<div class="floatright">(http://i.imgur.com/0gzSsUL.png)</div><br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>Character</strong>: James St. Clair</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: The St. Clair Residence</li><li><strong>Tagged</strong>: Yvonne St. Clair to start</li></ul><br/>James St. Clair was on top of the world. Winning the election for HOA President was a tiny,<em>tiny</em>accomplishment compared to what he really wanted, but he figured that you have to take the successes where they come. This was the first of many, as far as he was concerned.<br/><br/>Today was the first HOA meeting since the election. He'd talked with the other HOA members about what was going on, and made a new plan of action. He'd be making a speech later tonight - he didn't expect for there to be any votes going on, but was prepared to deal with that when and if it arose. But for now, he was whirling about the house, getting things ready. Catered food - both in the expansive dining room and in the back yard, with plenty of room for guests and HOA members to mingle, check. Soft background music, not too intrusive, but also preventing dead silence - check. His wife nearby to show that he was a Family Man - something that had far more impact in politics than it should, but still essential - check. He barely noticed the stunning dress she was wearing, and gave a vague compliment in passing.<br/><br/>People started arriving. Some of the more traditional HOA members brought some food, and whether they were genuinely home-made or replanted store-bought was unimportant. Dressed in his finest suit, James greeted them individually as they arrived, and encouraged them to mingle. This was as much of a celebration party for his victory as a HOA meeting, after all.<br/><br/>Finally, the time had come. The meeting, the announcements about plans, and... then what? He wasn't entirely sure.<br/><br/>He called out to the guests to come in for the meeting. With the living room rearranged with temporary seating for 50 and a small podium for him to stand behind, he was ready.