Hello and welcome to the beginnings of OC7! As stated previously, this OC is scheduled to start in December or January as we have not finished OC6 and we would like to give our future hosts time to prepare.
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Prince A (Ana and Paula)
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Voting closes on September 22nd, 2020 at midnight MST.
Goodest of mornings and welcome to Challenge Four.
In this challenge, we will have a Spargel eating competition (jk that’s out of season) you will have the choice of meeting with Queen Edith of The German Federation for a short RP or helping Hugo with his project if you haven’t done so.
@konigin-edith
There is no fic requirement for this challenge. However, your RP must be done by the evening of Friday (July 3rd). I will be available all of Friday as it’s a holiday.
For this challenge, there is also a third option to fulfill your challenge requirement- a crossword puzzle. If you choose to do the crossword puzzle please click on this link and make a copy of the attached form. Once complete you can screenshot it or share it with us.
This challenge closes Friday, July 3rd, and covers from July 19th to August 2nd in the Selection.
Please note that Bri (Wylan, Jackson, and Safiya) will be unavailable from Saturday to Tuesday. So during that time please reach out to me via the info page or via Hangouts.
Additionally, Arin will be available for two RPs this week.
A / N: I just love doing this challenge, it mean a lot to me doing this and to thimg that even outside the OC is an amazing project
enjoy it!
Project title: Here for you
Description:
The problem
Rape, sexual violence and abuse are phenomena that affect women and girls in a general way; one in three has suffered it at some point in their life.
They happen every day around the world and everywhere: from university facilities to armed conflict, sexual assaults against women and girls are so many and so daily that they cannot be ignored or silenced.
It is emphasized that most sexual assaults are not committed by strangers in dark alleys, but rather that the executioner is someone the victim knows, or even a sentimental partner.
Eradicating violence against women involves obtaining consent in all situations, including in the field of marriage and long-term relationships.
Taking this into account, one of the groups that is most affected is low-income women, since rape is usually trivialized or allowed to go unpunished, giving rise to the normalization of sexual violence and the continued undervaluation of women and girls.
with limited resources.
The solution
Violence against women originates from inequality. Our work to promote global gender equality supports our efforts, which aim to bring justice to survivors and victims of sexual violence leaving the main solution in law that should prevent sexual violence and allow survivors access to justice when rape is perpetrated against them. The law and the justice system should protect all complainants in equal measure, no matter their gender, race, class, disability or any other socio-economic status it also remains in a social change, inform people and change their actions through different campaigns, inform victims of low resources of how the government would support them how to denounce and give them equal support through the legal process.
Objective:
The objective of this project is to ensure that women, especially those who do not have a solid economic stability, can be informed about the culture of rape, how to report and be heard, as well as find a way for the government to support them throughout the legal process, reduce impunity in cases of rape in illea and try to create social change through these small actions.
Execution and implementation.
Political context
advocating for strong laws and policies that protect women and girls from sexual violence;
Making sure that the justice system works, with proper investigation, prosecution, and punishment of offenders
promoting legal procedures that support survivors and prevent re-victimization
collaborating with partners to bring specific cases to national, regional and international courts in order to emphasize the universal nature of this abuse of human rights.
Social context
(This is also part of the social campaign)
Create a culture of convinced consent
Report the root causes
Redefine masculinity
Stop blaming the victims
Show zero tolerance
Delve into what the culture of rape means
Take an intersectoral approach
Know the history of the rape culture
Invest in women
Listen to the survivors
Don't laugh at the rape
Involve
End impunity
Be an active witness
Educating the next generation
Start or join the conversation
Timeline and Plan
July 5 to July 19, 2090
The project is presented to the illea government
January 1, 2091
The social project to support victims in the legal and political context against rape begins to be implemented directly with women from castes 5 and 6, while women belonging to castes 7 and 8 are gradually being introduced to a information process and analysis of their situations.
June 1, 2091
Social awareness campaigns begin in the southern provinces
Panama
Dominica
Honduragua
Paloma
Sanage
Zuni
Summer
Midston
Clermont
August 1, 2091
By this date the project continues to be developed in caste women 5 and 6, legal processes must be in the midst of its development.
November 1, 2091
After analyzing the results and statistics of the impact generated by the campaigns in June, the campaigns began in more provinces.
Carolina
Allens
Kent
Jack
Dakota
Belcourt
Likely
Angels
Femnley
January 1, 2092
The results of the legal processes carried out with caste 5 and 6 women are beginning to be seen, and the same legal and social support is being implemented for caste 7 women who join the project. Caste 8 women continue in processes of analysis in order to carry out a more effective process with them.
