EVENT LOG: Debate Time!

[progressmods]

Who: All the candidates, debate moderators, everyone.
What: Progress City's first Mayoral Debate.
Where: Park in Aqua District.
When: 4/29.
Warnings: Mudslinging and Dumpster Fires.

[Alright, impromptu election. Got it.

Bill takes on the liberties of organizing a debate, making sure to space it out a couple days to give the candidates some time to prepare. The park in the pink district is chosen as a venue, given the relatively decent weather, and a large stage is constructed in the middle of it. There are a number of podiums set up for the candidates, a table and microphone down in front for debate moderators and those simply wanting to ask questions, and a good number of chairs for those wanting to see a living and breathing dumpster fire.

The whole thing is catered by Joffrey's, too, so at least you have free coffee to get you through the death of Progress City's sanity as we know it.]

Comments

[allknowledgegoodknowledge]

Absolutely splendid, dear, you're doing wonderfully.

[She's about to sit down but:]

Oh, sorry, almost forgot: there was this local theater production about a girl named Belle in the castle of a handsome Beast that I..... enjoyed. Is that depiction close to the truth?

[greatwidesomewhere]

[Belle lets out a nervous laugh, but her expression fades into shock when the woman proceeds to summarize the events leading up to coming here, albeit in a rather simplistic way.]

...Oh! I'm...not certain 'handsome' is the word I'd have used, but...that's correct, I was trapped in his castle for a time before I came here. You said you saw this in a theater?

[allknowledgegoodknowledge]

Oh yes! It was absolutely marvelous. One of the greatest romances I've ever seen! Some minor improvements needed, of course, there really was no reason he needed to de-furrify towards the-

Well, never mind, I assume there's some liberties in that story then?

[greatwidesomewhere]

R-romances...

[Belle repeats the word almost under her breath, incredulously.]

...Yes, I'd say so. Still, I'm glad you enjoyed it so much. If...if there are any campaign questions you might have, I can certainly answer them.

[allknowledgegoodknowledge]

....hm.

[Eclipsa doesn't really show disapproval but there's a different tone to her constant cat-like smile.]

Very well then, how do you feel about relationships between monsters and humans or Mewmans.

[greatwidesomewhere]

[Belle's eyes go a little wide, but she doesn't hesitate much at the question.]

Well, without any firsthand experience, I can't judge for myself, but...if two people care for each other, I see no reason to keep them apart. Love is...special, and important. Nothing can change that.

[allknowledgegoodknowledge]

So, for instance, if my wonderful granddaughter Star, that's her over there, look at how talented she is, wants to marry her demon boyfriend, this would be approved by the state?

[greatwidesomewhere]

[Belle glances over where Eclipsa is pointing, and gives Star a smile.]

Hello, Star! If that's what you wanted to do, I'd hardly see a problem with it.

[ilovepuppies]

[Just this face]

[allknowledgegoodknowledge]

[Thumbs up! She's got you girl]

Wonderful.

[standingonmyneck]

[...sigh.]

[allknowledgegoodknowledge]

[its an important policy to establish.]

[ilovepuppies]

But I!? He's not!? I don't!?

[OH MY GOD WHY DOES EVERYONE THINK SHE'S DATING TOM

she's going to bury her face in her hands grandma why]

[allknowledgegoodknowledge]

Oh, did things not work out? I'm sorry, dear. There's always more fishmen in the sea. And if he didn't appreciate you, I'm sure Marco can find some ice cream to share.

[ilovepuppies]

[this is the face of a girl who has yet to embrace her inner furry]

Oh, right. Marco. He's... around!

[And dating Tadashi's brother, oops]

[greatwidesomewhere]

...Right! Wonderful.

[someone else please ask her a question this is very awkward.]