If you could trade lives with one person for a day, who would it be, and what would you do?

[sgt_preston]

I don't believe there's anything particularly unsatisfying about my life, so I've never given this sort of question much thought. I have a pretty good life, after all. It's not an easy one by any stretch of the imagination, but nothing worthwhile ever is. I have the satisfaction of knowing that what I do is for the good of the people of Canada and

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[benton_fraser]

Sergeant. It's an honour to make your acquaintance.

[stardusted_lady]

((Much icon love!))

[benton_fraser]

((Thanks! It was made by silverakira.))

[sgt_preston]

Good to meet you, Constable. I don't believe I've had the pleasure- might I ask your name?

[stardusted_lady]

It is good to hear from you again, Sergeant. You have been missed.

If I may ask, what is your dream for the future of your country?

[sgt_preston]

I'm afraid I had obligations to answer to. Still do, to a lesser extent, but they don't conflict with anything here.

I suppose my dream for Canada's future isn't too much different from anyone else's, really. Here in 1936, we're dealing with the inevitable consequences of being part of the world's economy at a time when most of the world's economies aren't doing well. A lot of our people are hungry, unemployed, or desperate- sad, but true. It's a bad time to be a farmer, since in a lot of areas there's barely enough money coming in to pay for the workers necessary to make the business profitable. I'd like to see us prosperous again, our people healthy and at peace. I want us to be a respected player on the world stage- an example of what a free nation ought to be, protecting our citizens' liberty while at the same time ensuring that no one is at the mercy of someone else who happens to be stronger or less moral than they are. Our people need a future where the law is respected not just because it's the law, but because it's right-

[stardusted_lady]

Noble sentiments, my friend. I have no doubt that with men such as yourself leading your nation, it will prosper.

[ray__k]

You and Fraser could trade places. If all ya wanted to do was see what the country had turned into, that'd work.

[sgt_preston]

The thought had occurred to me, but isn't he working with you? I'd hate to drag him away from that- not to mention that I'd feel obligated to uphold his duties, which means I'd never get out of Chicago. Under the circumstances, it'd be rude of me to ask.

[ray__k]

Never hurts to ask, does it? Besides, he might like the break from Turnbull, who's apparently decided he's a botanist.

[stardusted_lady]

*an invitation is delivered*