Town Meeting

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John awoke at his usual early hour on the morning of the town meeting. He dressed with slightly more than usual care in his suit of clothes from home, broke his fast with a light meal, and headed to the Golden Horseshoe to ensure that things were the way he wanted.

The chairs and small tables were already perfectly arranged, but John dragged a podium he found backstage out to the front of the curtain. Then he bustled about in the kitchen area setting out drinks and whatever small snacks he could find back there.

Before long, interested citizens began filing in and he went up to the podium. There was no microphone because he'd never heard of such a thing, but John Adams never had difficulty making himself heard.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome. If you would please pick up any refreshments you'd care for and take your seats, we'll begin in just a few minutes."

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"Thank you, Captain. I hope you're right," sighed John as the meeting began to break up. "And I'm sorry the public reaction wasn't more positive, though I understand their position as well. Should you wish to discuss it with me further, please do not hesitate to send a letter or find me in my office. Good day, sir." He bowed respectfully and moved off to see if he could catch Susan before she had to return to the children.

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Susan met John with raised eyebrows and a sort of exhausted sigh. "Well. That was interesting."

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He gave her a wry smile in return. "Far more civil than I'd expected, actually." It hadn't devolved into a cane fight (http://youtube.com/watch?v=9UVxtQbxoww), and no shotguns were involved.

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"Hm. True. Apart from Orcot storming out and a few unfortunate things being said ... I think it was productive, anyway. At least I hope so." She gave him an amused look. "How does it compare to your Congress back home?"

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John snorted. "Apart from the fact that I'm usually the one saying the loud, unfortunate things, not far different. I'd always wondered what it was like to be President of the Congress, but now I wish I could leave this moderation business to Hancock. He's much better at it than I."

[sensiblesusan.livejournal.com]

"Oh, I thought you managed it well. Especially that exchange with Captain Ironfoundersson there. If he can communicate what you said to him to Leon, so much the better."

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"I do feel for Detective Orcot, but trampling the rights of others cannot be the best way to accomplish his goals."

He shook his head. "I suppose only time will tell if this was the correct action to take."

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"It's better that it was discussed at all," Susan said. "Otherwise who knows; it might've all blown up in our faces somehow." She sighed. "I've got to make sure the children get their dinner. But I'll see you soon, then?"

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"Please," he murmured, taking her hand discretely and squeezing it lightly.