He also had other, more serious matters to attend to, though he knew the Senior Vice Presidents were more than capable of handling internal matters on their own. The external issues were what was weighing the most on Sarzo's mind. But he figured a little bit more distraction wouldn't hurt matters.

Garfunk rode in the limo with his two associates whilst the bats flew overhead.

When they arrived at the hotel they got onto the bats and flew up to the roof. The two other men began setting up camping equipment while Garfunk read up on Sanctaphraxan history.

Sarzo saw J.L. on the way to the limo and shook his hand with a slight smile.

"Good to see you again, J.L. How are things?"

Sarzo was waiting on the transportation to the conference so he could be shown to his room and he was eager to hook up his laptop to get things rolling before the conference. Being the procrastinator he was, he hadn't worked on his speech during the flight from Woodstock. He also had other, more serious matters to attend to, though he knew the Senior Vice Presidents were more than capable of handling internal matters on their own. The external issues were what was weighing the most on Sarzo's mind. But he figured a little bit more distraction wouldn't hurt matters.

President J.L. beamed gleefully upon hearing his old friend's voice. He turned around and shook President Sarzo's hand vigorously and with great enthusiasm. "It's great to see you again, Mike," he said, smiling warmly. "Things are going quite well in RB. My efforts to improve human rights in Roach-Busters are a resounding success, the economy is booming, and crime is at an all-time low. I trust things are well in your great nation also?" He chuckled. "Oh, excuse me. Have you met my wife, Thiensiri? Thiensiri, meet my friend, President Mike Sarzo of Sarzonia."
An excessively gorgeous Thai woman who almost literally radiated an aura of pulchritude, stepped forward, wearing a smile that was truly heavenly. Her beauty was without parallel in the world.
"Hello, Mr. Sarzo," she said, reaching forward to shake his hand.

Garfunk stood up and raised the Camel Eaters flag over the hotel. "I claim this rooftop for Camel Eaters for the duration of this Conference!" Garfunk yelled. One of the men came over and removed the bottle of Tequila from Garfunk's hands.

OOC: Garfunk is an alcoholic. Sometimes.

President J.L. beamed gleefully upon hearing his old friend's voice. He turned around and shook President Sarzo's hand vigorously and with great enthusiasm. "It's great to see you again, Mike," he said, smiling warmly. "Things are going quite well in RB. My efforts to improve human rights in Roach-Busters are a resounding success, the economy is booming, and crime is at an all-time low. I trust things are well in your great nation also?" He chuckled. "Oh, excuse me. Have you met my wife, Thiensiri? Thiensiri, meet my friend, President Mike Sarzo of Sarzonia."
An excessively gorgeous Thai woman who almost literally radiated an aura of pulchritude, stepped forward, wearing a smile that was truly heavenly. Her beauty was without parallel in the world.
"Hello, Mr. Sarzo," she said, reaching forward to shake his hand.

Sarzo shook her hand, smiling.

"Please, call me Mike," he said. "It's a pleasure to meet you at last." Turning to J.L., Sarzo smiled.

"She's definitely gorgeous. You have quite a catch.

"Things are going well in Sarzonia. The Portland Iron Works is almost singlehandedly driving our economy and crime is a non-issue and has been since we were founded.

"I'm eager to get this conference started. I have much to say about the state of racial and other forms of tolerance in Sarzonia."

Sarzo shook her hand, smiling.

"Please, call me Mike," he said. "It's a pleasure to meet you at last." Turning to J.L., Sarzo smiled.

"She's definitely gorgeous. You have quite a catch.

"Things are going well in Sarzonia. The Portland Iron Works is almost singlehandedly driving our economy and crime is a non-issue and has been since we were founded.

"I'm eager to get this conference started. I have much to say about the state of racial and other forms of tolerance in Sarzonia."

"I'm happy things are going so well," President J.L. said, smiling. "May both our nations' futures be bright, prosperous, and rewarding!"

(OOC: www.geocities.com/mr_whud/beautiful.jpg A pic of the First Lady [My RL girlfriend :p])

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[OOC: I've seen the picture before. That's why I responded how I did. ;)]

Your girlfriend is kinda' cool.

[OOC: I've seen the picture before. That's why I responded how I did. ;)]

Lol, thanks :p

Your girlfriend is kinda' cool.

Thanks :D

serafima will join in this tolerance conference as racism is absolutely forbidden; we feel this shud be manditory in all nations!!!!!!!!!

RACISTS :sniper:

i shall personally come myself

MORGAINE LA TISSIER
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Alla Xul would love to send a representative to this conference. If accepted, he will arived when you request.

Crucian Killman
Dictator of Alla Xul
Alla Xul, we would be glad to accomodate your delegate at this conference. He is cleared for landing at runway 3 in 4 hours.

Celtayoshi, you too are confirmed. We will be glad to see a nation that we consider very important to these proceedings turn up. Please let us know when you will land. Your minister for culture is welcome to speak. However due to the amount of speakers I want each speaker to give me a topic for their speech to make sure that no 2 speakers give the same speech.

Roach Busters, we are sorry that two of your team had to return so early but maybe they will come some other time fora a visit.

Camel Eaters... please get your delegate off the roof. He's just removed his shirt and it's scaring the citizens of this quiet city.

well?????????

serafima will join in this tolerance conference as racism is absolutely forbidden; we feel this shud be manditory in all nations!!!!!!!!!

RACISTS :sniper:

i shall personally come myself

MORGAINE LA TISSIER
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Well, miss Morgaine, you are confirmed for arrival but please keep such symbols away from our talks. We will talk of attempting to prevent racism growing and we believe that by killing anyone who disagrees with you it'll breed a whole new generation of racists. The only time we do sentence people to death is for religious crimes, such as destruction of religious buildings or symbols, or murder that is deemed to be religiously motivated.

President J.L. stepped took his wife's hand, stepped into the limo, and was brought to the hotel, a magnificent, massive, pulchritudinous resort that was like a paradise on earth. After unpacking his things in his room and spending some quality time with his wife, he returned to the lobby. Moments later, the limo returned, and he and his wife were driven to the conference.

The men dragged Garfunk down the stairs and threw him into a padded room where his violent nature could play itself out.

