British Londinium
14-07-2007, 21:34
Aedifices Parliamentarii
Kensington, Imperio
People's Sovereign Republic of British Londinium
Consul Sir Alistair Davidson stood rigidly before the combined Senate and National Assembly. The MPs were anxious, nervous, and they let it show all to well. And, who in their position wouldn't be? One too many nations had called for an invasion of British Londinium, and that meant their jobs were on the line. But when the Consul requested their assembly, saying that he had vital news for them, they dutifully attended, as their nationalistic loyalty expected of them.
"Ladies and gentlemen of this Parliament of the People's Sovereign Republic of British Londinium, I thank you for your attendance," the Consul said genially. "As you are well aware, the rest of the world does not share our love of law and order. The blending of a detainee numbered 1401 has received international condemnation. Our citizens abroad are being arrested for nothing more than being a Londinian. A handful of nations are threatening war. And, can we really fault them for it? After all, they are only human -"
Many gasped at his last sentence, considered by most Londinians to be a grave insult. Alistair motioned for them to be silent, and they obliged.
"-and thus they can not be expected to understand our penchant for lawfulness. And we cannot reasonably expect to convince them to even tolerate the excesses British Londinium will undertake to obtain our punctilious, orderly society. The world is a barbaric, disorganized place, filled with writhing worms who profess themselves to be leaders of their so-called civilized nations. Those troglodytes threaten our very existence, and President Azzopardi and I have agreed that we must take very drastic measures to ensure our survival. British Londinium needs a strong leader, a leader capable of ensuring our protection against all threats that may arise against us. We need a...Swanner, if you will, to assist us. Say what you will about the former Prime Minister, but he was a strong leader, and it was only the betrayal of his subordinates that prevented him from defeating the Sovereign League."
The Consul paused for a moment. "Thus, it is with great trepidation that I announce to you President Azzopardi's decision to grant me emergency powers under article twelve of the National Exigency Act of 2010."
Instead of the rampant shouting and protests the Consul expected, he received a standing ovation from the Parliament.
Let a new era begin, Alistair thought. For this country shall never forget my name.
Kensington, Imperio
People's Sovereign Republic of British Londinium
Consul Sir Alistair Davidson stood rigidly before the combined Senate and National Assembly. The MPs were anxious, nervous, and they let it show all to well. And, who in their position wouldn't be? One too many nations had called for an invasion of British Londinium, and that meant their jobs were on the line. But when the Consul requested their assembly, saying that he had vital news for them, they dutifully attended, as their nationalistic loyalty expected of them.
"Ladies and gentlemen of this Parliament of the People's Sovereign Republic of British Londinium, I thank you for your attendance," the Consul said genially. "As you are well aware, the rest of the world does not share our love of law and order. The blending of a detainee numbered 1401 has received international condemnation. Our citizens abroad are being arrested for nothing more than being a Londinian. A handful of nations are threatening war. And, can we really fault them for it? After all, they are only human -"
Many gasped at his last sentence, considered by most Londinians to be a grave insult. Alistair motioned for them to be silent, and they obliged.
"-and thus they can not be expected to understand our penchant for lawfulness. And we cannot reasonably expect to convince them to even tolerate the excesses British Londinium will undertake to obtain our punctilious, orderly society. The world is a barbaric, disorganized place, filled with writhing worms who profess themselves to be leaders of their so-called civilized nations. Those troglodytes threaten our very existence, and President Azzopardi and I have agreed that we must take very drastic measures to ensure our survival. British Londinium needs a strong leader, a leader capable of ensuring our protection against all threats that may arise against us. We need a...Swanner, if you will, to assist us. Say what you will about the former Prime Minister, but he was a strong leader, and it was only the betrayal of his subordinates that prevented him from defeating the Sovereign League."
The Consul paused for a moment. "Thus, it is with great trepidation that I announce to you President Azzopardi's decision to grant me emergency powers under article twelve of the National Exigency Act of 2010."
Instead of the rampant shouting and protests the Consul expected, he received a standing ovation from the Parliament.
Let a new era begin, Alistair thought. For this country shall never forget my name.