Respectfully...
Bonjour mes amies. Well! I'm still a wee tad flabbergasted with yesterday's post. That isn't to say I didn't think our Dream Teller wouldn't eventually come around to our way of thinking but I didn't expect it quite this soon. But then one never knows where she is concerned... And that is what makes things so interesting around here.
I've been in touch with some of our friends and colleagues and we're all looking forward to having a little more freedom, and a more relaxed atmosphere in which to work. However, we've left it to Dream Teller to sway those other serious minded members of the Council of Alliances in our direction. I don't want to give the impression that they are difficult to deal with because that isn't the issue at all.
Given their mission they aren't often in the mood to laugh or enjoy the lighter side of life, so it is with a great deal of respect for our superiors that we wish to brighten their day in some small way. If you think about what their business entails and all that they are charged with in doing that business (you've learned much of it here) mayhap you can understand that not one of us younger folks would ever dream of suggesting anything to devalue their work. We aren't gripers and complainers because we believe in all that they do, and those same elders are the very ones who take time out of their busy schedules to mentor and teach us so that we can take our place among them. So said (and with Dream Teller's blessing), I wanted to take some time to tell you more about our elders and some of our colleagues, as a way of showing respect for them.
As you know, the sitting members of the Council are our leaders. It falls upon their shoulders to identify problems, decide which of those deserves priority, and direct our efforts in that vein. Not only must they be on top of things, they are charged with deciding who is best suited to handle the situations that crop up. Then they must see that whomever they choose is provided with whatever assistance they need to accomplish the task. No small order because in all of that they must attempt to predict the safest avenues to take, for they are responsible for the safety of all involved.
While handling those matters they also handle such things as pertain to each of their own Kinds. For instance, the Warlock Gregory Robicheaux deals with Council matters; presides over his large Coven which requires his duties as Warlock; is head of his family that requires what that entails; has to be prepared for whatever else goes with his way of life as a Witch; and all of that while handling the business of working ranch. Add to those duties the numerous charitable organizations that demand his attention and you might understand why we are in awe of him, and have the greatest respect for him.
Some of you will think that because he is Warlock he can just snap his fingers and take care of many of those concerns. That isn't the way of it. To be sure, he has skills and abilities that allow him to make short work of certain things but with those come rules one must follow when dealing with the business of life; personal or otherwise. Some of you might wonder what is the point of having preternatural abilities if one doesn't take advantage of them. The point is simple. One doesn't take advantage for purely selfish motives, lest one is of the sort of whom Gregory and his colleagues must defend against. Get the drift? Those who have extraordinary skills and abilities were gifted for a purpose. Those who choose to use their gifts for personal gain, and as weapons against those without them, do so at their own risk. People like Gregory do not risk self and loved ones, or the lives of innocents, rather he uses his gifts for the good of all.
As you know, certain of our Council members are mortals without gifts such as Gregory has. The choice to offer them the opportunity to join the Alliance wasn't made, lightly, nor were they random choices. For instance, the Catholic Bishop was chosen for his dealings with otherworldly evil (he has performed exorcisms), and it is the powers of his faith that lend him that ability. To be sure, he didn't jump at the opportunity for like others of his faith he wrestled with joining league with Pagans and other Kinds of whom he either had strict religious and personal beliefs about, or didn't believe existed at all. The same was true of the Protestant minister. They had to be wooed and shown things beyond the scope of their ability to give credence to, until witnessed with their own eyes. But the point I'm making here is that they are possessed of open minds that is rare among others of their faiths. And as heads of their flocks they are privy to things going on that demand more than just their efforts.
Acceptance of what isn't right and threatens the good of all is key to bringing together all who wish to provide the best defense against evil of any nature. And thus you have the Council of Alliances. Each member has learned to accept other faiths and beliefs without anyone feeling pressured to desert their teachings. Rather they respect other's beliefs and pool their knowledge and whatever talents each has to provide us with an extraordinary team of defense. But as powerful as they are, they are by no means able to handle each and every situation that arises, for their numbers are few.
Enter those they depend upon for their assistance; hunters, trackers, Covens, and aye, those mortals who give of their precious time to assist in other ways. Ours is no small operation and given modern methods that all Kinds have at their fingertips, our offices require staffing with competent folks who perform those office tasks.
