Chronicles of the Other Side

1 "The separation that is inflicted upon our land today is something that causes many issues with our company's well-being also..."

Raptor stood behind the large podium on which several microphones were attatched. Quite a large crowd was gathered in front of the platform on which he stood. Consisting of company workers, associates, and several wandering townsfolk that stopped by to listen, the crowd murmured quietly as Mr. Isthmus began what was recently put forth as an important company announcmenet.

The sky was painted a mild, blue-grey hue from the overcast cover of ruffled clouds that loomed above. The mountainside breeze brought the occasional chill to the awaiting folk. He continued,

"...as we are all much aware, we are all currently troubled by a certain political issue on which many of us become divided. As a business owner, it is my responsibility to ensure the fair treatment of every customer of Raptoco-"

"What a load of rubbish!" A crowd member shouted, drawing attention to himself, "you're nothin' but a bigoted liar. You 'aven't got no plans to be fair of anyone! We oughta-"

As the rioter continued, two large fellows grabbed him by the shoulders and proceeded to escort him out of the area as he kicked and shouted in protest. The crowd watched as he was dragged out, then slowly turned their attention back to the platform.

"...as I was saying," Raptor continued, "Raptoco has always been a company to provide adequate monster provision for all people of our fine land." Raptor paused for a short moment. "However, it is with regrets I must announce that starting today, Raptoco and associates will no longer be providing service to those who may be classified as rebels, antis, or disloyal to our established government."

Immediately some of the crowd began to stir about furiously. It soon escalated into a full-on riot. The crowd broke out into a mass of shouting, pushing, and brawling, as some began pushing towards the platform in fury. Raptor, without any sort of noticable emotion, simply made hastily off the stage and into a nearby large ATV-like vehice, which he then used to speed away from the crowd before things got nasty.

After leaving the town, he soon made his way up the side of the nearby mountain, covered with a white layer of the coming winter season's icy grip. The heavily modified vehicle had relatively no trouble scaling the alpine terrain for quite some time until it reached a large, decorated steel gate. After the metal barriers creaked open, he made his way a bit further up and into the cobbled pathway of an immense castle. Built on the side near the peak of the colossal mountain, the enormous stone residence stood proudly and firmly upon the rocky land. The fortress was accompanied by several spires and turrets, which stood high in the grey sky.