Grr's Riot Act

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ballpoint pen note on "Hotel Mantra" note paper, dated 27-5-08, pasted in
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we watch
we listen
We learn
we don't take sides
we don't brawl

We have friends and family throughout tha other Factions but remain true ta tha Institute.

We gather intel on anything and everything. Anybody and everybody. We pass this up the chain.

We wait.
We look after each other, and Tha Institute.

Tha Library is sensitive, and has in past been Warded against violence. It is offended by arms brandished openly and aggressive behavior. It strikes back.

All are welcome to talk, learn, study in its walls. Borrowin books needs a Library card. Tha Library ain't a thorough-fair.

Her Ladyship is in charge, Her word is Law. She is why we are all here. Her Praetors act when she ain't about, ta ensure everythin runs smooth. They recruit new members, keep the peace and liase with the Other factions.

Scholars are a reporting rank, they have proved ta be good gatherers of intel and get ta publish their findins. Field tested operatives who can be relied on ta come up with tha goods or tha knack of bein in tha right place at tha right time.

Then there's tha regular members, tha feet on tha street of tha Institute, tha eyes and ears that collect most of tha gossip and news.

We all listen. We all pass tha knowledge up.
Things we find out matter. Things we say matter. We move. We shake.

Cuts and broken bones may take time to heal but with just a few words we can leave wounds it can take a lifetime ta recover from.