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the eleventh hour || twelve debate! Sept 8, 2020 16:22:53 GMT -5

Post by ✨ on Sept 8, 2020 16:22:53 GMT -5

marissa ;

They would give her the question that stings the most straight off of the bat.

"I think we all know that most recently I've suffered through a great loss," Marissa begins curtly, scrunching up her toes in her too-tight shoes to keep herself from toppling over with grief. "As has Mr. Laws," she hasn't forgotten their agreement, "- as have many of you. Twelve is no stranger to difficulty."

She pauses then, part for dramatic effect, part to gather her words.

"How do we get through it? It's sad to say, but I think we're all used to difficulty. We're numb to it - so much so that sometimes we don't realise we're struggling. Every one of us can relate to that - and that's what makes Twelve's strength so inspiring. Because we're still here, aren't we?"

She's still here. Standing tall. Fighting. Even in all her agony - because she has no other choice.

None of them do.

“and men said that the blood of the stars flowed in her veins.”

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the eleventh hour || twelve debate! Sept 8, 2020 23:50:52 GMT -5

Post by Tom on Sept 8, 2020 23:50:52 GMT -5

jaime ;

Grief tore families apart; his own eyes had watched it happen to his own family, not just once nor twice, but four times now. How much pain did the Laws deserve? Cards torn apart and thrown away as if their hand were bad, he's seen grief in the worst ways. Mitchell's laugh still haunts him with a similar feeling of being unable to breath as he stands before Marissa Monaghan in the political debates as if Twelve wanted to throw two broken family heads into a fight.

Carter was alive and growing still.

Did he deserve to be given his son back when people like Marissa Monaghan suffered?

He didn't really know anymore.

He truly was a selfish man like he had been back in school. Marissa Monaghan starts strong, reminding Twelve of the grief they all feel, the strength they all carry, and they're still there. Surviving through all of the pain and suffering Twelve carries. Their victors being signs of that survivability that bleeds in Twelve's veins. Even Carter and Hellion still breath with the same strength that resides in Twelve, hot and bright. Never in his years did he expect his own son to be apart of that image. A deep breath as he scrunches his hands into the podium in front of him, letting his heart stop hammering before he smiles and lets himself fall into the politic public image.

"As Mrs. Monaghan has said, we are strong. We're a resilient people, coming back stronger and stronger every time." Eyes glance to his opponent, remembering their deal. Jaime Laws didn't want to make things harder for the Monaghans. "Both of us, Mrs. Monaghan and I, have suffered some of the worst things you can ever experience in life," A deep breath as he stares forward, keeping his cool. "But we aren't the only ones. Twelve is ravaged by a plague of hunger and poor working conditions. Our people are suffering and I've been working to remedy this since coming into office."

A glance to Carter standing on the sidelines as he smiles gently.

"I ran for mayor after the 80th to protect my son, but this time, I am here to run for you, Twelve."