June 1, 2092
Social campaigns continue, their study continues to define the change and social impact they generate and spread throughout more provinces such as
Labrador
Lakedon
Hudson
Denbeigh
Calgary
Columbia
August 1, 2092
By this date, all the legal processes carried out with the first groups of women of castes 5 and 6 must have ended, a careful analysis of their effectiveness is generated, the support and intervention of the government in this, the process of the victims and their evolution throughout all this time, finally how the verdict affects his mental health, social integrity and how the project impacts all this.
November 1, 2092
social awareness campaigns become national in nature and all provinces have them and the processes with the first groups of caste women 7 are almost finished
February 1, 2093
The legal processes with caste 7 women are finalized, as happened with caste 5 and 6, these will be analyzed and the same information required with castes 5 and 6 will be obtained. Caste 8 women are implemented in the project
July 1, 2093
Emphasis is beginning to be placed on victims not only of low resources but also of minors from low castes who are victims of rape.
October 1, 2093
With the information obtained in the previous investigations, legal processes and government aid to rape victims of limited resources begin to improve.
February 1, 2094
The legal processes that began with the women's tasting groups 8 are terminated, completely including all women since caste 5 spends caste 8 in the project to support and help rape victims of low-income women and the investigation is terminated.
March 1, 2095
The best-known support organization for victims of rape (known as the OFVOR) is officially inaugurated as the one that aims to continue the project Here for you and help women of all castes, races and ages, seeking a goal of a continental size.
A / N: So I have to say that I loved this, I know it might sound ilogical when you read the fic date and the disaster it became but I think is quite interesting and captivating. Thanks to @arin-schreave for the rp
enjoy it!
word count: 2800
Beads of sweat ran down my face and unruly strands of hair positioned themselves on my face while I hit the boxing bag that was in front of me in the middle of that huge gym, each punch that I gave it generated an overwhelming echo that It wrapped around the entire gym.
One punch.
What was I doing in that palace? Was it really worth going through all this to fulfill my goal?
I stopped and took a deep breath.
Yes, it was worth it.
Another punch.
I had already gone through unpleasant experiences throughout my life, I had learned to grow from pain, I had learned to endure horrible things but this was so ... different.
Another punch.
Yes, different. Completely different. It was nothing like any of the things I had experienced but I was sure that among all those girls I was not the only one who should feel that way.
A growl came from my lips when I gave the last punch to that solid and hard punching bag.
I wasn't upset or sad, I wasn't happy or comfortable, but if there was one thing I could be sure of, it was that that indecipherable feeling was slowly taking over me the more time I spent in the palace.
With my teeth I pulled the velcro that was tightening the boxing glove to my right hand, I finished withdrawing the glove so that with my now free hand I removed the glove from the hand that was still inside the heavy and hard boxing glove, which eventually it would end up on the floor with his pair.
From one moment to the next my legs became weak and began to weaken, I destabilized and I had to look for the closest wall to lean on but still my legs felt so weak that I reached the point where I had to see myself sitting on the ground, I started to breathe desperately g because my body was clearly exhausted, I ran my hands through my hair trying to stay calm and realizing that it was not only that my body was exhausted, it was also my mind, my mind was definitely more exhausted than my body and I could undoubtedly attribute my hyperventilation to that, I could also attribute it that increasing pressure on my chest and the knot in my stomach that seemed like it would never go away.
I looked at my hands resigned and tried to control my breathing again, this time achieving a better result, being focused on something as trivial as my hands helped that everything that overwhelmed me came second and my mind even for a few seconds was in peace.
I took some strength and get up to go to my room in which my three maids were waiting for me with a huge smile on their face, the kind of smile that gave them away more than they thought.
"What's going on?" I asked as I entered the room and made my way to the bathroom to take a shower.
"Lady Nemesis, there's a note for you" Selene said while with her thin hands she held out a small piece of white paper on which was written the time and place where I should meet Arin clearly for our date.
Samantha as excited as Selene gave me a huge smile, it almost seemed like one of them was going to have the date with the prince, but Selene and Samantha's smile faded when they realized that I was the one in that room less excited about going on a date with Arin.
"Lady Nemesis you are not happy?" Samantha asked as she tilted her head and looked at me trying to hide her amazement.
"I am not a fan of dating" I said as I entered the bathroom and the door closed with some force, when I left my three maids they did not take long to fix me for the date, by far it was noted that Selene and Samntha were giving their best while I was groomed and that Giselle was simply doing her job.
