Rubicon [Concluded]

[TinCow]

“Even if you have nothing to write, write and say so.”
- Marcus Tullius Cicero

There was little discussion in the Senate. Many men were cowering in their corners, fearful of saying anything that might offend the others. Others ducked out early to go bathing. The day’s ‘debate’ turned into little more than a discussion between whoever happened to remain, and even then many were unwilling to commit to a position.

However, the Senate was also unwilling to let the day drag on longer, and thus towards the end a flurry of voting began. Cronos Impera was the target, and soon the startled Senator found himself isolated and vulnerable. His vehement accusations had provoked the ire of his colleagues, and proscription seemed likely.

At the last minute, an older man in a fine, white toga rose and began lecturing the Senate about their unwillingness to speak up in such a time of crisis. He cited many historical examples of when silence resulted in the downfall of great peoples, and many a head in the Senate was soon bowed in shame. Eventually he turned his attentions towards Andres, whose face grew confused. “But, I was speaking…” he began, before the older man wave his hand dismissively at him. “Yes, yes, but you were speaking erroneously. You are an example of passivity and that will not due in a time of crisis!” The older man then began to lecture Andres on how important it was to root out those who meant to destroy the Republic. He then began to discuss Cultured Drizzt fan and explained how voting for him would be far preferable to abstaining. “But, it won’t even make a difference…” complained Andres. The man waived his hand dismissively again, “That’s not the point!” He opened his mouth to begin yet another lecture, but Andres shrugged, “Fine, fine! I shall do as you say, just stop lecturing me!” Andres promptly changed his vote to Cultured Drizzt fan.

As had been noted though, it did not make a difference in the final tally. As it became clear that Cronos Impera was in the lead by a moderate margin, his face began to whiten. He rose from his seat in the Optimates section and attempted to flee from the Curia, but a few guards outside the gates grabbed him as he tried to run by. The men nodded to Senators inside, a subtle thanks for the prosperity their families were about to receive, and proceeded to slit Cronos Impera’s throat. They dropped his body on the floor and left to go appraise their new properties.

The Senators filed out into the city.

Cronos Imperia: 5 (AggonyDuck, Cultured Drizzt fan, Ignoramus, Capt. Blackadder, Beefy187)

Andres: 2 (Chaotix, YLC)
Sasaki: 2 (w&f, ATPG, johnhughthom)
Ignoramus: 2 (Khazaar)
Beefy187: 2 (Tratorix, Greyblades)
Chaotix: 1 (Sasaki)
YLC: 1 (khaan)
Cultured Drizzt fan: 1 (Andres)

Abstain: 5 (Splitpersonality, Gaius Scribonius Curio, Jolt, Iskander 3.1, Marshal Murat)

Not Voting: 7 (LittleGrizzly, Ichigo, atheotes, TheFlax, Caius, Cronos Imperia, everyone)

Alive (27):
Beefy187
Andres
Greyblades
LittleGrizzly
Sasaki Kojiro
everyone
johnhughthom
AggonyDuck
Shinseikhaan
spL1tp3r50naL1ty
Chaotix
Khazaar
Ichigo
Jolt
Cultured Drizzt fan
Gaius Scribonius Curio
Marshal Murat
Iskander 3.1
Captain Blackadder
atheotes
Tratorix
YLC
woad&fangs
Askthepizzaguy
Ignoramus
TheFlax
Caius

Killed (7):
White_eyes:D
mini
Beskar
Yaropolk
pevergreen
Glenn
GeneralHankerchief

Proscripted (3):
navarro951
Tiberius of the Drake
Cronos Impera

WoG/Suicide (0):

It is now Night V. This phase will end on Saturday, May 23rd at 10:30am EST.