[Cat15]

A woman of apparent Chataran descent, wearing an equally Chataran black dress approaches the desk of the Imperial bureaucrat assessing applicants for the newly-resettled village's position of mayor. A formal curtsy is offered before she begins to speak.

"Good evening. I am Silvana Lacoste. I've come to offer my humble application to be administrator of the village adjacent to the Darkwood Manor.

I am matron to the Hallowbrook Orphanage in Oniga, which is nearing its second anniversary. Since its opening I have managed my staff, handled all of the orphanage's administrative duties, directly participated in raising and caring for the children, and recruited a number of volunteers to assist in areas my full-time staff are not specialized in. I have also become experienced at peacefully resolving interpersonal conflicts and keeping daily matters running during times of crisis, the details of the latter situations having been reported to the guard.

While managing adults may be different in terms of rights, responsibilities, maturity, and the potential harm caused by their tantrums, I believe it follows the same general principles as with children. The scale would be larger, of course, but I am no stranger to delegation where necessary. While the appearance may be different upon the surface, the way in which adults and children express their wants and needs to those who provide it are quite similar. My primary desire is to help ensure the town does not break down once more into a state of chaos which requires a large-scale intervention on the part of the guard. The law is an invaluable pillar, and without respect for it and the Emperor the town would devolve into the terrible state Law's End is in.

I thank you for your time. I gladly offer my experience and skill to the needs of the Empire, should it wish for them."