House of Rotten Grapes, Trammel, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – July 7, 2011 – by Winmere – Lady Tatania, Mayor of PaxOku, started a new tradition by naming Governor Winfield as “Citizen of the Month” for June. She presented Governor Winfield with some tokens of appreciation and informed him that he would have to select the “Citizen of the Month” for July.
During the first weekly Statehood Meeting in July, Governor Winfield announced Lady Ashlynn as “Citizen of the Month”. Governor Winfield presented Lady Ashlynn with some tokens of appreciation and a book, which he read.
“By order of Governor Winfield, who is also an okay fisherman, be it known that Ashlynn of PaxOku is awarded as the Citizen of the Month of the PaxLair Statehood for July 2011. Ashlynn demonstrated unswerving abilities to report recent news and in-depth articles in the PaxLair Times. She is a renowned artist inspiring long waiting lines of every creature and flora in the realm seeking a self-portrait. Ashlynn kept people laughing while many faced dangers beyond recognition; even with bloody corpses all around, she cheered people up with a crafty anecdote or spirited observation. She kept herself free enough to help anyone and everyone who needed helping, which is always quite a few people. Finally, Ashlynn has always graced us with her smile, positive attitude, and free-spirited nature, which helps keep us all young. Thank you Ashlynn!”
Among cheers and wild adulation, the audience demanded a speech from Lady Ashlynn and she was kind enough to oblige.
“Thank you everyone, first of all! It is a wonderful honour and I feel very privileged that you all think I deserve it. I have my faults though, and I always try to keep that in mind so in light of that, I am even more thankful. The Times is a joy to write when I get around to it, though I can be a little lazy at times, I admit, but if you poke me, I will put anything you desire in there. Well, short of like nude photos of Queen Zhah, or something. We are not a tabloid! I know I am not as old a citizen as most of you so I always like to defer to your wisdom. The Alliance and everyone in it have always been so kind and supportive though my only wish is that I could have joined you earlier.”
“We died more earlier,” quipped Governor Winfield. Mayor Tatania stated that Lady Ashlynn was with us now and that is all that mattered. Mayor Zanku assured Lady Ashlynn that she has come a long way.
In closing, Lady Ashlynn said, “I have a deep respect for you all and look forward to the times ahead.” More cheering ensued along with displays of fireworks.
Governor Winfield informed Lady Ashlynn that she would have to choose the “Citizen of the Month” for August. Many attendees were observed trying to ingratiate themselves with Lady Ashlynn, perhaps in hopes of being named as “Citizen of the Month” for August.