OOC: Garfunk's parents were werewolves.

'Morgaine apologises for her absence, a intelligence officer has just been killed in action, she sent me instead' May Clover said stepping out of the blue Hummer as she was dropped off.

May Clover (Click) (http://www.go-star.com/antiquing/proctor3.jpg)

The men dragged Garfunk down the stairs and threw him into a padded room where his violent nature could play itself out.

OOC: Garfunk's parents were werewolves.
OOC: I shall enquire no further. Luckily there is no full moon for the next week or two so we're ok.

'Morgaine apologises for her absence, a intelligence officer has just been killed in action, she sent me instead' May Clover said stepping out of the blue Hummer as she was dropped off.

May Clover (Click) (http://www.go-star.com/antiquing/proctor3.jpg)
We are sorry to hear this news. We pay condolences to the family of this intelligence officer. You are welcome to attend instead Ms Clover.

OOC: I shall enquire no further. Luckily there is no full moon for the next week or two so we're ok.
Oh that's a silly old myth werewolves can change whenever they want.

Uh...weren't we going to discuss racial tolerances, not werewolves? :confused:

Yes we were. But he's a partially Jewish werewolf.

Yes we were. But he's a partially Jewish werewolf.
Which of course makes all the difference. aaanyway.

IC: A message was sent to the lobby of the hotel, and to each room to make their way to the conference hall downstairs. The message also said that there should be a chocolate basket full of... chocolates! In the basket would be a nametag which they were requested to wear.

President J.L. walked into the conference hall, wearing his best suit. He took a seat and waited for the other delegates to arrive.

The men let Garfunk out of the room, which was ripped into shreds, they walked with him downstairs he kept eyeing the hotel staff and licking his lips thankfully he made it downstairs without any attacks or incidents of territory marking.

A special diplomatic Air Celtayoshi flight was chartered to take the delegates to Sanctaphrax within the hour. The mood in the airport was sombre, the secuirty personel stood ready an alert due to the recent attacks, such as shame the minister thought. Well, he had his duty to do. He bordered the Air Celtayoshi flight and departed within ten minutes.

The flight was due to last 7hours and permission was being sought for landing at around 19.00.

On board the delegation prepared their speech, it was to be about Religion and racial tolerance in Celtayoshi, touching on immigration and security. They hoped it would be a unique speech with a positive portraital of Celtayoshi at the end.

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*in the conference hall*
"Ah. president J.L I believe? Nice to meet you, i'm Cowlquape Pentephraxis, PM of Sanctaphrax. Those three men standing behind the podium, well you can guess who they are. One with a cross, one with a kippah and one with neither! The Christian is Roman Catholic. We are also pleased to see many of our minorities have sent over religious figures."

Garfunk and the two men arrived in the conference room. Garfunk sat down and the two men pulled out silver clubs they stood behind Garfunk waiting.

*in the conference hall*
"Ah. president J.L I believe? Nice to meet you, i'm Cowlquape Pentephraxis, PM of Sanctaphrax. Those three men standing behind the podium, well you can guess who they are. One with a cross, one with a kippah and one with neither! The Christian is Roman Catholic. We are also pleased to see many of our minorities have sent over religious figures."

President J.L. shook PM Pentephraxis's hand enthusiastically. "A pleasure to make your acquaintance," he said. He turned to his wife. "This gorgeous creature is my wife, Thiensiri."

Count us in

President J.L. shook PM Pentephraxis's hand enthusiastically. "A pleasure to make your acquaintance," he said. He turned to his wife. "This gorgeous creature is my wife, Thiensiri."
"A pleasure to meet you Thiensiri. I am considering having the conference tommorow morning. It would give the late delegates time to arrive and the speakers time to write their speeches. And possibly time for Mr Garfunk to sober up."

Sarzo stepped out of the limo and walked slowly into the hotel. He checked in, insisting on carrying his briefcase that carried his laptop while hotel workers took his luggage upstairs to his room.

When he arrived at his hotel room, he spent 15 minutes unpacking everything and placed his laptop into the safe in his room. He didn't want to take any chances that someone could break in and steal it.

He took a shower, shaved and changed into a white dress shirt with a dark black suit and a solid blue tie. When he finished getting dressed, he walked down to the lobby where the delegates were gathering. He noticed Prime Minister Pentephraxis and walked over to greet him. He waited until J.L. finished speaking, then caught Pentephraxis's attention.

"Good afternoon Mr. Prime Minister," Sarzo said, extending his hand. "It's good to meet you."

(OOC: So, we're going to have the conference tomorrow?)

(OOC: I won't be available tomorrow to do any rp of any sort due to no internet access, is it ok if i give my speech on saturday?)

(OOC: So, we're going to have the conference tomorrow?)
OOC: tommorow, IC, now OOC. Just speeding things up a bit.

(OOC: I won't be available tomorrow to do any rp of any sort due to no internet access, is it ok if i give my speech on saturday?)
I'll let you post last ok? That should be saturday.
IC:
"Mr Sarzo, so good to finally meet you." His voice dropped to a whisper. "how's the ex-general?"

Sarzo whispered, "he's fine. He's got a meeting with my Army Chief tomorrow."

In a normal tone, he said, "It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm eager to get started once I've had a good night's sleep. Then again, that's not always something I can get these days," he grinned.

"Would you mind if my speech touched on issues not specifically related to 'race,' per se?"

"Would you mind if my speech touched on issues not specifically related to 'race,' per se?"
"We would need to know in advance what your paper will be on so that we don't get repeats. If it is related to religion, race or racial tolerance it is ok. Try not to stray too far off topic unless you're trying to make a point about one of the aforementioned."

"Well, the speech would focus on tolerance as a whole," Sarzo said. "We do things a little differently in Sarzonia. For one thing, marriage is viewed as solely a religious institution. As far as conferring benefits normally associated with marriage is concerned, that falls under the category of a government-sanctioned civil union.

"That was our government's way of working around the issues behind separation of Church and state and conferring full benefits to same-sex and opposite-sex couples. We would not be placing the expectation on anyone who attends this conference to adopt the system we have, or even to announce that same-sex marriage is legal. We would be indicating that we as a government put our money where our mouths are when we advocate for full acceptance of our people.