When they finished I looked at the clock and realized that it wasn't long before my date started so I left the room, I made my little tour to find myself in front of the library doors where I would meet Arin.
I was totally honest when I said that I am not a fan of dating, in my opinion things had to arise spontaneously and flow over time, the fact of having a date forced all the environment to turn into something romantic or in search of it, a date was not the same as meeting someone by chance or hanging out with friends, a date was almost synonymous with a small nightmare.
Even with this in mind, I had to do my best to make that date as bearable as possible, so without hesitation, I opened the doors of the library, my eyes immediately fell on the male figure that was sitting on a sofa in front of a desk full of papers. Arin was so engrossed in reading and taking notes that he didn't even notice when II entered the library.
"Nice date, I'm supposed to read all those papers too?" I said trying to lighten the mood in an attempt of joke, having said that I approache to Arin and inevitably looked askance at the papers that were scattered all over the table, I was once again a direct victim of my great curiosity and instinct to search.
He raised his head to see me and began to try to gather his work and organize it in a somewhat desperate way, it had become more than clear that I interrupted his work "No, they're just for me, Lady Nemesis" said those words he denied with his head.
I was slightly uncomfortable cause he took what I said very seriously but I gnored the feeling and sat next to him without waiting for any kind of signal to do it, even if it became inappropriate I felt completely confident "Just nemesis" I said directly, it was clear that the formalities were over "you're in the middle of a selection and you still working instead of ... I don't know go knowing the next queen of illea" I rolled my eyes, but a smile peeked into my face, although my words were sincere I tried to put a little mockery and fun on the subject.
When Arin finally arranged his papers and put them in a folder he put aside, he responded to my statement with a simple and dry "Yes" nodded and continued "It's my job."
And?...
I have to admit that the abruptness of his words bothered me slightly, but even before entering the library I made a promise to do my best and I wasn't going to break it.
"I know is your job" I said followed by a sigh that could show a little how his words had bothered me "but c'mon there's more out there than those papers" these words came out with more joviality and I looked at the folder in the one where the papers were "at least you like it?" I raised one of my eyebrows and prepared myself to wait for his response, something within me wished that the reason why he was so attached to his work was because he was passionate about it.
He frowned and again dry words came out of his mouth "Well, the papers won't do themselves and it's my job."
And?...
I have to admit that the abruptness of his words bothered me slightly, but even before entering the library I made a promise to do my best and I wasn't going to break it.
"I know is your job" I said followed by a sigh that could show a little how his words had bothered me "but c'mon there's more out there than those papers" these words came out with more joviality and I looked at the folder in the one where the papers were "at least you like it?" I raised one of my eyebrows and waited for his response, something within me wished that the reason why he was so attached to his work was because he was passionate about it.
He frowned and again dry words came out of his mouth "Well, the papers won't do themselves and it's my job."
"You keep saying the obvious" I looked him up and down analyzing his expressions, but basically nothing changed, his face had the same expression "and that doesn't answer my question" I looked him in the eyes, I needed to look him in the eyes because if his face didn't express anything I wanted to think at least his eyes would do it. "at least you like it?" This time I made sure to emphasize the question more, although I had always been curious, definitely in those few minutes this question was taking over my head.
Arin let out a breath, which was a red flag for me since he was basically telling me with his body language that he had been bothered by my question "This isn't something you like or dislike. It's just something you do."
I was silent for a few seconds, sometimes simply not giving an answer was in itself giving an answer and that was what Arin had done, with those words he made things clear to me.
Something of that statement made me feel disappointed, throughout my life I had learned that although people defined my work as something atrocious, cruel, inhuman, wild and a lot of other things, I did it because I was passionate about it because I knew that I had value and because I would never dedicate my life to do something that doesn't give me pleasure.
"So you don't like it that much" I let out a sarcastic laugh because although deep inside I felt a little sorry, I was aware of the situation in which he was "let me tell you it is something you should like, you're supposed to do this a long time "I shrugged" same thoughts about the selection? Is the selection something you just do? " This was a question that had been around my head for a long time, due to the simple fact that rumors fly and I was able to assure that not only in the palace but in all Illea it was believed that Arin was unhappy with the selection.
He narrowed his eyes at me. second sign that I had bothered him "I didn't say I don't like what I do so it's not fair to assume. The same goes for the Selection, which is not my priority when compared to running a country."
I think it was obvious to anyone that there are quite strong priorities in the life of royals and ruling a country had to always be at number one, but the selection was also an important part of his life at that time and it was not fair to belittle it that way.
