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halfbloodhill2014-05-20 08:59 pm
weneedasign) wrote in halfbloodhill2014-05-20 08:59 pm
IM - WILL YOU JOIN IN OUR CRUSADE?
[For the past few days people might have noticed Enjolras in the mess half - or rather haven't noticed him at the mess hall. That's because Enjolras hasn't been eating there. Sure, he's made brief appearances - long enough to grab a plate of food before going outside.
At first it was because the weather had finally seemed to make up it's mind, but sitting outside eating had given him an idea.
Or rather... Reignited a certain idea.
He sends out the rainbow sometime in the morning, a frown on his lips. It should be clear to anyone he has thought long and hard about what he's going to say.]
A few of you might recall an attempt to protest the ridiculous rule that we can only sit with our families at meals. [Or, y'know, remember how poorly it ended.] I believe enough time has passed, enough to do something about it again.
More and more of us come, all from different pantheons, and the continue rule that we can only sit with our cabin - while it makes sense for us Greeks - hardly makes sense for everyone else. The Romans before coming here lived with their cohorts, they ate where they pleased I believe. [Feel free to correct him on that if he's wrong.] The Egyptian's have nothing like this outside of their Nomes and the Norse... Well most of you I believe didn't know about any of this until Hera appeared to you.
We have been told we must continue to adapt, to work together. And while it may seem small to some - prohibiting us from forming new bonds and strengthening friendships through meals meant for family - weakens us. Not only that, it's pushing our system upon those who have never lived that way.
[He pauses, taking a breath.]
I'm not a fool as to repeat last time. My suggestion for how to go about doing this would be eating outside.
[He's still not sure what Hera's punishment was meant to accomplish, but he's wise to keep that to himself.]
I'll be by my cabin for anyone who wants to discuss this with me.
[And with that he dismisses the rainbow.]
At first it was because the weather had finally seemed to make up it's mind, but sitting outside eating had given him an idea.
Or rather... Reignited a certain idea.
He sends out the rainbow sometime in the morning, a frown on his lips. It should be clear to anyone he has thought long and hard about what he's going to say.]
A few of you might recall an attempt to protest the ridiculous rule that we can only sit with our families at meals. [Or, y'know, remember how poorly it ended.] I believe enough time has passed, enough to do something about it again.
More and more of us come, all from different pantheons, and the continue rule that we can only sit with our cabin - while it makes sense for us Greeks - hardly makes sense for everyone else. The Romans before coming here lived with their cohorts, they ate where they pleased I believe. [Feel free to correct him on that if he's wrong.] The Egyptian's have nothing like this outside of their Nomes and the Norse... Well most of you I believe didn't know about any of this until Hera appeared to you.
We have been told we must continue to adapt, to work together. And while it may seem small to some - prohibiting us from forming new bonds and strengthening friendships through meals meant for family - weakens us. Not only that, it's pushing our system upon those who have never lived that way.
[He pauses, taking a breath.]
I'm not a fool as to repeat last time. My suggestion for how to go about doing this would be eating outside.
[He's still not sure what Hera's punishment was meant to accomplish, but he's wise to keep that to himself.]
I'll be by my cabin for anyone who wants to discuss this with me.
[And with that he dismisses the rainbow.]
/jack
Enjolras, I thought I might stop by and talk to you about -
[She sees Rhys, smiles, and switches to English.]
Great minds, I see. Do you two mind if I join you? I gather you're discussing this matter of seating concerns.
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Of course. Your input would be very welcome- we were just discussing how foolish the rule is and Hera's punishment last year was.
no subject
[He turns his body, just a bit, to face her as well as Rhys.]
They believe their rules are the law in camp, regardless of your pantheon. I wouldn't be surprised either if they're a bit threatened that you two and the rest of the Norse gods are being reincarnated.
She - nor the other gods - seem to realize there's give and take that's needed.
no subject
Do we know the original purpose of the rule? Understanding that would help us in an argument against it. And is Hera the originator of the rule, or is she merely enforcing it?
no subject
[It might be slightly more effective than just lunchacading, since that was ineffective last time.]
no subject
[He shakes his head.]
Presenting the idea might sound good in spirit, but Mr. D and Chiron have done nothing before even when it's clear that people don't like the rule.