"If you'd like, I could concentrate solely on racial and religious tolerance, though I believe that the issues I have brought up touch on the religious aspect, if only slightly."

Sarzo waited for the prime minister's reply.

Why are fluffles appearing in my script when I don't put them there?

Why are fluffles appearing in my script when I don't put them there?
uh, they aren't?

IC:
"I have no problem with a portion of it dedicated to tolerance as a whole and your ideas are intriguing but the idea of the conference was racial tolerance so the majority should be based around that."

Garfunk stands up and growls softly to get attention.
"May I make a speech on the intolerance facing werewolves in many countries around the world? If not may I just make the usual speech?"

Garfunk stands up and growls softly to get attention.
"May I make a speech on the intolerance facing werewolves in many countries around the world? If not may I just make the usual speech?"
"It isn't RACIAL intolerance so no. What, may I ask is the usual speech?"

You know the speech every single other person is going to give they may sound slightly different but they never really differ. It's all full of hope for the future but it gets boring after a while.

Hopefully not everyone is going to tlk about Celtayoshi policy, which is quite interesting to say the least.

IC: The Celtayoshi delegation touched down just after seven in the evening, it was a beautifl night and the plane taxied to a special part on the apron. An official car waited to take them offf to the hotel, from communcations they knew they would have an extra day to preapre their speech, good they all thought. Right now they needed the sleep. And sleep is what most of them did on arrival at the hotel, things could wait.

May entered the conference room early, she sat down and waited for other representatives to enter.........

Garfunk looked at May and smiled his fangs glinted in the light he seemingly got taller.

May forced a smile back at the man with large fangs, she didn't want to be alone, she got her laptop out and clicked away under the burning eyes of Garfunk

James Brown, the delegate for Jonothana, entered the hall with his assistants and advisor, then sent his assistants to set up his chair, with his laptop etc., then headed off, with advisor, to mingle.

Cowlquape stood on the podium and announced, "due to some last minute arrivals, the conference will be commencing tommorow morning. So get to sleep and we'll see you tommorow."

OOC: The celtayoshi delegation looks so innocent sleeping, it couldn't have been them that caused the delay :p

OOC: it isn't, its Greenmanbry and Jonothana who has since arrived. I will therefore blame it on the reason that i'm tired.

May scanned the room to try and find some nicer form of life instead of Garfunk, she saw James Brown from Jonathana he looked nice enough, she waited till he looked her way and smiled......

she wondered when the meeting would officially start, she sat back and thought of what she was going to say..........

May scanned the room to try and find some nicer form of life instead of Garfunk, she saw James Brown from Jonathana he looked nice enough, she waited till he looked her way and smiled......

she wondered when the meeting would officially start, she sat back and thought of what she was going to say..........
"ah May, how are you? And how is Morgaine? Have you heard from Ivy and Andrius yet?" May turned round to see who the voice belonged to, it was PM Cowlquape Pentephraxis, "Do you plan to speak at the conference? I hope so, the more speakers we get the better."

'How do you know so much about my colleagues?' May asked suspiciously, the man looked nice enough so she left it and carried on thinking.
'I will speak at the conference its just i am trying to deal with sex trafficking in my nation' May said, emailing a report to Morgaine.

'How do you know so much about my colleagues?' May asked suspiciously, the man looked nice enough so she left it and carried on thinking.
'I will speak at the conference its just i am trying to deal with sex trafficking in my nation' May said, emailing a report to Morgaine.
"Sorry, I haven't introduced myself, I am Cowlquape Pentephraxis, PM of Sanctaphrax. What will your paper be on?"

OOC: I'm going to skip the arrival part.. I see I'm late.. as usual.. o_O..

IC:

President Byrnashty stepped out of his hotel room, shutting the door behind him. He saw his aide stepping out of the adjacent room and smiled at her.

The six foot man adjusted his tie for the fifth time, glanced at the long speech before putting it in his briefcase, and waited for Lisa to brief him.

Soon, they were walking toward the elevators, chatting about the terrorist attack of Praetonia and Granzi. When they arrived at the lobby, they put that story behind them and tried to act cheerful in front of the other delegations.

'Female racism and the lack of employment available for them due to their out of work interests' May said to the Sanctaphrax rep. she smiled softly, she felt like she had experienced him before somewhere

'Female racism and the lack of employment available for them due to their out of work interests' May said to the Sanctaphrax rep. she smiled softly, she felt like she had experienced him before somewhere
OOC: he's like 60 so... your call but I don't reccomend it.

IC:
"Excuse me May, it looks like the last delegation has just arrived so we can start the conference."
He went up to the podium and announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming to this, we believe, very important conference on racial tolerance. The speakers as I remember are President Mike Sarzo of Sarzonia, The Culture Minister of Celtayoshi, who will be speaking last and also May from Serafima, President J.L from Roach-Busters and Camel Eaters delegate will be giving "the usual speech". First will be Mr Mike Sarzo would you please come up here and deliver your speech. Thank you all for attending the conference and hopefully it will all go well."

May watched as the first delegate went up to speak......

Garfunk looked around nervously. His skin began to itch as wee bits of hair tufted around his body. One of the men with silver clubs saw this and rested his club on Garfunk's shoulder for a few moments. It burned like the dickens and he growled a little baring his teeth. He prepared his papers for his "usual speech"

Is it all right if President J.L. gives his speech as soon as the, uh...werewolf is done with his?

Garfunk looked around nervously. His skin began to itch as wee bits of hair tufted around his body. One of the men with silver clubs saw this and rested his club on Garfunk's shoulder for a few moments. It burned like the dickens and he growled a little baring his teeth. He prepared his papers for his "usual speech"
"I see some of our delegates are getting restless, so we will make the first speaker Garfunk, an academic from Camel Eaters"

Is it all right if President J.L. gives his speech as soon as the, uh...werewolf is done with his?
"Yes, hopefully by the time you 2 have delivered your speeches then Mr Sarzo will speak."

Garfunk looked around rather miserable. He got up and chewed on his lip. He approached the stand and stood. He shivered once like a dog and then he began to speak.

