Martin Blank Press Conference

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

A podium has been erected on the campus quad.

Marty exits the dorm dressed impeccably in his favorite suit and a fiestaware orange colored tie, his mood is calm and professional. Beside him is chasingangela, also dressed impeccably in a white blouse, knee-length dark skirt and low heels. She looks calm, but her face shows her concern.

Following them is Camilla, dressed like a member of the Presidential Secret Service, complete with a suit, sunglasses and a microphone hidden in her wing that she is constantly clucking into.

Marty steps up to the podium and speaks into the microphone.

"Fellow Students and Faculty of Fandom High, thank you for coming here today."


"I will be reading a brief statement and will then open the floor for questions."

"I come here today to address the recent article featured in today's "Tentacle Weekly". As you are probably already aware this article alleges the fact that I was a professional killer sent here on an assignment to assassinate a fellow member of FandomHigh."

Marty takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly.

"These allegations are completely true."

"After leaving my previous high school in Gross Pointe, I joined the army and was drafted into a special services division where I served my country for a year before parlaying my experience into the private sector. During this period of my life I performed actions that I now find to be morally reprehensible. With the help of my friends, certain members of the faculty and the administration, I've left my former profession behind and warned the administration of the security risks involved. I've been assured that appropriate measures have been taken to protect the person and the student body from my mistakes."

ETA:"I've just been informed that the threat I had brought to campus has been nullified by our school administrators."

"While this information was not general knowledge, it was not a secret. It was a private matter and therefore I saw no reason to disturb the student body with this information."

"I would like to apologize to my fellow party members for sharing this information with them. They were unaware of my background at the time the Batsh*t Crazy Ticket was formed, and I urge my fellow students to not let my past history color their judgment for the rest of the ticket. Each and every candidate on this ticket is worthy of office and will exceed the student body's expectations. Whether or not the Batsh*t ticket decides to continue my endorsement is strictly up to them"

"That being said, I will *NOT* be withdrawing from the race for the position of Security Officer. My commitment to this position has not changed and neither has my feelings for the Batsh*t platform which strives for the equality of all students and lower vending machine prices."


"I will now take your questions." Even the snarky/non-relevant ones.
[OOC: Special thanks to CJ Cregg for her assistance. Any Batsh*t party members are welcome to add their comments for support or to distance themselves from Marty]

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[positive-angel.livejournal.com]

(ooc: fiestaware orange colored tie

*sporfle* got chihaya's vote)

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

Paige sits down to listen to this, she looks a little suprised when Marty finishes speaking.

"Oh well I've already voted now." she sighs

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Mr. Blank," Rory asks from the back, sounding more than a little annoyed with the situation, "how do you feel about the tabloid who chose to run this material about you the day prior to the election? Do you feel it was an intentional attack on your character?"

[addams-daughter.livejournal.com]

"Martin," Wednesday had a copy of the Fandom HighTimes under her arm and looked just a bit on edge, "I thought that the school policy that any student's past was in the past. Do you think that the past of our other students may come back to haunt them in this fashion?"

[spyprincipal.livejournal.com]

Dean Bristow approaches the podium and whispers something in Marty's ear. The word "Spoon Ninja" can be heard to those with enhanced hearing, but otherwise, it's all very hush-hush.

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Crossing by the quad, Elizabeth catches a few snippets of Martin's statement, frowning slightly as she deciphers through the "spin" placed on it.

She hears Wednesday's question, and after checking her watch to see if she's got time, pauses to listen.

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"Mr. Blank, I, for one, am glad to see you not withdrawing your ticket. That said, if elected, how do you plan on proving that your past, no matter how morally reprehensible, is the past to those students that did not cast their vote for you? In short, how would you convince disbelievers that you're past is the past and the present is what you're focused on?"

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

"Unfortunately Wednesday, I brought my past with me to school. I now realize that this was a horrible mistake of judgement on my part and again offer my apologies for doing so. As for what happened in the past to any of our other students, I cannot say. And of course is completely up to your mun. However no matter who wins today in the race for Security Officer, I'm sure that Alanna or I will make every effort to make this place safe and secure for all students."

[defiantlyyours.livejournal.com]

A very-well-rested 6 stands firmly behind Marty. "I completely support my ticket-mate. His past remains in the past. He is a good student." 6 pauses. "The chicken, however, is suspicious."

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

"I think the newspaper in question was bringing to light the facts of the matter, which is the job of any good newspaper. As noted in the Bats*t Ticket platform, we are for freedom of speech of any kind. I only find it unfortunate for myself and my party that this article was released at this time and hope that it does not change the opinion of my fellow running mates."

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

*Camilla eyes Number 6 and clucks into her wing microphone.*

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

Paige raises a hand, "is it true you no longer even own a gun Marty?"

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

As Dean Bristow steps away. Marty lookes immensely relieved as he clears his throat.

"I've just been informed that the threat I had brought to campus has been nullified by our school administrators."


[OOC: *Totally respects Bristow for his use of tableware*]

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

"I can only do that by earning each student's trust back one person at a time. I realize that what I have done is hard to forgive. I can only stress that I am no longer the person I once was and will continue to work for the safety of this whether I win or lose."

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

"The fact of the matter is that I still do own a gun. In fact I own several. However all my firearms are locked away at our shooting range in accordance with school policy. I do not intend on using these weapons while on school grounds unless permitted to by the school administration and then only to protect fellow students from a Zombie or Mime invasion."

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

Marty, I'd like to know what your favorite kind of sandwich is.

'Cause I figure that's about as relevant to your campaign as holding your past against you. ::smile::

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

[OOC: Couldn't help myself after reading the article]

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

Marty gives Cally a smile.

"Grilled ham and cheese."

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

Paige nods and smiles, "that's understandable, to be honest with the number of students at the school that own guns it seems silly for someone running for security officer not to."

[marieann-d.livejournal.com]

Rogue slips in the back. "Uh, Marty? Since now everyone knows what you used to do, do you feel that this gives you any insight into how to better protect our students?"

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

Marty is a little uncomfortable with the question and fidgets a little.

"My... uh... training before I came here gave me certain insights on how to spot weaknesses in various security measures. I plan to use this to make security here at Fandom more secure."

[mycanonhatesme]

Chloe knows she should feel bad for Martin. But she can't help but feel a small sense of journalistic glee at the situation.

"Martin, what was it that made you change your mind about continuing to persue your previous profession here at school?"

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

Marty smiles.

"Either I'm falling for Angela Chase or I have a newfound respect for life."

[OOC: YES!! FINALLY!!! GPB Quote!! (slightly modified) Gives Chloe mucho Cusack points!!! *Mun dances around room*]

[chasingangela]

Angela smiles slightly and mouths "thank you" to Cally.

[chasingangela]

Angela gives Marty a look that turns into a blush, then a smile.

This hasn't been as bad as she had feared.