Guys No

[longterm]

So the march had been a mess. As Cesare sat hidden, watching from his office and paying close attention to the news, it became pretty clear that nobody knew quite what they wanted. At least it seemed that nobody could quite agree.

For Cesare, that's actually pretty helpful. When anything is vague, that means that he gets to define it. With the attack on Newham and the wolves getting increasingly audacious, something needs to be done. Tensions are escalating and he doesn't want this to end badly. He schedules a press conference for the next week. It's time to make a political play.

As he makes his way to the press room he has a carefully crafted speech already prepared:

"This month the people of London expressed their feelings of concern regarding their city. They used their voices and I have heard them. Peace and unity are vital to the strength and security of this city and for too long we have allowed London to be ruled by violence and crime.

Politics is one thing. Violence is different. There is never an excuse for bloodshed and enough is enough. From now on, all crimes, whether used for political purposes or not, will be treated as the crimes that they are. If you commit a crime, no matter the reason, you will be prosecuted. If you are violent, you will be punished. This applies to all races, all factions, everyone.

It is time to be peaceful and united. Any of those who act against that can either leave or face punishment."

[OOC note: This will in no way stop territory claims. It's mainly empty talk, supporting laws that are already in place. While Cesare is attempting to discourage violence, any actual punishments for such behaviour will not be properly enforced. Keep on doing your thing. Cesare is just firmly taking a personal stance against crime and bloodshed.]

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[longterm]

"You see, now that is an interesting idea," he says, casually pointing to Joscelin for emphasis and standing up to pace while he thinks. It's a really good idea actually. One that he hasn't thought of before.

"Though I do fear that legitimisation might enable other groups to attempt violent upheavals themselves. After all, if it worked for the wolves, why not others? I have no interest in encouraging that..."

[dredefulchilde]

Joscelin hadn't really expected to be taken seriously, but he rather likes that for once he's thought of one eventuality that Cesare hadn't considered.

"We're no strangers to violent upheavals ourselves," he reminds Cesare. "It's been less than a year since we had to petition to be let back on the Council, but we managed it. You've even unseated bloody Sylvia Redbright. Tell your doggy stooge, whoever he may be, that he is responsible for the conduct of his kind. Like a hostage, but phrase it more prettily." Joscelin's more fond of public executions for bad behavior, but he figures political ruin is probably just as effective in this day and age.

"And who else would want to be represented? The ghosts? Half of them can't even cross the river to get to Westminster, and the fae have their own government over in fairyland."

[longterm]

"I'm simply aware that it's a slippery slope," Cesare says a little warily. "As soon as you give a person one thing, they try to take ten more." After all, isn't that what Cesare has done? He expects people to be just as bad as him, just with slightly less wine.

"But I'll take it into account," he says with a slightly dismissive smile, though he does mean it. He just doesn't think it's a great idea just yet.