"As all of you are now aware I am a werewolf." He pauses for a moment and then continues. "My mother was from Mississippi she fled under the Curtis Fabus regime. She fled instead of being forced into a gulag. She was also a stalwart feminist and a Druidic priestess. My father was a Jewish anthropologist who studied stigmas of ancient civilazations. I've learned things from both of them. From my mother I learned tolerance and from my father I learned why people fear those that are different. Even at this conference I am forced to be accompanied by guards who wield silver." At this point he wolfed out and kept standing there giving his speech. "I've often witnessed the intolerance that many other nations exhibit towards people like my self and people who are not like myself. Now what I've learned from my father I shal put into practice here. Many of you fear because you believe I can harm you. Although this is true I do not wish to. Although many peoples world wide except others there are still places where others are not excepted. These places are the ones that stimied in fear and hatred. These are the places that we must extend our international net to. We must become allies and hope to change them through peer pressure. We must find away to bring our peoples and races together as one functioning international unit. When werewolves are no longer shot on sight, when Jews are no longer forced into gulags for their beliefs, when people of different colors are no longer academically segregated then. Then we will be done and we should not rest in our lofty ambitions and hopes for the future of our world. Because we all live here and ultimately we are all citizens of the same community."

Garfunk stepped down from the podium and hoped he hadn't sounded stupid.

Garfunk's speech was met with resounding applause from the delegates. Once things settled down, President J.L. straightened his tie, took a deep breath, and stepped up to the podium to deliver his speech.

"My friends," he said, "today is a day that will forever be reminisced by those who cherish freedom, dignity, and human rights. We gather today to confront a menace that has massacred literally millions of human beings for thousands of years and enslaved countless millions more: racial intolerance. Slavery, genocide, the list goes on and on...yet, let us not dwell on the tragedies of the past, let us draw strength from them, and find within ourselves the courage, the fortitude, to help shape a brighter future. There is enough bitterness, enmity, and suffering in this world. Even the most farfetched crackpot political schemes won't put an end to that. Humans, being hopelessly intoxicated in sin, will never fully repent of their ways. Yet, each of us also has the capacity for righteousness. If we can make use of this righteousness- and use it to help our fellow man- we can make a difference. I challenge each of you to strive toward this noble goal with me. Together, we can make our world a better one. I, President J.L. of the Invincible Empire of Roach-Busters, stand here today in defense of the ideals of liberty and justice. May our efforts be a beacon of hope to those suffused in the dark shadows of oppression. Thank you."

He stepped down from the podium and quietly returned to his seat.

"Hmmmm, very good. A rather good start to the conference, now we have... President J.L of Roach-Busters.

Garfunk clapped loudly at President J.L.'s speech. He pounded on the table and howled. He then offered President J.L. a large piece of chicken.

ooc can i join please
ic i want to be after rb

camel eaters check ya dino thread

Garfunk clapped loudly at President J.L.'s speech. He pounded on the table and howled. He then offered President J.L. a large piece of chicken.

President J.L. smiled and took the chicken. "Thanks," he said. He took a bite and his eyes bulged to huge proportions. "Delicious!" he exclaimed. "Extra crispy, just how I like it!" He quickly and ravenously scarfed the rest of it down, reducing it to bone in seconds, and belched loudly. The other delegates gazed at him like he had lost his mind. He blushed, and chuckled. "Er, excuse me," he said.

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Garfunk still in werewolf form growls at the delegate from Sephrioth.

OOC: I refused to sell to you. They are not to be used for hunting.

President J.L. smiled and took the chicken. "Thanks," he said. He took a bite and his eyes bulged to huge proportions. "Delicious!" he exclaimed. "Extra crispy, just how I like it!" He quickly and ravenously scarfed the rest of it down, reducing it to bone in seconds, and belched loudly. The other delegates gazed at him like he had lost his mind. He blushed, and chuckled. "Er, excuse me," he said.
Garfunk smiled and then offered JL a spell that could turn him into a werewolf.

a bezerker walked up to the poidum he looked depressed
i am a survoviver of the chyper tribe of my race every where i go i have to be escorted by 5 accended bezerkers because my kind are hated. im sick of it my tribe are the same as the kunay except wwe are a bit stronger like the werewolf said we are cursed.

That it that's your speech? Garfunk angry.

ooc can i join please
ic i want to be after rb
I will let you speak if you want. Please try to use grammar wherever possible, I will turn a blind eye to the fact that you didn't RP arriving.

Garfunk smiled and then offered JL a spell that could turn him into a werewolf.

J.L. smiled. "Thanks, but I must respectfully decline. But could you teach me a spell that could turn others into werewolves? I'd love to cast it on my ex..."

a bezerker walked up to the poidum he looked depressed
i am a survoviver of the chyper tribe of my race every where i go i have to be escorted by 5 accended bezerkers because my kind are hated.
Feel free to start your speech whenever you want.

What did you think of J.L.'s speech, Sanctaphrax?

President Mike Sarzo walked deliberately to the podium. He had prepared a lengthy speech that was intended to be a wide-ranging treatise on inclusion but he decided at the last minute to scrap it. He decided he wanted to speak to the audience from the heart.

When he got to the podium, he adjusted the microphone, then looked out with a calm demeanor that belied the butterflies he was feeling.

"Good morning. Since this conference is on the specific issue of racial and religious tolerance, I will largely concentrate on those two topics. However, I believe that the issues we should bear in mind extend far beyond mere religion. They surpass simple racial considerations. They even exceed the bounds of tolerance.

"Just what is tolerance? One definition I have found during my preparation of this speech is, 'The endurance of the presence or actions of objectionable persons, or of the expression of offensive opinions.'* Should enduring people who do not share our core beliefs be the benchmark for truly free countries? Should we merely 'tolerate' people who do not have the same color of skin or believe in the same religion we do? Should we merely 'tolerate' people whose expressions of love differ from our own?

"I say we should do far more than that. I submit to you that our calling as countries who choose to embrace a new world order should do so by being the beacons of hope that my good friend J.L. suggested we become. Our kind hosts in Sanctaphrax are a shining example of the kind of harmony we should seek. This conference is jointly hosted by Muslims, Jews, and Christians alike.

"My own country wears its mixed populations proudly. We do not discriminate in Sarzonia on the basis of race, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability. We view same-sex relationships as being completely equal to opposite-sex relationships under the law. Women and minorities play vital roles in all facets of Sarzonian life. To do anything other than provide full equality for people who do not commit a crime is anathema to us.

