OOC: Open to reacts
This wasn’t the first time Emryc had made a public address while he was recovering from injuries, and he doubted it would be the last. Getting the best care out there meant he was well on his way to being back in the office. However, with all the media buzz around him he was advised to make a Holonet appearance to update the galaxy on his condition and next steps. He experienced an outpouring of support and grief not only from fans, but also from other diplomats like the Chancellor and others. While he considered it all to be superficial and fake, this much attention still made him slightly uncomfortable.
The half Sephi was standing in front of a podium, a few days after being released from the hospital. The bruises on his face had healed, but there was still a scar on the left side of his face that hadn’t quite gone away yet. Emryc’s frosty gaze stared out at the cameras, his hair back to being perfectly styled. He was back in a suit and back to his Presidential appearance.
“Citizens of the galaxy,” That familiar baritone began, “Words cannot express how humbled I am for the amount of support I’ve received during the troubling times I’ve experienced,” His mind briefly wandered to when he was playing cards with the pirates at some point, “I am not afraid to admit that the kidnapping was truly jarring. I commend the exceptional efforts of the ISC Rangers, the New Republic Rangers support and also the Jedi that rose to meet the challenge,” Emryc detested giving credit to Jedi, but even he couldn’t gloss over a Councilor appearing on the scene. The woman had played her hand right.
“But I also do not condone the escalation of violence amidst all this,” Emryc stated firmly. This entire segment was added to his speech due to his aides insisting. Those that knew him well would clearly see he despised speaking on this topic, “It is an unforgivable tragedy what happened with the members of the Emryc Thorne Fan Club,” He cringed slightly uttering the words, “And my thoughts are with those that perished and I hope for a speedy recovery for…” He blinked before he continued, “..Ms. Pootalina Thorne,” Emryc cleared his throat after a moment, “I fully expect the Free World Alliance Prime Minister to speak to this grave tragedy with a plan of action to follow up. In addition to that, my office will be offering reparations to the families of those that died and match the donations to those that donate to the fan club.” (@lizziie )
Emryc reminded himself to strangle his aide at some point. The very subtly irritated look on his face disappeared as he moved to the next topic.
“In light of this, let it be known that the ISC will not be silent after such a brazen move by pirates affiliated with the Five Syndicates. I hereby formally declare all Five Syndicate planets and combat individuals to be enemies of the ISC. Henceforth, the ISC will begin corrective measures to bring justice to the criminally governed planets that have not only systematically withheld AMS vaccines from its citizens but has allowed despicable actions such as the kidnapping of galactic leaders. This ends now. The ISC military forces will be mobilized and deployed at once. I will also work with FWA and New Republic leaders to track the Syndicate organizations that have dug their roots in deep within these territories."
The half Sephi paused for a moment before he finally finished, “I was not afraid after the Sith shot me down, and I’m still not afraid today. I am a man of the people and I serve you. And I am here to stay.”