Video; Afternoon Catfish Day 23

[runs_on_batteries]

Good afternoon, Voidtreckers. If I haven't met you yet, I'm Tony Stark. I have a few matters to discuss with all of you.

For those who are new to this train, please fill out the questionnaire that was attached to each ICP in the 'welcome packet'. Yes, these answers are kept strictly confidential and the only purpose for me collecting them is to find some kind of pattern in being brought here. For those who have been here longer, please check if you've completed all the questions as I've added a few. If this irritates you, blame Peter Parker.

Anyway, as requested, I'm going to be giving the Train Council a debriefing on my findings so far in the next few days. Spoiler alert, I've found very little patterns.

For anyone interested, I'll be posting a list of currently offered classes and at what time per week on the door going into the dining carriage. As of right now, there are yoga classes every morning at 8:30, people offering various types of sparring lessons, and I'll be starting school with a class on math and a class on science later this week. If you're interested, let me know so I can give you a pre-class test to see where your current level is.

Does anyone garden? I've been working on an update ventilation system since we have kids on the train and those who potential have compromised breathing. It occurred to me, we might benefit greatly if we started to add small gardens throughout the train. I'll create proper lighting. If someone can build some gardening boxes, that would also be appreciated. As of now I have a list of the items in the kitchen that can be planted for those who would enjoy such activities.

Lastly, is the damn book-demon idiot still occupying and being a pain in the ass in the garden carriage? You've got one hour to cut that out.

Feanor, come find me. We need to talk.

[ooc- The bold is OOC so people can skim this easier.]

Comments

[Video]

[deductiongeek]

What kinds of math and science?

[Yes, he was bored enough to even consider school.]

Re: [Video]

[runs_on_batteries]

Depends on where most people are. I'm going to try and offer some remedial instruction for those who haven't had any proper education, but I have anywhere from Trig to advanced Cal for people like you and Peter.

[Yes, he knows you're smart, kid.]

Would you be willing to take the test so I can get an idea where to start though?

[Video]

[schrodingersghost]

And there goes one of the few benefits to being stranded in another dimension.

Re: [Video]

[runs_on_batteries]

[Rolling his eyes at that.]

It's not mandatory for most people!

there's a lot of parkour until he finds tony bc can't talk u kno so he just shows up

[runsfast_rollsfar]

Prisoner arrived very quickly, he must have run the entire way here but he acts as if it were nothing. He holds up the number 3, indicating he wants to talk about the garden thing. He motions to make a square with his hands, then a sort of hammering motion, then points to himself. He can build the boxes, or help with.

He then holds his hands apart, then pulls his hands apart, then moves them closer together. He's asking what the dimensions are, probably, maybe?

[runs_on_batteries]

[Tony had been hanging on in the dining car with a cup of coffee. It would've been obvious from the background of the message. He startled a bit when he sees it's the man with the flame for a head.

At first he was a bit skeptical but then figures out what the man was doing.]

Ah, okay. So you can build one of the garden boxes? I have some material I can loan you and a hammer- so long as you give that back.

[He frowns a bit at the question.]

I'm not sure what they will need. If you don't mind hanging out here for a few more minutes, we can see if any of the gardeners respond and I can ask.

[Action]

[tinkerheart]

Fëanor missed most of the new arrivals being too occupied with his own problems. For the same reason, he didn't register demon-book in the garden carriage. To say he's curious is a serious understatement.

While he doesn't drop everything right away, he does visit Tony very soon after the broadcast.

"What do you have?"

Re: [Action]

[runs_on_batteries]

Tony by now had gone back to his workroom, but Feanor would likely check there first anyway. His friend is greeted with a smile.

"I have coffee with whiskey in it, care for some in yours?"

Why yes, there was a cup of coffee waiting for him.

[TEXT]

[badassfreakingoverlord]

Fool! Might makes right! Provide a space worthy of an Overlord and maybe then I'll yield your precious train car full of stupid rocks back to you!

Also tell that dragon-horn chick to stop throwing me into the library.

[TEXT]

[sweetnessandfight]

I shall not. That is where you belong. YOU ARE A BOOK.

[hashtagparkerluck]

What!?

[ Don't you love his slight squeak when he's alarmed? ]

What did I do? Why am I getting the blame? Did you add more questions?

[runs_on_batteries]

Because, if you didn't react so amusingly, I never would've added so many questions. All of this is simply to torture your very existence.

[video]

[rieper]

[This reply might come as one of the more surprising responses. Or not. It was the first time they'd done more than pass each other in the carriages so maybe the slate was clean. But the bald, stoic man certainly didn't seem the type to...]

I've done some gardening in the past.

Re: [video]

[runs_on_batteries]

Really?

[He doesn't bother hiding his surprise, but he smiles pleased either way.]

