http://spring-lost.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] spring-lost.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomtownies2008-09-18 03:37 pm

Town Hall, Thursday Afternoon

Mayor Summers and Principal Winchester stood on the platform, the former crossing his arms and scowling somewhat at the back of the room. When he got up to the stand, though, that wore off.

"Welcome," he said, once everyone had entered, "I'd rather have had my first town meeting on more of an up note, but that's not in the cards. You might have noticed the arrival of another island off our shores. They aren't friendlies. Stay away from the island to the best of your ability. Don't pick fights unless you have to." He scraped his throat. "They are currently trying to hold us hostage. We're not going to let that happen."

He nodded at Zoe. "Principal Winchester?"

Zoe was trying to keep her expression neutral, in the hope that if she stayed calm, everyone else would as well. "The inhabitants of the other island want this one as their own, and their leaders have come up with a...plan of sorts for deciding who gets to stay. It's a tournament, us versus them, with chosen fighters from each side."

"After careful consideration," she said, glancing at Cable before looking back to the crowd, "we have decided that agreeing to their request is the best course of action."

"You'll find the list of chosen fighters at the door," Cable continued, fluidly, his face set as impassive as it got-- which was pretty much totally. "But have faith-- no matter how this tournament goes, they're not going to take this island, and you'll hear from us again soon enough."

[ open to all! ]
bigdamnprincipal: (i am staring to the right)

Re: Talk to Zoe and Cable - Zoe

[personal profile] bigdamnprincipal 2008-09-18 07:07 pm (UTC)(link)
"Keep an eye out?" Zoe said. "Especially for the students. I didn't want them involved in this."

Re: Talk to Zoe and Cable - Zoe

[identity profile] light-a-spark.livejournal.com 2008-09-18 07:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"Already am," he assured her. "I don't count on them holding their word. There's already been an attack in town and I suspect it isn't the last one."
bigdamnprincipal: (i am glancing up)

Re: Talk to Zoe and Cable - Zoe

[personal profile] bigdamnprincipal 2008-09-18 07:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Zoe sighed. "That wouldn't surprise me at all. You should be careful too, all right? Don't work yourself crazy."

Re: Talk to Zoe and Cable - Zoe

[identity profile] light-a-spark.livejournal.com 2008-09-18 07:30 pm (UTC)(link)
He flashed her a quick grin. "I'll be fine. Let me know if there's anything. I already offered Fraser back up if it's needed, but if there's anything else..."
bigdamnprincipal: (i am very pleased)

Re: Talk to Zoe and Cable - Zoe

[personal profile] bigdamnprincipal 2008-09-18 08:36 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'll let you know." Zoe gave Roy a relieved smile. "Thank you."

Re: Talk to Zoe and Cable - Zoe

[identity profile] light-a-spark.livejournal.com 2008-09-18 08:38 pm (UTC)(link)
He nodded. "Stay safe, principal Washburn," he told her. "I wouldn't want to have to run after you as well."