"My Senior Vice Presidents both wanted to come to this conference to share the message of unity we present. However, they have provided us with DVDs of their statements. I am having those passed around to all of you so that you may watch them during your downtime from the conference. At the end of the DVD is an introduction to each member of the cabinet. You will find that we put our money where our mouths are when it comes to full inclusion.

"To sum up this speech, I believe that tolerance is not the end result of the work we do here at this conference. It is only the beginning of an ongoing mission to ensure that everyone is treated the way they wish to be treated. Thank you all, and enjoy the rest of the conference."

Sarzo walked back to his seat as deliberately as he walked to the stage.

[OOC: My senior VPs are Nicole Lewis (Internal Affairs), who is black; and Mark Lorber (External Affairs), who is Jewish. My Vice President for Budget and Finance is Carol Weinberg (also Jewish), and my Vice President for Science and Technology is Tracy Obenga (she's also black). Those are the people you'll see on the DVD.

*From Dictionary.com (http://www.dictionary.com)]

As President Sarzo walked back to his seat amid heavy applause, President J.L. patted his shoulder. "Brilliant speech, Mike," he said, grinning.

Garfunk pounded on the table and howled his approval at Sarzo's speech. He then turned to JL and explained to him that in his country the gift of werewolfism is not to be taken lightly it is an office of honor and respect and that people do not usually joke about it but the joke was rather funny.

As President Sarzo walked back to his seat amid heavy applause, President J.L. patted his shoulder. "Brilliant speech, Mike," he said, grinning.

Sarzo smiled and patted J.L. on his shoulder.

"Thanks, bud. You gave a great speech too."

Colwquape retook the podium,
"Thank you Mr Sarzo and Mr J.L for two truly moving speeches. We are now awaiting Sephiroth to give his speech."

Sarzo smiled and patted J.L. on his shoulder.

"Thanks, bud. You gave a great speech too."

J.L. grinned. "Thanks."

[OOC: My senior VPs are Nicole Lewis (Internal Affairs), who is black; and Mark Lorber (External Affairs), who is Jewish. My Vice President for Budget and Finance is Carol Weinberg (also Jewish), and my Vice President for Science and Technology is Tracy Obenga (she's also black). Those are the people you'll see on the DVD.

My Vice-President and Secretary of War are black, and the First Lady, Secretary of Law and Order, and Secretary of Diplomacy are Asian.

"well done everybody on a great first day. The rest of today will give you time to explore River-Rise, a most beautiful city."

President J.L. put his arm around Thiensiri's waist and then called over President Sarzo, Garfunk, and the Sanctaphrax PM (sorry, forgot his name). "We're going to explore the city. You guys want to come with us?"

Garfunk quickly changes back into a human form and walks over to Colwquape "Are there any forests and such around here were I can wolf out properly? Also if anyone would like to join me. I have some spells that will allow you to become a werewolf temporarily."

He pulls out several charms and texts.

"Sure I'd be happy to go." Garfunk offers werewolfism to Thiensiri.

President J.L. put his arm around Thiensiri's waist and then called over President Sarzo, Garfunk, and the Sanctaphrax PM (sorry, forgot his name). "We're going to explore the city. You guys want to come with us?""I'd be happy to come," Sarzo said.

I need to do something other than work to get my mind off world affairs, he thought. He checked his cell phone and set it to vibrate rather than ring.

ic a bezerker walked up to the poidum he looked depressed
i am a survoviver of the chyper tribe of my race every where i go i have to be escorted by 5 accended bezerkers because my kind are hated. im sick of it my tribe are the same as the kunay except we are a bit stronger like the werewolf said we are cursed. my tribe the chyper wishes for all races and kinds to get along i have lived in a racicit nation all my life. at that the ten foot tall alien begins to cry.

occ sos i was using colleges it equipment

"Sure I'd be happy to go." Garfunk offers werewolfism to Thiensiri.

"No, thank you," she said.

'When do i have to make my speech' May asked nervously.........

ic a bezerker walked up to the poidum he looked depressed
i am a survoviver of the chyper tribe of my race every where i go i have to be escorted by 5 accended bezerkers because my kind are hated. im sick of it my tribe are the same as the kunay except we are a bit stronger like the werewolf said we are cursed. my tribe the chyper wishes for all races and kinds to get along i have lived in a racicit nation all my life. at that the ten foot tall alien begins to cry.

occ sos i was using colleges it equipment
When did the werewolf say anything about being cursed? :sniper: :mp5:
:fluffle: :serialkiller:

??????????????????

OOC: Seph, that wasn't a speech. You used 4 full stops in the whole thing, it was complete BS about YOUR current situation, not even your nations and it was just... crap!

IC: Cowlquape accepted the delegates offer and went with them to the city.

"Oh, Garfunk River-Rise is in a clearing in the middle of a huge forest and near the source of the huge Edgewater River. So, have fun. So how long are you staying here?" he asked the delegates, "There's so much you haven't seen including the stone gardens, the largest in the world. We also have beautiful forests and our capital, Lake Landing is among the most beautiful cities I have ever seen. Not that I am exactly objective but still."

'i will stay as long as i am allowed to' May said naively.

Garfunk nods and jumps out a window.

May looks for someone to go into the city with, like a companion, she can't see anyone and considers whether to say at the hotel.

Garfunk nods and jumps out a window.

President J.L. rushes to the window and throws out a rope. "Catch!" he says.

Garfunk appears out of thin air.

May puts her pink fur parka on and stands outside while everyone makes their way into town, she looked up into the star studded sky........

Garfunk got all human and went down to the floor and stood next to May. "Would you like to go on a walk? Please?" He asked.

May puts her pink fur parka on and stands outside while everyone makes their way into town, she looked up into the star studded sky........
Cowlquape sees May standing there alone and he calls out, "May, come and join us"

May was so happy someone had finally noticed her.
'Sure' she said and took his outstretched hand/paw. she felt her heart jump, men before had just pushed her around from country to country, no-oje had ever asked it, there was never a choice.

Garfunk curses in the wolf tongue punching a near wall. It burst open.

