Following consultation with the Alms Minister, El Gustazo has decided to donate its leftover food to the Regalian poor. We hope that this gesture of good will and charity will encourage other businesses to do the same, so that the problem of poverty and the crime that it breeds is addressed once and for all. Such is our resolve this new year. Furthermore, it has been decided that El Gustazo shall also initiate a mentorship program for unskilled youth. As has been widely promoted by law enforcement, many might perceive the Daendroque culture to be criminal without exception. Even recently, our restaurant was trashed due to what we believe is the assumption of criminality. Regardless of the political and historical forces that have driven our fellow Daenfolk to lives of crime, especially in the face of absent fathers, we wish to reassure the Regalian public that this does not have to be the case. We start this mentorship program with the aim to keep the youth off the streets, and away from crime. We believe in redemption. For this reason, we shall be hiring any and all Daendroque regardless of criminal record. We hope that working with the Alms Ministry will maintain the Daendroque people on the path of righteousness. It is time that our fellow Daenfolk abandon crime in favor of contribution to the Great Way and the welfare of the Empire's people, and we aim to lead by example. If a family known for their past crimes can effectively launch a redemption campaign not just for themselves, but the rest of the Daendroque population, it shall be a testament to all people's chance at redemption. Life is difficult in the Daendroque factions of the Empire. Gang culture forces many children to engage in crime to feed their families, and many businesses are extorted as "protection". Unfortunately, we have had no choice but to learn how to coexist with these facts of life and accept criminal organizations as part of the Daendroque ecosystem. We say this in hopes that that the public is sympathetic to the struggles of our culture, and keep an open mind. May the Spirit guide us in our charitable mission.
The Alms Ministry posts a notice of its own, in response. The Alms Ministry is not associated with this organization or the terrorists who lead it, and who are wanted by the state. Any who seek job training should continue to come to the Alms Ministry Safe House, and avoid these snake-tongued criminals who seek only to indoctrinate more youths into their own criminal syndicate. The Alms Ministry is a part of the Regalian State, and welcomes all who seek to better themselves, regardless of criminal record or prior affliction. Signed by Baroness Sivrid Sorenvik Alms Minister
Sivrid rolled her eyes, and simply underlined the last line of the letter, the effect of which had apparently been lost on its readers the first time.
“These Daen sound interesting, wonder how kindly they will listen to the questions if a corsair,” he laughs. {Post opening stuff bois, i never know when your all around :( }