"I asked, you didn't answer, I assume. It's exactly what everyone would do" I shrugged as if it didn't matter and it was true, I was just following the cognitive process of anyone with common sense "well it's nice running your country is your priority but at least be sure you're doing it well " the last statement came out abruptly, but I felt it was something I had to say, if Arin really did her job I would not be there at the palace in the middle of the selection, even if he was not aware of it things would be different if he did his job a little differently.
"I told you, there's not an answer to that question." he just huffed "I be doing a whole lot better if I wasn't having strangers criticize my every move"
Okay. From a distance you could see that both Arin and I were in the middle of an uncomfortable situation, we were both upset and although he did not let him see as much as I did, there was no doubt that this had become an argument.
And if there was one thing I had learned, it was never to be hold myself in an argument.
"Of course there's and answer but whatever" I gave him look full of pity "you're the prince, you're in the public eye so there's going to be strangers criticizing every move you do the whole time, take my last statement as a free test also ... you should take criticize in a good way you can learn something about it "I relaxed in the seat and closed my eyes to think carefully about my next words "and if you're referring to the selection let me tell you that nobody make you broke up your engagement "I said in asassy but confident way, I was sure that that had to be a sensitive point.
Silence.
Arin stared at me for a few minutes until fhe inally spoke "You are here as a guest and I would appreciate if you didn't speak about things you know nothing about- especially my engagement."
"Yeah you're right I'm here as a guest and you clearly don't have any idea of how to treat your guests" I smiled in a friendly way but by the context in which we found ourselves it was obvious that that was not the intention of my smile "did I touch a sensitive spot?" i narrowed my eyes "sorry" I said in the most hypocritical way "but if you don't want me to talk about things" I know nothing about "" I did quotation marks with my fingers "tell me what do you want to talk about ? " again my last question was loaded with sarcasm.
At this point I had already been strongly carried away by my feelings and there was no going back.
Arin listened to me and his face began to express annoyance and a hint of anger, at least the boy could express much more than seriousness. He took a moment clearly trying to regain his composure "We're supposed to play a game and I'd like to get to it. We don't need to talk."
Supposed to ...
"We're supposed to ...?" I muttered to myself and I came out of my thoughts to see him "Wait a minute before doing everything" I was silent wondering if it was really worth asking "are you doing this because you have to? as a duty?" my nose wrinkled slightly
He stiffened at my suggestion. I didn't have to say anything I already knew the answer "Each of the remaining Selected are having dates"
Yes, I knew that, but the fact that he saw this date as an obligation was ... unpleasant?
"I know you're not a big fan of assumptions but that sounds like you're doing this because you have to" giggle and look him in the eye "is it right?"
"Does it matter ?. Are we going to play a game or not? Because is not I have work I can get back to"
That was definitely the drop that spilled the glass.
I don't know if it was the fact that he played down the fact that feeling like I was there out of obligation was bullshit or that he was conditioning myself or that he was minimizing and belittling the date.
"It does matter but I guess that's too hard for your understanding" I wasn't willing to force him to be with me, I didn't want to be a part of just doing his duty "Actually that was exactly what I was going to say" I got up and passed hands on my dress "no, we're not playing any shitty and useless game, you can go back to your boring work right now" I started walking towards the doors that had welcomed me a few minutes ago "I 'm so sorry this date stopped you from doing your labor of leading this country "talk to sarcamso and anger, I needed to let it all out. "I'm not here to make you do things you don't want, like going to dates and talking to people you don't want to" I turned around and gave him a cold look "so I'm here if you genuinely feel like talking but unlike you I don't do things I don't like "from one moment to another something was talking about me and I gave him a sincere smile, I shook my head disappointed, I had no expectations of this date and even so it managed to leave me disappointed "have fun with the papers"
I left the library without looking back, I was not willing to continue on that date, it was not my intention to make him spend time with me out of obligation or duty and if his time could be better used, then so be it.
((text message memes I made while bored part 1! entirely meant for fun, based off of limited interactions and vibes! pictured here @nemesis-mess @ladyjenli @ladymelissaduthe @tavi-hayes @wylan-caldwell @idaliamoretti @evalinkatrineberg @ladysaxon @brookelynnsanders and @alaina-achilles ))
Challenge 2: “Carnival games are designed for you to lose”
((I’m breaking my header aesthetic for this this moodboard. Please enjoy :) This is my date rp with @arin-schreave! And @emily-rose-white and @wylan-caldwell get name dropped once I believe.))