I have someone volunteering to build planter boxes. Do you know what dimensions roughly you might need?

[Audio]

[faithfulsupport]

Do you have any idea as to what precise day you're holding this meeting?

Re: [Audio]

[runs_on_batteries]

Where are you?

[He wasn't admitting over this open forum that he was at a total loss what to even present.]

I'll bring coffee.

[unholyandbroken]

What about cooking herbs?

[runs_on_batteries]

I've made a list of the fresh herbs we have in the kitchen right now. You can try those? It seems what we're missing at the moment is soil. Mr. Reaper, is saying you can start with mineral water.

[mtsilver_conquor]

More questions? Fine.

[She sounds tired. Then again, she honestly hasn't been sleeping well for a while. BUT DETAILS.]

I'm free whenever, so whenever is good for you. As for the school, yea, ok. I'll bite. It could be fun to see how much differs to what I'm used to in science at least.

[runs_on_batteries]

Actually no, not unless you haven't already been answering the extra questions. This is a reminder for those slackers.

...

Are all your math questions posed as pokemon?

[Snicker.

1 pokemon + 2 pokemon..]

video;

[happyends]

[ School... Math... Science........

Yes, let's just not focus on that, and instead on a part of this message that sure seems a whole lot better to Madoka than having to struggle with subjects she isn't good at already. ]

I can help out with gardening! I was part of the gardening club back home. It sounds like a really good idea though, since it'll make things prettier around here as well. [ Sometimes it's not just about usefulness! ]

Re: video;

[runs_on_batteries]

[Maybe someone else can teach the less important subjects?

He grins immediately when she responds to his message. He's always happy to see Madoka.]

Why not start a club here? There's already one club on board for insomnia people and there seems to be quite an interest.

[He has no idea how flowering plants would work on board.]

[dredefulchilde]

If it’s you teaching, I’ll go to school. I was studying university-level calculus and chemistry, before I came here.

[runs_on_batteries]

[As much as Tony often plays the incredibly arrogant, thinks-I'm-awesomer-than-god card, the genuine compliment in that statement throws him off a moment. He smiles softly and rubs the back of his neck.]

Uh, thanks, kid. I'm planning on doing the teaching. I might see if we can't get some other experts in other fields to join me though.

audio:

[blueberryprincess]

I'd be interested in helping with the garden.

[ She's very sorry for going a little bit MIA these last few days, but Harry leaving has her shaken up still. So she's not feeling the most social. This is a start. ]

Re: audio:

[runs_on_batteries]

[Tony's the last one who would judge her for that. Although, he's quite glad to hear she's taking an interest.]

Madoka mentioned she was part of a club at her school for gardening. Think you might be able to help her make a club here?

[He knows Evie is a leader and will recognize Madoka's need for a self-esteem here. Being in charge of a club might be just what that younger girl needs.]

[mayp]

Yoga sounds good and I'm happy to work with the garden.

[runs_on_batteries]

I'd be happy to have you in my class. You'll have to be behind me though or you might be too distracting.

[He's kidding. Mostly.]

And the more people we have into this gardening project the better.

[The less he has to be involved.]

[afterburner]

Okay, so...what do I need to do for school, then?

[Renee might not really want to, but it's something more to do than sit in the rock garden (when said idiot demon book is not there, natch) or bounce herself around in the gym.]

[runs_on_batteries]

All you'd need is to come by my office and take the test so I can have an idea where to start. What kind of science classes have you had so far?

[He didn't say it, but by his smile she might be able to tell how pleased he is that she's offering to join his class.]

Video;

[shockinglycaffeinated]

I would be interested in sparring with others, but what is ‘yoga’?

Re: Video;

[runs_on_batteries]

[ooc: LOL maybe they have something similar to it?]

Are you already familiar with any weapons or have an interest in something particular? We have a few people who are good at specific things. If you're interested in hand to hand, I'll gladly give you a lesson.

[He was proficient in a few others, but that was where he was best suited.]

Yoga is a form of exercise and mediation from my world. It involves stretching and breathing techniques. You're welcome to come by the gym some morning if you want to watch and see if you'd be interested. I can't guarantee we won't guilt you into joining us though.

[shouldertouching]

You're seriously starting a school?

[runs_on_batteries]

Yes. Care to join Peter on the 'school is mandatory' list?

[Video]

[azrthmtrnznthos]

I'm really not necessarily interested in teaching groups. But I'm working with Madoka on basic meditation as pre-cursor to helping her learn magic. If you're doing Yoga already, then having some kind of meditation-classes or control of basic-energy classes would be a good idea to compliment it.

Re: [Video]

[runs_on_batteries]

Great! Come tomorrow and I'll let you add that to our yoga class.

[Why yes, someone was ignoring that 'not necessarily interested in' part.]