'No thanks, i would rather go for a walk with Garfunk' May said loudly.

Garfunk turned to May. "Were would you like to go. I smell many good restaurants around here."

'I don't mind, I just like company' she replied, lapping up the attention.
'Can we grab a pizza?' she asked pointing to the pizzerie over the street.

Garfunk nodded and sniffed the air again. "They have squid on their pizza." He walked with her over to the pizzareia and ordered a table.

"Booth or table?" The waitress asked. Garfunk shrugged and looked at May.

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The delegates walked past an area surrounded by a wall.
"This, is the fabled River-Rise spring. It supplies all the water to our great nation and when it runs dry, all life on Sanctaphrax will end. It is one of our most important sites and you need to be given permission to enter."
The PM shows a seal around his neck to the guard, who shakes his hand and lets them in,
"This is the seal of high office, It's impossible to forge and lets me get into any place in the country. Here, this is the spring" he announced proudly.
The spring was surrounded by beautiful trees of all kinds and animals of every kind roamed around, including Sancaphrax's national animal, the Banderbear. The water fell from a waterfall on top and collected in a pool at the bottom of the cliff.
"We have never seen the top of this cliff" he said with great regret, "every time someone tries to scale the cliff, their safety line breaks and they fall. Every helicopter to try and drop people off there has an electronics failure and crashes over there" he gestured to a large area with scraps of metal everywhere that were fresh, from last week, or maybe the year before.

Garfunk nodded and sniffed the air again. "They have squid on their pizza." He walked with her over to the pizzareia and ordered a table.

"Booth or table?" The waitress asked. Garfunk shrugged and looked at May.
OOC: No they don't, its kosher and seafood, isn't. All food in Sanctaphrax is kosher to all races and religions.

Okay he smelled Kosher food.

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May went along with it all, she didnt care what she ate, she got close to Garfunk
'Thanks for bringing me out, being a young Serafiman woman, I just get all the slaggy comments and rumours' May said looking flushed.

Garfunk growled in happiness and scarfed pizza all the while glancing at May.

OOC: Did you get my telegram and what is your reply?

'I have recieved your telegram and am honoured to accept' said May kissing Garfunks furry cheek.

'Look I do not want to offend you but i have some scientific friends and if you wanted to, they could take out your werewolf genes, please do not get angry' May covered her face quickly.

Garfunk chuckled a little. "I would hate for them to be removed. After all I had to work for eleven years to become a werewolf." Garfunk was ecstatic and grinned quite excessively.

'aww you are so sweet' May said, in some ways he was so cute as he was, yet she knew, he would be human during the day, she did not want to upset him.

As if sensing what she was thinking he said "actually I can change whenever I want and I can control myself when I change. The reason people in my country study to become werewolves is to get closer to the Earth and to gain much wisdom. There's also the increased strength and speed but those are side effects."

"So, uh... What's it like in Serafima?" Garfunk asked while ordering another pizza.

'when we arent being attacked or having tornado's ripping us up, we are generally a very peaceful nation, we love mother nature, we worship the mother goddess, she is wise and beautiful' May said sipping her cola and vodka.

"Hmm. It sounds like a nice place. Can I have some vodka? What part of Serafima do you live in?" Garfunk was trying to think of things to say. 'Must be smooth' He thought to himself over and over.

'well the country is divided the South and West are very peaceful, that is where I live, but I used to be a prostitute in the rebel regions' May said, her smiling fading, she started to feel the grooves of her whip marks. She forced a smile

Garfunk's hand grew hairier as he gripped the table it broke in his hand. "Are the people who forced you into it dead?" His eyes burned with hatred.

'no, he was the manager, Sasha' she said.
'Look honey, don't get crazy, lets go back to the hotel' May suggested placing her small hand on top of his mammoth paw. She winked at him....

Where are other people? I've lost James!

Garfunk raised his eyebrow. "I agree. Let us depart."

May took his hand, and they walked back to the hotel- the recieved their key and walked up the winding stairs.
'I really enjoyed tonight' May said as she stood next to her door.
She saw Garfunks face, he was confused- she reached up and kissed him passionately.............

"Aye. It was enjoyable. I shall uh..." He almost fell over from the kiss. "I'll just leave." He walked slowly away. When he thought he was suitable distance away he yelled "Hell yeah!!!" He wasn't far enough away though and May heard him.

'Come back here big boy' she said sexily, she saw him turn around towards her, she opened the door and slowly slipped in,

"Woah, You sure your okay with this? You know because um..." Garfunk stepped forward and then back and then forward again and then he tried to step back but his foot was frozen in the air.

'What? whats wrong?' she asked stepping out again, hands on hips.
'Well leave it if you don't want to, i am here for you alright?' she added, going back into her room.

Time for age rating...

Garfunk just kind of stammers and then runs into the room and shuts the door.

OOC: I don't think we need to RP what happens after that.

OOC; ok, so did Garfunk go with May then? i am confused!!!! :)

OOC: yeah he went with May.

IC:
The next morning May woke up, she saw a very ordinary looking man and wondered what had happened to her wonderboy, Garfunk. She poked the man lying next to her.
'Garfunk?' she asked nervously, he looked tired.

He opened one eye it was very yellow. "Yes ma'am." He said mockingly.

May beat him with a pillow and kissed him.
' we must get up, we need to go for the second part of the meeting' she said giggling as she was got changed in front of him.

He pulled on a kilt and a suit top and stretched his neck and muscles.

'Have you had a lover before?' she asked, putting her hair up.
May chose her blue oriental dress (pic below), she slid her arm through Garfunks.
'Shall we go?' she asked him, winking.

dress (http://chryssiesbridal.com/Prom/images/6486f.jpg)

Garfunk just kind of scratched his ear at that question. "Well. Not as a human no." He began walking down the stairs with May.

ooc: I'M OFF NOW, spk tommoz camel

Damn...

Meh. Maybe James can befriend someone tommorow.

"befriend"?

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OOC: shall I post my speech now?

OOC: shall I post my speech now?
yeah sure.

IC: Cowlquape followed the delegates downstairs to the conference room. They had all been rather quiet about the trip yesterday so he'd have to ask them later how it was.

