Gamerofthegame
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Maysaki sighed a little as she once again summoned the senate together. Although this time... This time it was different. Yui was summoned, too, as was the new Empress.
The only thing the senate and company were told of the meeting is that is was a important discussion. Of importancy. To the empire, mind, not to random things like the next ball room dance.
When the invited gathered, or at least those that decided to come, a very hesitant Maysaki sat up in her seat fully and settled her hands on the table, moving them in a number of positions before just laying them flat. Obviously she was... Well, scared might be a good word for it, but at the same time, determined. There was still the fright, of course. You could be fearful, but determined. Usually that goes hand in hand, really.
In anycase, Maysaki spoke. And it was clear.
"This is not so much a Senate vote on a issue then a discussion for the benefit of our empire, as we all work one way or another for its benefit." She paused again, thinking her actions over for a moment again, "To put it simply... I fear for the empire's continued survival. As you know... Or... I hope, at least," She joked a little, "The now called United Outer Colonies have broken off from the Empire. For a variety of reasons... A large list, really. Nationalism is a strong example..." She said, waving her hand in the air for a moment before settling it down again.
"The people of the empire are... Eh... Annoyed, to say the least. Maybe not so much in Yamatai, but... To say there isn't fear to be annoyed is a complete lie. Of course, there are other systems and worlds as well, but for the most part they follow a same path. To say the same of the Warmaster worlds would be a lie, though... They are past that. Actually, I fear for the people I hold dears' lives. While the United Outer Colonies could break away, and they had probably put lots of thought into this and pushed themselves toward it... My people, though, I doubt will want to wait if things continue. And, knowing certain people, with it being so close to Yamatai... I fear that, in short, they will all be killed." Maysaki's voice stayed calm. Although that took a bit of effort to keep emotions out of her voice.
"With that in mind, you know why I am bringing this up. I personally believe it would help the empire as a whole if... For this time around, instead of leaving it in the hands of a few, or in this particular case one... Well, if it is a democratic vote. Among the masses as a whole." She paused for a moment before continuing, "While I don't think trying to force a democracy on Yamatai is wise, nor what I am trying to do... This one time, being that the civilians of the Empire are... Annoyed with the royalty as a whole, to say the least."
She then explained a little, "The Motoyoshi clan, for instance... Is disgraced... And, to put it simply... Nothing changed when they were in power. The Ketsurui clan faces a similar reputation in the face of Uesu... And the other previous rulers shared a negative light as well. Even if Empress Himiko is voted into power by the people, it still changes how she was brought into power. They will be more pleased and in approval if whatever happens with the new ruler in power happens because they chose, and not someone else. Moral will improve, to put it simply."
Maysaki paused again, and shrugged gently, "... Discuss, then."
The only thing the senate and company were told of the meeting is that is was a important discussion. Of importancy. To the empire, mind, not to random things like the next ball room dance.
When the invited gathered, or at least those that decided to come, a very hesitant Maysaki sat up in her seat fully and settled her hands on the table, moving them in a number of positions before just laying them flat. Obviously she was... Well, scared might be a good word for it, but at the same time, determined. There was still the fright, of course. You could be fearful, but determined. Usually that goes hand in hand, really.
In anycase, Maysaki spoke. And it was clear.
"This is not so much a Senate vote on a issue then a discussion for the benefit of our empire, as we all work one way or another for its benefit." She paused again, thinking her actions over for a moment again, "To put it simply... I fear for the empire's continued survival. As you know... Or... I hope, at least," She joked a little, "The now called United Outer Colonies have broken off from the Empire. For a variety of reasons... A large list, really. Nationalism is a strong example..." She said, waving her hand in the air for a moment before settling it down again.
"The people of the empire are... Eh... Annoyed, to say the least. Maybe not so much in Yamatai, but... To say there isn't fear to be annoyed is a complete lie. Of course, there are other systems and worlds as well, but for the most part they follow a same path. To say the same of the Warmaster worlds would be a lie, though... They are past that. Actually, I fear for the people I hold dears' lives. While the United Outer Colonies could break away, and they had probably put lots of thought into this and pushed themselves toward it... My people, though, I doubt will want to wait if things continue. And, knowing certain people, with it being so close to Yamatai... I fear that, in short, they will all be killed." Maysaki's voice stayed calm. Although that took a bit of effort to keep emotions out of her voice.
"With that in mind, you know why I am bringing this up. I personally believe it would help the empire as a whole if... For this time around, instead of leaving it in the hands of a few, or in this particular case one... Well, if it is a democratic vote. Among the masses as a whole." She paused for a moment before continuing, "While I don't think trying to force a democracy on Yamatai is wise, nor what I am trying to do... This one time, being that the civilians of the Empire are... Annoyed with the royalty as a whole, to say the least."
She then explained a little, "The Motoyoshi clan, for instance... Is disgraced... And, to put it simply... Nothing changed when they were in power. The Ketsurui clan faces a similar reputation in the face of Uesu... And the other previous rulers shared a negative light as well. Even if Empress Himiko is voted into power by the people, it still changes how she was brought into power. They will be more pleased and in approval if whatever happens with the new ruler in power happens because they chose, and not someone else. Moral will improve, to put it simply."
Maysaki paused again, and shrugged gently, "... Discuss, then."