I hope I have given you a broader picture of what we do and some insight into the lives of those who give, unselfishly, of their time and of themselves so that everyone can enjoy a safer, more peaceful existence. Happy day, Kaithlin.
I've been in touch with some of our friends and colleagues and we're all looking forward to having a little more freedom, and a more relaxed atmosphere in which to work. However, we've left it to Dream Teller to sway those other serious minded members of the Council of Alliances in our direction. I don't want to give the impression that they are difficult to deal with because that isn't the issue at all.
Given their mission they aren't often in the mood to laugh or enjoy the lighter side of life, so it is with a great deal of respect for our superiors that we wish to brighten their day in some small way. If you think about what their business entails and all that they are charged with in doing that business (you've learned much of it here) mayhap you can understand that not one of us younger folks would ever dream of suggesting anything to devalue their work. We aren't gripers and complainers because we believe in all that they do, and those same elders are the very ones who take time out of their busy schedules to mentor and teach us so that we can take our place among them. So said (and with Dream Teller's blessing), I wanted to take some time to tell you more about our elders and some of our colleagues, as a way of showing respect for them.
As you know, the sitting members of the Council are our leaders. It falls upon their shoulders to identify problems, decide which of those deserves priority, and direct our efforts in that vein. Not only must they be on top of things, they are charged with deciding who is best suited to handle the situations that crop up. Then they must see that whomever they choose is provided with whatever assistance they need to accomplish the task. No small order because in all of that they must attempt to predict the safest avenues to take, for they are responsible for the safety of all involved.
While handling those matters they also handle such things as pertain to each of their own Kinds. For instance, the Warlock Gregory Robicheaux deals with Council matters; presides over his large Coven which requires his duties as Warlock; is head of his family that requires what that entails; has to be prepared for whatever else goes with his way of life as a Witch; and all of that while handling the business of working ranch. Add to those duties the numerous charitable organizations that demand his attention and you might understand why we are in awe of him, and have the greatest respect for him.
Some of you will think that because he is Warlock he can just snap his fingers and take care of many of those concerns. That isn't the way of it. To be sure, he has skills and abilities that allow him to make short work of certain things but with those come rules one must follow when dealing with the business of life; personal or otherwise. Some of you might wonder what is the point of having preternatural abilities if one doesn't take advantage of them. The point is simple. One doesn't take advantage for purely selfish motives, lest one is of the sort of whom Gregory and his colleagues must defend against. Get the drift? Those who have extraordinary skills and abilities were gifted for a purpose. Those who choose to use their gifts for personal gain, and as weapons against those without them, do so at their own risk. People like Gregory do not risk self and loved ones, or the lives of innocents, rather he uses his gifts for the good of all.
As you know, certain of our Council members are mortals without gifts such as Gregory has. The choice to offer them the opportunity to join the Alliance wasn't made, lightly, nor were they random choices. For instance, the Catholic Bishop was chosen for his dealings with otherworldly evil (he has performed exorcisms), and it is the powers of his faith that lend him that ability. To be sure, he didn't jump at the opportunity for like others of his faith he wrestled with joining league with Pagans and other Kinds of whom he either had strict religious and personal beliefs about, or didn't believe existed at all. The same was true of the Protestant minister. They had to be wooed and shown things beyond the scope of their ability to give credence to, until witnessed with their own eyes. But the point I'm making here is that they are possessed of open minds that is rare among others of their faiths. And as heads of their flocks they are privy to things going on that demand more than just their efforts.
Acceptance of what isn't right and threatens the good of all is key to bringing together all who wish to provide the best defense against evil of any nature. And thus you have the Council of Alliances. Each member has learned to accept other faiths and beliefs without anyone feeling pressured to desert their teachings. Rather they respect other's beliefs and pool their knowledge and whatever talents each has to provide us with an extraordinary team of defense. But as powerful as they are, they are by no means able to handle each and every situation that arises, for their numbers are few.
Enter those they depend upon for their assistance; hunters, trackers, Covens, and aye, those mortals who give of their precious time to assist in other ways. Ours is no small operation and given modern methods that all Kinds have at their fingertips, our offices require staffing with competent folks who perform those office tasks.
I hope I have given you a broader picture of what we do and some insight into the lives of those who give, unselfishly, of their time and of themselves so that everyone can enjoy a safer, more peaceful existence. Happy day, Kaithlin.
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4:08 AM
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