Meh. Maybe James can befriend someone tommorow.
Mays the only woman there except for some Sanctaphrax women and Thiensiri, but I really wouldn't recommend that!

Mays the only woman there except for some Sanctaphrax women and Thiensiri, but I really wouldn't recommend that!
((OOC: Aww.))

((OOC: Aww.))
You're welcome to try for Thiensiri, but Sanctaphrax accept no responsibility for severing of diplomatic relations.

You're welcome to try for Thiensiri, but Sanctaphrax accept no responsibility for severing of diplomatic relations.

Well, all our Diplomatic staff are trained in being "slick" for many diplomatic and saftey reasons. However, there are other uses, too.

Garfunk's a lucky bastard.

Garfunk's a lucky bastard.
Indeed he is.

Hey I have these war beasts for sale and I'll y'all a discount on them.

The Celtayoshi delegation left there rooms and made there way towards the conference building. In all the Minister and his two assistants would be present, with the Minister giving the speech. Upon entering the room the proceeded to their seats before being invited to give there speech by the chairsperson.
The Minister got up and moved the the podium, his assistants set up the project screen which was to be used.
The minister smiled as he began
"Ladies and gentlemen, this conference about racial tolerance has had a number of fine speeches so far, we would liek to take this oppertunity to add ours. Recently we have been condemed by certain nations, some in this room at the moment, for our seeminly racial hatred towards Jews. Let us assure you that this is in no way true. In Celtayoshi we believe every religion and race should have an equal chance. We will come alter to the exceptions to this rule, first I would like to point to our huge spending on religion. This totals a massive $4,585,628,711,664 thats over four and a half trillion dollars, which forms over 9% of our budget. We have helped to set up places or worship for many religions and in education at keast 45mins per week must be dedicated to teaching on religion and morality. Now then, this is all well and good, but that doesn't stop racial hatered. In Celtayoshi our open border (EU style but with security checks, no documents necessary except for special cargos) means we get thousands of refugees every year, and immigration is very easy. Our society is forced to welocme these people. We place a lot of emphasis on the people being welcoming, but also on the immigrants to follow our culture, otherwise they should not have come to Celtayoshi. Those that do not obey our laws are jailed. As for those who stage racist riots, protests, they will be forcebly broken up and punished, anyone who is leading a radical organisation will be arrested and executed. We do not tolerate extremism, or racial hatred, and seek to preserve the freedoms of those who wish to practice religion freely, within the laws of the state. Thank You." He smiled again as he stepped down.

As short film was shown of different areas of Celtayoshi and the integration in society.

Garfunk nodded in approval.

"yes, very good"
Cowlquape went up to the Celtayoshi delegate,
"It seems an apology is in order. We misunderstood your meanings for war but we still wish you woyuld reconsider the war against AU.

Yes, yes it was very good.

May walked towards the conference for the second day, she wondered where Garfunk was..........

http://www.go-star.com/antiquing/proctor3.jpg

You must understand it is not in my power to change the war as i do not hold a seat on the War Council, but i will assure you that iyour message will be passed on.

You must understand it is not in my power to change the war as i do not hold a seat on the War Council, but i will assure you that iyour message will be passed on.

'what war' May asked............

Garfunk got up from where he was sitting and got May a chair. He put it right next to him.

The Ottoman Alliance, spearheaded by Celtayoshi and Credonia against the Acre Union madam (OOC: see 'The Acre Union Invades The Gaza Strip')

May sat down,
'Thanks hun' she replied, and sat down to listen to the next delegate.

Garfunk turns to May. I thought you were next for the speech.

'Oh ok' May replied, she got out of her chair and walked up to the microphone.

Garfunk's kilt tightened as he watched May approach the podium.

Ladies and Gentlemen, after this speech if you could remain seated we will have each of the religious leaders also give a short speech.
We would also like to know if you're planning on staying longer so that we can arrange to take you all to our marvellous capital Lake Landing and to our world famous stone-gardens.

That sounds cool.

The Minister regrets he has a country to attend to, but one of his assitances, and another four members of the Celtayoshi delegation will be remaining behind. They are Fred Frotrst (Celtayoshi State News), Andrew Brown (Ministry of Culture), William Frowing (Ministry of Culture), Gostabov I'llichev (Diplomatic Mission), Senski Platenev (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Sxigs Gtosovno (covered as a special assistant to I'llichev)

OOC: Well it should be a long speech.

OOC: Well it should be a long speech.

OOC: that or she died on the way to the podium lol

OOC: Great now there's a single mourning werewolf.
Belfast you say? Hmm. Are you Catholic?

OOC: lol, poor werewolf

and no

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'It is illegal under both Federal and State Law to discriminate in the "terms or conditions of employment" on the Basis of a person's race or color.
"Terms or conditions of employment" means just about anything relating to someone's job: their position, pay, title, hours, vacations, most everything is a term or condition of employment. Whether or not a person is hired is also considered a term or condition of employment.

Race is generally defined as a person's ancestry or ethnic characteristics. Everyone is some race or color. This means that it is illegal to discriminate against anyone, if the basis is their race or color.

Employment race discrimination in the workplace based on association with people of a particular race is also prohibited. For instance, if an employer fired a white employee because she had black friends, or was dating a black man, the white woman would have a discrimination suit, whether or not the employer is prejudiced against whites.

It is also illegal to discriminate on the basis of "color". In one case, an employer hired a "light-complexioned" black applicant with "Caucasian features" over another black applicant who had a "dark complexion" and "Negroid features". This was also against the law, even though in a strict sense one race wasn't being preferred over another.' May said

"It wasn't the usual speech at least." Garfunk said while awaking from the long stasis he was forced to employ due to the length of time.

'It is important to provide people with jobs, as equal opportunities' May said and finished, she left the podium, flushed and hot and went to sit back in her seat.

"It was very good." Garfunk tried to reassure May.

James clapped at the speech and began to worry slightly when he thought about Jonothanas laws allowing descripion discrimination. He then passed a note back to his assistant. It asked when they're speech would be. His assistant began to look for somebody to ask.

'James, me and Garfunk were thinking of going out for a drink would you like to come, my friend Lilac flew in today, shes very pretty and I know you will like her' May whispered to James....

