Rachel Dawes

[beyondtherift][public entry]

2010-04-06T22:31:57Z

For those who don't know me, my name is Rachel Dawes. I'm a Wanderer, a lawyer from a city called Gotham. I've lived and worked at the Conrad for the greater part of my time here. I'm also not the kind of person to sit around while the city is falling apart when we can make things happen instead--or in this case, keep them from happening again.

Here's the thing. What happened a few days ago is terrible and senseless. I'm disappointed in people that would respond to our presence, to anything, with prejudice and violence. They should be brought to justice. I believe in ideals but I'm also realistic. Anti-wanderer sentiment will not simply go away if we ignore it. This is a sign of greater things at work. It happened with Flagg, and it could happen again with whoever was responsible for the bombings.

I held our first supernatural trial not too long ago. While that was a great step in the right direction, it's not enough. We can't stop there. We also cannot give into fear tactics. Silence gives others the wrongful assumption that what they have done is okay and they've achieved their goal.

It gives them incentive to do it again.

There is strength in numbers. Regardless of our differences or where we come from, we need to strengthen our community. The hotel could use all the help it can get, however small you feel the assistance may be. The choice is yours.

Should anyone feel similarly, contact me here or find me at the Conrad.

We'll talk.

[locked to Alfred]

2010-04-06T00:22:45Z

Don't think I've forgotten what today is.

[justprompts] write a letter to your younger self.

2010-03-06T23:56:21Z

Listen to your mother when she tells you to slow down. You're a bit of a pushy know-it-all, did you know? It doesn't really change as the years go by. Don't be too hard on Bruce when he tells on you for pushing him into the mud. Be slower to anger and quicker to understand.

That last part is important. Especially the understanding. Because Bruce will go away for a very, very long time and the boy you've always known will be gone.

You'll always miss the boy who never returned. But learn to discover and have faith in the man that did.

You become a lawyer. A good one, an honest one. It's a dangerous job and you'll frighten your mother with your decision but it is one you never regret. You'll wield what you believe is the strongest weapon and you will find what you do is so rewarding that the risks won't matter.

Somewhere along the way you'll meet a wonderful man named Robin Rice who inspires you with his passion. You need to let go of the past so you can fully give your heart to him, to this man who will challenge you and drive you and make you believe again.

For Chicago and what was at stake, you made the only choice your beliefs and love for it allowed.

You'd have done it all over again if given the chance because it was worth all the while. If it ended too soon, it ended with what you believed in. Your eyes were never closed and your heart and hands were open.

That's more than many can say.

It was a good life, kid.

Love always,
Rachel