<div class="floatleft">(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/1a/d7/5d/1ad75d3c74feaa11e5d3aaf524165655.jpg)</div><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">Akira Hidaeki</span><br/>Location: Somewhere in Time<br/>Tagging: None<br/><hr/><br/>"Good morning, Senator." The man at the desk raised an eyebrow when Akira entered the room. "Akira...here about the proposed legal changes?" "Lucky guess. How do you plan on voting?" "I...you have something, don't you." "Yes." Akira said bluntly, as he produced a folder from his carried briefcase. "A reason to vote yes. You know me. I do my research. When Terra came into our arms, I had a full toxicology screening done. They found something they couldn't put a finger on...until now."<br/><br/>"Like in all things regarding Terra, the British did the groundwork for us." The senator flipped through the papers. "Benzodiazepine? What the hel-" "It's Xanax. It's a downer-a depressant. Meant to reduce many things, but one of its purposes is to lower aggression and agitation." He nodded, and looked back down. "I get the feeling that 20 milligrams is not a safe dosage?" "Considering how little of it was in her bloodstream at the time, and how recently she would have been given it, we think-and so did the British scientists-that her natural regeneration also applies to how quickly she processes drugs. Normal amounts would be ineffective. That being said, we are watching her for any signs of long term effects that the drugs could cause."<br/><br/>The senator looked up. "How do you know when she would be injected?" "They kept records. That we got our hands on. The dates seemed random, then someone had the bright idea of looking up how it corresponded to the lunar cycle. Every single injection was the day before the full moon, without fail." "So, she has heightened aggression on the full moon?" "Theoretically. Also in theory, so would others like her. I suspect the moon will have different effects on different monsters, depending on species. A hellhound I was in contact with mentioned a certain increase in lust."<br/><br/>"So you think we should loosen the restrictions?" "That is certainly what I'm implying. MON has reported more incidents that happen around the full moon more then any other time of the month. I believe that a small loosening of the legal bonds will make everyone's lives easier." "These laws are in place to protect the guests, you know-" "And we can play both angles, Senator. Think about it-you get to be the one that not only allowed more freedom in human and monster interaction, but you can also champion a campaign for justice. Make your speeches, tell our monster guests that should anyone harm them, the law is here to protect them. If they feel they are being abused, they can come to us. Present a friendly, open demeanor, allow our guests to feel welcome." The Senator raised an eyebrow. "Well, well, Akira. You're more cunning then you reveal at first glance. Thank you for this. I'm sure monsters everywhere will thank you." "If they ever know my name." He smiled. "Good luck, Senator."<br/><br/>A few days passed, and the laws did indeed change. Close vote, but it was a pass. Celebration was indeed had, though several political pundits did question why they were worried about that when other issues needed to be dealt with-and a few in particular opposed the idea of having monster girls at all. Akira could care less, though. He stood in the shadows, protecting the people of Japan, and as far as he was concerned, these guests fell under his protection.