Lilacs new identity (http://www.lizcollins.com/spring2004/images/008.jpg)

The Celtayoshi delegation duely took there notes, and applauded at the end. Interesting speech they thought, now then, who was next?

May held Garfunks hand, he could see the slit marks on her wrist and he cringed..

"Really my brother Linfield said he met this nice woman from Serafima named Lilac. Is ti a common name?"

'Yes, well there are two Lilacs in the office, Lilac Overleigh and Lilac Tripolis' May replied.

"Ah. I don't remember which one he met."

OOC: Which one did he meet?

James clapped at the speech and began to worry slightly when he thought about Jonothanas laws allowing descripion discrimination. He then passed a note back to his assistant. It asked when they're speech would be. His assistant began to look for somebody to ask.
"yes, do you have a question? A speech, I wasn't aware you were meant to be giving one, Ok then, please take the podium whenever you want."

Cowlquape stands up on the podium and announced.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, we now go off the booklet and have the Jonothanian delegate speaking. Due to a clerical error he hasn't been included on the list but welcome him anyway."

'James, me and Garfunk were thinking of going out for a drink would you like to come, my friend Lilac flew in today, shes very pretty and I know you will like her' May whispered to James....

Lilacs new identity (http://www.lizcollins.com/spring2004/images/008.jpg)
James replied:
"I'd love to come."
A twinkle in his eye could be seen. He knew what had happened last night and it had been on his agenda from the start. He loved the Jonothanian Diplomatic Regulation Department. Just as long as you did what you were supposed to do and didn't get into any trouble they were fine. That seemed to be how the whole of Jonothana was going.

He loved Jonothana from the bottom of his heart.

'Thats great, we will pick you up in a bright yellow hummer at 6, Linfield met Lilac Overleigh' May said smiling nodding happily.

OOC: been on whose agenda, what happened last night?

OOC: He's talking about when May and Garfunk :fluffle: and he's been planning on doing that exact same thing.

"Where did you get those cuts on your wrists?" Garfunk asked as his fangs grew half an inch.

'It happened ages ago, remember what i told you yesterday' May hushed her voice.
'Don't get angry' she said very softly stroking his face.

"Oh... Well umm... Were are we going for the drinks?" Garfunk was embarrased at his idiotness.

'Yeah sure' May stood up, took Garfunks big hand and lead him out, waiting for James to follow.
'I will just get Lilac' May whispered leaving Garfunk and knocking on Lilacs door, she answered.
'hey I have found you a date for tonight, hes hot' May giggled.
'really? well i will just brush my hair and i will be out' Lilac laughed.

"Oh... Well umm... Were are we going for the drinks?" Garfunk was embarrased at his idiotness.
Cowlquape overheard this comment and turned to face Garfunk.
"You'll need to wait, the Jonothanian delegate has just gone up"

Garfunk's kilt stood out straight as he followed...

May and Lilac stood outside waiting for their two dates.........

OOC: off for dinner b bck later

May and Lilac stood outside waiting for their two dates.........

OOC: off for dinner b bck later
OOC: Jonothanian delegate won't turn up because he's just gone on stage to deliver his speech.

Garfunk turned to James "SPEAK." He screamed.

Garfunk turned to James "SPEAK." He screamed.
"Please, Mr Garfunk calm down. Afford him the respect he showed you."

"It appears that he will give his speech at a later period so you are free to leave."

OOC: Lily got stood up.

"Aye. I'll just take some peppermint tea ta calm me down." Garfunk patted James on the shoulder affectionately.

OOC: Funny Sanctaphrax. FUNNY!!!

'so is our double date still on?' May asked confused

OOC: Funny Sanctaphrax. FUNNY!!!
OOC: I thought so. Seriously, I thought he was replying to the thread and then he went offline.

James stood up, when he did his job that was all he was focusing on. Even if he did have a lot going on out of his job, none of that existed just now. He proceeded on to the podium:

"Greetings. Firstly I would like to thank Sanctaphrax for the wonderful arrangements, I'm sure we will have a lovely time."

He knew Sanctaphrax would be responsible for all the enjoyment he would have.

"Now, on to the issue at hand. We live in a world where discrimination is a problem, and Jonothana is no exception. Around 45 years ago there were no laws against discrimination at all, and ethnic minorities suffered. Black's were often abused, and any White who wasn't a Christian or Atheist had the right to live in fear.

But that was in the past. The last racist riot was 5 years ago, when discrimination laws, which were more relaxed than they should have been were tightened up. Now we have very strict laws, racist remarks carry a minimum of a 10,000 Jono fine and 28 days in jail, and this is for mild offences. Any racist assault, serious racist remark or one that has the purpose to make others break any of these laws carries a minimum of two years in jail with a fine of 15,000 Jonos.
Discrimination in occupation acceptance and other similar offences carries a 10,000 Jonos fine and a jail term of up to a year.

However, we do not believe in 'positive discrimination', and currently it is really not required. We also have laws that allow a small amount of discrimination in jobs. Skill discrimination is obviously allowed, and for acting jobs, 'Description Discrimination' is allowed. This means that should a white, small man be needed for a specific part then the management is allowed to turn down other applicants who do not meet requirements. This is strictly regulated however and a permit is required to ensure that racism does not occur.

No ethnic quotas have been set for anything, but there is a television, radio and film watchdog to make sure that a negative, racist stereotype is not portrayed, and it also advises on the inclusion of different types into programming, especially those aimed at children, to educate about different races being in everyday life, and so they do not treat them as 'strange, different people', but equally.

Thank you."


With that he sat down, quite satisfied with the result.

'i guess its just you and me baby' May said to Garfunk.

'Maybe not' May said, looking into the room James had re-appeared.
she stuck her thumb up almost asking him, if he was still up for drinks

Bump

((OOC: See you guys, good things come to those who wait.))
James came out and turned to May.
"Yep"
He then glanced at Lilac.
That's Lilac?"
"Yep"
"Well, let's see. If I'm late tomorrow morning, tell them I... had alot of paperwork to get through. Oh, and I might have a headache."
Then, in a whispering, shouting sort of way, said enthusiatically.
"THANKYOU!"

Garfunk gazed around do to the stiffness of his kilt everyone could now see his knees.

OOC: I thought you had to eat.