032 // Video, backdated to earlier in the day

[showbizpanache]

[Kurt is at the Community Center, looking well-dressed and businesslike. He has placed his NV in front of him and speaks cordially into it.]

I'm afraid this is a tad belated, but I'd still like to extend my greetings to any and all new arrivals in the Port. I'm Kurt Hummel, assistant director of your Newcomer Community Center, and I'd like to--

[He's cut off by noise and laughter. A group of teenagers can be seen at the window, messing around with the Darkness proofing and attempting to vandalize the Center. Kurt has an unreadable expression as he pulls away and calmly steps outside.

Once he's out there, a gunshot can he heard. He's fired one into the sky.]

GET OUT! YOUR MOTHERS SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOU! GO HOME AND DON'T LET ME CATCH YOU HERE AGAIN, YOU LITTLE--

[They scatter, and he calmly re-holsters his pistol and walks back over to the camera. He straightens his clothes and sits back down.]

As I was saying, welcome. If you have any questions about life in the Port or our status as Newcomers in general, don't hesitate to let me know. Thank you!

Comments

[chiefdefense]

I'm not the one you need to be apologizing to. What you have just committed, on film, in front of multiple witnesses, is an illegal act. I imagine that 'it won't happen again' isn't going to be enough to stop your license from being revoked and to prevent you from facing criminal charges.

[showbizpanache]

Though I understand that what I did is unfavorable and will likely cost me my position and my means of self-defense, I didn't actually fire any bullets or harm anyone. Are those young adults going to face any litigation for damaging our property and engaging in disruptive and hateful behavior, or did that slip past your notice?

[chiefdefense]

Section 20 of the Firearms Act states that the circumstances in which an individual needs restricted firearms or prohibited handguns to protect the life of that individual or of other individuals are in instances pertaining to preservation of life, or where police protection is deemed to be insufficient or where the possession of a firearm can be reasonably justified for the protection of an individual from death or grievous bodily harm.

I'm fairly sure that in Canada, graffiti and vandalism do not count as acts of endangering human life, and I'm also certain that firing a weapon can also be counted as being hateful and disruptive.

If you are wanting to set an example to people in the Newcomer community and to the people who discriminate against Newcomers, this was not the way to do it. That did not slip past my notice.

[showbizpanache]

[Deeeeep breath.]

I understand. And I apologize for reacting so defensively. I can assure you in any case that it wasn't my intention to harm anyone.

I am, however, resigning from my position as Assistant Director. I hope that's suitable enough recompense; if not, I'm willing to comply with the law, whichever that course of action may be.